In this free, hands-on course you will
- Consider values and best practices that underlie the positive use of Generative AI for education.
- Test out and customize AI prompts that support student critical thinking and media making.
- Plan how you can use GenAI for instruction starting now.
Who Should Take This Course
Educators of grades 6-12 in all subject areas who want to develop skills and confidence with integrating GenAI tools into your teaching.
Course Features
Learn online at your own pace with step-by-step videos and hands-on activities. Join live events with instructors and peers. It’s completely free!
Certificate of Completion
Earn a Certificate of Completion for 3 hours of professional development.
Learning Objectives
Understand how Generative AI tools can be harnessed to support your teaching objectives in the classroom, including:
- Explore KQED’s guidelines for using GenAI to support student learning and authentic voice.
- Develop your own stance on the balance between control and transparency in your classroom, in relation to tools like Generative AI.
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Learn by Doing: Customize an AI prompt that provides the right level of support and feedback to your students.
You'll also become familiar with all of KQED's free GenAI resources.
Example Curriculum
Enroll now for free!
You will have four weeks to complete the assignments in this course and receive a Certificate of Completion. If you would like to continue to access the course content after those four weeks, you are welcome to re-enroll. There is no penalty for taking the course multiple times.
Your Instructors
We support educators in integrating video storytelling, audio podcasts and other media literacy skills into their teaching practice.
Angel Valerio
Angel is KQED’s program manager for STEM professional learning. Previously, she worked in South Los Angeles and East Oakland as a high school life science teacher and instructional coach. She is passionate about the intersection of science, social justice, and uplifting youth voice.
Rachel Roberson
Rachel is KQED’s program manager for humanities professional learning. Previously, she was an English and social studies classroom teacher and teacher leader in San Francisco, Oakland, Austin and internationally. Before becoming a teacher, she was a newspaper reporter in the Bay Area.
Rik Panganiban
Rik is the manager of online learning and educator certification at KQED. Rik was the head of Digital Learning at the California Academy of Sciences and the instructional design lead for Science Action Club.
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