AI & K-12 Education Microcredential
Our AI Education initiative offers a series of four microcredentials that were co-designed with teachers (from public, private, and charter schools), instructional designers, and coaches to equip educators with the knowledge and skills needed to integrate AI into K-12 education effectively. Our microcredentials include:
Introduction to AI in K-12 Education
This microcredential is an introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) in and for K-12 education. This course will demystify AI through explorations of types, applications, and the conceptual AI knowledge needed to support the systematic integration of AI in K-12 classrooms. The course will demonstrate how AI can be used in the classroom, explore important considerations for its application such as data privacy and bias concerns, and provide practices and frameworks for AI integration that takes into account the unique backgrounds and capabilities of teachers and the learning needs of all students.
Integrating AI in and for K-12 Education
This microcredential builds on the foundational knowledge from the Introduction to AI in K-12 Education course and focuses on the practical integration of AI and AI-based tools in the classroom. Educators will gain hands-on experience using AI to enhance student learning, facilitate classroom differentiation, and develop students’ problem-solving skills. The course delves deeper into monitoring the impact of AI-based tools and curricula on students, equipping teachers with the skills to identify and address potential issues such as data privacy, bias, and the equitable use of AI technologies. By the end of the course, educators will be proficient in implementing AI solutions that cater to the diverse learning needs of their students, ensuring a positive and inclusive educational experience.
AI For The Educator
This microcredential focuses on finding, evaluating, and using AI-based tools that support teachers in their professional practice. Designed to enhance the administrative and instructional capabilities of educators, this course covers AI applications for administrative work, grading, content creation, and more. Different from the “Integrating AI in and for K-12 Education” course, this microcredential is dedicated to AI tools that assist teachers directly. Educators will learn to identify and implement AI technologies that streamline their workload, improve efficiency, and enhance their teaching practice. This course can be taken after completing the Introduction to AI in K-12 Education course, providing teachers with actionable insights and practical skills to leverage AI in their everyday tasks.
AI+CS K-12 Integration
This microcredential (linked to our CS Education Microcredentials) focuses on the integration of AI and computer science into K-12 classrooms. This course aims to empower educators to inspire and equip their students with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate and contribute to an AI-driven world. In this course, educators will learn how to teach AI in a way that synergistically incorporates key computer science and computational thinking concepts and practices. While this course is particularly suited for K-12 computer science classrooms, it also offers valuable insights for teachers from other domains who wish to integrate AI and CS into their teaching.
Participants will explore methods for embedding AI and CS, targeting the AI4K12 Five Big Ideas in AI Progressions across all grade bands. The course includes example lesson plans, assessment opportunities, and hands-on practice in lesson plan creation and implementation. By the end of the course, teachers will feel confident not only in teaching AI concepts but also in engaging their students in meaningful discussions and projects related to AI.
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