Whether you're just starting to explore AI tools or looking for best practices to enhance your teaching, OER Project is here to help.
These guides, blogs, and activities will support you in using AI effectively and ethically in your classroom. Discover practical strategies for lesson planning, assessment, and student engagement—all while maintaining academic integrity and fostering critical thinking.
AI is a powerful tool—but you are the expert in the room. Let’s explore how AI can support great teaching while keeping students at the center of learning.
OER Project AI Resource Guide
AI is reshaping education, and when combined with OER Project resources, it can enhance lesson planning, personalize learning, and foster critical thinking. This guide offers practical strategies and ethical considerations to help educators use AI effectively and responsibly in the classroom. Let’s explore the possibilities.
OER Project AI in the Classroom Blog
AI is making its way into classrooms, sparking excitement, curiosity, and plenty of questions. How can educators use AI to enhance learning while maintaining academic integrity? And where does it fit alongside high-quality OER Project resources? In this blog, we’ll explore the opportunities and challenges of AI in education, share practical ways to integrate it with OER Project materials, and discuss what responsible AI use looks like in the classroom.
"Yes to Critical Thinking: Insights from Sam Wineburg (DIG/SHEG)
In an era of misinformation, teaching students to think critically is more important than ever. Historian and educator Sam Wineburg explores why traditional approaches to fact-checking fall short—and what we can do instead. This blog dives into his insights on media literacy, credibility, and how to equip students with the skills to navigate today’s information landscape.
Classroom Activities
- AI in the Classroom: This activity invites students to explore the role of AI in education, examining its benefits and limitations. Through discussion and critical thinking, students will assess how AI can enhance learning and reflect on its ethical implications in the classroom.
- Yes to Critical Thinking: Adaptation of Sam Wineburg's Blog by Annette O'Boyce for use in the classroom
- Testing AI Introduction: How accurate and reliable is AI? In this interactive activity, put AI-generated content to the test, analyzing its strengths, weaknesses, and potential biases. Through critical evaluation, they’ll develop a deeper understanding of how AI works—and when to trust (or challenge) its outputs.
OER Project and Khanmigo Alignment Guide
Ready to take your classroom to the next level? Combine the power of OER Project resources with Khan Academy's Khanmigo—an AI-driven tool that personalizes learning and enhances student engagement. This guide shows you how to seamlessly integrate both to create dynamic, interactive lessons that support critical thinking and foster student success.