Welcome

Welcome to your artificial intelligence (AI) course. This course is designed to give preservice teachers a basic understanding of AI, its use in creating products, and the connected ethical considerations. To progress through the course, use the navigation buttons on the top of your screen or the navigation tiles below. 

 What AI topics will you focus on? 

1. 1. Introduction to the Basics of AI

   2. Words, Images, and Music Products

   3. Ethical Considerations of Using AI

What type of artifacts will you create?

1. 3. 1. 1. You will train your own machine 

         2. You will create AI products and reflect upon your experience

         3. You will use EdPuzzle to watch and answer questions about a video titled, Coded Bias

How will this course prepare you for teacher certification? The course will prepare you to meet the following Texas Teacher Certification Standards: 

• PPR 003 – The teacher understands procedures for designing effective and coherent instruction and assessment based on appropriate learning goals and objectives.  

(E) Demonstrates knowledge of several types of materials and resources (including technological resources and resources outside the school) that may be used to enhance student learning and engagement and evaluates the appropriateness of specific materials and resources for use in particular situations, to address specific purposes and to meet varied student needs.

• PPR 009 – The teacher incorporates the effective use of technology to plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate instruction for all students.

(F) Knows how to incorporate the effective use of current technology; use technology applications in problem-solving and decision-making situations; implement activities that emphasize collaboration and teamwork; and use developmentally appropriate instructional practices, activities, and materials to integrate the Technology Applications TEKS into the curriculum. 

• PPR 013 - The teacher understands and adheres to legal and ethical requirements for educators and is knowledgeable of the structure of education in Texas.

(B) Knows and adheres to legal and ethical requirements regarding the use of educational resources and technologies (e.g., copyright, Fair Use, data security, privacy, acceptable use policies).