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An Educator's Collection for the Age of AI

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we teach, learn, and prepare students for the future—and educators deserve to have access to the tools and knowledge they need to lead that change with confidence. This collection brings together on-demand workshops, articles, curated resources, and more to meet educators where they are and support them on the journey toward meaningful AI integration. From foundational concepts to advanced strategies, you'll find practical, trustworthy guidance to help you every step of the way.

Grades 5-9

AI Quests

Share AI Quests to supplement your curriculum in computer science, digital literacy, or cross-disciplinary projects. The quests are scaffolded to support different technical background levels and include guidance, real datasets, and feedback for students.

Grades K-12

OK2Ask On-Demand - Google Gems Basics: Personalized, Interactive, and Safe AI Learning Experiences

View this on-demand virtual workshop to learn to build Google Gems—custom AI chatbots that support student learning. Walk away with practical tools for creating safe, personalized AI assistants tailored to your curricular needs and classroom goals.

Grades K-12

TeachersFirst - AI for Productivity

View this collection of AI-powered productivity tools that are designed to help teachers work smarter by streamlining lesson planning, simplifying feedback, sparking creative content, and freeing up more time for what matters most: student learning.

Grades 8-12

AI Program for High School Students

Veritas AI is an online educational platform designed to introduce middle and high school students to artificial intelligence through hands-on, project-based learning. Options range from beginner bootcamps to advanced research fellowships.

Grades K-12

TeachersFirst - AI for Student Assessment Resources

From quiz and rubric generators to personalized feedback assistants and data-driven progress trackers, the resources in this collection help shift the focus from grading to growing, supporting both teachers and learners every step of the way.

Grades 8-12

Crash Course - Artificial Intelligence

This resource features 20 engaging video episodes covering key AI and machine learning concepts, from neural networks to algorithmic bias. Lessons are free to access and based on a university-level curriculum that’s suitable for secondary students.

Grades K-12

OK2Ask On-Demand - Empowering Students: Navigating AI in the Classroom

This on-demand session will introduce classroom-tested strategies for introducing AI tools that build digital literacy and support curricular goals. Leave with ready-to-use frameworks for ethical, student-centered AI experiences across grade levels.

Grades K-12

AI Fluency: Framework and Foundations

Educators and older students can complete this free 12-lesson course from Anthropic to learn how to use AI systems effectively, ethically, and safely. The course is estimated to take three to four hours to complete and culminates in a quiz.

Grades K-12

TeachersFirst - AI for Lesson Planning

This curated collection of AI-powered lesson-planning tools is designed to help educators more easily build engaging, standards-aligned lessons. It includes unit plan generators, differentiated activity builders, discussion prompt creators, and more.

Grades K-12

Hey Siri…What is AI? Introducing Students to Artificial Intelligence

This article offers curated guidance on introducing students to artificial intelligence. It includes books, videos, coding activities, digital literacy discussions, and real-world classroom integration ideas for all grade levels.

Grades K-12

TeachersFirst - AI for Creating Projects

AI is creating exciting new possibilities for how students and educators approach creative projects—from brainstorming and research to design, production, and presentation. Use this collection of AI-powered project creation tools to empower learners.

Grades K-12

OK2Ask On-Demand - AI Templates That Work: Quick & Easy Prompting Solutions

This on-demand session explores structured AI prompt templates that make AI practical for any classroom. Walk away with simple, ready-to-use frameworks for creating differentiated materials and engaging learning activities with free AI tools.

This Week at TeachersFirst

You’re invited to apply for our summer book study, where you can learn more about how to use generative AI to enhance teaching and learning! We're also sharing a collection of blog posts related to AI and information about an opportunity to join our team as a part-time consultant. Read the details below!