Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI is technology that lets computers do things that usually need human thinking. Instead of following fixed instructions, AI can learn from information, spot patterns, and improve over time to give answers in human-like ways. AI applications can help do things faster or even automatically, but they also raise challenges around privacy, data sovereignty, intellectual property, and more.

 
 

Before using AI in your learning, explore this series produced by the Digital Pīkau to help understand what AI is, how it works, and key tips for using it safely, fairly, and effectively.

The Responsible AI in Education series is designed to help teachers and students build a safe, confident, and thoughtful foundation for using AI tools. The series is made up of unit lessons, each a ready-to-use slide deck packed with clear explanations, discussion starters, and activities.

Start here to build an understanding of how to use AI safely, responsibly, and creatively in the classroom and beyond!

  • Explore what AI is and how it works.

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  • Examine the process for interacting with AI tools.

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  • Discover principles to regulate what we give to AI.

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  • Discover principles to use what we get from AI.

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Activity Resources

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    Watch this space for fun, creative, interactive, and empowering projects using AI tools!

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Links and Resources

  • Generative AI - Ministry of Education

    A support page from MoE, with guidance, resources, and valuable links for education professionals about AI and its use in schools.

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  • Guidance on the acceptable use of Artificial Intelligence - NZQA

    A support page from NZQA, with information for schools on AI and specifically about acceptable use in assessment.

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  • Artificial Intelligence and the Information Privacy Principles - Privacy Commissioner

    A support page from the Office of Privacy Commissioner, with guidance and important links for responsible use of AI.

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  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Netsafe

    A support page from Netsafe, with information, guidance, and other support resources for understanding and using AI safely.

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