AI for educators

Upon completion of this module, you'll be able to:

• Describe generative AI in the broader context of AI in terms of how these systems work and what they can do.
• Explain what a large language model (LLM) is and the basics of how it works.
• Use generative and summative capabilities of LLMs (generate text, expand from main points, condense into main points, answer questions based on given text, etc.).
• Summarize potential impacts.
• Explain how AI can be used to improve learning outcomes, reduce educator workload, and increase learner engagement.
• Explain how the use of AI can help learning be more accessible and inclusive.

ISTE Standards for Educators:

• Educator - Designer

• Educator - Learner

UNESCO Standards for Educators:

• Application of Digital skills

• Organization and Administration

• Understanding ICT in Education

Upon completion of this module, you'll be able to:

• Summarize the basics of Microsoft Copilot and how they can help educators
• Use Copilot and use the basic functionality provided in all its features
• Design prompts that support teaching and learning
• Judge the responses produced by Copilot for overall quality and credibility

ISTE Standards for Educators:

• Educator - Designer

• Educator - Learner

UNESCO Standards for Educators:

• Application of Digital skills

• Organization and Administration

• Understanding ICT in Education

Upon completion of this module, you'll be able to:

• Recognize what AI and generative AI are and why it’s helpful for learners to understand the difference and their importance.
• Demonstrate how to teach learners to thoughtfully engage with AI.
• Explain how learners can be responsible users of AI.
• Support learners in learning prompt engineering to create with AI.
• Explore the potential of AI for learners to become empowered changemakers.

ISTE Standards for Educators:

• Educator - Citizen

• Educator - Designer

• Educator - Learner

UNESCO Standards for Educators:

• Application of Digital skills

• Understanding ICT in Education

• Introduction
• Introduction to AI
• Generative AI
• Large language models
• Use AI-powered image generation capabilities effectively
• AI in education
• AI tools for educators and accessibility
• Knowledge check
• Summary

• Introduction
• Explore Microsoft Copilot and Copilot with data protection basics
• Use styles and features
• Design prompts for learning
• Work with images
• Evaluate responses
• Knowledge check
• Summary

• Introduction
• Learners as users of AI
• Critical thinking in the age of AI
• Considerations when working with AI
• Create with AI
• Coding and AI
• Learners as changemakers
• Knowledge check
• Summary