Overview
This course is a 4-week, instructor-led course (4 CEUs). This course introduces higher education faculty to the foundational concepts and ethical considerations of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. Through hands-on exploration of accessible AI tools, participants will learn how to thoughtfully integrate AI into their teaching practices. The course emphasizes responsible use, practical application, and student-centered design, with opportunities for reflection, collaboration, and content creation.
Outcomes
As a result of completing course activities and interacting in discussion forums, learners will be able to:
- Explain foundational AI concepts, including Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Examine how students are engaging with AI and identify ways to promote ethical use
- Generate or revise instructional content using AI-supported tools
- Design visual and video elements to support student engagement and understanding
- Reflect on the role of AI in their teaching and articulate a plan for responsible integration
Enrolling is EASY!
- Login or create an account.
- Enter payment information.
- Look for access links in your inbox.
If you are an institutional contact and want to register multiple people from your organization, please contact ION at ion@uis.edu. We can bulk enroll participants from a list.
Program
This course is a part of a microcredential program, which includes the following courses:
AI Literacy for Educators Microcredential
- AI for Innovation, Productivity and Leadership
- AI Ethics and Responsible Innovation
- AI Literacy for Educators
Planning
Prerequisite: None
See the proposed course schedule and important registration dates to help plan your learning path.
Discounts
If you are from a community college that receives a discount on ION courses, please acquire your code from the ION contact at your institution or email ion@uis.edu before registering.
Community college members must also use their college email for verification.