AI for Educators

AI in Education introduces educators to the foundational concepts of artificial intelligence and its growing relevance in teaching and learning. The course begins with an overview of AI, machine learning, and large language models, highlighting their evolution and impact on educational environments. Participants will explore how AI supports personalised learning, adaptive technologies, and the changing role of teachers in the classroom.

Through hands-on practice with tools like ChatGPT, MagicSchool, Canva AI, and Copilot, learners will create lesson materials, automate tasks, and enhance instructional design. The course also addresses ethical considerations, data privacy, and responsible use of AI to promote critical thinking and prevent misuse. Practical modules guide educators in aligning AI tools with curriculum goals, designing inclusive activities, and applying best practices for classroom integration. Ideal for teachers and education professionals, this course prepares participants to confidently navigate the future of education in an AI-powered world.

Contents:

• Introducing AI in Education to explore the foundations of artificial intelligence, its evolution, and its relevance in teaching and learning environments.
• Understanding the Potential of AI in the Classroom to examine how AI supports personalised learning, adaptive technologies, and the evolving role of educators.
• Practical Tools and Applications for Educators to work hands-on with tools like ChatGPT, MagicSchool, Canva AI, and Copilot for lesson planning, content creation, and task automation.
• Ethics and Responsible Use of AI in Education to address privacy concerns, ethical dilemmas, and strategies for promoting critical thinking and preventing misuse.
• Integrating AI into Teaching Practice to design inclusive activities, align AI tools with curriculum goals, and apply best practices for classroom implementation.
• The Future of Education with AI to explore emerging trends, prepare students for AI-driven futures, and redefine the educator’s role as facilitator and mentor.

This course is designed for teachers, school leaders, curriculum developers, and education professionals who are interested in integrating artificial intelligence into their teaching practice to enhance efficiency, engagement, and inclusivity. It is equally suitable for educators with a general background in pedagogy who are keen to modernise their workflows using innovative, easy-to-use technologies. No coding experience is required, making the course accessible to anyone eager to explore how AI can support lesson planning, assessment, classroom management, and personalised learning in real-world educational settings.

• Understanding the fundamentals and applications of AI in education.
• Familiarization with practical tools and their use in teaching.
• Developing critical thinking about the ethical aspects of AI.
• Ideas for integrating AI into teaching practice and supporting inclusivity.
• Preparing for future trends in education with AI.

Certificate of Attendance, issued by Semos Education upon successful completion of the course.