Welcome to AI PD For Educators!
Thank you for joining AI PD for Educators, a course designed to empower educators like you with practical knowledge and tools to harness the potential of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning. This free version of the course is a streamlined, accessible, and absolutely cost-free introduction to the transformative power of AI in education.
We’re thrilled to have you here, as you’ve taken the first step in exploring a world where technology and pedagogy intersect in meaningful ways. We’ll focus on AI tools and platforms that were built for education and that can be used today in classroom settings, providing you with hands-on guidance to integrate AI effectively into your teaching practice.
Why This Course?
AI is no longer a futuristic concept – it’s here, transforming the way we live, work, and learn. As educators, it’s critical that we stay ahead of the curve to leverage AI for the benefit of our students.
This free version of AI PD for Educators is designed to:
- Be practical: You’ll discover AI tools you can use immediately to save time, personalize learning, and enhance engagement.
- Be accessible: No technical background is required. We focus on clarity and simplicity.
- Be empowering: Whether you’re tech-savvy or new to AI, this course will help you feel confident exploring and applying AI tools in your educational practice.
What’s in the Full Course?
The full version of this course offers a deep dive into the vast potential of AI in education, covering topics that expand far beyond what we can offer in this free program. Here’s a glimpse of what the full course includes:
What AI Is and How It Works
Demystify AI with a simple, educator-friendly explanation of its foundations and capabilities.
Ethics in AI
Navigate the challenges of using AI responsibly in teaching, including privacy, bias, and equity.
Prompt Engineering for Educators
Learn how to design effective prompts to maximize AI tools’ value in lesson planning, grading, and creative projects.
Pedagogy & Research on AI for Teaching and Learning
Discover evidence-based strategies for integrating AI into the classroom.
AI Detection
Stay one step ahead with tools and techniques for detecting AI-generated content in student work.
AI Tools for Educators (*Covered in This Free Course!)
Explore tools for automating repetitive tasks, creating interactive lessons, and personalizing education.
AI Media Creation
Unlock the wild, creative side of AI, from generating images and voice clones to creating deepfakes (as an engaging way to teach about misinformation).
AI Literacy for Students
Equip students with essential skills to critically analyze AI, fostering responsible and informed digital citizens.
While this free course will provide you with valuable insights and actionable takeaways, the full course offers a transformative professional development experience. You’ll gain a holistic understanding of AI’s impact on education and acquire a rich set of tools, strategies, and ready-to-use resources to bring into your classroom.
We hope this course inspires and excites you as you embark on this journey into the world of AI. While this is just the beginning, it’s a fantastic way to dip your toes into the possibilities AI offers.
Welcome to AI PD for Educators – let’s get started!