By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand AI’s role in modern education.
• Learn how AI enhances teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Gain hands-on experience with AI-powered educational tools.
• Develop an AI strategy for their classroom, institution, or online learning platform.

 Topics Covered

• What is AI? Overview of Machine Learning, NLP, and Generative AI in education.
• AI trends in education: Personalized learning, automation, and intelligent tutoring.
• Ethical considerations: Bias, accessibility, and responsible AI use in teaching.
• Case studies: AI-driven education models (Khan Academy, Coursera, Duolingo).

Practical Exercise

• Explore AI-powered education tools (ChatGPT, Google Bard, IBM Watson, Quizizz).
• Identify key areas where AI can be integrated into your teaching.

Key Takeaways

• Understanding AI’s role in education.
• Identifying ethical challenges and AI limitations in classrooms.

Topics Covered

• AI in adaptive learning platforms (Knewton, Smart Sparrow).
• AI-powered recommendation systems for personalized lesson planning.
• AI for differentiated instruction (supporting diverse learning needs).
• Case Study: AI-driven personalized learning in higher education.

Practical Exercise

• Use an AI tool to generate personalized lesson recommendations.
• Analyze student performance data using AI to identify learning gaps.

Key Takeaways

• How AI supports individualized learning paths.
• Using AI for student progress tracking.

Topics Covered

• AI-driven chatbots and virtual teaching assistants (Google Assistant, Edubots).
• AI-powered gamification for engagement (Kahoot!, Duolingo AI).
• AI-generated interactive simulations & VR in education.
• Case Study: AI-enhanced student engagement strategies.

Practical Exercise

• Develop an AI-powered chatbot for student FAQs.
• Implement AI gamification in a lesson.

Key Takeaways

• How AI enhances engagement in online and physical classrooms.
• Using AI chatbots to support student learning.

Topics Covered

• AI in automated grading and feedback (Turnitin, Gradescope).
• AI-powered plagiarism detection and academic integrity.
• AI-generated question banks and assessments.
• Case Study: AI for formative and summative assessments.

Practical Exercise

• Use an AI grading tool to evaluate sample assignments.
• Develop an AI-generated question bank.

Key Takeaways

• How AI automates assessment and reduces educator workload.
• Using AI for fair and unbiased evaluations.

Topics Covered

• AI-generated lesson plans, slides, and study materials.
• AI-powered language translation for multilingual classrooms.
• AI in video and audio content creation (Synthesia, Descript).
• Case Study: AI-driven content generation for online learning.

Practical Exercise

• Use AI to generate a lesson plan and teaching materials.
• Create an AI-narrated educational video.

Key Takeaways

• How AI simplifies content creation.
• Exploring AI-driven multimedia learning resources.

Topics Covered

• AI-driven student retention and dropout prediction.
• AI-powered scheduling and resource optimization.
• The future of AI in education: Metaverse, Blockchain, and AI tutors.
• Case Study: AI in administrative decision-making.

Practical Exercise

• Develop an AI-enhanced strategy for your institution.
• Present an AI-powered improvement plan for an educational process.

Key Takeaways

• Using AI for institutional efficiency.
• Understanding the long-term impact of AI in education.

• Participants will create a lesson, assessment, or administrative workflow using AI.
• The project integrates AI tools for engagement, personalization, and automation.

AI Tools for Education:

• Lesson Planning & Teaching: ChatGPT, Canva AI, Knewton
• Assessments & Feedback: Gradescope, Turnitin, Google AI Quiz Generator
• Student Engagement: Kahoot!, Duolingo AI, Edubots
• Content Creation: Synthesia (AI video), Descript (AI audio), Google Translate AI

Books:

• Artificial Intelligence in Education by Wayne Holmes
• The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education by Daniel Fitzpatrick

Online Learning Platforms:

• SIMI Swiss LMS
• SIMI Swiss eLearning Portal