Intro to AI in K-12 Education Microcredential
Your foundation for leading safe, ethical, and creative AI integration across the K-12 curriculum
About our approach
How do you navigate K-12 education in the age of AI? This microcredential provides a foundational framework for integrating this “arrival technology” safely and ethically across the K-12 curricula.
Many educators, administrators, and industry leaders feel the pressure of the rapid arrival of AI but lack a clear roadmap for implementation. You might see the potential for efficiency, yet moving from being a passive consumer of AI to an active creator, and navigating data privacy and fairness often feels challenging.
Our course bridges that gap. We aim to support the educational ecosystem in moving beyond “cool tools” toward a research-backed, pedagogical understanding of AI. We teach you how to use the AI4K12 Five Big Ideas to build a proactive and sustainable strategy that works for your specific district and subject area.
By the end of this course, you will move from simply reacting to new technology to architecting its use. You will begin to learn to integrate AI concepts into any curriculum while maintaining a strict “AI Critical Eye” for safety and ethics.
Microcredential Overview
This microcredential is designed for participants who are curious about the “how” and “what” of AI literacy in K-12 education. The course and activities prepare educators, administrators, and instructional coaches to:
- Immediately implement AI literacy lessons that are grade-level approrpiate, ensuring students are prepared for a workforce where AI is ubiquitious.
- Evaluate AI tools with a critical-eye for fairness and privacy.
- Develop an AI Guiding Commitment to put into practice in their classrooms, schools, and/or districts to begin ethical and safe use.
How to enroll
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Benefits
- Earn 20 in-service hours/2.0 CEUs
- Eligible to apply in-service points towards Florida Educator Certificate renewal requirements
- Earn a Credly Badge of completion to verify digital credentialing
Eligible Participants
The courses in the AI in K-12 Education track are for everyone. Whether you are an experienced computer science teacher or new to leveraging emerging technologies, this course provides you with the tools safely integrate AI across the curricula. We recommend this microcredential for the following types of participants:
- General Education Teachers
- Computer Science Teachers
- Preservice Teachers
- Administrators (school and district level)
- Industry Leaders
Time commitment
- Asynchronous and online with a 4-week completion window
- Approximately 20 hours total time commitment
Tuition
- Course tuition: $60 per person
Course Schedule
| Term | Registration Close Date | Course Start Date | Term Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | 6/3/26 | 6/9/26 | 6/9/26 – 7/10/26 |
| Summer 2026 | 7/1/26 | 7/7/26 | 7/7/26 – 8/7/26 |
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Learn the Foundations of AI Literacy
This course translates high-level theory into Monday-ready class strategies.
Participants Learn and Practice:
Hands-on Simulations
Experiment with tools like Google’s Teachable Machine to investigate how models learn and identify the roots of machine favoritism through trial and error.
The “AI Critical Eye” Protocol
Practice evaluating emerging AI tools using a structured framework focused on data privacy, ethics, and pedagogical value.
The Five Big Ideas Framework
Build a conceptual understanding of Perception, Representation & Reasoning, Learning, Natural Interaction, and Societal Impact.
Interactive Simulation
Navigate interactive modules that explore classroom scenarios of AI use, parent engagement, and student feedback.
Teachers Walk Away With:
AI Guiding Commitments
A “living document” of ethical standards and safety protocols to share with students, parents, and administrators.
Vetted AI Toolkit
A curated collection of age-appropriate, subject-specific area AI resources and “unplugged” activities ready for immediate classroom use.
Redesigned Lesson Plans
Existing curriculum activities modified to explicitly teach AI literacy while maintaining core instructional goals.
Why trust CS Everyone
This isn’t a top-down corporate training or a generic tech certification. This course was co-designed by K-12 educators who understand the daily realities of a modern classroom.
Through iterative design cycles and extensive pilot testing, researchers at the University of Florida refined every module based on direct teacher feedback. By combining classroom-tested strategies with research-backed frameworks, we’ve built a program that is both academically rigorous and immediately practical. We don’t just teach you the tech; we provide the pedagogical justification you need to lead with confidence.
By Teachers, For Teachers
Our team includes former classroom CS and general education speciaist with experience teaching AI in K-12 settings.
Standards Aligned
This course is aligned to the:
