AI Through the Years: Episode 2 - The Discovery Years: Homework Help, YouTube Algorithms, and Teaching AI Literacy in Elementary School (Ages 6-10)

EPISODE 2: The Discovery Years (Ages 6-10)

Your child just finished their homework in five minutes using ChatGPT. Relieved or worried? Dr. JR, the Doctor of AI, and systems expert Dr. Jim Ford, break down the elementary school paradox: balancing powerful AI tools like Khanmigo and ChatGPT with core learning integrity.

We cover the Homework Time Collapse and the danger of cognitive offloading—why the struggle is non-negotiable for growth. Plus, we dive into algorithm awareness, ethics, and why checking the source is the ultimate AI literacy skill.

📚 What You'll Learn:

• Why fast answers stunt long-term memory.
• The difference: AI for understanding vs. AI for doing.
• How to play "Fool the AI