Enhancing AI Literacy for Minority High School Students: Mixed Outcomes and Insights for Effective Teaching Strategies

• In Event: Learner Engagement and Success in Instructional Technology

Abstract

This study aimed to address the need for AI literacy education among minority students by designing and implementing AI lessons for 36 Black high school students and 5 teachers. Data from pre-and post-surveys, teacher feedback, and field notes showed mixed results, with significant improvements in AI knowledge for some students but declines for others. Teachers highlighted the appropriateness of activities provided to students but noted engagement issues during lengthy lectures, suggesting the incorporation of more videos, hands-on activities, and robotics. The findings suggest effective strategies for teaching AI literacy to minority students, potentially leading to more inclusive AI development.

Authors

• Jung Won Hur, Auburn University

• Jay Bhuyan, Tuskegee University