AIREady
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Portrait of an AI-Ready Graduate
AI-Ready and Visible Thinking Routines
Options for Students and AI
AI Snapshots
What do Students need to be AI Ready?
...if we only teach about AI, we miss a critical opportunity to practice enhancing our human abilities with AI
Richard Culatta
ISTE Portrait of an AI-Ready Graduate
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Match the AI-Ready Role to the Scenario
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Connector
Learner
Researcher
Storyteller
Synthesizer
Article
Problem Solver
Visible Thinking Routines
Learner
Uses AI to develop learning goals, create plans for learning new skills (including getting unstuck), and seek targeted feedback to improve performance and understanding.
Lauren Kaufman
Learner
Thinking Routine
Compass Points
Compass Points
E (Excitement): What excites me about this learning? W (Worries): What concerns or worries do I have? N (Needs): What do I need to be successful? S (Steps/Stance): What are my next steps?
Learner
Thinking Routine
HOw AI Can Help
Compass Points
Students can prompt "I'm excited to learn X, but worried about Y. What strategies could help?" "I'm stuck on [concept]. What are 3 different ways to approach this?"
Learner
Thinking Routine
What this might look like
Compass Points
A student learning to write proofs in geometry uses Compass Points to identify she's worried about where to start. She asks AI: 'I understand the concept but don't know how to begin writing a proof. Show me three different first steps.' AI suggests approaches, student chooses one and tries it, then asks for feedback.
Index
Researcher
Use AI to deeply investigate topics, evaluate claims, and compare sources of information.
Lauren Kaufman
Researcher
Thinking Routine
Claim, Support, Question
Claim, Support, Question
Claim: What is being asserted? Support: What evidence backs it up? Question: What do I still wonder?
Researcher
Thinking Routine
HOw AI Can Help
Claim, Support, Question
Students can prompt Summarize three different viewpoints on [topic]. Point me in the direction of some credible sources on this topic. How do they compare?
Researcher
Thinking Routine
What this might look like
Claim, Support, Question
Students researching renewable energy ask AI to identify claims from environmental, economic, and engineering perspectives then point them in the direction of credible sources. They compare sources, indicating where AI helped clarify understanding.
Index
Synthesizer
Uses AI to synthesize and remix information into formats and levels of complexity that best meet their unique needs and capabilities.
Lauren Kaufman
Synthesizer
Thinking Routine
Color-Symbol-IMage
Color-Symbol-Image
Color: What color represents the idea/feeling? Symbol: What symbol captures the key concept? Image: What image/metaphor illustrates it?
Synthesizer
Thinking Routine
HOw AI Can Help
Color-Symbol-Image
Students can prompt "Summarize these three articles and identify common themes" "Turn this text into a visual diagram or infographic"
Synthesizer
Thinking Routine
What this might look like
Color-Symbol-Image
Students studying the causes of World War I encounter multiple historical accounts. After using Color-Symbol-Image to capture the essential factors, they ask AI to create an infographic showing how these four factors interconnected to cause WWI.
Index
Problem Solver
Uses AI as a brainstorming partner to generate new ideas and explore a wide range of possible solutions.
Lauren Kaufman
Problem Solver
Thinking Routine
Generate-Sort-Connect-Elaborate
Generate-Sort-Connect-Elaborate
Generate: Create as many ideas as possible Sort: Group similar ideas together Connect: Look for relationships between groups Elaborate: Develop the most promising ideas
Problem Solver
Thinking Routine
HOw AI Can Help
Generate-Sort-Connect-Elaborate
Students can prompt "Generate 20 possible solutions to [problem]" "What are some unconventional approaches to [challenge]?" "What feasibility challenges exist with [solution]?"
Problem Solver
Thinking Routine
What this might look like
Generate-Sort-Connect-Elaborate
Students directing a one-act play realize their minimalist set isn't creating the right atmosphere. They brainstorm 5 solutions, then ask AI: 'Generate 15 creative ways to suggest location and mood with minimal props and lighting in black box theater.' They sort ideas by budget, technical difficulty, and artistic impact.
