Course

25-26 Common Sense Media AI Basics for K-12 Educators

Aug 11, 2025 - May 1, 2026

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Course Description

  • The content and learning in this course will happen through Common Sense Media,Links to an external site. an organization dedicated to providing tools that empower K–12 educators to prepare students to make smart choices online and in life. This professional learning opportunity for K–12 educators is a self-paced training, with practical takeaways including lesson planning, designing learning resources, and developing assessments. ethics of AI, quickstart guides, and tips for prompting.  You will leave with a basic understanding on how AI can support you as an educator and save you time!
  • Type of Course: Self-Paced
  • Lead Learner: Laurie LaComb
  • Credit(s) and Type: 2 Hours Relicensure

 

Target Audience

  • K-12 teachers/staff responsible for teaching technology
  • Open to Substitute Teachers = Yes 
  • Open to Student Teachers = Yes 
  • Open to Charter School Staff = Yes 
  • Open to Classified Staff = Yes

 

Timeline Overview

  • Start date of course content: August 11, 2025
  • End date of course content: April 30, 2026

 

Outcomes

Here are the outcomes of the course:

  • Develop foundational AI literacy knowledge: what AI is, and an overview of how it works.
  • Identify safety factors for using AI in education, including topics like data privacy and biometric data.
  • Understand ethical considerations for AI use, including the role of AI in challenges like climate change.
  • Reflect on how and where AI might best fit into your teaching practice.

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