EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
Embracing AI: A Commitment to Innovation and Media Literacy
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms industries, the Ventura County Office of Education is responsibly helping local schools embrace this technology. VCOE’s EdTech team equips educators with tools, training, and support to integrate AI into classrooms, enhancing learning and fostering critical thinking. Central to VCOE's approach is integrating AI within a broader media literacy framework. In today’s digital world, students must understand both how to use AI and how to critically evaluate the media and data driving these tools. VCOE has provided extensive professional development in AI and Media Literacy, enabling teachers to help students assess information, question sources, and understand how algorithms shape their digital experiences. This media literacy component is essential for guiding students to use AI ethically and responsibly. While AI offers numerous educational benefits, such as automating administrative tasks and personalizing learning, VCOE also emphasizes the ethical implications. Students must be taught about data privacy, algorithmic bias, and misinformation.
Percentage of people who say AI chatbots have had a positive impact in school Ventura County students. The goal is to prepare them for a future where interacting with AI is as essential as traditional academic skills. By balancing innovation with critical thinking and ethical responsibility, VCOE is helping schools thrive in the digital age. For more information about VCOE’s technology initiatives, visit vcoe.org/edtech . VCOE’s commitment to media literacy and AI will continue shaping the educational experience for Media literacy equips students and educators with skills to evaluate the information they encounter in an AI-driven world. By combining AI training with media literacy, VCOE ensures educators are well-versed in the latest technology and can teach students to think critically about its impact and application.
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Source: Impact Research online poll of 4,000 Americans in May 2024
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