This professional development module for K12 educators is built around the pre-recorded sessions from the AI with the FI: From Awareness to Advocacy webinar series created and offered by NC State’s Friday Institute for Educational Innovation in late 2023 through early 2024. Suitable for educators of all grade levels, subject areas, and skill abilities, this self-paced, self-directed module takes educators through the stages of adoption, from developing awareness and interest to becoming advocates for generative AI in the classroom, and provides guidance around instructional practices with AI tools, relevant examples, practical resources, and direction for next steps.

In addition to the previously recorded webinars, which run between 28 and 47 minutes long, participants will have access to the webinar slides and links to relevant resources and tools referred to in the sessions. The activities, reflection questions, and tasks for each session are broken out into “Before You Watch” and “Activities” pages to guide you through, and you will capture your explorations and reflections in a Companion Workbook document.

To earn a certificate for 5 professional development hours, you must:

• View all four pre-recorded webinars
• Complete and submit your Companion Workbook
• Submit an artifact illustrating how you are using artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom with your learners
• Reflect on your experience by completing a survey at the end of the module

The certificate can be submitted to your local agency with a request for CEUs. Note that granting of CEUs is subject to the policies and procedures of your state and local agency.