AI Deep Dive

SchoolAI

To access SchoolAI PD options, locate the "Community" tab from your SchoolAI dashboard. Once there, the courses will be listed on the left side. Choose the course and click "Enroll" at the top right of the page. 

Level 1 Certified SchoolAI Educator:

This course is your entry point into using SchoolAI as a genuine part of your practice. Whether you are new to AI in education or looking to be more intentional about it, you will leave with real skills, real artifacts, and a clearer picture of what AI-supported instruction can look like for your students.

SchoolAI is used across K-12 and higher education. The case studies in this course reflect that range. Whatever your context, the core ideas apply. 

This course will take you between 30-60 minutes to complete.

Level 2 Certified SchoolAI Educator:

You already know SchoolAI. You have built Spaces, used Mission Control, and started integrating AI into your practice. This course is about going deeper. 

Level 2 Certified Educator Course is designed for educators who are ready to move from simply using SchoolAI to leveraging it with intention. That means grounding your design choices in pedagogy, reading student data as an instructional signal, and closing the loop between what students do and what you teach next.

This course builds directly on the skills you developed in Level 1. What you will find here is the next level of practice.

This course will take you between 30-60 minutes to complete.

Canva Design School: AI in the Classroom

Canva Design School: AI in the Classroom

Learn how AI can simplify lesson planning, enhance teaching materials, and create more engaging learning experiences. This course equips you with practical AI tools to save time and personalize your classroom content. 

What you'll learn:

• The role of AI and generative AI in educaiton

• How to crete lesson plans, presentations, and teaching materials with Magic Write

• Ways to generate engaging visuals and interactive content with Magic Media

• How to translate, resize, and adapt materials for accessibility with Magic Switch

• Hands-on projects to apply AI tools in real classroom scenarios 

1 hour available for this PD option

Coursera

AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching

Working alongside Ethan and Lilach Mollick, teachers at all levels will be empowered with the knowledge and skills to effectively incorporate AI into their classrooms. As AI becomes increasingly prevalent, understanding its capabilities, benefits, and potential pitfalls is crucial for modern educators. This short course demystifies AI, focusing on tools like ChatGPT, and provides practical guidance on how to use these technologies to enhance teaching and learning experiences.

By the end of the course, you will be crafting effective AI prompts and designing AI-driven assignments that align with your educational goals, seamlessly incorporating AI into your teaching and making your classroom more efficient, innovative, and impactful.

You will be able to navigate common challenges, such as maintaining academic integrity and addressing ethical concerns. You will be able to harness AI’s potential, saving you time, helping you personalize learning, and increasing student engagement.

4 hours available for this PD option.

Khan Academy: AI for Education

How will AI shape the future of education?

Let Khan Academy and our partners—including Code.org, Common Sense Education, aiEDU, and Professors Ethan and Lilach Mollick—be your trusted partners as we navigate this exciting learning journey together! What is generative AI and how does it work? What are some best practices for teaching and learning with generative AI? This course-in-progress answers those questions and many more.

Follow this link to get started: Khan Academy: AI for Education. You may need to create a free Khan Academy account. 

Khan Academy is a great resource to use for professional learning as well as supplemental lessons for your classroom curriculum. If you are a K-2 educator, check out Khan Academy Kids!