Digital Literacy Instructional Guide

Canyons School District

Instructional Supports Department

Appropriate use of AI in CTE

Ways You Can Use AI in CTE to Support Teaching & Learning, cont.

Project-Based Learning

Brainstorm ideas and solutions Assist with planning, design, and project management Support reflection and improvement Critical Thinking Evaluate AI-generated responses for accuracy and bias Analyze workplace scenarios and problem-solving strategies Identify safety, quality, and compliance considerations

These applications demonstrate how AI can enhance technical skill development, career readiness, and authentic learning experiences across CTE programs.

Make it Transparent

In a CTE lesson, students develop technical skills, solve problems, and complete projects with clear AI expectations at each stage. Skill practice, hands-on demonstrations, and assessments are completed independently, while AI may be used to support brainstorming, research, troubleshooting, or revision of professional documents. Final products and demonstrations remain authentic representations of student learning. Transparency comes from clearly communicating when AI is appropriate and modeling how it can support, rather than replace, technical skill development and critical thinking.

Additional Supporting Documents: USBE Artificial Intelligence Resources ACTE Artificial Intelligence Resources TeachAI Guidance for Schools Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Competitive Event Guidelines Industry certification testing policies and AI restrictions Program-specific safety, ethics, and workplace confidentiality guidelines These resources help students understand how AI can be used responsibly while maintaining academic integrity, workplace readiness, and industry expectations.