- Module 1: Explore essential AI concepts, techniques, and tools that can support personalized learning, automate daily tasks, and provide insights for education.
Upon completion of this module, you'll be able to:
- Describe generative AI in the broader context of AI in terms of how these systems work and what they can do.
- Explain what a large language model (LLM) is and the basics of how it works.
- Use generative and summative capabilities of LLMs (generate text, expand from main points, condense into main points, answer questions based on given text, etc.).
- Summarize potential impacts.
- Explain how AI can be used to improve learning outcomes, reduce educator workload, and increase learner engagement.
- Explain how the use of AI can help learning be more accessible and inclusive.
ISTE Standards for Educators:
Educator - Designer
Educator - Learner
UNESCO Standards for Educators:
Application of Digital skills
Organization and Administration
Understanding ICT in Education
- Module 2: Learn how to use basic Microsoft Copilot functionalities that support teaching and learning.
Upon completion of this module, you'll be able to:
- Summarize the basics of Microsoft Copilot and how they can help educators
- Use Copilot and use the basic functionality provided in all its features
- Design prompts that support teaching and learning
- Judge the responses produced by Copilot for overall quality and credibility
ISTE Standards for Educators:
Educator - Designer
Educator - Learner
UNESCO Standards for Educators:
Application of Digital skills
Organization and Administration
Understanding ICT in Education
- Module 3: Help learners discover, interact, and create with AI and generative AI including responsible use of AI and prompt engineering.
Upon completion of this module, you'll be able to:
- Recognize what AI and generative AI are and why it’s helpful for learners to understand the difference and their importance.
- Demonstrate how to teach learners to thoughtfully engage with AI.
- Explain how learners can be responsible users of AI.
- Support learners in learning prompt engineering to create with AI.
- Explore the potential of AI for learners to become empowered changemakers.
ISTE Standards for Educators:
Educator - Citizen
Educator - Designer
Educator - Learner
UNESCO Standards for Educators:
Application of Digital skills
Understanding ICT in Education
Overview
Syllabus
- Module 1: Module 1: Empower educators to explore the potential of artificial intelligence
- Introduction
- Introduction to AI
- Generative AI
- Large language models
- Use AI-powered image generation capabilities effectively
- AI in education
- AI tools for educators and accessibility
- Knowledge check
- Summary
- Module 2: Module 2: Enhance teaching and learning with Microsoft Copilot
- Introduction
- Explore Microsoft Copilot and Copilot with data protection basics
- Use styles and features
- Design prompts for learning
- Work with images
- Evaluate responses
- Knowledge check
- Summary
- Module 3: Module 3: Equip and support learners with AI tools from Microsoft
- Introduction
- Learners as users of AI
- Critical thinking in the age of AI
- Considerations when working with AI
- Create with AI
- Coding and AI
- Learners as changemakers
- Knowledge check
- Summary
