Ready to explore the world of AI in education but don’t know where to start? This is your perfect first step. This engaging, hands-on course will guide you through the essentials of artificial intelligence, from understanding different types of AI to applying them in your classroom. We’ll break down complex concepts into manageable pieces. Whether you’re an AI novice or simply curious, this course will empower you to ethically integrate AI into your teaching, enhance student learning, and prepare your students for an AI-driven future. No prior experience is required – come as you are and discover the exciting possibilities that await!
Take a look at the topics you will encounter in this six module course:
Module 1 – AI Introduction
- Explore activities and lessons from Google’s “Applied Digital Skills Platform”
- Review various types of AI encountered in daily life
- Learn the fundamentals of a Large Language Model (LLM)
Module 2 – AI Exploration
- Experiment and reflect on prompting various tasks with Gemini
- Discover ways to utilize Magic Write
- Choose to learn about one of the following platforms: MagicSchool AI, Brisk Teaching, or School AI
Module 3 – AI Software Evaluation
- Assess characteristics such as educational value and privacy implications of the platform you choose from Module 2
- Work through a guided-inquiry to evaluate the privacy policy of the platform you chose in Module 2
- Understand how your chosen tool aligns with your school and district’s policies regarding technology use, data privacy, and student safety
Module 4 – Prompt Engineering
- Explore using vague versus detailed prompts with a LLM
- Learn the basics of a quality prompt
- Practice generating content with an LLM and refining the product to meet your needs
Module 5 – AI Powered Tools for Creativity
- Develop images using Canva’s “Text to Image” tool
- Use “Text to Image” to create visuals to support lesson presentation
- Create presentations with Canva’s “Magic Design”
Module 6 – AI and the Next Generation
- Complete an assignment based on your role in education around understanding digital literacy or managing cheating and encouraging AI use as a thought partner
- Explore the ethical implications of AI as the related to your students current and future usage
This course ends with a Culminating Project where you’ll create an AI-enhanced lesson that you can actually use in your classroom. If this course sparks your interest, we encourage you to check it out on our website along with the other related courses listed below.
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Foundations of Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Educators
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A.I. Exploration for Teaching and Learning
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Transforming Pedagogy with Artificial Intelligence
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Redesigning Assignments for Deeper Learning in the Age of AI
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Digital and Media Literacy in the Age of AI
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- All registrations – 10% off tuition with code: spring25
- First time customers – 50% off tuition with code: 50edtech2025
