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AI in the Classroom: A Beginner's Guide for High School Teaching


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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.

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Schedule and Details

Course Schedule

  • 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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