Teaching Students to Use AI Ethically & Responsibly is a new book published by Corwin, a Sage Publishing company. Co-authored by scholars, authors, and leaders Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey—along with Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy—this timely guide provides educators, families, and school leaders with practical tools and an ethical framework for teaching about, for, and with artificial intelligence.
This book equips readers to help students understand how AI works—its algorithms, biases, and potential—while fostering essential skills like metacognition, curiosity, verification, and digital literacy. It also offers strategies for inquiry-based learning, family conversations, and support for diverse learners, ensuring that students are prepared to use AI effectively.
In addition to the book, Corwin is offering professional learning workshops and online courses to help educators navigate AI integration in meaningful ways.
“This book and Corwin’s supporting resources are about helping teachers and families move beyond fear or hype, and instead prepare students to use AI responsibly, critically, and creatively,” said Fisher.
The authors of Teaching Students to Use AI Ethically & Responsibly are renowned for their work at the intersection of education and technology, and the book was written to provide K–12 educators, school leaders, parents, and forward-thinking organizations the information they need to guide students through the most transformative technology of our time.
Formats:
Print book, eBook, professional learning workshops, and online courses.
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Problem solved:
It helps educators and families teach students how to understand and engage with AI ethically and responsibly, closing the gap between technology use and critical, future-ready thinking.
Grade/age range:
The book is relevant for K–12 students as well as educators, families, and school leaders.
Core/supplemental/special needs/extracurricular/professional development:
Professional development, supplemental learning, and family engagement
Topics:
Artificial intelligence, digital literacy, critical thinking, future-ready skills, and ethical technology use
Lesson time needed:
It varies by implementation. The book supports integration into existing curriculum and professional learning programs.
Pricing model:
Standard pricing for books, workshops, and courses are available via Corwin.com.
Additional services included:
Yes, Corwin offers professional learning workshops and innovative online courses to support successful AI integration in the classroom.
What makes the book unique?
It is co-authored by three of education’s most respected voices and offers a first-of-its-kind ethical framework for AI literacy in schools. It also supports diverse learners and includes guidance for families and tech-forward workplaces.
Characteristics:
The book is designed around three intuitive pillars—About, For, and With AI—to make complex concepts accessible. Instructional principles include age-appropriate language, inquiry-based learning, real-world applications, and differentiated extensions for multilingual learners and advanced students.
