Course

Introduction to AI in the Classroom

Dr Beth Lane(Institute of AI Education)Sarah Cottingham(Steplab)
Published14 Mar 2026
TypeCourse
Duration6 weeks
FormatOnline
LevelBeginner
ForClassroom teachers (all phases)
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This six-week online course is designed for teachers who are just beginning to explore AI in their practice. No technical background is required.

Week by week, participants build a solid understanding of what AI is, how it works at a high level, and where it fits into the classroom. The course covers generative AI tools for planning, feedback, and differentiation, alongside key questions about ethics, bias, and data privacy.

Each module includes live seminars, asynchronous activities, and peer discussion forums. Participants complete a final project applying one AI tool to a real lesson or scheme of work in their subject area.

By the end of the course, educators will feel confident evaluating and integrating AI tools into everyday teaching, with a clear understanding of both the opportunities and the boundaries.

Facilitators
Dr Beth Lane
Institute of AI Education
Sarah Cottingham
Steplab
Topics
AI literacyGetting startedClassroom practiceGenerative AI
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