Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming education, offering powerful tools to support teaching, learning, and productivity. This course is designed to help educators build confidence in using AI tools and develop a foundational understanding of how AI can be applied in daily instruction. Participants will explore practical classroom applications, learn how to write effective prompts, examine ethical considerations, and evaluate the strengths and limitations of AI in education. By the end of the course, teachers will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to begin integrating AI into their professional practice in meaningful and responsible ways.

Following the completion of this course, the student should be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and its role in education. InTASC 9, 10
• Develop foundational skills in using AI tools to support teaching tasks. InTASC 2, 8
• Create effective prompts to generate useful and accurate AI outputs. InTASC 4, 5
• Evaluate the ethical implications and limitations of AI in education. InTASC 9
• Apply AI tools to enhance productivity and instructional planning. InTASC 7, 8