The New Literacy: Integrating AI and Media in Modern Teaching - EDU-X738U
Course Description
Create Informed and Ethical Media Content in a AI-Driven World
This course equips educators with the skills to analyze and interpret various forms of media, fostering a deeper understanding of media literacy’s role in student learning. Participants will learn how to engage students in applying media literacy, AI, and computer science principles, encouraging them to create informed and ethical media content. By the end of the course, participants will be prepared to guide their students in becoming critical thinkers and responsible digital creators in an increasingly AI-driven world.
Learner Outcomes
- Improve the ability to analyze and interpret various forms of media, identifying key elements of media literacy and their relevance to student understanding
- Design lesson plans that seamlessly integrate computer science and AI concepts into your subject area, ensuring they align with educational standards and learning objectives
- Create and implement student-centered activities that encourage students to apply media literacy, computer science, or AI concepts to solve real-world problems
- Guide students in creating their own media content, ensuring they apply principles of media literacy and ethical considerations, especially in the context of AI and digital tools
Course Details
Number of Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credits in semester hours
Who Should Attend: K-12 teachers interested in not only using AI effectively and ethically, but those who want to teach Critical AI Literacy.
Course Materials: No textbook requirement.
Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series
- AI in Education Series : Courses - Enroll in One or More
Online Self-Paced courses are a perfect blend of accessibility, convenience and flexibility for you to control your learning pace. You will use course textbooks, manuals, assignments and exams to learn and earn credit. Depending on the course, you may also use streaming audio and video, CD-ROM, and download embedded materials through the Internet. Communication with your instructor will take place through your course site online. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams. You can register at any time and you will have six months from the time of registration to complete your course.