AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching
A New Course for Educators
When ChatGPT launched, concerns about atrophying children’s intelligence and education, with some school districts even blocking access. However, many schools soon decided to unblock the technology and began leveraging it within their classrooms. This new course is meant to help teachers make the most of ChatGPT.
Course Details
On Thursday, OpenAI partnered with Wharton Online to launch a new course, AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching, available on Coursera for free. The course has been designed to teach generative AI essentials to higher education and high school staff to help them better implement the technology in their classrooms.
Course Structure
The course is self-paced and split into four modules, which take about an hour to complete. The topics covered in the modules include:
- How to use AI in the classroom
- Creating GPTs
- Building AI exercises and tests
- Prompting AI
- Learning about the risks of the technology
Expert Guidance
The course features experts in the field, including Wharton professor Ethan Mollick, who was one of the first instructors to find ways to incorporate generative AI into the syllabus and classroom to promote learning. Time magazine named Mollick one of 2024’s most influential people in AI. Lilach Mollick, co-director of Wharton Generative AI Labs, also guides the course.
Certificate and Availability
Once the course is completed, users will earn a Wharton Online and OpenAI certificate issued by Coursera, which they can share with their networks to show they understand AI. The course, accessible on Coursera, starts on November 21 and users can enroll for free.
Other Course Options
If you are interested in pursuing other courses, there are many options. On Wednesday, OpenAI launched a free online course called ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators.
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Conclusion
The new course, AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching, is a great opportunity for educators to learn about generative AI and how to implement it in their classrooms. With the guidance of expert instructors, participants can earn a certificate and enhance their teaching experience.
FAQs
Q: Is the course free?
A: Yes, the course is available on Coursera for free.
Q: Who can take the course?
A: The course is designed for higher education and high school staff.
Q: How long does the course take?
A: The course is self-paced and split into four modules, which take about an hour to complete.
Q: What is the certificate awarded after completing the course?
A: Users will earn a Wharton Online and OpenAI certificate issued by Coursera, which they can share with their networks to show they understand AI.
