CPD Session Details
Collaborating with AI: Co-Teaching in the Digital Classroom
Course Overview
The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has opened transformative possibilities in education, enabling teachers to reimagine traditional roles and embrace innovative pedagogical strategies. This session is designed to address the growing need for educators to move beyond the introductory use of AI and explore its collaborative potential.
Course Objectives
- To introduce the concept of AI as a collaborative partner in teaching To familiarize participants with AI tools that support co
- teaching in various classroom scenarios To equip teachers with strategies for integrating AI into lesson planning, content delivery, and student feedback To address challenges, ethical considerations, and troubleshooting in AI
- powered classrooms To inspire participants to develop innovative teaching practices that leverage AI effectively
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the concept and benefits of AI as a co
- teacher in the ELT classroom Be able to integrate at least three AI tools into lesson planning and delivery Design and test a co
- teaching lesson plan incorporating AI's strengths alongside their teaching skills Analyze potential challenges and propose solutions for managing AI in educational contexts Reflect on and develop strategies for maintaining ethical and effective AI use in classrooms
Course Procedures
Introduction (30 minutes): Overview of the concept of AI as a co-teacher. Demonstration (1 hour): Explore tools like ChatGPT for interactive Q&A and content creation. Hands-On Activity (1.5 hours): Participants work in groups to design a co-teaching lesson plan. Ethical Considerations and Reflection (30 minutes): Explore ethical concerns. Wrap-Up and Resource Sharing (30 minutes): Participants present their lesson plans.
Assessment Procedure
Submission of a co-teaching lesson plan incorporating at least one AI tool Participation in simulated classroom activities to test AI integration Peer feedback during lesson plan presentations and wrap-up discussions Completion of a post-session questionnaire assessing understanding and readiness to implement AI in classrooms