Why AI Matters in Education

This beginner-level short course introduces educators to the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning. Designed for teachers across all subjects and grade levels, the course demystifies AI and explores its practical applications in lesson planning, personalised instruction, assessment, and classroom management. Participants will gain hands-on experience with AI tools and learn the fundamentals of prompt engineering to optimise AI-generated content. Through interactive modules and real-world examples, educators will develop the skills to integrate AI responsibly and effectively into their practice, fostering student engagement and enhancing learning outcomes.