Transforming the K-12 Classroom with Artificial Intelligence (AI) ((3 Credits))

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Artificial intelligence has been permeating society for quite some time and has taken a more prominent role in our everyday lives. As we seek to prepare our students for a constantly evolving and changing world, it is critical to learn how AI works and how to leverage its transformational power to make a positive impact on teaching and learning. While AI certainly presents some challenges, this course will explore how to harness AI for good, seeing it as an asset in our profession rather than a threat. Participants in the course will investigate both the opportunities and implications of AI in education as well as the ethical considerations for its effective integration. As educators, we need to continue to re-imagine education, preparing leaders and educators to empower students to thrive in the AI-driven world of tomorrow. Educators are uniquely positioned to shape the future of learning and ensure that AI is harnessed responsibly. For our teaching and learning to be relevant to the future of our students, it is integral to stay informed and continue to develop our own knowledge and skills. In this course, participants will study research, explore tools and strategies and improve practices to utilize in planning and instruction. The course will also include investigating how to create curriculum, school guidelines and policies to create a culture of ethical use of available technological resources with respect to our New York State learning standards in content areas, Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards, Career Development and Occupational Studies Standards and Social Emotional Learning benchmarks.