AI can generate the surface appearance of creativity, but not the lived experience that makes creative work meaningful. When students let the machine lead, the artifact may exist — but the authorship disappears. Education must design for decisions, not outputs, ensuring the student remains the originating intelligence behind the work.
Gutierrez & Lethcoe’s AI Essentials in Education (AI-Ed): Responsible AI Literacy Course for a Human-Centered Future
Developed by Gutierrez & Lethcoe for Washington’s community and technical colleges, AI Essentials in Education (AI-Ed) is a statewide Canvas course that helps faculty and staff use AI tools responsibly through five modules on ethics, collaboration, and human-centered innovation.