Resource information
The purpose of this resource is to:
- develop student understanding of concepts associated with AI systems and the responsible use of AI
- guide educators to identify content in the Australian Curriculum that contributes to students learning about how AI works and its applications
- connect educators to a range of resources that have been developed to support teaching students about the concepts, skills and general capabilities necessary to understand and effectively use applications of AI or design future AI systems
- encourage students and teachers to critically evaluate the broader impact of AI on society and reflect on ethical considerations.
The Australian Curriculum addresses learning about AI through explicit content in the Mathematics and Technologies learning areas in Foundation to Year 10 and in content elaborations in other learning areas such as Science. It also connects to key elements and organising ideas of the general capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities.
This curriculum connection was developed from advice from the eSafety Commissioner and Australian Framework for Generative Artificial Intelligence in Schools.
The Framework complements Australia's Artificial Intelligence Ethics Framework, establishing principles that address the unique challenges associated with using generative AI tools in educational environments.
This Curriculum connection identifies 3 key aspects for learning. These key aspects are used to highlight the content relating to artificial intelligence that runs across the curriculum.
The 3 interrelated key aspects of learning about artificial intelligence (AI) are:
- understanding how AI works
- types of AI (digital tools and AI systems)
- responsible use and application of AI.
