📚 TheHeartAI Resources

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• What Is AI? (PDF Guide)
  
  • A beginner’s manual explaining what AI is, how it works, and why it matters—no tech background needed.
• Elements of AI (Online Course)
  
  • Free courses from the University of Helsinki for global learners, available in Dutch and other languages. Ideal for beginners learn.microsoft.comen.wikipedia.org.
• AI Toolkit for Educators (Moraine Valley Community College)
  
  • Practical guide to using AI tools like ChatGPT in classrooms, with tips on academic integrity apnews.com+4ctl.morainevalley.edu+4education.ohio.gov+4.

• ISTE AI in Education Hub
  
  • Free guides and tools for teachers looking to integrate AI safely into K–12 classrooms timesofindia.indiatimes.com+15iste.org+15learn.microsoft.com+15.
• Ohio AI Toolkit – InnovateOhio
  
  • Includes policy guidance and creative classroom examples, such as AI in music lessons ctinsider.com+5axios.com+5education.ohio.gov+5.
• AI Grammar & Curriculum Toolkit (TeachAI)
  
  • Editable resources to help teachers introduce AI to students of all ages daxko.com+15teachai.org+15learn.microsoft.com+15bitcot.com+15iste.org+15learn.microsoft.com+15.
• Microsoft AI for Education
  
  • Free training modules and materials for schools implementing AI responsibly gettimeback.withgoogle.comapnews.com.

• The Beginner’s Guide to AI for Nonprofits (Daxko)
  
  • Understand use cases, realistic tools, and ethical considerations businessexpertpress.com+8daxko.com+8emitrr.com+8.
• AI for Nonprofits Resource Hub (NTEN)
  
  • Repository of AI use tips, tool reviews, and planning guides tailored to nonprofits nten.org+1donorsearch.net+1.
• Guide to AI Adoption for Nonprofits (OneCause/E-book)
  
  • Strategies for starting small, scaling responsibly, and measuring AI impact teachai.org+15onecause.com+15microsoft.com+15daxko.com+1emitrr.com+1.
• DonorSearch: AI in Nonprofits Explained
  
  • Highlights how AI improves fundraising and optimization daxko.com+3donorsearch.net+3bitcot.com+3.
• AI Guide for Nonprofit Leaders (BDO)
  
  • Covers data analysis, program evaluation, and using AI ethically bdo.com.

• IBM SkillsBuild
  
  • Free, multilingual AI courses and digital credentials aimed at underrepresented learners theguardian.com+5en.wikipedia.org+5ctinsider.com+5.
• OpenAI Grants & Academy (India)
  
  • Examples of global AI education funding and nonprofit integration efforts timesofindia.indiatimes.com+3economictimes.indiatimes.com+3timesofindia.indiatimes.com+3.
• Black in AI
  
  • Scholarships, mentorships, and networking for Black researchers and tech professionals en.wikipedia.org+1theguardian.com+1.
• AI Now Institute
  
  • Research on ethics, social justice, and human-centered approaches to AI en.wikipedia.org.

• Aequitas Bias & Fairness Toolkit
  
  • Open-source auditing tools to identify bias in AI systems arxiv.org.
• AI Literacy Socio-Technical Curriculum (Academic paper)
  
  • A flexible framework for teaching AI technically and ethically across all education levels magicschool.ai+11arxiv.org+11uen.org+11iste.org.
• Microsoft AI Governance Framework
  
  • Six-module guide to ensuring ethical and secure use of AI in nonprofits timesofindia.indiatimes.comnten.org+8microsoft.com+8daxko.com+8.

• BitCot’s “Top 15 AI Tools for Nonprofits”
  
  • A curated list of practical tools for fundraising, marketing, and operations bitcot.com.

• Intel Digital Readiness & AI Workforce Programs
  
  • Hundreds of free hours of AI training and certification programs via community colleges apnews.com.

• California IT in Education: AI Policies
  
  • Recommended guidelines for responsible AI use in educational settings cite.org.
• Ohio Education AI Toolkit (Policymaking)
  
  • Policy guidance for schools and districts integrating AI safely axios.com.
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• Elements of AI (Finland/EU Program)
  
  • Mass learning initiative aimed at teaching AI basics to citizens across Europe en.wikipedia.org.
• INDIAai (India’s National AI Portal)
  
  • Free AI articles, case studies, and courses for citizens timesofindia.indiatimes.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4economictimes.indiatimes.com+4.
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• For Beginners: Start with “What Is AI?” and Elements of AI to build your foundation.
• For Educators: Use the Ohio Toolkit and ISTE resources to begin classroom AI integration.
• For Community Leaders: Explore Daxko and NTEN guides to launch pilot programs locally.
• For Small Businesses & Nonprofits: BitCot and Microsoft guides offer ready-to-use AI tools.
• For Responsible Adoption: Use Aequitas and Microsoft’s governance framework to ensure safe, ethical implementation.
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