Program Overview
Understand what the program is, how it was developed, and why it serves as a useful starting point for schools.
- Session 1 of 4
What this program is?
A concise online teacher professional learning sequence focused on AI literacy, school-safe use, classroom relevance, and responsible implementation.
Topics covered
- Why AI Matters in Education
- Defining Artificial Intelligence
- A Short History of AI
- Types of AI
- What Is Generative AI?
- How AI Uses Data
- Key AI Terms Every Teacher Should Know
- Risks and Limitations of AI
- Session Quiz and Reflection
- Session 2 of 4
AI in Schools: Policy, Safe Use, Boundaries, Human Oversight, and Bias
Explain how AI should and should not be used in schools, with attention to decision boundaries, student data safety, approved tools, and bias awareness.
Topics covered
- Human Judgment and Responsible Use
- Why Schools Need AI Policies
- Traffic Light Framework
- Teacher Use and Student Use
- Student Data Safety
- Approved Tool Checks
- Decision Ladder When Unsure
- Algorithmic Bias and Fairness
- Session Quiz and Reflection
- Session 3 of 4
Practical AI Use for Teachers: Productivity, Planning, & Responsible Classroom Support
Show practical, low-risk teacher use cases such as planning, drafting, summarizing, prompting, and reviewing AI output carefully before use.
Topics covered
- Prompting Basics for Teachers
- Lesson Brainstorming and Planning
- Teacher Communications
- Scheduling and Organizing Work
- Summarizing Non-Sensitive Information
- Translating Non-Critical Materials
- Reviewing AI Output Before Use
- Saving Time Without Replacing Judgment
- Session Quiz and Reflection
- Session 4 of 4
Student AI Use in Practice: Recognition, Response, and Productive Learning
Help teachers understand student AI use, academic integrity, appropriate response strategies, and productive classroom integration.
Topics covered
- How Students Are Already Using AI
- Helpful Uses for Learning
- Recognizing AI-Assisted Work
- Academic Integrity
- Teacher Response Strategies
- Talking to Parents About AI
- Designing Safe Learning Activities
- Purpose, Honesty, and Critical Thinking
- Session Quiz and Reflection
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Review the detailed session outline to see what topics are covered in each of the four learning modules.