The Future of Writing: Teens, AI, and Ethical Responsibility

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁?
In this course, students will learn how to use ChatGPT as an ethical tool for writing and research. The course will explore responsible ways to interact with AI while developing critical thinking and writing skills. Students will focus on understanding the limitations of AI, identifying ethical concerns, and learning to attribute sources correctly.

Course Objectives:
Introduce students to the basics of AI and ChatGPT.
Teach ethical use of AI in writing.
Develop students' skills in crafting original essays while using AI as a tool.
Encourage critical thinking about the role of AI in creativity.
Build understanding of plagiarism and proper attribution.

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
Self-Paced Learning: Students work at their own pace through the material each week, completing assignments by a flexible due date.
Videos & Lectures: Each week includes pre-recorded video lectures explaining key concepts.


𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Time Commitment: About 2-3 hours of coursework per week.

Teacher Interaction: Parents can expect 1-2 check-ins per week via the classroom or message to provide personalized feedback on assignments. Students can also submit questions for additional guidance.

Feedback: Students receive constructive feedback on every major writing assignment, focusing on ethics, originality, and writing quality.
Technology Needs: Students will need access to ChatGPT (free version), a word processor, and internet connectivity.

𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Parents should be aware that while the course uses AI tools, emphasis is placed on ethical use, critical thinking, and student-generated work. Students will be guided to avoid relying on AI for their entire writing process, instead focusing on it as a support tool. The course is designed to encourage both independence and responsible usage of technology.

This flexible course allows your learner to complete each lesson at their own pace.  While Outschool provide a year of access and interaction with the feedback for the duration of the course, the instructor will extend access as needed so learners can continue to receive personalized feedback.