AI Literacy Core Training Module – Educator Slide Deck

This AI Literacy Core Training Module was developed by the Center for Digital Literacy (CDL) with support from Meta. It is designed to help educators confidently introduce the fundamentals of AI and AI literacy through lecture slides, interactive questions, and audience engagement activities.

What makes this resource stand out: Many educators are unsure of how to get started with teaching AI. This module is specifically designed to lower that barrier. With detailed presenter notes built into every slide, any teacher can lead a lesson with confidence — no technical background required.

The module is structured so that lecture, discussion, and audience engagement activities flow naturally together, helping both students and teachers develop a balanced understanding of the opportunities and risks of AI, as well as its broader social impact.

What’s Included:

• 5 interactive warm-up questions for audience engagement
• Core AI concepts: what intelligence is, what Artificial Intelligence is, and advancements in computing power
• Generative AI in Action: Text, Images, and Multimodal
• Balancing Benefits and Risks of Generative AI
• Where AI can be used productively: real-world use cases across industries
• The Rise of AI: New Jobs and Transformed Industries
• The Future of AI: Embracing Change and Opportunity
• 5 Tips for Using AI Responsibly

Recommended For:

• Secondary school classes
• Teacher training and professional development workshops
• Digital citizenship education
• Introductory AI literacy courses

How to Use:

• Recommended format: 20–30 minute lecture + 20–30 minutes of audience Q&A and discussion
• Can be split into two to three sessions to allow more time for discussion and activities
• Presenter notes are included for each slide, providing explanations and discussion prompts

Pair with:

• AI Literacy Discussion Guide – Classroom Discussion Activities
• AI Literacy Student Activity Sheets & Games

License:

• CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
• Free to share and adapt for non-commercial purposes with appropriate attribution to CDL.

This resource is designed not simply to provide answers, but to help students think critically about the social and ethical impact of AI technology through meaningful discussion and deep reflection. Educators can use this module to lead lessons that empower today’s students to navigate and engage with the changes and challenges of the AI era with confidence and purpose.