Generative AI for Educators

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About Course

This course centers on generative AI (genAI)—a powerful branch of artificial intelligence that creates original content such as text, images, and other media. You’ll explore how genAI tools can support a wide range of tasks, from lesson planning to content creation and administrative efficiency. Tools like Gemini and ChatGPT, which operate through conversational prompts, will serve as key examples. Simply put, you ask a question or make a request, and the AI responds accordingly. Throughout the course, you’ll gain practical, research-backed strategies for interacting with AI tools effectively, enabling you to enhance your teaching, streamline your workflow, and elevate your classroom experience.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Save time on everyday tasks like drafting emails and other correspondence
  • Personalize instruction for different learning styles and abilities
  • Enhance lessons and activities in creative ways

Course Content

Introduction
This introductory section sets the stage for your journey into the world of AI in education. You'll be introduced to fundamental concepts of artificial intelligence, along with practical strategies for integrating AI into your teaching practice. These strategies are designed to help you save valuable time, tailor instruction to meet individual student needs, and enrich your lessons with engaging and innovative content. By the end of this section, you'll have a clear sense of what lies ahead in the course and gain insight into the many exciting and transformative ways AI can be applied in the classroom.

Strategies for Effective Results
In this section, you'll shift your perspective on AI—from viewing it as just a potential tool to recognizing it as a powerful and practical teaching assistant. Through interactive and hands-on exercises, you’ll develop essential skills such as crafting effective prompts and critically evaluating AI-generated responses. These foundational techniques will equip you to confidently integrate AI into your teaching, helping you achieve more efficient, creative, and impactful results in the classroom.

Bring AI into your practices
In these lessons, you'll explore practical strategies for streamlining everyday tasks, personalizing instruction to meet diverse student needs, and infusing your lessons with creativity through the use of AI. You'll also have the chance to apply what you've learned by developing your own instructional resource using an AI tool—turning theory into practice and demonstrating the real-world value of AI in education.

AI tools and responsible use
This section offers a foundational exploration of core AI concepts, with a strong emphasis on the responsible and ethical use of AI in educational settings. You’ll learn strategies to ensure your integration of AI tools aligns with classroom norms and promotes student well-being. Along the way, you’ll sharpen your critical thinking skills by learning how to assess and interpret AI-generated content thoughtfully and effectively—an essential step in becoming a confident and discerning AI user.

Plan your next steps
This final lesson serves as a launching point for your continued journey with AI in education. You’ll review the essential concepts covered throughout the course, including key principles of responsible AI use and effective strategies for writing prompts. To support your ongoing growth, you’ll gain access to a curated list of resources designed to deepen your understanding and expand your toolkit. Finally, to earn your certificate of completion, you’ll have the option to take a short assessment that reinforces your learning and celebrates your progress.

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