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Professional Certificate
AI in the Classroom: Strategies and Tools for Educators
This course caters to K-12 educators in Pakistan, introducing them to generative AI to enhance teaching practices. It equips teachers with tools to overcome challenges, offering tutorials tailored to Pakistan's educational context.
PKR 7,999
About this Course
This course is tailored to address the requirements of K-12 educators in Pakistan. Its primary objective is to familiarize teachers with generative AI, empowering them to leverage this technology to address teaching challenges and improve their existing methodologies. With a unique focus on Pakistan's educational landscape, this course provides tutorials and resources for educators to craft learning materials, lesson plans, and assessments. Distinguishing itself from other offerings in the country, this course stands out by providing specialized training on specific generative AI tools alongside commonly used ones.
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Is this course for you?
If you want to learn how you can enhance your teaching and learning through Generative AI, this course is for you. Whether you are a seasoned K-12 Teacher, Educator or an Instructional Designer, this course will be a useful resource for you. It offers concrete use cases of generative AI inside and outside the classroom that anyone can use to revamp their teaching practices.
What will you learn?
By the end of this course you will walk away with:
- Familiarity with the leading AI tools
- Understanding of AI jargon
- Practical applications of AI in your classroom
- Ability to use AI in multiple learning contexts
- Ethical implications of AI
- Personalized learning module powered by AI
- Time Duration 18 Hours
- Difficulty level Beginner to Intermediary
- No classes required 100% Online
- Prerequisites None
- Language English
- Self-Paced
- Full Lifetime Access
Offered By
Instructors
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Sameen Asghar
Instructional Design Lead, LUMSx -
Suleman Shahid
Associate Professor, LUMSx
Outline
Module 1:Demystifying Generative AI
- 2 hour
In this module, you will learn about what generative AI is, and how it can play a pivotal role to enhance teaching in classrooms. You will also get to know two fundamental AI concepts and how to implement both efficiently.
Module 2: Using generative AI to empower Educators
In this module, you’ll get familiar with popular generative AI tools and a robust framework to use these tools efficiently. You’ll also learn about multiple uses of generative AI in classrooms, especially for assessments and targeted feedback.
- 8 hours to complete
Module 3: Ethics in AI
This module explores the ethical implications of AI in education. You will uncover limitations of generative AI tools and potential biases in their data. Lastly, you will learn frameworks for responsible AI use to ensure fairness and minimize errors.
- 3 hours to complete
Module 4: Future of Generative AI
This module uncovers the expanding potential of generative AI in education. You will discover innovative use cases of generative AI and learn how to harness generative AI creatively in your teaching. Lastly, you will also learn best practices for developing a comprehensive AI policy for your school.
- 5 hours to complete
Shareable Certificate
Upon completion of the course, you receive a signed certificate from the institute. You can share this course certificate in the certifications section of your LinkedIn profile, on printed resumes, CVs, or other documents.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I apply for Financial Assistance?
Instalments
You can purchase this course by paying the amount in two instalments.
- Sign up on the ilmX platform from this link.
- Next, send an email to support@ilmx.org with the subject "Applying for Instalments". Please mention the course name you are interested in purchasing and your email id that you used to register on the platform.
- Our team will get back to you in 48hrs. They will share bank account details and the first instalment amount.
- Make the payment and share the bank receipt screenshot in the same email thread.
- If the course has a free track then you will be enrolled in that track and given full access to the course once you make the second payment within 30 days.
- If the course does not have a free track then you will be given access to the course once you make the second payment within 30 days.
Note: Please make sure to pay the second instalment no later than 30 days.
Student Discount
If you are a student then you can avail 15% discount on this course. if a discount is already running on the course then this discount will be applied on the discounted course price.
- Sign up on the ilmX platform from this link.
- Next, send an email to support@ilmx.org with the subject "Student Discount". Please mention the course name you are interested in purchasing, your email id that you used to register on the platform, your CNIC, your most recent semester challan fee, and your university/school ID.
- Our team will get back to you in 48hrs after confirming your details. They will share bank account details and the discounted amount that you have to pay for the course.
- Make the payment and share the bank receipt screenshot in the same email thread.
- Within 24hrs of confirmation, our team will enroll you in the course and you will receive an enrollment email.
Note: You can avail this discount even if you have opted for instalment payment method. This discount is not offered during Pre-launch Sale.
LUMS Staff Discount
If you are a member of the LUMS staff you can avail 10% discount on this course. if a discount is already running on the course then this discount will be applied on the discounted course price.
- Sign up on the ilmX platform from this link.
- Next, send an email to support@ilmx.org with the subject "LUMS Staff Discount". Please mention the course name you are interested in purchasing, your email id that you used to register on the platform, and a picture of your LUMS employee ID card.
- Our team will get back to you in 48hrs after confirming your details. They will share bank account details and the discounted amount that you have to pay for the course.
- Make the payment and share the bank receipt screenshot in the same email thread.
- Within 24hrs of confirmation, our team will enroll you in the course and you will receive an enrolment email.
Note: You can avail this discount even if you have opted for instalment payment method. This discount is offered during Pre-launch Sale.
Why should I take this course?
You should take this course if you are a K-12 Teacher, Educator or an Instructional Designer looking for ways to enhance your teaching and learning through generative AI. You can also take this course if you want to learn the best strategies to use these tools for teaching.
Is this course entirely online?
Yes, this course is entirely online.
Does this course only have videos?
No, this course contains reflection journals, assessments and reading resources in addition to course videos.
If I leave a module incomplete, can I resume from where I left off?
Yes, you can complete this course at your own pace and your progress will be saved.
How much do I have to score to pass this course?
You have to score at least 60% to pass this course.
Will I get a certificate at the end of this course?
Yes, you will get a certificate at the end of this course.
Can I skip any videos and assessments and still get a certificate?
No, you must watch all the videos and attempt all the assessments to get a course certificate.