Learning That Lasts

Ten Authentic Experiences for the AI-Enabled Classroom

While many educators resort to AI detection software that doesn't work, eliminate take-home assignments, or retreat to handwritten exams, there's a better way forward. These lessons partner with AI strategically while focusing on experiences that require genuine human presence, authentic relationships, and real-world application that no algorithm can replicate.

The Approach

Cultivating Uniquely Human Capabilities

In an AI-enabled world, our most valuable human capacity is our ability to understand, connect with, and learn from each other through authentic experiences.

Human Connection

Learning happens through genuine relationships with mentors, community members, and peers who share their lived experiences and wisdom.

  • Intergenerational learning
  • Community partnerships
  • Authentic mentorship

Real-World Context

Students apply learning to authentic situations with real constraints, community partners, and consequences that matter beyond classroom walls.

  • Community problem-solving
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Implementation challenges

Authentic Assessment

Performance emerges naturally through what students can do, how they interact with others, and the quality of relationships they build.

  • Multiple perspectives in evaluation
  • Performance-based assessment
  • Community validation
Learning Experiences

Ten Transformative Lessons

Each experience develops capabilities that no algorithm can replicate, preparing students for lives of meaning, connection, and contribution.

Featured Experience

The Skill Detective Project

Grades 3-5 3 Weeks Social Studies/Life Skills

Students discover that some knowledge can only be gained through direct experience when they learn traditional skills from community experts—cooking family recipes, basic carpentry, gardening, or craftwork.

Hands-On Learning

Traditional skills taught through authentic mentorship

5 Assessment Components
5 Learning Outcomes

Ready to Transform Your Classroom?

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