I’m excited to launch my latest online course, Introduction to Generative AI in Education. This short course is designed to equip educators with a foundational understanding of generative artificial intelligence and its practical applications in the classroom.
In the course, you will jump into the world of generative AI, exploring essential technical concepts, ethical considerations, and the latest advancements in AI technologies, including image, video, and audio generation. By the end of the course, you will have a greater understanding of the strengths and limitations of generative AI and how to effectively integrate it into your educational context.
What You’ll Learn
- Technical Foundations: Gain a basic understanding of how generative AI models like GPT-4 are constructed and operate.
- Ethical Considerations: Explore the ethical implications of AI, including issues of bias, intellectual property, and the impact on academic integrity.
- Practical Applications: Learn how to use generative AI tools for lesson planning, resource creation, and student engagement.
- National and Global Perspectives: Understand how Australia and other countries are addressing the integration of AI in education at a policy level.
- Student Wellbeing: Discuss the wellbeing concerns related to AI usage among students and the steps educators can take to address them.
Highlights from the Course
- Iceberg Model of AI: Understand the analogy of the iceberg to grasp the visible and hidden parts of AI models, including the vast datasets that power them.
- Ethics and Bias: Learn about the inherent biases in AI systems due to the demographics of data sources and how to navigate these challenges in educational settings.
- Multimodal AI: Explore the capabilities of AI beyond text, including generating images, videos, and audio, and their implications for teaching and learning.
- Academic Integrity: Get insights into how AI can impact academic assessments and strategies to maintain integrity in the age of AI.
Here’s a preview of the content from lesson 1 on the AI Iceberg:
Special Features
- Interactive Prompts: Engage with a custom GPT designed specially for the course, and able to answer your questions and test out your prompts
- AI Tools and Resources: Access a curated list of AI tools and additional resources, including PDFs and eBooks designed to enhance your understanding of AI.
- Expert Guidance: Learn from my experience in integrating AI into educational contexts in both K-12 and Higher Education
Who Should Enroll?
This course is ideal for K-12 and higher education educators, school leaders, and educational policymakers who are interested in generative AI but haven’t yet had the time to explore these technologies.
Check out the course and the complete course outline here.
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