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Introduction to AI for Class Teachers

Learn what AI is, how ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Copilot work, what’s free vs paid, and how to use AI safely to save time every week.

  • 3 hours
  • 4 modules · 14 lessons
  • Introduction to AI for Class Teachers
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Dr. Maya Chen

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About this course

New to AI? This course is for you. In plain, simple language you’ll learn what AI is, how tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Copilot work, what you get for free and what costs money, and how to use them to save time on lesson planning, worksheets, feedback and parent communication.

No technical background is needed. Every lesson ends with a quick check or a small task you can try in your own classroom the next day.

  • 4 short modules, 14 easy lessons
  • Real classroom examples from Indian schools
  • Free certificate after the 25-question exam

What you’ll learn

  • Explain what AI and generative AI are in simple words
  • Know the main AI assistants — ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot — and who makes them
  • Understand what free plans include and when a paid plan is worth it
  • Write clear prompts that produce classroom-ready material
  • Use AI for lesson plans, worksheets, differentiation and feedback
  • Protect student privacy and check AI output for accuracy and bias
  • Set fair rules for students’ use of AI
  • Make a simple 30-day plan to start using AI confidently

    • Curriculum

    14 lessons · 172 min

    1Understanding AI3 lessons · 32 min
    1. What is AI? (In plain words)10 min
    2. How do AI chatbots actually work?12 min
    3. Myths and facts about AI in schools10 min
    2Meet the AI tools3 lessons · 42 min
    1. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Copilot15 min
    2. Free vs paid: what do you really get?15 min
    3. Getting started: your first conversation12 min
    3Using AI for your teaching4 lessons · 54 min
    1. Prompting made simple15 min
    2. Lesson plans and worksheets with AI15 min
    3. Reaching every learner: levels and languages12 min
    4. Assessment and feedback with AI12 min
    4Safe and responsible AI4 lessons · 44 min
    1. Protecting student privacy12 min
    2. Checking accuracy and spotting bias10 min
    3. Students and AI: honesty and good habits12 min
    4. Your 30-day AI starter plan10 min

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    Introduction to AI for Class Teachers

    Finish this course, then pass a 25-question, 45-minute exam to earn a QR-verified certificate.