Professional Learning Goals/Course Objectives:

• 1. Analyze the six Educator Functions in relation to AI's role in enhancing instructional planning and delivery.
• 2. Evaluate the ethical implications of AI tools in the K–12 setting and formulate best practices for implementation.
• 3. Design AI-enhanced lesson plans that demonstrate differentiation, engagement, and formative assessment.
• 4. Apply AI prompting strategies to create time-saving instructional materials aligned to standards.
• 5. Reflect on the evolving role of the educator in the age of AI and develop a personal implementation framework.

Course Relation to CCS or other Professional Standards

This course aligns to the standards for:

• Standard 1 Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning
  • 1.1 Using knowledge of students to engage them in learning
• Standard 2 Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning

               *2.2 Creating physical or virtual learning environments that promote student learning, reflect diversity, and encourage constructive and productive interactions among students

• Standard 6 Developing as a Professional Educator

*6.3 Collaborating with colleagues and the broader professional community to support teacher and student learning

• 6.6 Managing professional responsibilities to maintain motivation and commitment to all students