We created this module to support you in exploring how AI can enhance your teaching, increase student engagement, and save you time. Take a moment to review the PLM Objectives.
✅ Identify meaningful ways to use AI in teaching
✅ Evaluate ethical and equitable use of AI
✅ Reflect on how AI supports teaching and learning
Earlier, you explored common beliefs about AI in education. Now, let's revisit those statements to see how your views compare with the facts.
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👉 Click the ✅ check mark after each statement to see whether it’s a fact or a myth, and read a concise explanation. For a complete overview, click here to access the full slide deck with all answers and explanations.
AI tools replace the need for teacher-led instruction. ✅
Integrating AI requires advanced technical skills. ✅
Using AI means abandoning traditional instructional strategies. ✅
While automation is helpful, AI can also be used for critical thinking prompts, adaptive practice, real-time feedback, and more directly supporting student learning and engagement. ✅
AI tools in classrooms are neutral and unbiased. ✅
Students often do not understand how their data is collected or used by AI-powered educational tools, highlighting the need for explicit digital citizenship education. ✅
AI systems used in education can disproportionately disadvantage students from marginalized or underrepresented groups if not carefully designed and monitored for bias. ✅
As long as the school district approves an AI tool, it must be safe and ethical to use in the classroom. ✅
Using AI in the classroom automatically increases the risk of student cheating. ✅
Students may become overly reliant on AI and think less critically without proper guidance in its use. ✅
When used strategically, AI tools can personalize learning and support all learners, including those who need extra scaffolding or enrichment. ✅
Reflection
📝 Answer the following questions in your Guided Overview.
Which of the 9 statements surprised you the most, and why?
Was there a statement that changed your perspective? If so, how?
What concerns or fears do you have about using AI in your instruction -- especially when it comes to maintaining academic integrity and teacher agency -- and how might you overcome those concerns to support personalized and efficient learning?
Click 'Next' to proceed to the Assessment page.