Artificial intelligence as teacher tool (5 op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

After completing the course, the teacher student is able to:

- Design and deliver high-quality presentations using AI-enhanced digital tools.
- Use the most common AI applications used in teaching and creating educational materials.
- Incorporate participatory and activating AI applications effectively, tailored to their specific field and subject matter.
- Develop pedagogically sound lesson plans by integrating AI tools with traditional pedagogical methods.
- Employ AI-driven software and online services in a manner that enhances teaching efficiency and effectiveness.

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

During the study unit, we seek answers to the following questions:
- What is artificial intelligence (AI) and how does it work?
- How can AI enhance teaching and learning?
- How do humans and AI systems interact?
- How can teachers leverage AI to create rich teaching and learning materials?
- What are the teacher's ethical responsibilities in using AI in education?
- What are the current trends and future scenarios in AI and education?

Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty (Opintojakso)

Knowing
Structuring the relationships between the phenomena and concepts covered during the course. Applying, explaining, comparing, and analyzing contents from the viewpoint of a vocational teacher.

Student Teacher:
- Understands the role of AI in enhancing educational practices and the future of teaching.
- Knows the central ethical considerations related to AI in education.
- Is aware of current trends and future scenarios in AI and education.
- Understands the broader implications of AI in teaching.

Doing

Being able to plan and choose suitable AI tools and methods for their work and justify their choices as a vocational teacher. Applying the theory taught in the course when solving challenges and using the possibilities offered by the theory base in their work.

Student Teacher:
- Plans, documents, and presents an AI-enhanced teaching activity in their own field.
- Works in their field, considering the impact of AI trends and future research.
- Identifies and evaluates the ethical and practical implications of using AI in their teaching, promoting responsible AI use.

Developing as a Teacher
Giving and receiving active and constructive feedback. Evaluating issues from their own and their community’s viewpoints. Collaborating responsibly and being ready to develop communication skills. Recognizing and following the ethical principles of a teacher’s work. Describing and evaluating the economic and wellbeing-promoting impact of their actions.

Student Teacher:
- Implements an AI-enhanced teaching activity in an ethical manner.
- Evaluates their own work from the perspectives of modern use of AI in teaching.
- Collaborates constructively in networks, sharing insights and best practices in using AI.
- Recognizes the connections between AI in education and broader social phenomena, understanding their potential impact.

Aika ja paikka

Maalis-Huhtikuu 2025

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Aktiivinen osallistuminen luennoille ja loppuseminaariin.
Osallistuminen aktiivisesti pienryhmätoimintaan, osaamismerkki.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

Webinaarit
Intensiiviviikko Tampereella
Yksilö- ja ryhmätehtävät

Oppimateriaalit

Material offered during webinars and workshops and on the learning platform

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 credits combining online webinars, assignment and one working week in Tampere.

Sisällön jaksotus

Webinars

04.03.2025 17:00-19:00 Course introduction, Introduction to AI as a tool for teachers
18.03.2025 17:00-19:00 Interaction with artificial intelligence
15.04.2025 17:00-19:00 Integrated AI tools
22.04.2024 17:00-19:00 Course final seminar

Learning week in Tampere 31.3.-4.4.2025:
- Theme: Producing teaching material using artificial intelligence. Precise programme will be published separately

Key dates
- Course Moodle opens: 27.2.2025
- Return assignments at latest by 6.5.2025

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

This course is a Blended Intensive training Programme.

Kansainvälisyys

Tämä on kansainvälinen BIP (Blended Intensive Program) -koulutuskurssi, johon osallistuu opiskelijoita Suomesta, Irlannista ja Hollannista. BIP-ohjelmat on suunniteltu lyhyiksi ja intensiivisiksi. Osana niite on myös fyysien liikkuvuuden (lyhytaikaiset matkat) komponentti yhdistettynä virtuaaliseen komponenttiin. Tämä tarkoittaa, että opiskelijat tai henkilökunta osallistuvat sekä henkilökohtaiseen että verkossa tapahtuvaan koulutukseen.