Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Early Childhood Education

This article describes AI-focused apps and websites that can help teachers boost their productivity, personalize learning, and create lesson content. 

Generative AI has opened up a whole new world to administrators, educators, and students. The power of AI is undeniable, and understanding the pros and cons of artificial intelligence in education is essential for making informed decisions. To best use AI in schools, teachers and administrators need to know AI’s advantages and challenges. This blog provides some tips for educators and school leaders. 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving at lightning speed, but will U.S. classrooms be able to evolve with it—and take advantage of its potential benefits? A new report by the American School District Panel (ASDP), a research partnership between the RAND Corporation and the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE), gives an early look at how AI is influencing teaching and learning, as well as what the future may hold for its role in American classrooms. 

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, the future holds exciting possibilities for transforming the early childhood field for both professionals and children. This article provides an interview with Julie E. LeMoyne, Ph.D. about AI and what we can expect from future “digital helpers.” 

ISTE+ASCD empowers educators worldwide to safely and responsibly use AI in learning. As the largest provider of AI professional development, ISTE+ASCD brings educators together to enhance learning and prepare students to become the next generation of AI designers and problem-solvers. AI tools can support Transformational Learning Experiences while addressing the ethical considerations of using this powerful new technology for learning. 

During a panel at the South by SouthWest conference (SXSW EDU) 2024, early education leaders discussed the potential of AI to support and empower the adults who help our nation’s youngest children. 

Many educators may wonder whether artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to support children’s learning and foster family-educator partnerships. There are many ways AI can be used in educational settings, each with potential benefits and risks. One is for translation. In this piece, Heejung An, Holly Seplocha, and Woonhee Sung explore how one AI-powered tool, ChatGPT, can be used for a specific purpose—to translate school communications into families’ home languages. 

This blog explores the ChatGPT AI Vision tool and how it can support early childhood educators in quickly analyzing children’s drawings, play experiences, and anecdotal or learning story observations. 

Artificial intelligence is here to stay in education—and will become even more pervasive as we move forward. So how can educators use AI to their, and their students’, advantage in the classroom in ethical and productive ways? This blog highlights a new book that explores issues surrounding this question. 

This blog explores the use of AI as a practical tool in early childhood education, especially for school leaders. 

This PDF document is the Report of the Generative AI and Natural Language Processing Task Force. Generative AI technologies are advancing rapidly, raising both opportunities and significant challenges. This task force’s priority has been to provide a clear-eyed assessment of these developments and their implications for Illinois. This includes identifying pathways to responsibly harness the benefits of these technologies while addressing the very real risks they pose to privacy, equity, and public trust. This report provides guidance on AI in many areas, including P-12 Education and Higher Education. 

This blog provides ideas for educators on how generative artificial intelligence (AI) can assist in lesson planning and personalized assessment. 

This article provides tips for using artificial intelligence with younger learners and guides teachers to age-appropriate exploration of this technology.