AI in the Classroom: Empowering Tool or Emerging Threat?

About the Course
This course explores the dynamic intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and education, particularly focusing on its implications for adult educators. It aims to dissect the dual perspectives on AI as both a potentially transformative educational tool and a perceived threat to traditional teaching roles. Through a critical examination of current technologies, perspective analysis and personal exploration, participants will engage in a comprehensive study of AI's role in shaping the future of education. The course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills to critically assess the potential of AI to enhance teaching and learning while also considering the ethical, practical, and pedagogical challenges it presents.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Analyze the potential of AI to transform educational practices, including personalized learning, assessment, and accessibility.
- Evaluate the challenges and ethical considerations of integrating AI into educational settings, focusing on data privacy, bias, and the digital divide.
- Develop strategies for leveraging AI technologies to complement traditional teaching methods and enhance student engagement and outcomes.
- Critically assess arguments regarding AI as a threat to the teaching profession, including job displacement and the depersonalization of education.
- Synthesize course learnings to articulate a personal stance on the use of AI in education, informed by research, case studies, and ethical considerations.
Reviews
Susan Fitzpatrick
This course was a good first step into learning more about AI. Time was spent learning about how AI can be a lucrative tool for teachers and students. We also explored reasons to be cautious with AI.
Amy Deschamp
Very interesting class to get started thinking about the impacts of AI on classrooms, students, teachers. Assignments all help you develop your philosophy and how you might use it in your classroom, how you might engage students and how you might contribute to solving some of the problems that exist.
Marie Faine-Czarnecki
I took the ChatGPT class first, then this class: now I feel ready to tackle the new school year!
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