Artificial Intelligence in Education

TESOL Online with AI: Develop an Online Course is an annual free 31-day online course designed to empower educators with the skills needed to thrive in the world of online English language teaching. Participants will use TESOL Online with AI GPT from ChatGPT to guide them throughout the course. 

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If you missed the application date for October 2024, you may apply for AI in ELT in November of 2024. 

Participants will gain hands-on experience creating AI-generated activities for ELT using various AI tools including AI for ELT ChatGPT for free. They will utilize AI-generated language apps to develop text-to-image, video-based, vocabulary, grammar, listening, writing, and speaking tasks. 

AI Generated Moodle Courses is the 13th annual Moodle with hands-on course. This free 4-week online course is open to anyone passionate about online education, regardless of prior experience or formal qualifications. Participants will learn how to teach online using the activities, resources, and blocks available as they develop their very own Moodle course with the assistance of AI.

Participants who complete the tasks, will be awarded a certificate with 20 hours included. 

AI for Tools for Student Collaboration (AI4T4SC) is a free 4-week online course with a final certificate. AI4T4SC introduces participants to using AI and digital platforms to enhance collaborative learning. The first week covers foundational concepts in collaborative learning, encouraging team formation and initial collaboration. In week two, participants focus on developing debate skills, utilizing tools like Google Bard to explore and plan debates. The course then moves to creating presentations and videos, addressing copyright issues, and collaborating on video annotations. Week four emphasizes research and quiz creation, with tools like Google Forms and Quizlet. The final week focuses on showcasing work and reflecting on learning through digital portfolios.

Learn how to develop online courses with engaging activities for blended and fully online programs for Canvas, Moodle, Google classroom or any other learning management system using AI. 

"Engage Learners with EdTech and AI" Zoom meetings are a dynamic series designed to empower educators and instructional designers with practical strategies and tools to enhance student engagement using the latest in educational technology and artificial intelligence. Each session focuses on a specific aspect of integrating EdTech and AI into the learning environment, from interactive learning platforms and AI-driven personalized learning tools to data analytics that help tailor educational experiences to individual student needs.

"AI Apps for Spoken English" is a 4-week online course designed to help learners harness the power of artificial intelligence to improve their spoken English skills. Throughout the course, participants will explore a variety of AI-driven apps and tools that offer personalized language practice, real-time feedback, and interactive learning experiences. Each week, learners will engage with new apps and exercises focused on key areas such as pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary, and conversational skills. By the end of the course, participants will have gained confidence in their spoken English and will be equipped with practical AI tools to continue their language learning journey independently.

"Leveraging AI to Assist in Generating Action Research" is a 4 week course designed to empower educators and researchers with the tools and knowledge to integrate artificial intelligence into the action research process. Throughout the course, participants will explore how AI can streamline data collection, analysis, and interpretation, enabling more efficient and insightful research that directly informs and enhances educational practices. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to use AI-driven tools to conduct robust action research, leading to data-driven improvements in teaching and learning outcomes.

WebQuests are problem-based learning activities that engage learners in the learning process. WebQuests are valuable instructional tools for learners of all ages in both the school and work settings. The WebQuest motivates, and empowers teachers and learners as they engage in experiential (hands on) learning activities. These activities promote collaborative social skills, higher order critical thinking skills, inquiry problem-based learning, and technological skills.  

In this course, teachers will learn how to generate WebQuests using the WebQuest Wizard and other Artificial Intelligence tools. 

This is the third annual hands-on 5-week online course. Participants will learn to engage students in creating videos for storytelling, tutorials, and slide presentations on their smartphones and computers. The syllabus of the course is available in a digital book format. Log into the site (top right) and enrol in the course, so you can view, download, and print the book.