Socratic Foundations: AI as Partner
Workshop 1 Template
Introduction & Overview
Welcome to your first workshop in the Socrates AI curriculum. In this overview we’ll set the stage for how AI can be a partner in your learning journey while keeping you in control. Replace this placeholder with an embedded video hosted on your preferred platform.
Mindfulness Centering Moment
Take a few minutes to centre yourself before diving into the deeper content. This could be a short audio meditation or breathing exercise. Replace this paragraph with an audio embed or guided script.
Section 1: Human Agency & The Power of “No”
Interactive Activity
Describe the activity here. For example, students might analyze scenarios where saying “no” to AI is the right choice. Link to external tools or include embedded content.
Launch ActivityQuick Quiz
Include a link or embed to a quiz (e.g., Google Form). Encourage students to check their understanding.
Take QuizReflection Prompt
Ask learners to write a short response about when they’ve used AI responsibly or refused AI assistance. Provide a text input in your LMS or link to a discussion board.
Section Checkpoint
Guide students to update their tutor project: e.g., define what their tutor should never do.
Parent’s Corner
This area is for a short mini‑video and prompts for students to share what they’ve learned with their parents. Replace this with actual content when ready.
Section 2: Socratic Method 101
Interactive Exercise
Rewrite weak prompts into Socratic questions. Provide prompts for students to improve and include a platform to submit their answers.
Start ExerciseReflection Prompt
Ask: What assumptions do you usually make when reading AI output? How can you challenge those assumptions?
Section Checkpoint
Students write ten questions their tutor should ask to promote deep thinking.
Parent’s Corner
Provide a mini‑video or text prompt for parents and teens to practise rewriting a prompt together. Replace this placeholder with real content.
Section 3: Bias, Fairness & Whose Truth?
Case Study
Introduce a real‑world example such as gender bias in hiring algorithms. Provide materials for students to analyze and discuss.
View Case StudyReflection Prompt
Who is represented in AI training data? Whose voice might be missing? What could you do to address bias in your tutor?
Section Checkpoint
Students add a bias‑check routine to their tutor’s ethical guidelines.
Parent’s Corner
A brief video or activity for parents and teens to explore bias in AI together can go here. Replace this placeholder with final content.
Section 4: Building Your First AI Teammate
Tutorial
Provide step‑by‑step instructions for creating a tutor in ChatGPT or Google Gemini. Link to an interactive sandbox or sample code.
Open TutorialReflection Prompt
What values should your tutor embody? How will you balance helpfulness with academic integrity?
Section Checkpoint
Students build and test their tutor with three practice scenarios.
Parent’s Corner
Students can demonstrate their tutor to parents. This placeholder will be replaced with instructions and a mini‑video for parents.
Section 5: Ethical Guardrails
Case Study Comparison
Compare a scenario where a student uses AI to cheat versus a student using AI to learn. Discuss outcomes and ethical considerations.
Explore ScenariosReflection Prompt
Write a refusal script for your tutor: what tasks will it decline? How will it explain those refusals?
Section Checkpoint
Add refusal scripts and guardrails to the tutor’s configuration.
Parent’s Corner
Parents and students discuss ethical scenarios together. Replace this with final prompts and videos.
Section 6: Reflection & Next Steps
Guided Meditation
Provide a brief mindfulness exercise and ask students to reflect on their relationship with AI. Where do they feel empowered? Where do they need more agency?
Start MeditationReflection Prompt
Ask: How has your view of AI changed? How will you integrate mindful use of AI into your academic life?
Section Checkpoint
Students share their tutor with a peer for feedback and document any adjustments.
Parent’s Corner
Students lead parents through a mindfulness exercise and show their tutor’s latest version. This placeholder will be replaced with final content.
Workshop Review & Final Quiz
Summarize the core learning objectives across all sections. Provide a concise recap or infographic. Then direct students to a 10‑question assessment. Learners must score 80% or higher to earn the micro‑credential.
Take Final QuizEarn Your Badge & Certificate
After passing the final quiz, you can download your certificate and claim your digital badge. These links will become active once you’ve achieved a score of 80% or higher.
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