Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is developing plans to incorporate artificial intelligence in class ahead of the upcoming academic year.
The federal government released an executive order about advancing AI education back in April.
It calls for the integration of AI concepts and technology in the classroom to prepare students for the workforce.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Chief Academic Officer Paula Wilkins says the district is developing an AI professional learning plan for educators to begin accomplishing those goals.
“So for this school year, we're focusing on a six-part virtual series that will look at basic AI literacy," Wilkins said. "What is generative AI? How do we use it ethically?”
It will also cover best practices for AI use to align with the district’s broader goals for student skills, like adaptability, critical thinking and empathy.