4 Weeks /Instructor Led/Weekly Modules/Digital Credentials

AI has the potential to be a valuable tool in education. AI can serve as a tool to help students improve their communication and language skills. Through interactions with the model, students can practice writing and speak more effectively, and learn how to communicate more clearly. The course will help participants become familiar with the technology and be able to evaluate its effectiveness and risks.

Program:

ION Professional eLearning Programs, 4 CEU Hours.

Outcomes:

  • As a result of completing course activities and interacting in discussion forums, learners will be able to:
  • Understand the basic concepts of AI and machine learning, and how they can be applied in educational settings.
  • Be familiar with different types of AI applications in education, such as intelligent tutoring systems, personalized learning, adaptive learning systems, and natural language processing.
  • Critically evaluate the effectiveness of AI in education, and assess its impact on student learning and outcomes.
  • Develop an awareness of the potential limitations and challenges of using AI in education, such as the risk of reinforcing biases and the need for ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
  • Develop a familiarity with the basics of ChatGPT, including its capabilities, limitations, and potential applications in student writing.
  • Understand how ChatGPT can be used to support and enhance different stages of the writing process, such as generating ideas, structuring essays, and revising drafts.
  • Develop an awareness of the ethical considerations and potential risks associated with using ChatGPT, such as plagiarism and the need to attribute sources appropriately.
  • Understand the basics of AI-powered plagiarism detection tools, including how they work, their benefits, and their limitations.
  • Be aware of the ethical and legal considerations associated with using AI-powered plagiarism detection tools, including the need to protect student privacy and to interpret the results accurately.
  • Understand how to incorporate the use of AI-powered plagiarism detection tools into academic integrity policies and practices, and how to communicate these to students.
  • Understand the broad application of AI both within and outside of education and the implications for the future.