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INTRODUCING

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers

Identify and use creative and critical thinking, design thinking, data fluency, and computational thinking as they relate to AI applications
Explain how the development and use of AI requires ethical considerations focusing on fairness, transparency, privacy protection and compliance
Describe how thinking skills embedded in Australian curricula can be used to solve problems where AI has the potential to be part of the solution

Creative Teacher Without AI:

>> Independence in Research: Forced to independently navigate vast amounts of information.
>> Patience: Often requires more time to search for and process data.
>> Critical Thinking: Draws conclusions based on limited information access.
>> Adaptability: Frequently needs to adjust search strategies when required information is not found quickly.

Creative Teacher With AI:

>> Efficiency in Communication: Ability to articulate clear and precise queries.
>> Rapid Decision Making: Receiving answers and information in real-time.
>> Creativity Enhancement: Uses AI for idea generation and content creation.
>> Tech Collaboration Skills: Ability to integrate large language models into workflows.
>> Critical Thinking 2.0: Evaluating and validating responses received from AI.
>> Multitasking: Managing diverse tasks using a single tool.
>> Enhanced Efficiency: Ability to complete tasks faster due to automated responses.
>> More Free Time: Saving time on research and analysis with quick access to information.
>> Productivity: Ability to focus on higher-priority tasks, delegating routine tasks to GPT.

This course is ideal for educators who aspire to stay abreast of contemporary technological trends and introduce them into their pedagogical practice

Teachers looking to deepen their understanding of artificial intelligence.
Educators aiming to integrate AI into their teaching practices and students' learning processes.
Instructors who wish to expand their teaching methodologies and equip students with relevant skills for the future.
Those seeking the opportunity to implement a capstone project for students related to AI.
Education professionals wanting to grasp the ethical aspects, transparency, privacy protection, and compliance associated with AI.

COURSE PROGRAM

This course is designed by teachers, for teachers, and will bridge the gap between commonly held beliefs about AI, and what it really is. AI can be embedded into all areas of the school curriculum and this course will show you how.

Introduction

In this module we'll introduce you to the course, tell you a little bit about why we think it's important that you and your students know about artificial intelligence (AI), and share with you some additional resources that might be useful.

Knowledge Module: What is AI, History of AI and Applications of AI

In this module, you will think about how AI may be defined, particularly in relation to human intelligence, and how it has taken different forms. You will consider how it has evolved over the last 70 years and come to show promise in so many different applications.

Skills Module: Design Thinking, and Critical, and Creative Thinking

In this module, you will learn about the key principles and stages in the design thinking process. You will consider CCT from the perspective of convergent and divergent thinking, de Bono's Six Hats, and ACARA's four quadrant model. Examples of "creative AI" will be examined to help us understand the barriers to machine creativity.

Skills Module: Data Fluency, and Computational Thanking

In this module, you’ll appreciate that human or AI decision-making depends crucially on the quality of data. You’ll think about what data is, how it takes different forms and can be represented in different ways. Using the website, Machine Learning for Kids, we will look at what has been a classic problem in image recognition: being able to distinguish between cats and dogs. You’ll also learn about just what computational thinking is, its place in the Australian Curriculum, and the ideas and skills behind it. You’ll see how these skills can be developed with both “unplugged” and computer-based activities.

Values Module: Ethical Decision Making, and Bias Awareness

In this module, we will explore some of the ethical issues associated with AI. We will look at a CSIRO framework to help deal with these issues. We will see that decisions or predictions based on AI can be just as biased and prejudicial as those made by human individuals and groups.

NICE TO MEET YOU

LEARN FROM EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS

Dr. Anne Forbes, Senior Lecturer in STEM Education at Macquarie University

Anne Forbes is a Senior Lecturer in STEM Education in the Macquarie School of Education at Macquarie University, where she teaches in a range of units in pre-service teacher education and conducts accredited in-service teacher professional learning to enthuse, inform and inspire learning and teaching through science education. Anne is particularly interested in ways to advance the learning and teaching of science education in schools through the development of communities of science practice, which has been demonstrated through the MyScience program, www.myscience.com.au. Anne is also working with IBM to implement a Global Artificial Intelligence Curriculum Framework with supporting resources for teachers and is the lead author on a 2021 STEM Education textbook for Australian pre-service primary teachers.

Dr. Markus Powling, Senior Research Officer at Macquarie University.

Markus Powling switched to teaching from a career as research psychologist in the corporate world. His interest in STEM Education means he now spends time teaching in school as a science specialist and at Macquarie University, Macquarie School of Education, where he is involved in research and teacher training. Markus holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of New South Wales and a B.Teach from the University of Sydney. Once almost recruited by a spy agency, he reads John le Carre and practises ungrammatical German in Viennese coffee shops.

A very useful and practical course for teachers to learn the basics of AI in general. I love the news articles and other documents provided. They are very insightful in helping understanding the whole picture. I also love the whole structure of the course, how design thinking, critical thinking and creative thinking fit in the whole picture of AI.

-QingQing, August 2023

For Self-directed learning, this course is ideal for educators who want to learn about AI and its use in their classroom. The readings are not long but informative. There are engaging videos that help you understand the concepts. There are formative assessments that help you stay on track of your learning.

- Westmore S, August 2023

I found the class great because I will be able to implement data strategies that will include all learners. AI is a way for me as an educator to engage students to problem solve using effective technological strategies.

- Musicorigami O, July 2023

Course

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers

Learning format

The courses are offered in a flexible, online environment and conclude with a certificate of completion that speaks to your competencies in a contemporary and evolving marketplace.

The total volume of training: 15 hours (20 academic hours), which consist of independent work (including work on homework).

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