AI in Education: Nurturing Critical Thinkers in the Digital Age

Course Objectives

• Acquire a comprehensive understanding of AI and its potential impact on education.
• Gain practical experience with AI tools for both educators and students.
• Explore strategies to nurture critical thinking skills in students in the context of AI.
• Design and implement collaborative AI projects that encourage teamwork and problem-solving.
• Assessment Strategies: Develop effective assessment methods for evaluating critical thinking in AI-integrated lessons.
• Action Planning: Create a personalized action plan for integrating AI into the classroom with a focus on critical thinking.

Schedule

Day 1: 

• Introduction to AI.
• Definition and overview of artificial intelligence.
• The role of AI in modern education.
• Opportunities and Challenges.
• Exploring the potential benefits of AI in the classroom.
• Identifying challenges and ethical considerations.

Day 2: 

• AI-Powered Teaching Assistants.
• Introduction to AI tools that assist educators in lesson planning and grading.
• Hands-on exploration of AI applications for administrative tasks.
• AI-Assisted Learning for Students.
• Overview of adaptive learning platforms and personalized learning with AI.
• Best practices for integrating AI tools to enhance student engagement.

Day 3: 

• Critical Thinking in the Digital Age.
• Defining critical thinking skills and their importance in the age of AI.
• Analyzing how AI impacts information evaluation and decision-making.
• Case Studies and Discussions.
• Reviewing case studies on AI integration in education.
• Facilitated discussions on fostering critical thinking in AI-enhanced learning environments.

Day 4:

• Collaborative AI Projects.
• Designing collaborative projects that leverage AI tools.
• Encouraging students to work together on problem-solving tasks.
•  Group Presentations and Feedback.
• Groups present their AI-integrated projects.
• Feedback and discussions on the collaborative learning experience.

 Day 5: 

• Collaborative AI Projects.
• Designing collaborative projects that leverage AI tools.
• Encouraging students to work together on problem-solving tasks.
• Groups present their AI-integrated projects.
• Feedback and discussions on the collaborative learning experience.
• Course evaluation and Feedback.