Ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) SL957

With AI becoming increasingly utilised in education, this course will explore the ethical considerations of using the technology in your educational setting.

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Summary

Artificial intelligence is transforming education, offering new opportunities to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment. However, its use also raises important ethical questions about fairness, transparency, privacy, and responsibility. This course explores the ethical considerations of using AI in education, helping you develop the knowledge and confidence to make informed, responsible decisions about integrating AI tools into your educational setting.

Who is it for?

This course is aimed at leaders and teachers responsible for using artificial intelligence in educational settings, including primary and secondary schools.

What topics are covered?

01 | Ethical Use of AI in Education – During this session, you'll explore the ethical and legal considerations of using AI in your educational setting. You'll also review relevant government guidance and consider how to implement it effectively within your school.

02 | AI and Safeguarding – During this session, you'll examine the importance of safeguarding considerations when using AI in a school setting. You'll explore AI harm, supervised and unsupervised use of AI, and consider strategies appropriate for schools to help safeguard young people.

How will you learn?

This course lasts approximately 2 hours and is delivered across multiple sessions, which may take place on different dates and at various times.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the role and application of Generative AI across the curriculum and school operations
• Critically explore ethical, legal, and safeguarding considerations of AI in education
• Develop confidence in staff training and practical frameworks for responsible AI use