Parenting and AI
Learn how to foster open conversations, promote healthy screen time, and guide your children to use AI safely and critically.
Study Format
100% Online, Instructor Guided
Duration
8 Weeks
Category
Technology & AI
Tuition
PKR 10,000
MENTISERA Institute
Parenting and AI
Programme Specification and Weekly Outline
Course URL: /courses/parenting-and-ai
Category
Technology & AI
Duration
8 Weeks
Mode
Online
Tuition
PKR 10,000
Target Audience
Parents, Guardians, & Family Members
Prerequisite
None.
Overview
Learn how to foster open conversations, promote healthy screen time, and guide your children to use AI safely and critically.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand how AI is shaping your child's world.
- Establish healthy and balanced technology use in your home.
- Foster open conversations with your children about AI and its impact.
- Navigate the benefits and risks of AI-powered apps and toys.
- Promote critical thinking and ethical awareness regarding AI.
Weekly Outline
Week 1: Understanding AI in Your Child's World
Objectives
- Define AI in simple terms and identify its presence in everyday apps and toys.
- Understand how AI-powered algorithms shape what children see online.
- Discuss the primary benefits and risks of AI for child development.
Topics
- AI 101 for Parents: What It Is and How It Works
- AI in YouTube, TikTok, Games, and Smart Toys
- The Pros: Personalized Learning, Creativity
- The Cons: Addiction, Misinformation, Privacy
Activity: Identify and discuss three AI-powered apps or services your family currently uses.
Week 2: Digital Wellness and Healthy Tech Habits
Objectives
- Analyze the impact of screen time and AI-driven content on a child's brain.
- Develop a family media plan with clear boundaries and expectations.
- Implement strategies for encouraging 'digital detox' and offline activities.
Topics
- The Neuroscience of Screen Time and Attention
- Creating a Family Media Use Plan
- Modeling Healthy Tech Habits as a Parent
- Balancing Online and Offline Worlds
Activity: Draft a 'Family Tech Agreement' that outlines rules and expectations for device use.
Week 3: Navigating AI-Generated Content
Objectives
- Teach children to distinguish between human-made and AI-generated content.
- Develop critical thinking skills to question the authenticity of images, videos, and text.
- Discuss the concept of 'deepfakes' and synthetic media in an age-appropriate way.
Topics
- Spotting the Signs of AI-Generated Media
- The 'Can I Trust This?' Conversation
- Understanding Deepfakes and Their Implications
- Fostering a Healthy Skepticism
Activity: Review examples of AI-generated images or text with your child and discuss how you can tell they are not real.
Week 4: AI, Homework, and Academic Integrity
Objectives
- Understand how tools like ChatGPT are impacting education.
- Establish clear family rules about using AI for schoolwork.
- Shift conversations from 'Is it cheating?' to 'How can we use this tool ethically?'
Topics
- AI as a Learning Tool vs. a Cheating Tool
- Setting Ethical Boundaries for Homework Help
- Communicating with Teachers about AI Use
- Focusing on the Learning Process, Not Just the Answer
Activity: Role-play a conversation with your child after discovering they used an AI tool to write an essay.
Week 5: Online Safety and Privacy in the AI Era
Objectives
- Understand how AI tools collect and use personal data.
- Configure privacy and safety settings on AI-powered apps and devices.
- Teach children about the importance of protecting their personal information online.
Topics
- Data Privacy 101: What Companies Collect
- Protecting Your Child's Digital Identity
- AI-Powered Scams and Phishing Attempts
- Smart Speakers and Digital Assistants: A Privacy Guide
Activity: Conduct a privacy audit of a popular children's app or smart toy.
Week 6: Fostering Critical Thinking and Future-Ready Skills
Objectives
- Encourage skills that AI cannot easily replicate (creativity, collaboration, empathy).
- Use AI as a brainstorming partner to spark curiosity and creativity.
- Discuss the future of work and how AI might change different jobs.
Topics
- Human Skills in an AI World: What to Focus On
- AI as a Catalyst for Creativity
- Problem-Solving with AI as a Tool
- Preparing for Jobs of the Future
Activity: Use an AI image generator with your child to create a collaborative story.
Week 7: AI for Good: Social and Emotional Learning
Objectives
- Explore AI tools designed to support social and emotional learning (SEL).
- Discuss how to use technology to build empathy and understanding.
- Use AI to learn about different cultures, perspectives, and ideas.
Topics
- Can AI Teach Empathy? Exploring SEL Apps
- Using AI to Explore Different Perspectives
- Technology for Social Good and Civic Engagement
- Balancing Tech with Real-World Interaction
Activity: Explore an AI-powered language or culture app with your child and discuss what you learned.
Week 8: Creating Your Family's AI Philosophy
Objectives
- Synthesize course learnings into a cohesive family philosophy on technology.
- Develop a long-term plan for adapting to new AI technologies as they emerge.
- Feel confident and prepared to guide your children through the AI revolution.
Topics
- Drafting Your Family's AI Guiding Principles
- Staying Informed: How to Keep Up with AI Trends
- Building a Network of Support with Other Parents
- Moving Forward with Confidence
Activity: Write a 'Family AI Philosophy' document that you can revisit and revise as technology evolves.
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About This Course
Programme Specification
Formal academic summary of the programme configuration.
- Programme
- Parenting and AI
- Category
- Technology & AI
- Duration
- 8 Weeks
- Mode
- Online
- Tuition
- PKR 10,000
- Target Audience
- Parents, Guardians, & Family Members
- Prerequisite
- None.
Audience & Entry Requirements
Target Audience: Parents, Guardians, & Family Members
Focus Area: Modern Parenting
Prerequisite: None.
Fee & Completion
Programme Fee: PKR 10,000
Key Learning Outcomes
- Understand how AI is shaping your child's world.
- Establish healthy and balanced technology use in your home.
- Foster open conversations with your children about AI and its impact.
- Navigate the benefits and risks of AI-powered apps and toys.
- Promote critical thinking and ethical awareness regarding AI.
Weekly Course Outline
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Week 1: Understanding AI in Your Child's World
Practical outcomes, focus topics, and weekly application activity.
Learning Objectives
- Define AI in simple terms and identify its presence in everyday apps and toys.
- Understand how AI-powered algorithms shape what children see online.
- Discuss the primary benefits and risks of AI for child development.
Key Topics
- AI 101 for Parents: What It Is and How It Works
- AI in YouTube, TikTok, Games, and Smart Toys
- The Pros: Personalized Learning, Creativity
- The Cons: Addiction, Misinformation, Privacy
Practice Focus
Identify and discuss three AI-powered apps or services your family currently uses.
Meet the Instructor
Prof. Shahzad Khan
Director of Studies, MENTISERA Institute
M.Phil. in Education Management
Professor Shahzad is a veteran trainer, teaching expert, and educational leader. He has spent over a decade preparing teacher training curriculum, passing teacher licenses preparation frameworks, and assisting over 5,000 educators across Pakistan to upskill.
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