In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly significant role in transforming how we teach, learn, and engage with students. Artificial Intelligence for Teachers is a comprehensive course designed to equip educators with the knowledge and practical skills to understand, implement, and leverage AI tools in the classroom.
This course will introduce teachers to the foundational concepts of AI, its potential impact on education, and how AI-driven technologies can enhance teaching practices and student learning outcomes. Teachers will explore a variety of AI applications, including personalized learning platforms, automated grading systems, virtual assistants, and intelligent tutoring systems. Through hands-on projects and real-world examples, participants will learn how to integrate AI into lesson planning, classroom management, and assessment, while also addressing ethical concerns and challenges related to AI in education.
By the end of the course, educators will have a deep understanding of how AI can enhance their instructional practices, foster student engagement, and streamline administrative tasks. Teachers will also gain insights into the potential future of AI in education and how they can stay ahead of emerging trends to create an innovative, inclusive, and tech-savvy classroom.
MAIN AIMS
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Basics of AI: Gain a foundational understanding of AI, including machine learning, natural language processing, and data analytics.
- Explore AI Tools in Education: Identify and experiment with AI-based tools that can support personalized learning, classroom management, and student assessment.
- Incorporate AI in Lesson Plans: Learn how to design lessons and activities that use AI tools to enhance student engagement and cater to diverse learning needs.
- Analyze the Role of AI in Student Learning: Understand how AI can be used to assess student progress, provide real-time feedback, and adjust learning paths based on individual needs.
- Address Ethical and Practical Considerations: Examine the ethical implications of using AI in education, including privacy, bias, and equity issues.
- Develop an AI Integration Strategy: Create a plan for integrating AI technologies into your teaching practice and align AI use with curriculum goals.
- Stay Updated on AI Trends in Education: Develop strategies for staying informed about the latest advancements in AI and their implications for education.
WHY AITD?
In an age where technology is reshaping nearly every aspect of society, education is no exception. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force in the classroom, offering educators powerful tools to enhance teaching, personalize learning, and manage administrative tasks more efficiently. Attending a course on Artificial Intelligence for Teachers offers numerous benefits for both educators and their students, empowering teachers to stay at the forefront of educational innovation. Artificial Intelligence for Teachers masterclass course may have significant benefits for the teacher of the 21st century, as follows:
Enhance Teaching and Learning with Cutting-Edge Tools
AI is revolutionizing the way we teach. From adaptive learning platforms that tailor content to individual student needs to virtual assistants that help with classroom management, AI tools can increase student engagement and improve learning outcomes. By attending this course, you’ll gain practical knowledge of AI-driven tools that can make your teaching more effective, dynamic, and personalized.
- Examples: Adaptive learning systems, intelligent tutoring software, automated grading systems.
- Outcome: You’ll be equipped to integrate AI tools into your lessons and create a more customized learning experience for each student.
Support Diverse Learners
AI can significantly improve inclusivity and equity in education. Through personalized learning experiences, AI can cater to diverse learning styles, support students with disabilities, and provide extra help to those who need it. As a teacher, understanding how to use AI to create accessible and differentiated learning environments is crucial.
- Examples: Tools that adjust content based on reading levels, speech-to-text applications, AI-driven recommendations for additional practice.
- Outcome: You’ll be able to offer personalized support to all students, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Save Time with Automation
One of the most immediate benefits of AI is its ability to streamline administrative tasks. Grading, attendance tracking, feedback, and lesson planning can be time-consuming, but AI can automate many of these processes, giving you more time to focus on what truly matters—teaching and engaging with students.
- Examples: Automated grading systems, attendance trackers, AI-driven feedback tools.
- Outcome: By automating routine tasks, you’ll free up more time for meaningful student interactions, collaboration, and professional development.
Foster Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills in Students
AI isn’t just about tools and efficiency—it can also help develop important skills like critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. By introducing students to AI concepts, educators can encourage them to explore how AI works, solve real-world problems, and think critically about the ethical implications of technology.
- Examples: AI-driven problem-solving exercises, student projects using AI tools, discussions on AI ethics.
- Outcome: You’ll be able to help students develop a deeper understanding of how technology impacts the world and inspire them to think critically about its use.
Boost Student Engagement
AI tools can make learning more interactive and engaging. Whether it’s through personalized content recommendations, gamified learning experiences, or AI-powered simulations, technology can capture students’ attention and keep them motivated to learn.
- Examples: AI-powered quizzes, interactive learning platforms, game-based learning with AI.
- Outcome: You’ll be able to create a more engaging, interactive classroom where students are motivated and excited about learning.
Cultivate a Growth Mindset in Your Classroom
AI can be used to promote a growth mindset by providing students with real-time feedback and opportunities for self-paced learning. Teachers can use AI to create a more supportive environment where students feel empowered to take risks, learn from their mistakes, and continue improving.
- Examples: Real-time feedback tools, adaptive learning systems that encourage mastery-based learning.
- Outcome: You’ll foster a growth mindset in your students, helping them embrace challenges and learn from both successes and setbacks.
Networking and Collaboration
Attending an AI course for teachers gives you the opportunity to network with like-minded educators, share ideas, and collaborate on new teaching strategies. You’ll be part of a growing community of professionals who are committed to leveraging AI for the betterment of education.
- Examples: Collaboration with peers, sharing best practices, participating in AI-driven education forums and groups.
- Outcome: You’ll be part of an evolving conversation on the future of education and gain access to a network of experts and peers who can support your learning journey.
WHO TO ATTEND?
