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About AI Literacy

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how students learn, create, and interact with information. SceneCraft is designed not only as a storytelling platform but also as a means to help students develop critical AI literacy skills, the knowledge and practices necessary to understand, evaluate, and responsibly utilize AI tools.

This page highlights best practices, tips, and lesson integration ideas based on leading research and frameworks in the field.

Why AI Literacy Matters

According to Digital Promise’s AI Literacy Framework, students need opportunities to understand, evaluate, and use AI responsibly. This includes learning how AI systems work, questioning their outputs, and considering their impact on society.

When integrated into classroom storytelling, AI literacy gives students the tools to:

  • Think critically about bias, accuracy, and fairness in AI outputs

  • Protect their own data privacy and security

  • Recognize and challenge misinformation

  • Explore the ethics and impacts of AI on communities and the environment

Best Practices for Teaching AI Literacy with SceneCraft

1. Monitor Data Privacy and Safety

Use SceneCraft as a model for safe digital practices. Talk with students about:

  • What data AI tools collect and how it’s used

  • Why protecting personal information matters

  • Classroom norms for using AI safely

(See the MAZE framework’s “Monitor Data Privacy” for guiding questions .)

2. Encourage Critical Evaluation of AI Outputs

SceneCraft’s AI-generated stories provide a natural opportunity to evaluate accuracy and fairness. Have students:

  • Compare AI-created dialogue or scenes with their own versions

  • Spot errors, stereotypes, or unrealistic logic

  • Discuss why AI might generate certain responses

This aligns with Digital Promise’s practice of “Data Analysis & Inference” and the MAZE “Assess for Accuracy” step.

3. Zero-In on Bias and Ethics

AI tools sometimes reproduce harmful stereotypes. With SceneCraft, students can:

  • Examine how characters are portrayed in stories

  • Consider how bias in training data affects narrative outcomes

  • Reflect on whether AI-generated solutions are fair or just

(Adapted from MAZE’s “Zero-in on Bias” and the AI Literacy Framework’s “Ethics & Impact.”)

4. Make AI Transparent

Students deserve to know when and how AI is shaping their learning. Be clear about:

  • Which parts of a SceneCraft story are AI-generated

  • How teachers and students influence the outcome through prompts

  • When human judgment takes priority

This follows the AI Bill of Rights’ principle of Notice and Explanation.

5. Keep Humans in the Loop

SceneCraft is designed for teacher decision-making to lead the way. Encourage students to:

  • Suggest edits and alternatives to AI outputs

  • Rely on teacher and peer review before finalizing stories

  • Recognize when a human perspective is essential

(Aligned with the AI Bill of Rights principle of Human Alternatives, Consideration, and Fallback .)

Tips for Lesson Integration

Here are ways you can connect AI literacy to SceneCraft-enhanced lessons:

  • ELA/History: Ask students to critique AI-generated dialogue for historical accuracy or cultural sensitivity.

  • STEM: Use SceneCraft to illustrate algorithmic thinking—break down how prompts are instructions that shape outcomes.

  • Digital Citizenship: Lead discussions on how AI tools spread misinformation and how to fact-check responsibly.

  • Ethics/Philosophy: Have students debate the environmental or social impacts of AI systems.

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