AI Essentials for Educators
Education studies
A course by
UC Online
Empower your teaching with artificial intelligence in this 20-hour short course for educators. Learn core AI concepts, practical AI tools for teaching, and explore ethical use of generative AI in education.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Core skills this course teaches
Understand Fundamental AI Concepts for Educators
Learn and explain the basics of artificial intelligence relevant to teaching practice.
Utilize AI Tools in Education
Identify and use common generative AI tools to enhance classroom teaching and research activities.
Critically Evaluate AI in Education
Assess the role and impact of large language models (LLMs) on learning and assessment.
What You're Signing Up For
The AI Essentials for Educators short course provides hands-on learning to help teachers, academics, and education leaders leverage artificial intelligence tools in their teaching. The course covers foundational AI concepts, introduces a range of generative AI tools, and guides educators on integrating these into their teaching practice. It also addresses ethical considerations and policy proposals for responsible AI use. The program is designed for primary, intermediate, secondary, and tertiary educators seeking to improve their digital literacy and confidence with AI innovations.
Course Content
- Introduction to AI concepts
- Use of large language models (LLMs) in education
- Identifying and experimenting with AI tools for educators
- Designing prompts for classroom activities
- Ethical implications and policy development for generative AI
- Integrating AI into teaching and research
- Self-assessment through module completion
What you need to know first
Confidence listening, reading, and writing in English.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
EdTech
Training
Future employment opportunities might be
Enhanced digital teaching skills
Ability to integrate AI into curriculum
Preparedness for technology-driven education roles