Generation AI tools such as ChatGPT and other assistants may improve teacher workloads, especially when it comes to lesson planning, grading, and personalized learning materials. However, knowing best practices is important to get the most out of high-tech. This new free AI course is intended to teach you exactly that.
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On Wednesday, Openai and Common Sense Media launched a free online course called “ChatGpt Foundations for K-12 Educators,” helping teachers learn how to take responsibility for AI and effectively implement it.
“We are in the early stages of adopting AI in the K-12, and we will work together to enable this technology to enable teachers and improve student learning outcomes.”
The release covers courses that take less than an hour to complete, including data privacy impacts, ethical use, the basics of AI, and ideas on how educators can leverage AI in their classrooms. Designed to be simple and accessible, it helps educators understand the fundamentals of AI beyond ChatGpt.
The company shares that the course has already been piloted in 12 school districts and its early results are promising, with 98% of participants sharing that the course provided new ideas and strategies that could be applied to their work. There are already several AI tools for students, including university-level reading and study help.
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This course is available for free today on the Common Sense Media website for all educators and school districts. No chatgpt edu subscription required. According to Openai, the partnership was the first public collaboration between companies, indicating more partnerships in the future.
