AI in primary computing CO408
Explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be integrated into the primary curriculum. Consider why we need to teach primary-aged pupils about AI, where teaching about AI fits in the curriculum, and explore some age-appropriate AI resources.
Summary
This course will support you in developing a basic understanding of what AI is and how it is used in everyday life, including by primary-aged pupils. You will explore the place of AI in the primary computing curriculum, both in terms of digital literacy and pupil's use of AI. This will involve exploring how AI links to the computing curriculum and looking at how to incorporate AI into existing lesson materials as well as exploring a range of age-appropriate AI resources to both teach pupils about AI and to use AI, supporting them to become competent and responsible users of technology.
Who is it for?
Subject leaders and teachers of of primary computing.
How will you learn?
This online, self-paced course can be completed flexibly. You can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date, and keep access for a year after booking.
How long is this course?
This course is approximately 1.5 hours of self-directed learning.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understanding AI in the context of primary computing
- Explain where AI fits in the primary computing curriculum
- Embed age-appropriate teaching of AI into computing lessons