Teachers learn to use AI in the classroom

A recent course on bringing AI best practice to the classroom has received positive feedback from participants. Pooja noted that the learning extends far beyond the course content itself, with colleagues from around the world sharing a range of ideas and practical applications.

Participants were introduced to AI tools they had never encountered before and explored examples of virtual laboratory simulations and innovative lesson designs. The discussions around prompt engineering were also valuable, highlighting the importance of the quality of questions in shaping the quality of AI-generated responses.

The course facilitator played a significant role in enriching the experience, providing detailed and practical feedback grounded in real educational contexts. The facilitator also suggested books, articles, talks, and wider resources to encourage participants to think more deeply about the implications of AI for teaching and learning.

For many participants, the opportunity to share ideas with others was a key highlight. Urvi found being part of a global community useful, learning from colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives from different age groups and educational settings. Freeha also appreciated the discussion forums for sharing insights and collaborating with peers.

Cecilia had a similar experience, finding the opportunity to exchange views and best practices with teachers from different parts of the world to be valuable. Pooja noted that the future of education is not about AI educators, but about educators learning to harness AI thoughtfully to create richer learning experiences for students.