Module 0: Getting Started
Welcome to Pedagog.ai’s AI in Education professional development course for teachers, “The AI-Enhanced Classroom.” We are excited to work with you as you navigate all the rapid changes and innovations brought on by artificial intelligence technology's sudden popularity and growth. This course introduces what artificial intelligence is, how it is reshaping education, and how you can make the most of it as an educator.
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<!-- /wp:paragraph -->Course Structure
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->This course has eight modules. Each module includes:
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->- 2-3 lessons with explanations, examples, and more!
- <!-- /wp:list-item --> An academic reading from various different disciplines
- <!-- /wp:list-item --> A discussion question based on the academic reading (this is only required if you are taking the course for credit through SNHU)
- <!-- /wp:list-item --> An assignment to help you practice the skills
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You must complete this course in order. You will gain access to each module after completing the previous one. You can navigate the course through the orange buttons at the bottom of each page or the course outline on the left.
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->We encourage you to review the syllabus, linked here, for a detailed breakdown of the content, assignments, and policies.
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->Course Credit
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->We will issue a PD Certificate for you at the end of the course to use as proof of completion with your school or district.
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->We have also partnered with Southern New Hampshire University to offer pre-service and in-service teachers three graduate credits for successfully completing the course. If you want to register for course credit, please use the form link to provide the requisite information. You do not have to register for credit to complete the course.
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->Course Tools
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->Because we want you to get hands-on practice with actual artificial intelligence tools, we require using AI tools that you must sign up for separately. We recommend creating a free OpenAI account for this course to use ChatGPT. Other free AI tools that require an account are Bing Chat and Bard. Free chatbots that don’t require an account include perplexity.ai and you.com. We highly encourage you to make an account on all these websites to get a feel for the variety of tools already out there.
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->Note: We will mention resources throughout this course that require paid subscriptions. It is up to you whether you wish to explore those further, but you will never be required to use them to complete an assignment in this course.
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->The rest of the content, including readings, lessons, assignments, and guides, will be accessible directly on our platform.
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->Contacting Us
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->You can always reach out to us at team@pedagogyfutures.io or use the live chat on the bottom right to contact our team.
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->You can also post questions and comments in the forum, and we recommend reading through the discussions to see if your question is already answered.
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->You can sign up for live office hours with an instructor by visiting this link anytime.
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->Meet Your Instructors
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->Priten Shah
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->(CEO/founder, Pedagogy.Cloud)
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->Priten H Shah, M. ED and B.A, Harvard, is the CEO of Pedagogy.Cloud, an education consulting company providing educational organizations with a full-suite of services including innovative technology solutions. He is also the author of the upcoming Wiley's Jossey-Bass publication, "AI & The Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence."
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->Pedagogy.Cloud has worked with over 200 different educational organizations to adapt and innovate during major world events including the Covid-19 Pandemic. He and his team are currently focused on helping educational organizations adapt to the ever growing capabilities of AI, focusing on OpenAI integrations.
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->Through PC, Priten serves as CTO/CFO for Thinker Analytix, a Harvard partnered nonprofit that is leading the effort to create research-based tools for educators to teach reasoning skills.
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->Priten is also the founder of United 4 Social Change, a civics education nonprofit that focuses on helping teachers integrate interdisciplinary education into their curricula through animated videos, lesson plans, and innovative classroom activities.
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->Nina Bamberg
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->(Director Of Growth, Pedagogy.Cloud)
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->Nina has an MA in International Educational Development from Teachers College at Columbia University and has worked for many years in education and nonprofit program management.
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->Nina has worked with students of all ages teaching English, history, human rights, and current events. She also works in adult education as a citizenship educator and as an associate for a graduate-level course on conflict management.
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->For the past 3 years, Nina has served as the Director of Programs at United 4 Social Change where she worked on curriculum development, teacher professional development, and student workshops. She joins Pedagogy.Cloud in 2023 to help expand their work with educational AI tools and teacher engagement.
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