Graduate-Level Credit / Non-Credit Hours
3 Semester Credits or 45 Clock Hours
Course Description
This course is designed to provide educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their teaching practices. Participants will explore the transformative potential of AI in education, examining its ability to enhance personalized learning, streamline assessments, and support classroom management. The course covers key topics such as ethical considerations, strategies for using AI to differentiate instruction, and techniques for fostering student engagement through AI-powered tools. The course introduces AI to teachers through a variety of learning mediums including, videos, webinars, interactive applications, and current research applications/articles. Drawing on the latest research and practical applications, educators will gain a deeper understanding of how AI can empower teachers and students alike while addressing challenges such as bias, privacy, and equitable access (US Department of Education, 15). Educators will learn to leverage AI tools to optimize their instructional strategies and introduce students to foundational AI concepts, fostering digital literacy and preparing learners for a technology-driven world (Poth, 2023).
By the end of this course, educators will be equipped with practical tools and strategies for incorporating AI into their teaching, enabling them to create dynamic, inclusive learning environments. Participants will engage in interactive dialogue through a variety of mediums to receive valuable feedback from their instructor, allowing the participant to enhance their portfolio of educational tools/resources to impact their classroom or school community.
Global Outcomes/Goals of the Course
To deepen and/or apply the content and skills of the teacher’s existing professional knowledge base by meeting the following global goals of the course:
- To understand the importance of AI in educational settings, recognizing the impact on student achievement and educational experience.
- To develop effective classroom application of AI resources to reach all learners.
- To implement strategies for actively engaging parents and students in the use of AI in education.
- To learn methods that use AI to foster student growth.
- To equip educators with skills to manage AI use in the classroom and increase classroom efficiency.
- To establish ongoing processes for assessing and enhancing AI in the classroom to improve educational practices and educate students and parents on AI use in education.
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