Parents and Families
To address important parental concerns regarding online activity and the use of AI in learning, this challenge fosters an environment of creativity and innovation as youth safely learn about productive and responsible uses of AI tools. Please review the resources provided together as a family so that your children understand your expectations. In addition, permission will be required from parents or legal guardians any student to work under the mentorship and guidance of technical experts from our Challenge partners.
Resources for Parents and Legal Guardians
Articles to Read with Your Children
AI In Education: What Parents and Caregivers Should Know
Parents and caregivers hold diverse perspectives on AI; some see it as a promising tool that can increase access to personalized learning, while others worry it may enable academic dishonesty or undermine critical skills development. Many families have valid concerns about whether AI will power innovations that improve quality of life, or transform society in ways that are difficult to predict or control. Families across the spectrum share one common question: how will AI impact our children's education?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education: A Parent's Guide
AI is transforming the way students learn, both inside and outside the classroom. As a parent, it’s natural to have questions about how AI is impacting your child’s educational journey. This website is designed to provide you with information and resources to understand AI, its potential benefits and risks, and how you can support your child in navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.
Artificial intelligence safety tips for parents
Learn more about artificial intelligence (AI) content and tools, and discover ways to help your children stay safe.
Parents' Ultimate Guide to Generative AI
You've probably heard of generative AI, but what is it, and how does it affect your family? Whether it's helping with homework, creating art, or answering questions, gen AI is likely already a part of your kids' lives, both in school and at home. A lot of teens are using these tools, but many parents don't even realize it.
The Dark Side of AI: Risks to Children
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a powerful force, transforming the way we live, communicate, and raise our children. The advent of AI has brought both incredible advancements and unforeseen challenges.
Navigating AI as a Parent: How to Support Your Child’s Digital Well-being
Artificial intelligence (AI) is used ubiquitously today—from helping children complete their homework, to curating social media feeds, to suggesting what individuals should watch next on television. While AI can be a useful tool, have you ever wondered how it might influence your thoughts or feelings? More importantly, have you considered how being exposed to and using AI might shape your child’s thoughts, emotions, and mental health?
How your kids can use the power of AI without compromising learning
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way we live, work, and learn. For today’s children, who are digital natives, the use of AI is easy and abundant whether it’s on their phones at home or computers for school.
Many parents are understandably concerned about AI harming the learning journey of their children. However, with proper understanding and utilization, many AI tools such as educational games and adaptive learning platforms can be used to enhance education as a powerful tool for learning and creativity.
AI is Here to Stay. 4 Things Parents of Teens Should Know
In today's digital age, teenagers are growing up in a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is part of everyday life. From virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to “recommendations” on social media platforms and ChatGPT prompts, AI is shaping how teens think about technology and absorb information all around them. There are pros and cons to this—and some mental health considerations, too.
AI chatbots and companions – risks to children and young people
AI chatbots and companions designed to simulate personal relationships are growing in popularity, but they pose some very serious risks – especially to children and young people. Find out how to help keep kids safe.
How to talk to kids about responsible use of AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is trickling its way into our everyday lives and changing the way we work, communicate and enjoy entertainment. And not just our lives: Teens are embracing AI tools at an accelerated pace, similarly to how they were early adopters of social media.
Youth and Generative AI: A Guide for Parents and Educators
The introduction of free, publicly available generative artificial intelligence technologies like ChatGPT has spurred experimentation and use of these powerful tools by curious users of all ages. While many have found generative AI tools useful for certain tasks and as productivity time-savers, there is significant concern about the implications of children using generative AI during critical periods of social learning and skill development, as well as about deployment of these technologies without a strong body of research into their potential risks.
Helping Kids Navigate the World of Artificial Intelligence
Ways to explore the latest tech with children and guide them to use new tools responsibly.
Four ways parents can help teens use AI safely
Teaching adolescents to navigate AI thoughtfully can help maximize benefits while avoiding potential pitfalls
AI In Education: What Parents and Caregivers Should Know
Guide (download) Webinar
Since the release of ChatGPT in November of 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) has dominated much of the news cycle. From self-driving cars to deepfake images to changes in the job market, parents and caregivers are bombarded with conflicting messages and opinions about a technology that seems to be advancing daily. For many, the primary question is: how will AI impact our children’s lives? Does AI increase access to personalized learning, or does it simply enable students to cheat? Will it power incredible innovations that will improve the quality of our lives, or will it transform society in ways that are difficult to predict or control? Perhaps most urgently, how will AI impact our children’s education? Are we adequately preparing them for a future that may look very different from today?
Videos to Watch with Your Children
AI and Parents
Learn ways to support parents as they navigate their students' AI use in education.
How can parents help their kids use AI in school? Here are some tips
10 Things for Parents to Know about AI & Education
What do parents need to know about artificial intelligence -- especially as we educators try to do what's best for students and wrap our brains around its place in schools?
Parenting 2.0: Raising the First Generation of AI-Integrated Youth
Explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the world - in particular how it affects the roles of parents and children. Based on his lens as a public educator and a parent of teenagers and young adults, Dr. Toone will explore ways parents can continue to be successful - given that AI is a reality in homes, schools, and workplaces. Acknowledging concerns about student data privacy, academic integrity, and online safety he emphasizes that the role of parents is critical to protect young people and prepare them for a future that undoubtedly includes AI as a widely used resource.
AI and Your Child Empowering Parents with Amanda DePriest
Building a Safe AI Environment for Students at Home
AI for Homeschooling Parents: What You Need to Know
Melanie Wilson explores the integration of AI in homeschooling, addressing misconceptions, advantages, and practical applications. She discusses how AI can enhance personalized learning, save time for parents, and make education more engaging. The episode also outlines ten specific ways homeschoolers are utilizing AI tools and contrasts a typical day in homeschooling before and after the incorporation of AI, highlighting the efficiency and engagement it brings to the learning process.
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