Artificial Intelligence in K-12 Education Track
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m not a K-12 educator. Are courses in the AI in K-12 Education track for me?
Yes! The courses in the AI in K-12 Education track are for everyone. Whether you are in a classroom and looking to build your toolkit in AI literacy, or curious about the shifting landscape of technology, these microcredentials support educators, district leaders, and industry partners with the skills to prepare students for the future workforce.
What is AI literacy?
While there are many working defintions of AI literacy, these microcredentials adopted the defintion of the TeachAI AI Literacy Framework: “represents the technical knowledge, durable skills, and future-ready attitudes required to thrive in a world influenced by AI. It enables learners to engage, create with, manage, and design AI, while critically evaluating its benefits, risks, and ethical implications (OECD, 2025).”
Can I skip the intro course if I already have a lot of experience with AI?
We love that you’re already an AI advocate! However, our Introduction to AI in K-12 Education course is the essential “entry point” for the rest of the courses in the track. It ensures that all participants share a common language and understanding AI skills, concepts, data privacy, and security.
These courses seem to cover a lot of important topics. Is 20 hours really enough time?
20 hours are enough to change how you think about AI in your classroom. Our streamlined microcredentials focus on the essentials by creating a roadmap you can immediately use in your classrooms. This is an opportunity to gain and learn how to use a toolkit designed by University of Florida-affiliated experts who know precisely how much time you don’t have.
Are the CS Everyone AI in K-12 Education track microcredentials focused on a specific grade level?
Our courses are designed for teachers of each grade band (elementary, middle and high school). We intentionally provide examples at each level throughout our courses.
