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Google and WITH INCREASE (Responsible ai for Social Empowerment and Education) has announced a free program Generative ai course for educators designed to help middle and high school teachers use generative ai tools to personalize instruction to meet student needs, develop creative lessons and activities, and save time on administrative tasks.
The course is online, two hours long and at your own pace, with no prior experience required. Teachers who complete the course will earn a certificate that they can present to their district for professional development (PD) credit.
The course combines the technological expertise of Google and MIT RAISE and a shared commitment to promoting useful and responsible ai education.
According to a recent reportMost teachers agree that the future of education will include ai, but most teachers do not feel confident using ai tools and 80 percent of teachers want ai-specific professional development resources. To make ai training more accessible, the ai for Educators course is designed for educators across disciplines and provides hands-on practice to gain experience that can be applied across a range of generative ai tools. Course modules include how to use generative ai tools to modify content for different reading levels, structure activities based on student interests, and speed up everyday tasks like writing emails and creative assessments. Teachers will also learn how to input their specific lesson plans into generative ai tools to get ideas for grade-level-appropriate exit activities.
Additionally, the course will provide educators with a fundamental understanding of ai, including what it is, the opportunities and limitations of the technology, and how to use it responsibly. Each of the five course modules is 40 minutes or less, allowing teachers to complete them during the standard planning or professional learning period.
“Google wants to ensure that all educators can take advantage of the opportunities created by ai. ai tools can help teachers easily adapt lessons and materials to different learning styles and levels, and allow them to be more efficient in everyday administrative tasks. This gives educators time to invest in themselves and their students,” said Lisa Gevelber, founder of Grow with Google. “We are proud to collaborate with MIT RAISE on the Generative ai for Educators course to help teachers invest in their professional development, use ai to work more efficiently, and unlock new levels of innovation in the classroom.”
“MIT RAISE believes that insights from generative ai are a key factor in creating a more equitable future for education,” said Cynthia Breazeal, director of MIT RAISE. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Google to offer the Generative ai for Educators course, which provides middle and high school teachers with ai training at no cost. “This course enables educators to confidently integrate ai into their teaching, creating richer, more accessible learning experiences for all students.”
School districts across the country will offer the Generative ai course for educators, including California's Anaheim Union High School District, Florida's Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Illinois' Chicago Public Schools, Albuquerque Public Schools in New Mexico, Glenpool Public Schools in Oklahoma and Sun Public Schools in Wisconsin. Prairie Area School District.
“We are excited to be part of this partnership with Google to equip our middle and high school teachers with transformative generative ai professional learning courses. This addresses the need for continued innovation in our school district,” said José L. Dotres, superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. “By empowering educators with the latest advances in ai, we not only enhance their professional practices, but also provide them with evolving tools to improve the ever-changing landscape of teaching and learning.”
“The Google Generative ai for Educators opportunity will help put our educators on the front lines of generative ai opportunities for our 27,000 students,” said Michael Matsuda, superintendent of the Anaheim Union High School District. “In a rapidly evolving world, our teachers cannot afford to be left behind in accessing powerful generative tools that will help them develop new approaches to teaching and learning.”
“The Google and MIT Generative ai for Educators course marks a transformative moment for Oklahoma education. Having navigated the education system as a dyslexic student and parent, I recognize the critical need for personalized learning,” said Oklahoma Secretary of Education Nellie Tayloe Sanders. “This initiative equips educators to unlock the potential of every student, tailoring learning experiences to their unique minds. It is a step towards a future where education reflects the individuality of a digital footprint, empowering students to shape tomorrow with
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This press release originally appeared online.
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