GenAI Literacy 101 for Students
This FREE, 90 minute course will teach you the essentials of Generative AI. Build real-world AI skills you can use in school, work, and life.
For High School
Ages 13-18
For College
Ages 18+
AI Literacy is the top foundational skill of today and the future.
Through interactive lessons, real-world examples, and guided practice, you’ll explore practical ways to use AI effectively. Each module focuses on hands-on learning to help you build confidence and apply AI responsibly in different contexts.
What You’ll Learn
Foundational Understanding
Identify AI and GenAI systems in daily life and explain key differences
Explain how Large Language Models work and their limitations
Recognize hallucinations (confident mistakes) and understand why they happen
Distinguish between different types of AI
Safety & Ethics
Protect personal information across different GenAI platforms
Spot hallucinations, biased outputs, and fabricated citations in real-time
Build a personal Code of Conduct based on the Four Pillars
Navigate ethical gray areas with confidence
Practical Skills
Use the 5 S's Framework to craft effective prompts for any GenAI tool
Build reusable system prompts and context blocks
Identify and address GenAI's problematic behaviors
Evaluate GenAI outputs with critical judgment
Strategic Application
Learn to enhance organization and planning while developing executive function skills
Bridge learning gaps by using GenAI as a tutor or study partner
Amplify authentic creativity while preserving your original voice
Evaluate emerging AI tools using the SEE Framework
90
Minutes to Complete
100%
Self-paced
$0
Cost
0
Prior Experience Required
Students Ages 13+
High school and college students who want to use Generative AI responsibly and effectively in their academic work
Who is this course for?
Self-Directed Learners
Students comfortable with asynchronous, independent coursework who want to learn at their own pace
Strategic Thinkers
Those interested in using GenAI to strengthen organization, fill knowledge gaps, or explore creative possibilities
Future-Focused Students
Anyone preparing for college and careers in an AI-integrated world
Course Outline
A comprehensive, module-by-module breakdown of what you'll learn. Both High School and College editions cover the same frameworks, with age-appropriate examples and applications.
+ MODULE 1
AI Foundations
+ MODULE 2
Communication Skills
+ MODULE 4
Strategic Application
+ MODULE 3
Safe & Ethical Use
+ MODULE 5
Portfolio & Future Use
Want to use this course in your existing LMS?
For Educational Institutions
If your organization would like to use our course content in a different learning platform, we offer an institutional license. Contact us to explore options.
Flexible delivery
Our course can be integrated into an existing course, or used as a stand-alone option.
Responsible use
Aligns with your academic integrity and local policies.
Measure impact
Lightweight check‑ins and reflections for reporting.
FAQ
Common Questions
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Comprehensive Skill Developement
Students develop both technical literacy and ethical reasoning, including:
Technical understanding of how LLMs actually work
Privacy and data protection across multiple platforms
Ethical reasoning that handles gray areas and pressure situations
Strategic application to specific academic challenges
Skill preservation so AI enhances rather than replaces capabilities
"Try It Out!" sections with immediately usable prompts
Real scenario practice with ethical decision-making
Platform-specific implementation guides (ChatGPT, Gemini; Claude noted as 18+ only)
Self-assessment tools throughout
Interactive challenges and demonstrations
Student-Centered Design
Written for students, not about them, using a conversational, relatable tone
Addresses real academic pressures: competing deadlines, learning struggles, creative blocks
Recognizes students as strategic partners capable of sophisticated decision-making
Hands-On Application
What Makes This Course Different
Platform-Agnostic
While students learn to use specific platforms, the focus is on transferable frameworks that work with any GenAI tool now or in the future.
Not a Policy Manual
Rather than telling students what they can and can't do, the course develops their ability to make informed ethical decisions in ambiguous situations both in and out of the classroom.
Balanced Approach
The course acknowledges both GenAI's powerful benefits and significant risks, teaching students to navigate between uncritical adoption and complete avoidance..
Choose-Your-Own Portfolio
Select portfolio pieces that match your interests and goals, making the course outcome personally meaningful.
Future-Proof
Students learn to evaluate new tools and situations, preparing them for an AI landscape that will continue evolving throughout their lives.