AI Adventures: Teaching Tomorrow in Schools

Overview

AI is transforming the future of education. This course helps educators integrate AI tools into teaching practice, prepare students for the digital future, and foster critical digital literacy in classrooms. In this 3-module series, we’ll explore the fundamentals of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential applications in educational settings. These modules are designed for complete beginners who are keen to learn about generative AI, what it is, how it works and its potential role in your classroom or school.

These modules will be entirely self-paced and online, allowing you to engage at your own pace. They will include recorded videos, animated resources, readings and exploration activities, and hands-on activities (including designing a simple generative AI project relevant to your teaching context).

Who is this course designed for?

Teachers, school leaders, curriculum developers, and EdTech coordinators at the primary and secondary level.

Eligibility Criteria

No prior experience or understanding of generative AI is needed for this short course.
You will need access to an Internet-connected device.
Open to all K-12 educators and school staff with basic digital proficiency.

Instructors’

Facilitated by education technology specialists and AI integration consultants.

Course Objectives

Understand the role of AI in education and society.
Learn to use AI tools to support teaching and assessment.
Foster digital ethics and responsible use in students.

Course Fee

AED 1365 + VAT (AU$ 350)

Rebates and Bursaries

Contact us at [email protected] or call +971 4 279 1464 to determine your eligibility for a course fee reduction.

Course Outline

Session 1: Introduction to Generative AI
- – Understanding Generative AI
  - What is generative AI?
  - Key concepts and terms
  - Examples of generative AI applications (e.g., image generation, text synthesis).

Session 2: Practical Applications in Education

– Generative AI in the Classroom, Australian Framework for Gen AI in Schools
- AI storybook writing
- Choose-your-own-adventure
- Image generation to illustrate mental models
- AI music composition
- Content Creation: Generating educational materials
- Assessment and Rubrics
Session 3: Implementing Generative AI in Schools
- – Integration Strategies
  - How to introduce generative AI in the classroom
  - Curriculum Integration: Aligning with existing subjects.
  - Student Projects: Encouraging creativity.
- – Ethics and AI
  - Biases in generative models.
  - Privacy concerns and data protection.
- – Resources and Tools
  - User-friendly tools for beginners
  - Evaluating AI outputs

Course Teaching Style, Assessment and Delivery Method

Self-paced online learning:

There is no assessment associated with this programme.

Course Dates:

6 hours of content delivered across three self-paced online sessions.

Accreditations

You will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Faculty of Education, Monash University.

Pending KHDA approval – Certificate of Completion issued by BUiD – PDI.

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