Index
Connector
Uses AI to increase human collaboration including overcoming language barriers and finding common ground among divergent perspectives
Lauren Kaufman
Connector
Thinking Routine
Circle of Viewpoints
Circle of Viewpoints
I am thinking of______ from the viewpoint of _____ I think...[describe the topic from this viewpoint] A question I have from this viewpoint is...
Connector
Thinking Routine
HOw AI Can Help
Circle of Viewpoints
Students can prompt "How would [stakeholder] view this issue?" "What values and concerns would [perspective] prioritize?"
Connector
Thinking Routine
What this might look like
Circle of Viewpoints
Students analyzing The Crucible use Circle of Viewpoints to understand different characters' motivations during the witch trials. They ask AI to help them understand the pressures and values that would motivate Reverend Parris vs. John Proctor vs. Abigail Williams. Students use this to write more nuanced character analyses.
Index
Storyteller
Uses AI to present and communicate complex ideas through text, image, audio, video, and other media.
Lauren Kaufman
Storyteller
Thinking Routine
Headlines
Headlines
If you were to write a headline for this topic/issue/lesson that captured the most important aspect, what would that headline be? How does your headline differ from what you would have said yesterday?
Storyteller
Thinking Routine
HOw AI Can Help
Headlines
Students can prompt "Help me turn this explanation into a script for a short video" "Generate an image that illustrates this concept"
Storyteller
Thinking Routine
What this might look like
Headlines
Students studying nutrition use Headlines to consider how food works as fuel for the body. They use AI to transform complex nutritional data into an infographic, then create a short video explaining macronutrients using sports performance examples. AI handles graphic design; students ensure accuracy and relevance.
Index
What if I'm not comfortable turning kids loose on AI?
Tools and Options
Open Chatbots
Grounded AI
AI with Guardrails
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, CopilotMost powerful and flexibleNo teacher oversightStudents can access anything
Notebook LM YOU control what sources the AI uses AI only works with materials you provide You still can't see individual student chats
SchoolAI, Magic School AI Teacher creates and monitors the chatbot You can see student conversations You set boundaries on what it can discuss
Index
Can I have kids explore AI without AI?
Index
AI Snapshots
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AIREady
Start
Index
YOu can use the arrow buttons on the side to click through the presentation at your own speed or use the links here to get to a specific section
Portrait of an AI-Ready Graduate
AI-Ready and Visible Thinking Routines
Options for Students and AI
AI Snapshots
What do Students need to be AI Ready?
...if we only teach about AI, we miss a critical opportunity to practice enhancing our human abilities with AI
Richard Culatta
ISTE Portrait of an AI-Ready Graduate
Index
Match the AI-Ready Role to the Scenario
Return to Main Index
Index
Connector
Learner
Researcher
Storyteller
Synthesizer
Article
Problem Solver
Visible Thinking Routines
Learner
Uses AI to develop learning goals, create plans for learning new skills (including getting unstuck), and seek targeted feedback to improve performance and understanding.
Lauren Kaufman
Learner
Thinking Routine
Compass Points
Compass Points
E (Excitement): What excites me about this learning? W (Worries): What concerns or worries do I have? N (Needs): What do I need to be successful? S (Steps/Stance): What are my next steps?
Learner
Thinking Routine
HOw AI Can Help
Compass Points
Students can prompt "I'm excited to learn X, but worried about Y. What strategies could help?" "I'm stuck on [concept]. What are 3 different ways to approach this?"
Learner
Thinking Routine
What this might look like
Compass Points
A student learning to write proofs in geometry uses Compass Points to identify she's worried about where to start. She asks AI: 'I understand the concept but don't know how to begin writing a proof. Show me three different first steps.' AI suggests approaches, student chooses one and tries it, then asks for feedback.
Index
Researcher
Use AI to deeply investigate topics, evaluate claims, and compare sources of information.
Lauren Kaufman
Researcher
Thinking Routine
Claim, Support, Question
Claim, Support, Question
Claim: What is being asserted? Support: What evidence backs it up? Question: What do I still wonder?
Researcher
Thinking Routine
HOw AI Can Help
Claim, Support, Question
Students can prompt Summarize three different viewpoints on [topic]. Point me in the direction of some credible sources on this topic. How do they compare?
