Course content

This course explores the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational settings, focusing on practical, pedagogical, and professional-ethical considerations. Participants will gain knowledge of relevant AI tools for pedagogical and practical purposes and learn how to use these tools to support instructional design, learning processes and assessment practices. Particular emphasis is placed on the responsible, ethical and creative use of AI, and on the role of teachers in guiding students to develop critical thinking and digital judgement when engaging with AI-based technologies.

Through engagement with theoretical perspectives, practical examples and professional reflection tasks, participants will assess the opportunities and challenges associated with the use of AI in teaching and discuss its influence on student learning, teaching roles and school practices. The course promotes professional dialogue and development work concerning the use of AI in schools, focusing on pedagogical quality, inclusion, and the sustainable use of technology.

Learning outcome

KnowledgeThe student:

- has knowledge of relevant AI tools for practical and pedagogical purposes in schools;- has knowledge of how AI can be used to support instructional design and learning processes.

Skills

The student:

• can guide students in the responsible, ethical and creative use of AI tools
• can contribute to developing students’ critical thinking and digital judgement when encountering AI.

General competence

The student:

• can assess the opportunities and challenges associated with using AI tools in teaching, and discuss their impact on student learning and school practices
• can contribute to professional dialogue and development work related to AI in schools.

Learning methods and activities

The course is organised as a blended, session-based programme consisting of one two-day on-campus session and two half-day digital sessions. These sessions include a combination of lectures, seminars and group work. Between sessions, participants engage in online dialogue and work on assignments related to their professional practice. The course includes compulsory coursework requirements and concludes with an examination each semester. All communication and dissemination of course content and learning activities takes place via NTNU’s digital learning platform. Participation in the sessions is mandatory.

Compulsory assignments

• Obligatory attendance
• Compulsory work requirements according to the course description

Specific conditions