Protect student privacy while using AI with confidence. Learn the essential habits every educator needs before using AI in the classroom.

Lesson 7: Privacy & Student Data is part of the AI Literacy in 15 Minutes series by Teach Wise AI. In just 15 minutes, educators will learn how to safeguard student information, recognize personally identifiable information (PII), and make responsible decisions when using AI tools.

What You'll Learn

• What qualifies as Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

• Why AI prompts can become stored data

• The "Golden Rule" for protecting student information

• Common ways teachers accidentally expose student data

• Practical strategies for using AI while staying FERPA and COPPA aware

• How to evaluate AI tools before students use them

What's Included

• 10 professionally designed presentation slides

• Self-paced micro-learning lesson (approximately 15 minutes)

• Curated educational video for extended learning

• Reflection activity

• 5-question self-check quiz with answer key

• Bonus Printable: "Before You Paste: The PII Check" quick-reference poster for your classroom, office, or team workspace

Perfect For

• K–12 teachers

• Instructional coaches

• School administrators

• Professional learning communities (PLCs)

• District AI training

• Individual professional development

• Educators implementing AI in their classrooms

Why Teachers Love This Lesson

As AI becomes more common in education, protecting student privacy has never been more important. This lesson translates complex privacy concepts into practical, everyday habits teachers can immediately apply. You'll leave with a simple framework for deciding what should—and should never—be entered into an AI tool.

The included printable reference poster serves as a daily reminder to keep student information safe while still benefiting from the power of AI.

Part of the Teach Wise AI – AI Literacy in 15 Minutes Series

Created by veteran educator and AI literacy specialist Larisa Black.

Format: Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx)

Grade Levels: Adult Education • Professional Development

Duration: Approximately 15 minutes