‘Introduction to Artificial Intelligence’ Course

‘Introduction to Artificial Intelligence’ Course

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About the project

The ‘Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Tools, Ethics, and AI-Assisted Teaching’ course is accredited as a complementary program by the Ministry of Education and Research and its graduates will be awarded with 2 ECTS credits.

The course offers teachers a friendly and accessible journey into the world of Artificial Intelligence, starting with an explanation of basic concepts and continuing with a responsible and ethical approach to AI.

Through interactive lessons and practical examples, participants will learn how to choose and use AI tools with confidence to support the teaching and assessment process, adapting them to their students’ needs.

The course places emphasis on the continuous development of teaching competencies in the digital era, offering resources and strategies for integrating AI creatively and efficiently in day-to-day lessons.

Learning Objectives

Developing competencies for the critical understanding of Artificial Intelligence

Capacity-building for responsible use of generative AI tools in the educational process

Strengthening the teacher’s role in the AI era as a facilitator of learning, mentor, and critical thinking coach

Gaining the competencies to implement the AI Generation curriculum

Course Structure

synchronous training hours

asynchronous practice hours

sessions/week

online

Course Recognition

Upon completing the course, including developing and implementing the Capstone Teaching roject participants will receive:

A participation diploma from UiPath Foundation
2 ECTS credits and a continuing education certificate
A competency and module sheet for the completed topics

Are you a teacher who…

Teaches in secondary or high school, grades VII–VIII
Wants to learn fundamental concepts about AI
Is interested in integrating digital technologies and AI in teaching
Has basic digital competencies and uses them in the educational process
Can actively participate in at least 80% of sessions, with the camera on
Has access to a laptop/desktop for synchronous sessions and the possibility to work individually, asynchronously

Earn 2 ECTS credits!

Minimum attendance of 80% of activities, with participation in exercises and discussions
Completion of the 15 hours of individual asynchronous study, dedicated to deepening the subject matter and applying the studied concepts
Completing the individual study portfolio
Developing and delivering a Capstone Teaching Project
Obtaining a minimum score of 70 out of 100 possible points as a result of continuous assessment throughout the course

Topics Explored in the Course

Defining the basic concepts of AI and distinguishing between myths, reality, and practical applications in education and society
Explaining how AI works: the role of data, algorithms, and the stages of the life cycle
Critical analysis of the risks, limitations, and ethical implications of AI, through examples and educational case studies
Using generative AI tools for the responsible creation of educational content (texts and images)
Applying prompt engineering techniques to optimise AI results in educational contexts
Integrating AI-generated content into lesson planning, adapted to students’ level and curricular objectives
Integrating lessons and AI-assisted activities using digital tools for teaching, learning, and assessment
Adapting teaching and assessment strategies to the AI context, stimulating critical thinking, autonomy, and formative assessment

The Teachers’ Voices

Ana-Maria
English language teacher

The course showed me that AI is much more than ChatGPT and has a far more complex effect on us and on the environment. I believe it would be very beneficial for students to receive information from better sources, and this course helps teachers feel more confident in the information they share.

Petruța
Romanian language and literature teacher

I used to be hesitant about technology, but this course opened the door to tools I can use at any point during a lesson. I recommend it to all teachers who want to create engaging moments in their classes and produce a wealth of materials in a short amount of time.

Rodica
English and Romanian language teacher

I believe this introductory course on artificial intelligence is essential today, given that our students are already using these tools — but often without understanding the consequences, or in inappropriate ways. The course was excellently structured, and the interactive lessons and working groups made the information much easier to process and apply in the classroom.

Gabriel
Technology curriculum teacher

This course brought about a major shift in my perspective on the enormous potential of Artificial Intelligence to make our lives better!

Nicoleta
English language teacher

The Artificial Intelligence course was very useful and well organised, offering practical tools and innovative ideas for integrating AI in education. An inspiring experience that I wholeheartedly recommend!