WELCOME — OCSB AI LITERACY GUIDE V5
Learn AI. Use It Well.
Think Critically.
Think Critically.
Designed for all OCSB students — Grade 6 to Grade 12. Work through the modules at your own pace, earn XP, complete quizzes, and download your scorecard to share with your teacher. Your school's primary AI tool is Google Gemini — but you'll also learn about others that do different things.
🔵 Open Google Gemini ← Your school's AI tool — open it alongside this guide
START HERE
🤖
What Is AI?
The basics — what AI does, what it can't do, and why it's different from a search engine.
+20 XP
EXPLORE
⚙️
How AI Works
Training cutoffs, hallucinations, and bias — the 3 big ideas every AI user needs to know.
+30 XP
PRACTICE
✍️
Prompt Skills
Learn to ask better questions and get dramatically better results from any AI tool.
+40 XP
🧰
AI Tools
Gemini, Grok, Claude, ChatGPT…
📚
By Subject
9 subjects with ready-to-use prompts
🔥
Myth Buster
Test what you think you know
📄
Download PDF
Get your scorecard for your teacher
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Created for OCSB students · Version 5 · May 2026
Created by Domenico Martino, OCSB educator, LT Summit 2026. Your school uses Google Gemini as its primary AI tool because it connects with Google Workspace. You'll also explore ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, and more — because not all AI tools do exactly the same thing, and knowing the differences makes you a smarter user of all of them.
MODULE 1
What Is AI?
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere — but most people have no idea how it actually works. Let's fix that with clear explanations and a quick quiz.
THE SIMPLE VERSION
AI is pattern-matching at massive scale
When you type something into Gemini, it doesn't search the internet or "think." It predicts the most likely next word, over and over, based on patterns it learned from reading billions of texts — like autocomplete on your phone, but producing full essays and explanations.
The more specific and well-structured your question (your prompt), the better the answer.
The more specific and well-structured your question (your prompt), the better the answer.
WHAT AI IS NOT
Common misconceptions
Not a search engine.
It generates text based on patterns — it doesn't look things up.
It generates text based on patterns — it doesn't look things up.
Not always right.
It can be completely wrong with total confidence.
It can be completely wrong with total confidence.
Not human.
It doesn't understand, feel, or have opinions — even when it sounds like it does.
It doesn't understand, feel, or have opinions — even when it sounds like it does.
Not current.
It doesn't know what happened last week without a search tool.
It doesn't know what happened last week without a search tool.
🎮 QUICK CHECK — TRUE OR FALSE?
MODULE 2 — THE BIG 3 IDEAS
How AI Actually Works
Three things every AI user needs to know. Click each card to flip it and get the full explanation — then test yourself below.
BIG IDEA #1
Training Cutoff
AI learned from text up to a certain date. What does this mean for how you use it?
↻ Tap to find out
TRAINING CUTOFF
It doesn't know about recent events
AI was trained on text up to a specific date. It doesn't browse the live internet unless given a search tool. It may not know what happened this year.
For you: Never use AI to research current events without checking a real source. Verify any date-sensitive facts.
For you: Never use AI to research current events without checking a real source. Verify any date-sensitive facts.
↻ Tap back
BIG IDEA #2
Hallucination
AI sometimes makes things up — and sounds totally confident. How do you catch it?
↻ Tap to find out
HALLUCINATION
It can make things up with total confidence
AI generates plausible-sounding text — including fake citations, invented stats, and wrong dates — with the same confident tone it uses for correct facts.
Try it: Ask Gemini for 3 academic sources on a topic. Then Google those exact sources. One or more may not exist.
Rule: Always verify important facts from a second real source.
Try it: Ask Gemini for 3 academic sources on a topic. Then Google those exact sources. One or more may not exist.
Rule: Always verify important facts from a second real source.
↻ Tap back
BIG IDEA #3
Bias
AI was trained on human-written text — so it absorbed human biases. What does that look like?
↻ Tap to find out
BIAS IN AI
It reflects who wrote its training data
Most training text was written by English-speaking, Western authors. AI may reflect those perspectives more, or contain stereotypes from that data.
Ask yourself: "Whose perspective might be missing? Who didn't write the text this AI learned from?"
Especially important for history, social justice, and cultural topics.
Ask yourself: "Whose perspective might be missing? Who didn't write the text this AI learned from?"
Especially important for history, social justice, and cultural topics.
↻ Tap back
🎮 TEST YOURSELF — MULTIPLE CHOICE
MODULE 3 — THE AI TOOLKIT
AI Tools You Can Explore
Your school uses Google Gemini as its primary AI tool. Different tools do different things — none of them are identical, and none are perfect. Knowing the differences makes you a smarter user.
🔵 Open Google Gemini Now Recommended for all school tasks
Important for OCSB Students — School Firewall Notice
Links to Grok, ChatGPT, and Claude work perfectly but may be blocked at school due to OCSB firewall policies. You can use them at home or outside school on your personal device. Google Gemini and Brisk Teaching work at school and are the recommended tools for in-class use.
SIDE BY SIDE — HOW THEY COMPARE
| Feature | 🔵 Gemini | 🟢 ChatGPT | 🟠 Claude | 🌟 Grok | 📓 NotebookLM | ⚡ Brisk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works with Google Drive | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ◑ Via Chrome |
| Live web search | ✔ | ◑ Plus only | ◑ Some versions | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Free to use | ✔ | ◑ Limited | ◑ Limited | ◑ X account | ✔ | ✔ Free tier |
| Works at OCSB school | ✔ | ✘ May be blocked | ✘ May be blocked | ✘ May be blocked | ✔ | ✔ |
| Great for long documents | ◑ | ◑ | ✔ Excellent | ◑ | ✔ Built for this | ◑ |
| Image generation | ✔ Imagen | ✔ DALL-E | ✘ | ✔ Aurora | ✘ | ✘ |
| Best for students | School tasks, Google tools | Creative writing, coding | Long essays, careful analysis | Current events, news | Study from your own notes | Writing feedback, Google Docs |
◑ = available but limited in free version · Features change frequently — always check the latest version.
