AI Essentials for Educators

AI Essentials for Educators   Highlights: Equip educators with a foundational AI literacy that enables them to understand how AI works and how to engage productively with AI. About: Grade Band: Adult Learners Course Type: PD Course Length: 2.5 Hours Level: Beginner Features: Video-Based Lessons Earns Certifications Self Grading Quizzes Equip teachers and school district personnel with a foundational AI literacy that enables them to understand how AI works and how to engage productively and responsibly with AI technologies. Upon completing this course, learners will be prepared to earn the Artificial Intelligence Certified Educator I certification, powered by KnowledgePillars.   Topics Covered: Why AI Matters to Education Dive into the basics of artificial intelligence, understanding its definitions, history, and the pivotal role it plays in modern society. This chapter lays the groundwork for comprehending how AI operates and its potential impacts on the educational landscape.   Ethical Considerations and Appropriate School Usage Address the ethical considerations surrounding AI in education, focusing on privacy, bias, transparency, and accountability. This chapter emphasizes the importance of ethical decision-making in the use of AI tools and technologies in the classroom.   Prompt Engineering for Teachers and Students Learn the art and science of crafting effective prompts to communicate with AI systems, a skill crucial for leveraging AI's educational potential. This chapter provides practical strategies for enhancing interactions with AI, ensuring that educators can guide their students in using AI tools responsibly and creatively.   Smart Classroom Applications for AI Discover a range of AI tools and resources that can enhance teaching and learning experiences. From personalized learning platforms to AI-powered assessment tools, this chapter offers hands-on guidance for integrating AI into curriculum planning and delivery.   AI Cheating: Dealing with It and Preventing It Tackle the challenges of academic integrity in the age of AI. This chapter discusses the methods students might use AI to cheat, the implications for educators, and strategies for preventing and addressing AI-assisted cheating. It prepares educators to maintain high standards of academic integrity in their classrooms, even as AI becomes more prevalent.   Technical Requirements: Hardware: RAM: 4GB or more CPU: Pentium 5 or later Software Needed: Google Chrome Special Notes or Considerations: Please Note: This PD course comes in three options: Single User, Unlimited User, and Unlimited User Managed Program. With purchase of a Managed Program, the Mastery Coding Staff will walk you through every step of the PD, and essentially run the PD for you and your school.