AI in Education: Ethics & Innovation

Anyone 18 years of age or older can sign up for this short course. There are no academic entry requirements or conditions.

This short course is for anyone working within education wanting to understand how to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning.

A total of 40 hours is required to complete the short course.

• Access to Microsoft Word
• Google Chrome (recommended)
• Stable internet connection
• AI Chatbots & Assistants (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, or Claude) 
• Canva account (free version) 
• Miro account (free version) 

The short course is not accredited and non-credit bearing.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is technology that enables computers to perform tasks that typically need human thinking. This includes understanding and translating language, recognising images or speech, analysing information, providing advice, and more.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration in education explores AI-driven strategies that enhance student engagement, personalize learning, and streamline tasks.

Explore core AI concepts and their role in education, from personalizing learning experiences to automating administrative tasks and leveraging data-driven insights for improved teaching. Delve into key ethical principles, including fairness, accountability, and privacy, ensuring a thoughtful and responsible approach to AI integration. 

AI’s capabilities and limitations explored through real-world case studies. Develop practical AI skills, including prompt engineering, enabling them to refine AI-generated responses and tailor AI applications to meet their specific teaching objectives. 

Engage with philosophical frameworks such as Post-humanism and Futurism, critically examining AI’s long-term impact on education and society. Reflect on the evolving role of educators in an AI-driven world and explore how AI can shape future learning paradigms.

Design and implement AI-enhanced lesson plans and integrate ethical, practical, and pedagogical considerations, ensuring responsible AI use.

Grasp key AI concepts and their impact on education.

Assess the benefits, feasibility, and ethical considerations of AI in the classroom.

Learn to craft AI prompts that optimize learning outcomes and improve AI-generated content.

Implement strategies to ensure fairness, and accountability, and mitigate bias in AI-driven education.

Use structured assessment tools, such as the ROBOT test, to evaluate AI-generated responses for accuracy, objectivity, and reliability.

Design and implement AI-enhanced lesson plans that are effective, ethical, and student-centred. 

Enhance teaching strategies and shape the future of education responsibly.