MODULE 4 — THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILL
Prompt Engineering
The quality of what AI gives you depends almost entirely on the quality of what you ask. Master this skill and every AI tool becomes dramatically more useful.
🔵 Open Gemini to Practice Build your prompt below, copy it, paste it into Gemini
THE 4 TECHNIQUES
1 — Role:
Tell AI who it is. "You are a Grade 10 science teacher..."
Tell AI who it is. "You are a Grade 10 science teacher..."
2 — Context:
Give background. "...my class hasn't studied this topic yet..."
Give background. "...my class hasn't studied this topic yet..."
3 — Constraints:
Set limits. "...under 200 words, no jargon, Grade 8 level..."
Set limits. "...under 200 words, no jargon, Grade 8 level..."
4 — Output Format:
Say what you want. "...give me 3 bullet points and one quiz question."
Say what you want. "...give me 3 bullet points and one quiz question."
WEAK VS STRONG — SEE THE DIFFERENCE
WEAK PROMPT:
"Tell me about climate change."
STRONG PROMPT:
"You are a Grade 10 science teacher. Explain how the greenhouse effect causes climate change in 3 paragraphs for a student who has never studied it. Use a real-world analogy, keep it under 300 words, and end with one discussion question."
The second prompt includes role + context + constraints + format. The result will be dramatically more useful.
🛠 BUILD YOUR OWN PROMPT
Prompt Builder — try it yourself
ROLE
(who is AI?)
(who is AI?)
TASK
(what do you need?)
(what do you need?)
CONSTRAINT
(limits?)
(limits?)
FORMAT
(how?)
(how?)
YOUR GENERATED PROMPT:
Fill in the fields above to build your prompt.
🔵 Open Gemini Copy → paste into Gemini
🎮 PROMPT CHALLENGE — WHICH IS BETTER?
MODULE 5 — AI IN YOUR CLASSES
AI By Subject
No matter what you're studying, there are smart ways to use AI as a tool — and important limits to understand. Click any subject to explore ideas and example prompts you can copy and try in Gemini today.
🔵 Open Google Gemini Copy any prompt below → paste directly into Gemini
MODULE 6 — THINKING CRITICALLY
AI & Ethics
Using AI well isn't just about knowing how it works — it's about knowing when to use it, when not to, and how to be honest about it.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
What counts as cheating?
✔ Usually fine: Using AI to brainstorm, check grammar, understand a concept, or get feedback on your writing.
⚠ Check first: Using AI to generate a draft that you then rewrite significantly. Always ask your teacher.
✘ Not okay: Copying AI output and submitting it as your own work. This is plagiarism at most schools.
DISCLOSURE — BE HONEST
When and how to disclose AI use
If you used AI to help with an assignment, be transparent. A simple statement is usually enough:
"AI was used to help brainstorm ideas for this essay. All writing and analysis is my own."
Being upfront about AI use isn't weakness — it shows critical thinking and intellectual honesty.
PRIVACY — WHAT NOT TO SHARE
Protect your information
❌ Never share your full name, address, phone, or student ID
❌ Don't share personal details about classmates or teachers
✔ Use AI through your school Google account when possible
VERIFY EVERYTHING
Never submit AI output without checking it
🔍 Is this fact verifiable from another source?
📅 Could this information be outdated?
👤 Whose perspective might be missing?
✍️ Is this actually in my own words?
🎮 ETHICS QUIZ
MODULE 7 — TEST WHAT YOU THINK YOU KNOW
AI Myth Buster
Read each statement. Click "Myth" or "Fact" — then find out if you're right. Earn XP for every correct answer.
MODULE 8 — YOUR PERSONAL APPROACH
Build Your AI Policy
Having thought through your AI approach is better than not having thought about it at all. Answer these questions to build your personal policy.
When is it okay for me to use AI on a school assignment?
Only to brainstorm — the writing is always mine
To brainstorm, get feedback, and check my writing
To generate a first draft, then rewrite it significantly
It depends entirely on what my teacher says for each task
How will I handle AI information I'm not sure about?
I'll verify every fact from a second source before using it
I'll use my judgment — if it sounds right, I'll use it
I'll ask my teacher if I'm unsure
How will I disclose when I've used AI?
I'll always add a note saying which parts AI helped with
I'll follow whatever disclosure format my teacher sets
Only if my teacher requires it
What personal information will I never share with AI?
My full name, address, phone, student ID
Personal details about me and my classmates
All of the above — I'll keep all private info private
YOUR PERSONAL AI POLICY
💡 This is your starting point — your policy will evolve as you learn more and as teachers set expectations for each class.
YOUR PROGRESS
Achievements & Badges
Track your progress through all 8 modules. Complete modules and earn XP to unlock badges.
MODULE PROGRESS
YOUR SCORECARD
Download Your PDF Scorecard
Fill in your details below, then download your PDF. It includes all quiz scores, completed modules, your XP total, and your personal AI policy. Email or print it to share with your teacher.
📄
Your AI Literacy Scorecard
Fill in all the fields below — your teacher will see this information on the PDF. All fields are optional but recommended.
YOUR NAME
TEACHER / CLASS
SCHOOL NAME
DATE COMPLETED
SESSION START TIME
SESSION END TIME
Saves automatically to your Downloads folder
CURRENT SCORES PREVIEW