What industrial era are you preparing your students for?

What industrial era will your 2025 graduates be prepared for?

How will you prepare your students to thrive in a world of ubiquitous and inexpensive intelligence that is available to anyone who wants to take advantage of it to compete and fulfill their dreams?

Imagine empowering your students to not only operate personal computers but to also craft and command personal AIs, tools that could launch their entrepreneurial dreams.

Visualize a cohort of graduates whose proficiency in AI collaboration not only secures their first job but also sets a precedent for their career trajectory.

Consider graduates who act as catalysts, infusing AI wisdom and consciousness into the fabric of your community.

Inspire a movement of 'AI for Good', graduates who harness technology to confront and alleviate global challenges, uplifting communities worldwide.

Consider the prospects of graduates who excel in articulating and cooperating, not only with peers but with AIs, forging a new frontier of symbiosis.

Reflect on graduates equipped with critical thinking prowess, navigating the complexities of modern society with acumen and foresight.

Imagine the pride in graduates who boast AI-supported E-portfolios, a testament to their multifaceted capabilities in this brave new world.

Dream of graduates who lead with ethics in AI, embodying the principles that ensure technology enhances society without compromising humanity, and who can challenge those who wish to use it for negative ends.

Envision graduates with a global AI outlook, who appreciate and leverage technology's nuances across various cultures and markets.

Anticipate the emergence of versatile problem-solvers, whose interdisciplinary prowess in AI applications spearheads breakthroughs in untapped domains.

Champion the adaptability of learners, agile and resilient, as they pivot in response to the AI revolution reshaping industries.

Advocate for the spirit of lifelong learning, instilling in graduates the perpetual quest for AI mastery, even as it morphs and expands.

Aspire to cultivate human-AI collaborators, individuals who complement AI's capabilities, amplifying their intellect and ingenuity.

Empower students with career versatility, equipping them to excel in myriad roles that AI will redefine or bring forth in the future.

By weaving these threads into the tapestry of education, we prepare a generation of graduates ready to take the helm in a world where AI is not just a tool, but a transformative force that impacts every element of society..

Now, contrast this with the alternative.

Consider the implications for graduating students for whom AI is merely SnapCrap and text generators, unaware of the profound implications and utilities of AI.

Reflect on the possibility of your graduates being overshadowed in the job market by others who are AI-savvy. That’s already happening

Imagine the stagnation of communities that your graduates could have revitalized, had they been versed in AI.

Think about the disservice to students who remain oblivious to the world they inhabit, a world interwoven with AI, who will be taken advantage of by those who know how to use AI.

Ponder the consequences of alumni left to demystify AI on their own, struggling to catch up in a world that won’t wait.

Imagine graduates who see AI as a distant concept, not as a present reality that influences every aspect of personal and professional life.

Consider the risk of nurturing a generation that is technologically behind, unable to leverage AI for personal growth and societal benefit.

Beware of the loss of innovative potential among students who are not taught to see AI as a tool for creative problem-solving and innovation.

Fear the widening gap between those who control AI technology and those who are controlled by it due to a lack of understanding and engagement.

Recognize the possibility of forfeiting leadership in ethical AI practices because of a curriculum that underestimates the importance of moral and ethical decision-making in AI development.

Anticipate the challenge of overcoming misinformation and fear surrounding AI, which education can mitigate through informed and balanced perspectives.

Understand the threat of cyber insecurity proliferated by a workforce unprepared to implement AI with strong safeguards for privacy and data protection.

This endeavor is no small feat, but it isn’t rocket science.

Begin with the core values and the vision you hold for your graduates. Set your AI North Star to guide you.

Formulate a strategic AI guidance system. Chart a course that weaves AI literacy and instruction throughout your curriculum.

Leverage your institution's unique strengths to elevate your students above the rest.

Some schools, districts, and universities are doing this. You can, too.

Equip your students for the reality of their times.

There is no magical solution.

This is a journey that requires leadership, innovation, critical thinking, and engagement.

Some day will your students look back and thank you for doing your best to pepare them for an AI world?