This is a FREE course

Course Description

Understanding basic prompting is the critical first step in leveraging AI, as it lays the foundation for effective communication and command of AI tools. This online course is designed for school leaders who are beginning to learn about and experiment with AI. There will be no prior knowledge assumed.



What to Expect:

  • Prompting Strategies:
    Practical, actionable prompting tips that can transform the way AI is used to enrich learning environments.

  • Active Participation:
    Experience AI firsthand by engaging in prompting exercises during the course, aimed at enhancing understanding and comfort with the technology.

  • Framework Overview: 
    A brief introduction to 'The Australian Framework for Generative AI in Schools'. 

  • Applicability Across Platforms: 
    Although ChatGPT will be used for practical demonstrations, the concepts covered are applicable to other AI platforms.

  • Practical Impact:
    Learn how AI can support educational objectives and administrative processes within your school.

This course is a starting point for school leaders to grasp the essentials of AI and consider its practical implications for their schools.

Note - Participants are encouraged to have access to an AI account, such as ChatGPT, Bard, or Copilot. A free account is sufficient for the purposes of this course.

Audience

School leaders throughout Australia


Teaching Standards

6.2.2 Proficient Level - Engage in Professional Learning - Engage in professional learning and improve practice: Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities


This is a FREE course

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • What is AI?

    • AI Behaving Like a Human
  • 2

    Module 1 - Prompting Tips #1-3

    • An Introduction to Prompting

    • Prompting Tip #1

    • Prompting Tip #1

    • Prompting Tip #2

    • Example Context #1

    • Example Context #2

    • Prompting Tip #3

    • Example Identity and Profession

    • Activity #1 - Email to School Parents

    • Activity #2 - Supporting a Struggling Teacher

    • Activity #2 - Reflection Question

  • 3

    Module 2 - Prompting Tips #4-8

    • Prompting Tip #4

    • Prompting Tip #5

    • Prompting Tip #6

    • Examples

    • Prompting Tip #7

    • Activity #3 - How can School Leaders use AI?

    • Activity #4 - Choose a Topic and Practise

    • Prompting Tip #8
  • 4

    Module 3 - Policy

    • The Australian Framework for Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Schools

    • Activity #5- Create a Policy

    • Activity #5 - Reflection Questions
  • 5

    Conclusion

    • Resources
  • 6

    Course Feedback

    • Please take few minutes to give us your feedback

Presenter

Miles Campbell

Miles Campbell

Spanning nearly three decades in the education sector, my career has shifted from teaching Design and Technology to leading educational development as the Founder and CEO of Teacher Training Australia (TTA), a key provider of professional development for Australian teachers.

Past to Present:
• Moved from working as a professional engineer to focusing on education.
• Co-founded designability.com.au, to support design education in Australia.
• Founded and developed TTA into a highly regarded professional development business supporting Australian teachers.

Current Work:
• CEO of TTA
• Developing AI courses to support teachers for TTA.
• Collaborating on AI projects related to teacher professional development.

Student AI Chatbot Project:
• Currently working with Glen Pearsall developing courses that use AI-driven student chatbots, designed to support teachers to practice classroom management by simulating interactions with virtual students. This approach gives teachers a safe space to build their skills in managing challenging student behaviours.

Other Courses by Miles Cambell

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