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AI in the Classroom: A Beginner's Guide for High School Teaching
This course introduces high school educators to the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. Designed for teachers with no prior AI experience, the course demystifies AI, explores its practical applications, and provides hands-on skills for integrating AI into the classroom. Participants will learn the basics of AI, its benefits and limitations in education, and ethical considerations, while gaining insights into common pitfalls like accuracy issues and variations in AI outputs. Through interactive lessons and practical examples, educators will compare AI tools, create AI-assisted content, and develop strategies to use AI responsibly and creatively in teaching.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world around us, from virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to self-driving cars and personalized learning platforms. But what does this mean for education? This course is designed to help high school educators understand AI, explore its potential in teaching, and empower students to navigate a world increasingly shaped by intelligent technologies.
In this course, you will:
- Learn the fundamentals of AI, including key concepts and real-world applications.
- Explore how AI can enhance teaching and learning in your classroom.
- Gain hands-on experience with simple AI tools.
- Develop lesson plans to introduce AI to your students in an engaging and responsible way.
No prior experience with AI is required—just curiosity and a passion for teaching! Together, we’ll uncover how AI can inspire the next generation of learners.
Let’s get started!
Schedule and Details
Course Schedule
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Module 1: What is AI?
Explore the basics of Artificial Intelligence, its definition, and everyday applications. -
Module 2: Key Concepts of AI
Learn about supervised and unsupervised learning, algorithms, and neural networks. -
Module 3: AI in Education
Discover how AI tools can be used to enhance teaching and learning experiences. -
Module 4: Ethical Considerations of AI
Understand the ethical implications of AI and how to use it responsibly in classrooms. -
Module 5: Designing AI Lessons for Students
Develop lesson plans and activities to teach AI concepts effectively to high school students.
Course Details
Duration: 6 hours (self-paced)
Level: Beginner (no prior knowledge required)
Tools: Google Teachable Machine, free AI tools (no coding experience needed)
Certificate: Yes, upon successful completion of the course
How to Enroll
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