Topic/ theme: Artificial intelligence (AI) and data usage, Digital content and pedagogical practices, Digital skills and competences
At your request, the courses can be structured for a different schedule (5 or 7 training days).
Sending partners: educational organizations involved in formal, non-formal and informal learning: kindergartens, schools, adult training centers, resource centers and other relevant organisations active in the adult education field established in Erasmus+ program countries.
Participants: 20-25 adults involved in education
Course fee: According to the Erasmus+ guide, 80 euros / training day, including course preparation, training, training materials, administration costs, organizational costs, 24 hours emergency support.
Trainers: A multinational team of trainers – Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Greek, Cypriot, Italian,Polish, SALTO affiliated, with training in more than 15 European countries.
Languages used: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French. The training materials will be provided in English. On request, Spanish and French.
Profile of the participants:
The participants are teachers (working in kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools etc.) or adult trainers active in the sending organization interested in non-formal methods that can be used to include and integrate every student, with or without previous experience, willing to develop themselves professionally not only through the course, but by involving themselves in preparatory and follow up activities. They must be interested in other cultures and in developing the institution’s European dimension.
Objectives:
- Enhance understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential in education
- Identify and apply AI tools for effective teaching and learning
- Develop strategies for integrating AI into the classroom to enhance student engagement and achievement
- Address plagiarism and ethical considerations in AI-driven education
- Motivate students to utilize AI tools for personalized learning
Learning outcomes:
– Gain a comprehensive understanding of AI concepts and its impact on learning.
– Familiarize with the European Union DigCompEDU Framework supplement for AI in education.
– Identify the benefits and challenges of using AI in education.
– Explore and evaluate free AI tools for teaching and learning.
– Demonstrate proficiency in using AI tools to enhance student engagement.
– Discuss and analyze examples of AI-powered educational applications.
– Address issues related to fairness, bias, and privacy in AI.
– Develop strategies to ensure ethical use of AI in the classroom.
– Promote responsible AI practices among educators and students.
– Leverage AI to adapt teaching to individual needs.
– Utilize AI to identify student strengths and weaknesses.
– Provide differentiated instruction based on individual progress.
– Automate formative and summative assessments using AI.
– Provide personalized feedback and support to students.
– Use AI to track student progress and identify areas for improvement.
– Utilize AI-powered language learning tools to enhance comprehension and vocabulary development.
– Foster engaging and interactive language learning experiences.
– Utilize AI tools to facilitate group projects and discussions.
– Promote peer-to-peer learning and collaboration.
– Enhance teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
– Create virtual spaces for students to connect and learn together using AI.
– Utilize AI to moderate discussions and provide feedback.
– Foster a sense of community and belonging among learners.
– Utilize AI-powered games and simulations to create engaging learning experiences.
– Promote active learning and problem-solving skills.
– Recognize plagiarism and its consequences.
– Integrate AI tools into the classroom to detect plagiarism.
– Encourage originality, ethical sourcing, and academic integrity.
– Integrate AI into reward systems and incentives to foster motivation.
– Cultivate a positive and motivating learning environment.
– Educate students about the potential and limitations of AI.
– Promote responsible use of AI in personal and professional life.
– Empower students to become critical consumers of AI-driven information.
| Days | Module | Details of activities and methodology |
| Day 1,2 | Culture and interculturality | Course introduction. Needs and expectations – initial evaluation. Working in an international project – how to communicate and connect. Team building: working with colleagues and parents. Stereotypes and prejudices in education. Cultural and group values. Project tour exploring exterior manifestations of culture |
| Day 3,4 | Introduction to AI in Education | Exploring the Role of AI in EducationUnderstanding AI concepts and its impact on learning; European Union DigCompEDU Framework supplement for AI in education.Identifying the benefits and challenges of using AI in educationHands-on Introduction to AI ToolsExploring free AI tools for teaching and learningDemonstrating how to use AI tools to enhance student engagementDiscussing examples of AI-powered educational applicationsEthical Considerations in AI-driven EducationAddressing issues of fairness, bias, and privacy in AIDeveloping strategies to ensure ethical use of AI in the classroomPromoting responsible AI practices among educators and students |
| Day 5 | AI for Personalized Learning | Adapting Teaching to Individual NeedsLeveraging AI to personalize learning experiencesUsing AI to identify student strengths and weaknessesProviding differentiated instruction based on individual progressAI-powered Assessment and FeedbackAutomating formative and summative assessmentsProviding personalized feedback and support to studentsUsing AI to track student progress and identify areas for improvementIntegrating AI into Language LearningUtilizing AI-powered language learning toolsEnhancing language comprehension and vocabulary developmentFostering engaging and interactive language learning experiences |
| Day 6 | AI for Collaborative Learning | Fostering Collaborative Learning EnvironmentsUtilizing AI tools to facilitate group projects and discussionsPromoting peer-to-peer learning and collaborationEnhancing teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skillsAI-powered Online CommunitiesCreating virtual spaces for students to connect and learn togetherUtilizing AI to moderate discussions and provide feedbackFostering a sense of community and belonging among learnersAI for Interactive Learning ActivitiesUtilizing AI-powered games and simulationsCreating engaging and immersive learning experiencesPromoting active learning and problem-solving skills |
| Day 7 | AI for Plagiarism Detection and Prevention | Recognizing Plagiarism and Its ImpactUnderstanding the nature of plagiarism and its consequencesIdentifying common plagiarism techniques and strategiesTeaching students about academic integrity and ethical sourcingUtilizing AI-powered Plagiarism Detection ToolsIntegrating AI tools into the classroom to detect plagiarismProviding students with feedback on plagiarism and ethical citationsFostering a culture of academic honesty and integrityEncouraging Originality and CreativityPromoting critical thinking and independent research skillsEncouraging students to cite sources appropriately and avoid plagiarismCreating a supportive environment for creativity and innovation |
| Day 8 | Motivating Students to Use AI Tools | Understanding Student Motivation and EngagementIdentifying factors that motivate and engage students in learningMatching AI tools to specific student interests and learning stylesProviding opportunities for students to explore and experiment with AI toolsIntegrating AI into Reward Systems and IncentivesUsing AI to track student progress and provide personalized rewardsCreating a sense of accomplishment and recognition for student achievementsFostering a positive and motivating learning environmentCultivating a Culture of AI LiteracyEducating students about the potential and limitations of AIPromoting responsible use of AI in personal and professional lifeEmpowering students to become critical consumers of AI-driven information |
| Day 9 | Evaluation | Dissemination and valorization activities planning. Dissemination of Erasmus+ Projects Using AI ToolsUsing European certification tools: Europass Mobility certificate, upgrading the Europass Language Passport and Europass Skills Passport Project evaluation. Certification ceremony. |
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