This workshop aims to deepen educators' understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for teaching and learning. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of AI operations, historical context, and future trends, highlighting the critical skills needed to thrive in a digital landscape. Participants will engage in dynamic discussions about human-centered approaches to AI, explore best practices for integrating AI into educational settings, and discover the potential of generative AI in the classroom.
Educators will learn about prompt engineering and various AI tools to enhance lesson design, improving teacher productivity and addressing student needs. Become equipped with strategies to elevate teaching methods, foster deeper student understanding, and create standards-aligned lessons that leverage AI effectively. Embrace the future of education with confidence and creativity!
Topic Details
Topic Skill
Beginner
Topic Eligible for PD Credit
Yes
Topic Cost
$ 0 per participant
Topic Min Participants
10
Topic Max Participants
60
Topic Duration
8
Topic Major Goal
This 8-hour workshop introduces educators to AI concepts and consists of three modules: Understanding AI, Exploring AI, and Utilizing AI. This workshop, AI Cohort Day 1, is the first part of a two-part cohort series.
Objective Description
- Analyze how AI can foster inclusivity and personalization across all areas of education.
- Design and refine lesson(s) using AI to provide academic support.
- Engage in strategic prompt engineering to achieve desired results.
- Internalize the principles of adopting a human-centered approach to AI, to promote the responsible, equitable, and safe utilization of AI.
- Investigate foundational definitions and concepts of AI.
- Investigate widely available AI tools for teacher productivity based on individual needs.
- Reflect on how AI may impact existing pedagogical practices.
- Reflect on the history of AI and its potential future. Internalize the principles of adopting a human-centered approach to AI, to promote the responsible, equitable, and safe utilization of AI.