Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Education 5286.L26.4420

Prefix/Number ED 565

3 Credits

UAA PACE, 500-Level Upper Division Course

Graded

COURSE OVERVIEW

What do autocorrect, Siri, traffic navigation, and your “watch next” list have in common? They’re all examples of how we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) every day! Once science fiction, AI technologies are increasingly embedded in our lives. Whether this fills you with excitement or trepidation, AI literacy is essential for all educators, and students–and this course is your virtual assistant along the way! You’ll develop a foundational understanding of AI and consider the challenges and opportunities it offers in education. Explore specific AI tools like ChatGPT and Curipod to streamline your teacher workflow, support innovative lesson design, and save time. Discover how to personalize learning with adaptive technologies and inform instruction with AI-powered assessment. Prepare students to understand and use AI responsibly, and level-up lessons with AI enhancement. Finally, you’ll explore considerations for school policies around safe and ethical uses of AI in the classroom. The future is here, and this course will equip you with the knowledge and awareness to navigate it successfully!

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the functions of AI and the ethical considerations for its use. 
  • Explore and evaluate various AI tools to support student learning and teacher workflow efficiencies. 
  • Implement the use of AI tools to support learning in the content areas through intentional lesson design. 
  • Evaluate existing AI policies and/or design an acceptable use policy for your district/school/classroom. 
  • Challenge the status quo to develop an implementation plan incorporating AI Literacy into your classroom. 
  • Reflect on professional growth and articulate how learning from this course focused on artificial intelligence will impact students and the broader educational community.

Course Syllabus This is a preview syllabus only.  The official syllabus will be provided to you with your login information.

  • Methods of Instruction - Videos, readings and written responses.  No quizzes, midterms or finals. All readings are within the online environment.
  • Course Grading Rubric

Grade Levels: PK-12

IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION

This Teaching Channel course is fully self-paced—you may register and begin at any time.

Current Session

  • Registration Deadline: October 15, 2026 
  • Coursework Due: November 15, 2026 (you may finish earlier) 
  • Grades Released: September 2, 2026
    Please allow up to two weeks from this date—or from your completion date thereafter—for your grade to be processed and delivered to ASDN. 

Next Session

  • Registration opens October 16, 2026, with coursework due April 15, 2027, and grades released beginning January 2, 2027. 

Cancellation Policy
You may cancel within one week of registration. A $125 cancellation fee will apply.

Extensions or transfers are not permitted.

TUITION

$495 Subscriber

$545 Non-Subscriber

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PROVIDER DETAILS

If you are alreadly registered, contact the Teaching Channel directly for questions specific to coursework.  Email: instructor@teachingchannel.com or call at 1-877-394-4930.   Contact ASDN for registration or transcript questions.