Part one of the AI Literacy workshop series covers:

• A brief history of AI technology
• The basics of what AI technology is
• How GenAI and Machine Learning work
• How Large Language Models (LLMs) work
• What AI literacy is and why it's important
• The differences between AI and human "thinking" and communication

Understanding the basics provides a foundation for all other literacy and knowledge to build. To use tools effectively and ethically, we need to understand what these tools are and how they work. 

Part two of the AI Literacy workshop series covers ethical issues such as:

• Academic Integrity
• Copyright
• Privacy and Security
• Environmental Impact
• Labor and Job Replacement
• Critical Thinking
• And Other Potential Harms

It's important for people to understand the ethical considerations of new technology and tools before using them. It's not enough to consent to use or encounter these tools, it needs to be informed consent. Informed consent means fully understanding potential risks and consequences before engaging with something.

More sources from week two's topics:

• Read about copyright law from the US congress website
• Review the Standford study on AI privacy policies
• See Duckduckgo's information page about duck AI's privacy measures
• Read this SNHU article about the environmental impact of AI
• Read this UN article about AI's impact on the environment and what can be done about it
• Review this data about AI's impact on labor and the job market
• Read this CNBC article about the MIT study on AI's ability to replace jobs

Part three of the AI Literacy workshop series covers SNHU's policies and guidelines for GenAI. In this workshop, you will learn about:

• SNHU's Student Use Guidelines for GenAI
• Your rights as a student at SNHU regarding privacy and AI use
• Expectations for disclosure and transparency
• Tools that have been vetted by SNHU's AI team

Before using AI as a student at SNHU, it's necessary to be aware of the policies and guidelines SNHU has provided regarding AI use. These guidelines will not only provide clear boundaries for academic integrity, but they also help you navigate using GenAI in ways that enhance your learning experiences instead of replacing vital learning and skill development. Following these guidelines will ensure you are prepared for your future career. 

Part four of the AI Literacy workshop series covers AI fluency skills including:

• The difference between AI fluency and AI literacy
• How to choose the right AI tools
• Prompt Engineering (how to write quality prompts for GenAI)
• Prompt Refining
• Ways to practice using GenAI

If you want to learn and develop the skills to use AI tools effectively, or you plan to go into a career or industry that expects employees to have these skills, this is the workshop for you. 

Part five of the AI Literacy workshop series covers AI output evaluation and assessment. The topics covered will include:

• How to assess outputs for relevance
• How to assess outputs for usefulness
• How to assess outputs for accuracy
• How to assess outputs for bias
• And how to ensure your work contains a human contribution

Output evaluation and assessment is one of the most important AI literacy skills you can have if you plan to use AI tools to assist you in doing your own projects or work. 

Part six of the AI Literacy workshop series explores how critical thinking is still necessary when using AI tools. Some of the topics discussed are:

• Why AI should enhance critical thinking, not replace it
• Using critical thinking to evaluate why AI is being used before using it
• Using AI as a learning tool, not a replacement for learning
• Using AI for creativity and skill development without offloading critical thinking
• The similarities between AI literacy and Media literacy
• Using critical thining to evaluate bias in AI
• Self-reflection and self-honesty as necessary critical thinking with AI use

Off-loading critical thinking is one of the main concerns regarding GenAI tools. But it is completely within your control to use AI in a way that enhances and provides new opportunities for critical thinking instead of offloading it. 

Part seven of the AI Literacy workshop series covers the ways AI is changing workplaces, including:

• Which industries are impacted the most
• The AI literacy skills that employers feel are most important for job candidates to have
• Ways AI can be used for good in certain industries and workplaces
• Predictions and projections for the future professional world

Some workplaces and industries are adapting AI technology more rapidly than others. Some industries now even expect job candidates to already have the skills and experience to use these AI tools. This workshop will explore the evolving professional landscape and what you can expect moving into or forward in your career. 

Part eight of the AI Literacy workshop series teaches you how to apply AI literacy skills to the real world. This workshop covers:

• How to detect AI generated content online (including deepfakes and AI generated text)
• How to self-monitor your own learning when using GenAI tools
• How to self-monitor your own decision making regarding GenAI use

This week of the workshop is relevant to everyone, including those who don't plan to use AI themselves. Encountering AI in the real world is already unavoidable, and it will only become more prevalent. Knowing how to navigate an AI world equips you to think more critically about the content you encounter on a daily basis and protects you from misinformation and disinformation.