Fostering Pre-service Teachers' AI Literacy: Lessons to Build Knowledge and Confidence

"Teaching with Technology" is an undergraduate course for pre-service teachers (PSTs) across all education majors. This paper details our approach to fostering PSTs’ Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy and confidence by introducing foundational concepts, applications, and ethics. The curriculum integrates interactive digital tools to foster PSTs' engagement and critical thinking regarding AI. PSTs investigate concepts such as machine learning, create custom models using Teachable Machine, explore tools for AI education, discuss ethics, and develop AI guidelines for their future classrooms. Through hands-on activities, discussions, and reflection, PSTs deepen their understanding and demonstrate competency. Desired outcomes include increased AI literacy and confidence. Assessment includes observation of in-class activities and reflections.