Empowering Educators with AI: Practical Applications for the K-12 Classroom

Description

This 45-hour graduate-level course explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can be meaningfully integrated into K–12 classrooms to support instructional planning, student engagement, assessment, and professional growth. Using *The Artificial Intelligence Playbook* by Hargrave, Fisher, and Frey as the foundation, educators will build fluency with AI tools, reflect on their practice, and develop actionable lesson plans grounded in the six “Educator Functions.” Through guided reflection, knowledge checks, and hands-on lesson design, participants will leave the course with practical skills to responsibly and creatively leverage AI in their classrooms.

This course is appropriate for both general education and special education teachers of students in grades K-12 and is worth 3 semester credits/units (45 inservice hours).   

Note: Course purchase includes completion certificate. Required text not included.

Required Textbook: The Artificial Intelligence Playbook by Hargrave, Fisher, and Frey

Course Objectives

In this course, participants will have opportunity to:

  1. Analyze the six Educator Functions in relation to AI's role in enhancing instructional planning and delivery.

  2. Evaluate the ethical implications of AI tools in the K–12 setting and formulate best practices for implementation.

  3. Design AI-enhanced lesson plans that demonstrate differentiation, engagement, and formative assessment.

  4. Apply AI prompting strategies to create time-saving instructional materials aligned to standards.

  5. Reflect on the evolving role of the educator in the age of AI and develop a personal implementation framework.

Certificate

By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate 45 Hour

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