AI and education resources

Free frameworks, toolkits and checklists from Jody Britten, Ph.D. to help you bring AI into education thoughtfully. Each is a downloadable PDF.

Frameworks and strategy

AI in Education: Readiness Phases

A framework for strategic and sustainable AI implementation that guides organizations through four phases of readiness.

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Creating an AI Impact Strategy

A playbook for aligning AI efforts with your mission and priorities, with five framework components and four guided worksheets.

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Design Thinking Toolkit for Education

A practical guide through the five phases of design thinking, with ready-to-use templates.

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AI literacy and curriculum

AI Literacy Framework for Special Education Services

The knowledge, skills and ethical commitments for responsible AI use in special education, across four levels and five domains.

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AI Literacy Curricula in US K-12 Schools

A directory of actively used AI literacy programs with a research-based rubric for comparing them.

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Glossary of AI Terms for Education

A plain-language reference for educators, families and school leaders.

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Ethics, data and research

AI, Ethics, Data and Decision-Making in Education

A curated resource directory covering policy frameworks, ethics and responsible data use.

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How Can AI Truly Support Educators?

Key research findings on how generative AI is reshaping educator workflows, and where its limits are.

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Practical guides

Evaluating AI Tools for Your School or District

A quick-screening checklist covering student data privacy, instructional alignment and a transparent review process.

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Communicating Your AI Strategy to Families

Talking points, FAQ templates and sample messaging for school leaders.

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Talking About Generative AI With Your Kids

A parent and child conversation guide with age-appropriate openers and prompts.

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How to Create a Custom Gem in Google Gemini

A step-by-step guide for educators building a personalized AI assistant with Gems.

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