Description

• Module 1: Explore essential AI concepts, techniques, and tools that can support personalized learning, automate daily tasks, and provide insights for education.

  Upon completion of this module, you'll be able to:

  • Describe generative AI in the broader context of AI in terms of how these systems work and what they can do.
  • Explain what a large language model (LLM) is and the basics of how it works.
  • Use generative and summative capabilities of LLMs (generate text, expand from main points, condense into main points, answer questions based on given text, etc.).
  • Summarize potential impacts.
  • Explain how AI can be used to improve learning outcomes, reduce educator workload, and increase learner engagement.
  • Explain how the use of AI can help learning be more accessible and inclusive.

    ISTE Standards for Educators:

    • Educator - Designer

    • Educator - Learner

      UNESCO Standards for Educators:

      • Application of Digital skills

      • Organization and Administration

      • Understanding ICT in Education

      • Module 2: This module explores how educators transitioning to Microsoft 365 from other platforms can use Teams and OneNote, two comprehensive programs that offer diverse options and a variety of features.

        Upon completion of this module, you'll be able to:

        • Identify basic features and tools of Teams and OneNote.
        • Explain how Teams and OneNote compare to products found in other platforms.
        • Describe how to use Teams and OneNote to build a community of learning.
        • Explain how accessibility resources in Teams and OneNote benefit learners.

          ISTE Standards for Educators:

          • Educator - Collaborator

          • Educator - Learner

            UNESCO Standards for Educators:

            • Application of Digital skills
            • Module 3: This module explores how educators transitioning to Microsoft 365 from other platforms can increase productivity with Office tools, OneNote, and Edge browser in Windows 11.

              Upon completion of this module, you'll be able to:

              • Describe the basic features of and how to access Office tools including OneDrive and OneNote.
              • Show how Windows 11 features help increase productivity, especially Multiple Desktops and Split Screens.
              • Identify how Read Aloud, Inking, and Collections in Microsoft Edge to amplify content and productivity.

                ISTE Standards for Educators:

                • Educator - Learner

                  UNESCO Standards for Educators:

                  • Application of Digital skills
                  • Module 4: This module explores how educators transitioning to Microsoft 365 from other platforms gain access to a powerful library of creativity tools and apps.

                    Upon completion of this module, you'll be able to:

                    • Identify basic features of Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 creativity tools.
                    • Describe the power of digital inking to promote creativity.
                    • Explain how file sharing contributes to collaborative and creative learning.

                      ISTE Standards for Educators:

                      • Educator - Learner

                        UNESCO Standards for Educators:

                        • Application of Digital skills
                        • Module 5: Educators empower learners to build information literacy skills that transfer to all search engines with Search Coach in Microsoft Teams.

                          Upon completion of this module, you'll be able to:

                          • Describe the importance of effective search strategies.
                          • Identify the search tools in Search Coach.
                          • Identify Search Coach features and tips.
                          • Explain how adding Search Coach to a class empowers learners.
                          • Explain how Search Progress allows educators to assign research projects to learners.
                          • Describe how Search Progress tracks learners' research practices.

                            ISTE Standards for Educators:

                            • Educator - Analyst

                            • Educator - Citizen

                              UNESCO Standards for Educators:

                              • Application of Digital skills
                              • Module 6: Understand the basics of cybersecurity to prepare for the fundamentals-level security, compliance, and identity course and prevent malicious attacks.

                                Upon completion of this module, you'll be able to:

                                • Define cybersecurity and cybercriminals
                                • Explain how to defend against cyberattacks
                                • Describe the principles of Zero Trust
                                • Explain types of attacks, attack vectors, and the threat landscape
                                • Identify mitigation strategies

                                  ISTE Standards for Educators:

                                  • Educator - Learner

                                  • Educator - Collaborator