Curious about ChatGPT and other AI tools your child might be using for school? This Parent Knowledge Booster gives you practical guidance to support responsible and effective use of AI at home. Cut through the tech jargon, explore real AI tools, and create simple family guidelines that balance innovation with integrity.
➕ Part 1: Understanding AI Tools
Learn what ChatGPT and similar AI tools actually do, how they fit into your child’s schoolwork, and how to talk about them without feeling overwhelmed. Hands-on: Try a live AI demo together and see how the tool explains topics for different grade levels, giving you confidence in guiding your child’s learning.
➕ Part 2: Drawing the Line Between Support and Shortcuts
Discover when AI helps learning and when it can become a shortcut. Hands-on: Use the AI Homework Decision Tree to define what “responsible use” looks like in your home, build your family’s first AI agreement, and practice conversation scripts for discussing honesty, effort, and integrity.
➕ Part 3: Exploring Safe AI Tutors
Explore vetted AI tutoring platforms like Khanmigo, Socratic, and Photomath that actually support learning. Hands-on: Test-drive a platform with your child, evaluate its effectiveness, and set up a simple monthly AI check-in to ensure technology enhances learning without replacing effort.
🧩 What You Will Gain:
- Understand what ChatGPT and similar AI tools can and cannot do for learning
- Recognize AI-generated content and discuss academic honesty with confidence
- Discover free, safe AI tutoring platforms that promote real understanding
- Create family AI guidelines that balance innovation with integrity
- Know exactly what to say when AI questions come up at homework time
💡Who This Is For
Parents and guardians of students in grades 4–12 who want to support responsible AI use and stay connected to their child’s learning.
💡What You Need
No AI experience required—just curiosity! A smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access is helpful but not required.