Full course description
In this engaging 2-week self-paced course, you will learn to integrate generative AI into your teaching practice with confidence and ethical consideration. The course begins with an exploration of the foundational concepts of generative AI, including its various forms and the ethical implications related to equity and inclusion in education. You will have the opportunity to brainstorm and draft policies for AI use in your classroom while considering its application in assignments and tasks. In the second module, you will actively design AI-enhanced assignments, experimenting with different tools to create inclusive and effective learning experiences. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with practical skills to leverage AI responsibly in your educational setting.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Define and describe the various types of generative AI tools and their applications in educational settings.
- Examine the ethical considerations surrounding the use of generative AI in teaching, focusing on issues of equity and inclusion.
- Create a draft policy for the ethical use of AI in your classroom, emphasizing equitable practices and inclusive approaches.
- Generate practical ideas for integrating generative AI into assignments and tasks within your curriculum.
- Develop AI-enhanced assignments that incorporate generative AI tools, ensuring they align with your learning objectives and promote equity.
- Explore and evaluate various generative AI tools to determine their effectiveness and suitability for your teaching needs.
- Formulate a plan for implementing your AI assignments in the classroom and identify methods for collecting feedback to assess their impact on student learning.
Course Info
Duration: 2 weeks- Self Paced
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate. To get the most from this course, you should have some familiarity with online teaching and with Canvas, and already have an existing Canvas course (or the start of a course). For those who have never taught online, it is highly recommended you take Introduction to Course Design and Introduction to Canvas before beginning this course.