AI Adventures: Teaching Tomorrow in Schools

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In this 3-module series, we’ll explore the fundamentals of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential applications in educational settings. These modules are designed for complete beginners who are keen to learn about generative AI, what it is, how it works and its potential role in your classroom or school.

These modules will be entirely self-paced and online, allowing you to engage at your own pace. They will include recorded videos, animated resources, readings and exploration activities, and hands-on activities (including designing a simple generative AI project relevant to your teaching context).

Session 1: Introduction to Generative AI

  • Understanding Generative AI
    • What is generative AI?
    • Key concepts and terms
    • Examples of generative AI applications (e.g., image generation, text synthesis).

Session 2: Practical Applications in Education

  • Generative AI in the Classroom, Australian Framework for Gen AI in Schools
    • AI storybook writing
    • Choose-your-own-adventure
    • Image generation to illustrate mental models
    • AI music composition
    • Content Creation: Generating educational materials
    • Assessment and Rubrics

Session 3: Implementing Generative AI in Schools

  • Integration Strategies
    • How to introduce generative AI in the classroom
    • Curriculum Integration: Aligning with existing subjects.
    • Student Projects: Encouraging creativity.
  • Ethics and AI
    • Biases in generative models.
    • Privacy concerns and data protection.
  • Resources and Tools
    • User-friendly tools for beginners
    • Evaluating AI outputs

Duration

Self-paced online learning: 6 hours of content delivered across three self-paced online sessions.

2026 Fee

$360 incl. GST

Prerequisites

No prior experience or understanding of generative AI is needed for this short course.
You will need access to an Internet-connected device.

Assessment

There is no assessment associated with this program.

Recognition

This program references the following Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST): 2, 3 and 6.

You will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Faculty of Education, Monash University.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to complete this course?

You have 12 months from the date of your registration to complete this program.

Is there a specific program start date, and are there any live classes?

No, this program is conducted via self-paced online learning on our Learning Management System, so there are no live lectures or scheduled class times - you can register into this program at any stage and complete the course online at times/days that suit you and at your own pace.

Once I have registered, when will I get access to the course?

You will receive access to the Learning Management System on the same or next business day. Please note that if you register on a  weekend or public holiday, you will not receive access til the next business day.

My organisation would like to pay for my registration in this course via tax invoice. How do I go about organising this?

Please email us at edu.pdp@monash.edu advising us that your organisation would like to pay for your registration via tax invoice. We will email you an application form to fill in, and you will need to complete this and return it back to us with a copy of a purchase order from your organisation for the course fees. We can then complete your enrolment and organise a tax invoice.