In this course, you’ll learn about generative AI, which is a type of AI that creates new content, such as text, images, or other media. You’ll explore how to use Gemini to assist your teaching practice by saving time on everyday tasks, personalizing instruction to meet student needs, and enhancing lessons and activities in creative ways. Gemini makes use of conversational prompts; in other words, you ask it for something, and it responds to your request. Throughout this course, you’ll discover proven strategies for working with Gemini and practice using it to plan and update lessons, prepare instructional materials, manage behind-the-scenes administrative tasks, and lots more!
Generative AI for Educators with Gemini
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This section of the course lays the groundwork for your AI adventure! You’ll begin to explore core concepts of AI, including strategies for advancing your teaching practice by saving valuable time, personalizing student learning experiences, and enhancing lessons. You will also learn about Gemini, NotebookLM, and what makes them useful for educators. By the end of this section, you’ll have a solid understanding of what to expect moving forward and many exciting AI applications in education.
This section of the course will transform your understanding of AI from potential tool to valuable teaching assistant. Through engaging exercises, you'll learn to write prompts and evaluate outputs. Then, you’ll be on your way to achieving effective results once you incorporate Gemini into your practice.
This section investigates methods for saving time on everyday tasks, differentiating instruction, and enhancing lessons with creativity. You'll also have the opportunity to develop your own instructional resource using Gemini, putting your newfound knowledge into action.
This section emphasizes strategies for the responsible use of AI in education, ensuring your exploration remains ethical and appropriate for the classroom. It ends with a springboard for your ongoing exploration of AI! You'll recap fundamental concepts and key takeaways. A curated list of resources will be provided to fuel your continued learning about AI in education.
To receive a certificate of completion, you can take an optional final assessment.
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