Introduction

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing education, offering tools to personalize learning, streamline teaching tasks, and inspire creativity. This course equips educators with the knowledge and practical strategies to leverage AI in their classrooms, enhancing both teaching and learning experiences.

Pre-course assessments will identify participants’ familiarity with AI tools and their professional goals, ensuring a tailored learning experience. Participants will receive pre-course materials, including guides and toolkits for popular AI tools, to prepare for hands-on training.

Description

This comprehensive course introduces educators to the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in education. Participants will explore how AI tools can support personalized learning, streamline administrative tasks, and foster creativity and collaboration.

Through interactive workshops, case studies, and practical activities, educators will gain confidence in integrating AI technologies into their teaching practices. The course also offers access to an online professional learning community for ongoing support.

Through this training, participants will:

• Learn how to use AI tools to simplify administrative tasks and create innovative lesson plans.
• Explore adaptive learning tools to address diverse student needs.
• Automate repetitive tasks like grading and communication for better time management.
• Integrate AI-driven creativity into student projects and collaborative activities.
• Develop ethical and sustainable practices for using AI in education.

Interactive lectures, group projects, and hands-on activities will empower participants with actionable strategies to transform their classrooms.

Learning Objectives

1. To understand AI applications, potential, and ethical considerations in education.
2. To personalize learning experiences using AI tools.
3. To streamline teaching tasks through AI-driven automation.
4. To foster creativity and collaboration with AI-powered tools.
5. To develop sustainable practices for integrating AI into education.
   
   

   Course Timetable
   
   

   Day 1: Understanding AI in Education
   

   • Overview: What is AI? Key concepts and applications.
   • Key Topics:
     • The transformative potential of AI in education.
     • Ethical considerations and responsible AI use.
   • Practical Output: Ethical guidelines for AI integration in classrooms.
     
     

   Day 2: Personalizing Learning with AI
   

   • Tools:
     • Knewton Alta: Adaptive learning platform for personalized student pathways.
     • ChatGPT: Generate individualized learning content and provide differentiated instructions.
   • Focus: Identifying and addressing diverse student needs.
   • Practical Output: Adaptive learning activity tailored to student abilities and needs.
     
     

   Day 3: Streamlining Teaching Tasks with AI
   

   • Tools:
     • Grammarly: Enhance written communication with AI-driven grammar suggestions.
     • Quizlet AI: Automate the creation of flashcards and quizzes.
     • ChatGPT: Automate grading rubrics, feedback, and email templates.
   • Focus: Reducing workload through AI automation.
   • Practical Output: Create automated templates for assignments, quizzes, and feedback.
     
     

   Day 4: Fostering Creativity and Collaboration with AI
   

   • Tools:
     • ChatGPT: Generate creative prompts, collaborative activities, and brainstorming sessions.
     • Canva Magic Design: Create visually engaging educational materials.
     • Jamboard: Real-time collaboration for brainstorming and teamwork.
   • Focus: Empowering student creativity and collaboration.
   • Practical Output: Develop a collaborative project plan using AI-powered tools.
     
     

   Day 5: Practical Application and Reflection
   

   • Activities:
     • Develop and present an AI-integrated lesson plan.
     • Peer evaluation and discussion of future applications.
   • Outcomes: Final lesson plan incorporating AI tools and strategies for classroom implementation.