The AITD course is ideal for:
- School principals & directors (primary & secondary)
- Teachers (primary & secondary)
- School staff (admin)
- Academic staff (tertiary)
- Academic staff (admin)
- Trainers (formal & non formal education)
- Special education teachers
- Educational technology Coordinators & Specialists
- Curriculum designers & Instructional Coaches
- Teachers in online or blended learning Environments
- EdTech Entrepreneurs and Innovators
- Vocational Teachers
METHODOLOGY OF THE COURSE – ADDED VALUE
The course methodology will ensure the active involvement of the participants in all phases, that is, prior, during and after the delivery of the course. More specifically, upon confirmation that the course will take place, the participants will receive preparatory material (if needed), which will cover all important concepts to be presented during the delivery of the course. The participants will have the opportunity to exchange feedback with the organiser of the course, ShipCon, and the trainer as well as to request any clarification related to the content of the course.
The methodology of the training is based on a combination of three important elements:
- Provision of knowledge required (theory)
- Use of training tools, such as case studies, videos, games, animations & exercises (practice – hands on experience)
- Feedback/reflection (review)
During the delivery of the course, the participants will receive material, which will cover the content to be presented in all five (5) days of the seminar. The material will be presented in a form of Power Point (PPT) presentations, videos & animations. Moreover, the active involvement and hands on experience of the participants will be secured through various training tools, such as case studies, worksheets, scenarios & exercises. These training tools are necessary to ensure that the theoretical knowledge gained by the participants can be used in real life scenarios; an important aspect & added value for any training course.
At the final day of the course, the participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the information received and the experience gained in the specific field of study. Moreover, the participants and their institutions will be encouraged to be members of ShipCon ‘Network of Excellence’, an international hub and forum for entrepreneurs & innovators to exchange ideas, novel concepts/approaches & best practices in the area of environment and education.
BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS – SKILLS & COMPETENCES
– Understanding and Application of AI Concepts
– Integrating AI Tools into Teaching and Learning
– Personalized Learning and Differentiated Instruction
– Data-Driven Decision Making
– Supporting Student Engagement with AI
– Facilitating Collaborative Learning with AI
– Fostering a Growth Mindset Through AI
– Adaptability and Lifelong Learning
– Curriculum and Lesson Planning with AI Support
– Building Digital Citizenship and AI Awareness in Students
– Collaboration and Professional Development
– Leadership in Educational Technology
– Preparation for the Future of Education
By completing a course on Artificial Intelligence for Teachers, participants will develop a robust skill set that blends technical AI literacy with pedagogical expertise. These competencies enable teachers to:
- Enhance student learning with personalized, data-driven approaches.
- Incorporate AI into daily teaching practices to increase efficiency and engagement.
- Navigate ethical challenges in AI use within education.
- Stay adaptable and innovative in an ever-evolving educational landscape.
In short, teachers will become not only proficient in using AI tools but also empowered to drive educational transformation, creating more inclusive, engaging, and forward-thinking classrooms.
CERTIFICATIONS AWARDED
- Certificate of attendance & certificate of competence (skills & competences required – Europass CV)
- Europass mobility certificates– to be issued by the applicant’s National Authority (NA)
PROGRAMME OF THE TRAINING ACTIVITIES (DAY BY DAY)
DAY 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- What is AI? Key concepts and terminology (e.g., machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision)
- Overview of AI’s history and evolution
- The role of AI in modern society and its potential impact on education
- Group discussion: Exploring personal and professional experiences with AI
DAY 2: Exploring AI Tools and Technologies
- Personalized learning platforms
- AI-driven classroom assistants and chatbots
- Hands-on activity: Exploring and interacting with different AI-powered educational tools
- Intelligent tutoring systems and virtual learning environments
- AI in assessment: automated grading, plagiarism detection, and feedback systems
- Hands-on session exploring AI tools specific to their subject area and grade level.
DAY 3: Designing AI-Enhanced Lessons
- Using AI to cater to diverse learning styles and needs (e.g., personalized learning paths, differentiated instruction)ç
- Hands-on training with AI tools (e.g., creating AI-driven quizzes, using virtual assistants)
- Creating data-driven lesson plans that adapt to student progress
- Brainstorming session: Developing lesson plan ideas incorporating AI tools
- Peer feedback and discussion on lesson plan ideas
- Workshop: Designing interactive learning activities using AI-powered tools
DAY 4: Ethical Considerations and Challenges
- Privacy and security in AI tools (e.g., student data privacy, responsible data usage)
- Addressing bias and fairness in AI systems (e.g., algorithmic bias, equitable access)
- The digital divide: Ensuring equitable access to AI resources and technology
- Group discussion: Exploring ethical dilemmas and developing best practices for responsible AI use in education
- Developing a code of ethics for AI use in the educational context
DAY 5: Implementing AI in the Classroom & Future Trends
- Practical strategies for integrating AI into daily teaching practices
- Managing classroom dynamics with AI tools
- Evaluating the effectiveness of AI applications in the classroom
- Emerging trends in AI for education (e.g., AI in STEM, augmented reality)
- Continuous professional development and AI literacy for teachers
- The future of education and the role of AI in preparing students for the future
| LOCATION | DATES | STATUS | REGISTRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona - Spain | 23.03.2026 - 27.03.2026 | CONFIRMED |  |
| Limassol - Cyprus | 27.07.2026 - 31.07.2026 | CONFIRMED | |
| Barcelona - Spain | 09.11.2026 - 13.11.2026 | CONFIRMED | |
| Barcelona - Spain | 15.03.2027 - 19.03.2027 | CONFIRMED | |
| Limassol - Cyprus | 26.07.2027 - 30.07.2027 | CONFIRMED | |
| Barcelona - Spain | 08.11.2027 - 12.11.2027 | CONFIRMED | |