Before You Show Students What AI Can Do, Show Them What It Can’t Do​

Download a free, ready-to-use classroom exercise that gets students invested in their own expertise — in one class period or less.

Many educators jump straight to showing students all the cool things AI tools can do. But without first building the case for human expertise and judgment, AI just looks like a very convincing shortcut.

This free exercise flips that sequence. It works in any discipline, requires zero preparation, and creates the kind of lightbulb moment that sticks with students long after class ends.

Here’s what’s inside:

  • A complete step-by-step facilitation guide you can use right now
  • The exact prompts and questions to ask students at each stage
  • Tips for navigating the classroom discussion — including what to do when a student thinks the AI did a great job
  • Optional reflection prompts to extend the learning
  • The teaching philosophy behind the exercise, so you can adapt it to your own context

It’s free. There’s no prep required. Just enter your info below, download the activity, and teach.

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