Integrating Artificial Intelligence Into the Classroom Course Page
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Overview and Purpose
The purpose of this course is to help educators learn about artificial intelligence and help them become more comfortable with integrating into their curriculum. With the novelty of AI, it is imperative to provide educators with knowledge of how to effectively integrate it into their curriculums and utilize it to support student learning. By focusing on what AI is, the affordances and challenges that it provides, what tools are available to educators, how to utilize AI responsibility, and creating lessons that implement AI, this course course looks to prepare educators for a future where education is driven by AI. AI in Classroom.jpg
Needs Assessment
The opportunity and challenge that this course addresses is preparing educators to tackle a relatively new technology that is disrupting the field of education. AI tools are currently being used by educators of all grade-levels and disciplines. Though AI is already being integrated into classrooms, professional development opportunities to help educators further understand the potential of AI is lacking. This course aims to provide that guidance to teachers by providing a base on which they can build further knowledge of AI and how to integrate it into their curriculums.
Course Units
Unit 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education
By the conclusion of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Define the term artificial intelligence.
- Explain the role artificial intelligence can have in education.
- Describe the affordance and drawbacks artificial intelligence has in education.
Tasks:
- Read the mini-lecture and explore the resources provided.
- Complete the discussion by posting one initial post and two responses to peers’ posts.
- Reflect on what you learned and how you will apply it in your learning journal.
Unit 2: Educational AI Tools
By the conclusion of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Identify different AI tools and their intended purpose.
- Explain how specific AI tools can be integrated into the classroom.
- Compare and contrast different AI tools, including their affordances and drawbacks.
Tasks:
- Read the mini-lecture and explore the resources provided.
- Complete the discussion by posting one initial post and two responses to peers’ posts.
- Reflect on what you learned and how you will apply it in your learning journal.
Unit 3: AI Ethics
By the conclusion of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Identify the key ethical practices when utilizing AI tools.
- Analyze a lesson designed to teach students the ethical practices of utilizing AI in their learning.
Tasks:
- Read the mini-lecture and explore the resources provided.
- Complete the discussion by posting one initial post and two responses to peers’ posts.
- Reflect on what you learned and how you will apply it in your learning journal.
Unit 4: Integration Strategies and Lesson Planning
By the conclusion of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Explain how AI tools can help foster a positive learning environment.
- Integrate AI tools into their existing lesson plans and curriculum.
- Create a lesson that seamlessly integrates AI tools to support student learning.
Tasks:
- Read the mini-lecture and explore the resources provided.
- Complete the "AI Lesson Plan" Final Project.
- Reflect on what you learned and how you will apply it in your learning journal.
Extended Resources
Akgun, S., & Greenhow, C. (2021). Artificial intelligence in education: Addressing ethical challenges in K-12 settings. AI and Ethics, 1-10.
Baidoo-Anu, D., & Ansah, L. O. (2023). Education in the era of generative artificial intelligence (AI): Understanding the potential benefits of ChatGPT in promoting teaching and learning. Journal of AI, 7(1), 52-62.
Chen, L., Chen, P., & Lin, Z. (2020). Artificial intelligence in education: A review. Ieee Access, 8, 75264-75278.
Fitria, T. N. (2021, December). Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Education: Using AI Tools for Teaching and Learning Process. In Prosiding Seminar Nasional & Call for Paper STIE AAS (Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 134-147).
Liu, T., Gao, Z., & Guan, H. (2021). Educational information system optimization for artificial intelligence teaching strategies. Complexity, 2021, 1-13.
Pedro, F., Subosa, M., Rivas, A., & Valverde, P. (2019). Artificial intelligence in education: Challenges and opportunities for sustainable development.
Sijing, L., & Lan, W. (2018, August). Artificial intelligence education ethical problems and solutions. In 2018 13th International Conference on Computer Science & Education (ICCSE) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.
van den Berg, G., & du Plessis, E. (2023). ChatGPT and Generative AI: Possibilities for Its Contribution to Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking and Openness in Teacher Education. Education Sciences, 13(10), 998.