Technology & Digital LearningTeaching with AI
Technology associated with AI is changing most aspects of life, including teaching and learning. Our Teaching with AI course covers how we think with AI, how we teach with AI and how we learn with AI. We describe how to become literate with AI and how to create proper prompts in order to get great and accurate responses. AI helps to brainstorm classroom discussions, assignments and policies. Our course covers all of these topics and more.
Course details+
Technology associated with AI is changing most aspects of life, including teaching and learning. Our Teaching with AI course covers how we think with AI, how we teach with AI and how we learn with AI. We describe how to become literate with AI and how to create proper prompts in order to get great and accurate responses. AI helps to brainstorm classroom discussions, assignments and policies. Our course covers all of these topics and more.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Recognize the inner workings of AI and how it can be used in classroom environments
- Identify how to become literate in AI
- Recall topics associated with AI such as cheating, detection, grading and policies
- Describe how to learn with AI by using feedback and designing assignments
Syllabus & lessons+
Module 1 - Thinking with AI
Module 2 - Teaching with AI
Module 3 - Policies and Grading
Module 4 - Learning with AI
Teaching with AI Module 1
Thinking with AI
Generative AI is an ever evolving technology and it is changing the way that we think and learn. In our first module, we introduce the way that AI is changing relationships, the workforce and digital literacy. We also dive into the basics of prompt engineering and creating AI prompts.
- AI Basics
- A New of Work
- AI Literacy
- Prompt Writing
- Reimagining Creativity
Teaching with AI Module 2
Teaching with AI
Module two illustrates the important techniques of writing with and without AI, facilitating classroom discussions, how to brainstorm new ideas and questions, and designing assignments. We also cover aspects of cheating, AI detection and privacy.
- AI-Assisted Faculty
- AI and Writing
- Classroom Discussion
- Cheating
- Detection
Teaching with AI Module 3
Policies and Grading
Module three describes the basics of academic integrity and how generative AI plays a role in that. We discuss plagiarism, creating policies, aspects of grading, and assignment rubrics.
- Integrity and Assignment Acknowledgement
- Policy Template
- Plagiarism
- AI-Proof Rubrics
- Rubric Help with AI
Teaching with AI Module 4
Learning with AI
Feedback is an essential aspect of learning. Our final module we describe the importance of feedback, creating quality and engaging assignments, assessments, and writing prompts. We also cover alternative forms of media such as presentations, videos, podcasts, and game design.
- Feedback and Roleplaying with AI
- Designing Assignments
- Writing and AI
- Assignments and Assessments
- Writing as Thinking and Reflecting
Instructor+
Marissa Lynn
Marissa has over 15 years of professional experience in various aspects of the education field. She has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida in Technical Writing and a Master’s degree from the University of North Dakota with an emphasis in Curriculum and Early Education principles. She spent several years as an educator at not for profit education programs and is currently an instructional designer.
Prerequisites+
No prerequisites required.
Instructional materials+
All materials included in course.
System requirements+
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 10 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2019 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS version 11 or higher
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Amazon Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player
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