Real Stories of AI Impact Centered in Curiosity, Purpose, and Humanity

Outline

1. Introduction - The Pace of Change & Introduction to Framework
Content & Engagement:
Reference to past technologies to frame the rapid evolution of AI with audience reflection.
Pose the central question of how to prepare students for an unpredictable future.
Introduction of the session's core framework: Purpose, Curiosity, and Humanity.
Time: 4 minutes
Process: Storytelling and a quick audience poll
2. AI with Purpose
Content & Engagement:
Definition of generative AI as a "thought partner, not an answer key".
Showcase of classroom exemplars from the AI Exemplar Library for tasks like differentiation, student creation,
Time: 8 minutes
Process: Brief explanation, visual examples, and a concise peer-to-peer turn-and-talk.
3. AI with Curiosity
Content & Engagement:
Narrative example of transforming a standard lesson into a PBL unit using AI as a creative partner.
Reference to the SPARK prompting framework as a practical strategy with examples.
Time: 8 minutes
Process: Storytelling, showcasing visual examples, and a moment for individual reflection.
4. AI with Humanity
Content & Engagement:
Examples of guidelines for responsible AI use to address risks and limitations.
Narrative emphasizing the irreplaceable role of human connection in teaching.
Time: 6 minutes
Process: Narrative storytelling to connect abstract risks to the concrete value of an educator.
5. Conclusion - Your Next Step
Content & Engagement:
Recap of the three-part framework: Purpose, Curiosity, and Humanity.
Call to action for attendees to focus on one of the three lenses.
Distribution of a QR code and link to the AI Classroom Exemplar Library.
Time: 4 minutes
Process: Empowering summary and providing a tangible resource.

Outcomes

After this session, participants will be able to:
1. Apply a human-centered framework (purpose, curiosity, and humanity) to evaluate and implement AI in their role as educators.
2. Identify and adapt practical classroom strategies by drawing from a curated library of real-world AI exemplars.
3. Establish clear guidelines for addressing the risks and limitations of AI to promote responsible use for yourself, your team, and your organization.

Supporting research

Dr. Sabba Quidwai — SPARK Prompting Framework (education examples). Grounding for your Curiosity lens and “AI as thought partner.”
https://designingschools.org/your-human-advantage-how-to-spark-ideas-with-chatgpt/

U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Educational Technology — AI and the Future of Teaching and Learning (2023)
PDF: https://www2.ed.gov/documents/ai-report/ai-report.pdf

TeachAI — Principles: AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit.
https://www.teachai.org/toolkit-principles

Books:

Le Cunff, A.-L. (2025). Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World. Portfolio.

Mollick, E. (2024). Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI. Portfolio.

Quidwai, S. (2024). Designing Schools: How Design Thinking Makes YOU Irreplaceable in the Age of AI. TeacherGoals Publishing.

Coming Soon: The AI Exemplar Library from Michigan Virtual's AI Ambassadors - This will be posted on the Michigan Virtual Statewide AI Workgroup website: https://www.ai4mi.org/resources