Researcher
Thinking Routine
What this might look like
Claim, Support, Question
Students researching renewable energy ask AI to identify claims from environmental, economic, and engineering perspectives then point them in the direction of credible sources. They compare sources, indicating where AI helped clarify understanding.
Index
Synthesizer
Uses AI to synthesize and remix information into formats and levels of complexity that best meet their unique needs and capabilities.
Lauren Kaufman
Synthesizer
Thinking Routine
Color-Symbol-IMage
Color-Symbol-Image
Color: What color represents the idea/feeling? Symbol: What symbol captures the key concept? Image: What image/metaphor illustrates it?
Synthesizer
Thinking Routine
HOw AI Can Help
Color-Symbol-Image
Students can prompt "Summarize these three articles and identify common themes" "Turn this text into a visual diagram or infographic"
Synthesizer
Thinking Routine
What this might look like
Color-Symbol-Image
Students studying the causes of World War I encounter multiple historical accounts. After using Color-Symbol-Image to capture the essential factors, they ask AI to create an infographic showing how these four factors interconnected to cause WWI.
Index
Problem Solver
Uses AI as a brainstorming partner to generate new ideas and explore a wide range of possible solutions.
Lauren Kaufman
Problem Solver
Thinking Routine
Generate-Sort-Connect-Elaborate
Generate-Sort-Connect-Elaborate
Generate: Create as many ideas as possible Sort: Group similar ideas together Connect: Look for relationships between groups Elaborate: Develop the most promising ideas
Problem Solver
Thinking Routine
HOw AI Can Help
Generate-Sort-Connect-Elaborate
Students can prompt "Generate 20 possible solutions to [problem]" "What are some unconventional approaches to [challenge]?" "What feasibility challenges exist with [solution]?"
Problem Solver
Thinking Routine
What this might look like
Generate-Sort-Connect-Elaborate
Students directing a one-act play realize their minimalist set isn't creating the right atmosphere. They brainstorm 5 solutions, then ask AI: 'Generate 15 creative ways to suggest location and mood with minimal props and lighting in black box theater.' They sort ideas by budget, technical difficulty, and artistic impact.
Index
Connector
Uses AI to increase human collaboration including overcoming language barriers and finding common ground among divergent perspectives
Lauren Kaufman
Connector
Thinking Routine
Circle of Viewpoints
Circle of Viewpoints
I am thinking of______ from the viewpoint of _____ I think...[describe the topic from this viewpoint] A question I have from this viewpoint is...
Connector
Thinking Routine
HOw AI Can Help
Circle of Viewpoints
Students can prompt "How would [stakeholder] view this issue?" "What values and concerns would [perspective] prioritize?"
Connector
Thinking Routine
What this might look like
Circle of Viewpoints
Students analyzing The Crucible use Circle of Viewpoints to understand different characters' motivations during the witch trials. They ask AI to help them understand the pressures and values that would motivate Reverend Parris vs. John Proctor vs. Abigail Williams. Students use this to write more nuanced character analyses.
Index
Storyteller
Uses AI to present and communicate complex ideas through text, image, audio, video, and other media.
Lauren Kaufman
Storyteller
Thinking Routine
Headlines
Headlines
If you were to write a headline for this topic/issue/lesson that captured the most important aspect, what would that headline be? How does your headline differ from what you would have said yesterday?
Storyteller
Thinking Routine
HOw AI Can Help
Headlines
Students can prompt "Help me turn this explanation into a script for a short video" "Generate an image that illustrates this concept"
Storyteller
Thinking Routine
What this might look like
Headlines
Students studying nutrition use Headlines to consider how food works as fuel for the body. They use AI to transform complex nutritional data into an infographic, then create a short video explaining macronutrients using sports performance examples. AI handles graphic design; students ensure accuracy and relevance.
Index
What if I'm not comfortable turning kids loose on AI?
Tools and Options
Open Chatbots
Grounded AI
AI with Guardrails
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, CopilotMost powerful and flexibleNo teacher oversightStudents can access anything
Notebook LM YOU control what sources the AI uses AI only works with materials you provide You still can't see individual student chats
SchoolAI, Magic School AI Teacher creates and monitors the chatbot You can see student conversations You set boundaries on what it can discuss
Index
Can I have kids explore AI without AI?
Index
AI Snapshots
Link to access all snapshots