Safe and Ethical Use of AI - WEA Academy - W/SP26 - Poppe

Content
3 modules

Rating

Course length
15 hours

Instructor
Rachael Poppe

Released
26 Jan 2026

Price
Free + Sales tax

Description

Professional Learning

Safe and Ethical Use of AI in Education


Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the educational landscape, offering powerful tools to enhance teaching, personalize learning, and streamline administrative tasks. This course provides educators with a comprehensive introduction to AI, focusing on its practical applications, ethical implications, and the evolving role of educators in guiding its responsible use.

Through classroom-relevant examples, participants will explore foundational AI concepts and learn to differentiate between reactive, predictive, and generative AI. The course emphasizes hands-on practice with generative AI tools, including crafting effective prompts to support instructional planning and student learning.

A central focus of the course is the ethical use of AI in education. Educators will examine key risks such as bias, data privacy, and equity, and learn strategies to evaluate AI tools for alignment with pedagogical goals and ethical standards. The course also supports educators in developing students' AI literacy and in collaborating with school stakeholders to advocate for inclusive and equitable AI policies.

By the end of the course, educators will have the confidence and skills to use AI as a creative and instructional partner, designing engaging, student-centered learning experiences while upholding principles of safety, ethics, and equity.

Objectives

  • Learn how to evaluate AI's ethical impacts in privacy, equity, and transparency education.
  • Analyze data governance practices to ensure robust student privacy and security protection.
  • Implement methods to detect and mitigate bias in educational AI systems, ensuring fairness across diverse student populations.
  • Explore sustainable AI practices that minimize environmental impact while supporting educational goals.

Certificate

By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Teacher Quality Certificate (NEW)

Learning credits

Hour
15.0
HRS
15.0
PDU
15.0
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AIED: Safe and Ethical Use of AI
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NEA Teacher Quality Blended Learning Program End-of-Course Participant Survey-(Updated)
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Course Completion Confirmation Assignment
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