AI in Education: A Three-Week Course

Course Description

Embark on an enlightening journey into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with this comprehensive three-week course offered by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. As AI increasingly permeates our daily lives, it's crucial for educators and young learners to grasp its fundamentals, applications, and ethical implications. This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to understand AI systems, their impact on work and education, and how to ethically leverage this technology in teaching and learning environments.

What Students Will Learn

• A solid foundation in various AI systems, including predictive and generative AI
• The ability to evaluate AI's impact on work and education
• Skills to ethically utilize AI tools in educational settings
• Insight into the types of problems AI can solve and its limitations
• Understanding of potential risks associated with AI and strategies to mitigate them
• Practical experience with AI "chatbots" and image generators
• Techniques to improve AI tool outputs through better understanding of their functioning

Pre-requisites

While this is an introductory-level course, participants will need to:

• Have a valid email address
• Sign up for free accounts on the following AI tool platforms:
  • Google Gemini
  • ChatGPT
  • Ideogram

Course Content

• The evolution of AI from science fiction to real-world applications
• Fundamentals of machine learning and its role in AI systems
• Types of AI tools, including predictive and generative AI
• Ethical considerations and risk mitigation in AI usage
• Large language models and image generators: functionality and optimization
• AI's impact on work and education
• Practical applications of AI tools in problem-solving

Who This Course Is For

• Educators looking to integrate AI knowledge into their curriculum
• Parents interested in guiding their children's understanding of AI
• Anyone working with young people aged 11-14 who wants to introduce AI concepts
• Individuals curious about AI's impact on education and the future of work
• Those seeking a foundational understanding of AI systems and their applications

Real-World Applications

The skills acquired in this course will enable learners to:

• Effectively integrate AI tools into educational practices
• Guide young people in making informed decisions about AI usage
• Critically evaluate AI applications in various industries
• Engage in meaningful discussions about the ethical implications of AI
• Improve problem-solving capabilities using AI tools
• Stay ahead of technological trends affecting education and employment
• Foster digital literacy and responsible AI use among younger generations