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AI Essentials for Teaching and Learning

Description: Learn how large language models work, evaluate what they produce, and decide when and how AI genuinely serves your teaching context. Build practical habits around verification, responsible use, and intentional tool selection.

Learning Outcome(s):

  1. Describe how generative AI tools work and explain their outputs in plain terms.
  2. Identify limitations and responsible use considerations relevant to working with AI in educational settings.
  3. Select AI tools appropriate for specific teaching purposes based on context, fit, and institutional guidelines.
  4. Apply AI-assisted approaches to common teaching tasks such as planning, drafting, or revising course materials.
  5. Evaluate AI-generated outputs critically for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness.
  6. Develop a personal framework for making ongoing, values-aligned decisions about AI use in your teaching practice.


Type: Workshop

Cadence: Fall

Modality: Virtual, Asynchronous

Length: 1 week

Engagement Time: 4 hours

Pathway: All in on AI

Certification Offered: Credly