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