Category: ICT and Digital Pedagogy

Using technology meaningfully in teaching and learning.

  • Free AI Literacy Courses and Resources for Teachers

    Stage: All · Language: English · Format: Resource list

    A short list of free, reputable places to learn about AI as a teacher, or to find ready-made AI literacy lessons. Links checked October 2026 — providers may change their offerings.

    Courses for your own learning

    • Generative AI for Educators with Gemini — Grow with Google. Free, self-paced course of about two hours with practical classroom use cases.
    • AI 101 for Educators — CodeAI (formerly Code.org). No-cost, go-at-your-own-pace course for K–12 teachers on understanding and teaching with AI.
    • AI Fluency for Educators — Anthropic Academy. Free course on using AI assistants such as Claude thoughtfully in teaching.
    • OpenAI Academy — OpenAI. Learning hub with a “teach and learn with AI” track and educator events.

    Lessons and classroom resources

    • CRAFT — Stanford Graduate School of Education. Free, classroom-ready AI literacy resources for high school teachers.
    • AI literacy lessons for grades 6–12 — Common Sense Education. Short, ready-to-teach lessons on AI, bias, chatbots and more.
    • MIT RAISE — Massachusetts Institute of Technology. K–12 AI resources including the Day of AI curriculum.
    • AI Pedagogy Project — metaLAB at Harvard. Free guides and assignments for critical and creative uses of AI in education.

    Prompting

    Most of these resources are designed for international classrooms. Adapt examples to your students’ language and context — and check each platform’s privacy terms before asking students to sign up.

  • Is That AI Tool Really Worth It? A Teacher’s Checklist

    Stage: All · Language: English · Format: Checklist

    New AI tools for teachers appear every week. Before you spend time — or your school spends money — run the tool through these six areas.

    1. Ease of use

    • Is it intuitive for both teachers and students?
    • Can you start quickly without long training?
    • Is help available and easy to find?
    • Does it work with the tools you already use?

    2. Educational value

    • Does it match your learning goals and syllabus?
    • Does it deepen understanding and engagement — or just add screen time?
    • Is the content relevant and meaningful for your students?
    • Can it be used across subjects?

    3. Ethical standards

    • Does it reduce bias and treat all learners fairly?
    • Is it clear how it works and generates content?
    • Are there safeguards and someone accountable when things go wrong?
    • Does it support equity and inclusion?

    4. Effectiveness

    • Does it actually do what it promises?
    • Is the output accurate, relevant and reliable?
    • Can you see improvement in learning or engagement?
    • Does it need constant fixing or re-prompting?

    5. Cost

    • Is it fairly priced — and what do the free limits really allow?
    • Does the value justify the cost?
    • Are there hidden costs or renewal fees?
    • Can it replace or improve on tools you already pay for?

    6. Data privacy and accessibility

    • What data does it collect, where is it stored, and how is it used?
    • Does it comply with privacy law — in India, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (international tools may also mention GDPR or FERPA)?
    • What is the minimum age, and is parental consent needed for students?
    • Is it accessible for learners with disabilities and for low-bandwidth devices?

    Tip: if the answer to most privacy questions is “I don’t know”, do not use the tool with students yet. Try it yourself first, without any student data.

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