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This chapter introduces the Educator AI Competency Framework and provides examples of AI use and activities by role.

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Educator AI Competency Framework

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This chapter covers how to get the certification and includes the activities to do so.

AI Fundamentals for Educators and Content Creators Certification Requirements

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AI Fundamentals Certification

Embark on your journey to becoming an AI-capable educator with this foundational certification course, together with the 5 required courses* that comprise AI Fundamentals for Educators and Content Creators Certification program. This course introduces you to the Educator AI Competency Framework and equips you with the essential skills to begin integrating artificial intelligence into your educational practice. At this level, your competency demonstration will include developing project ideas for integrating AI into your role at the academic institution.<h2 id="79b32fd0-4f2e-400a-bad1-a0b2854417ce" data-toc-id="79b32fd0-4f2e-400a-bad1-a0b2854417ce">Understanding the Framework</h2>The Educator AI Competency Framework serves as a comprehensive roadmap for educators at all levels of AI proficiency. This flexible framework outlines five educator personas:<ul><li style="color: black">Incidental User&nbsp;- Beginning awareness and occasional use</li><li style="color: black">Active Explorer&nbsp;- Regular integration of AI tools</li><li style="color: black">Strategic Implementer&nbsp;- Purposeful AI application</li><li style="color: black">Innovative Designer&nbsp;- Advanced AI integration</li><li style="color: black">Value Creator&nbsp;- Creating new AI-driven educational solutions</li></ul>This certification focuses on the Incidental User&nbsp;persona - the ideal starting point for educators beginning their AI journey.<h3 id="50e236b1-65da-4d84-ae27-3b6b1c8e3d97" data-toc-id="50e236b1-65da-4d84-ae27-3b6b1c8e3d97">What You'll Learn</h3>Through five comprehensive courses, you'll develop:<ul><li style="color: black">Foundational knowledge of AI and its educational applications</li><li style="color: black">Familiarity with practical AI tools and their implementations</li><li style="color: black">Understanding of responsible AI use in educational settings</li><li style="color: black">The ability to identify opportunities for AI integration in your specific context</li></ul><h3 id="60c64592-6784-4d1d-9f83-f31a3646de0c" data-toc-id="60c64592-6784-4d1d-9f83-f31a3646de0c">Certification Process</h3>To earn your AI Fundamentals for Educators and Content Creators Certification, you will:<ol><li style="color: black">Complete all five required courses* covering AI basics, applications, educational implementation examples, and responsible use guidelines</li><li style="color: black">Develop project ideas that apply AI tools to enhance your teaching practice or improve student learning outcomes</li><li style="color: black">Create a detailed post in the Eduvators Community Forum sharing your project ideas with enough specificity for other educators to implement</li><li style="color: black">Address responsible AI use considerations in your project, including student education, accessibility, bias reduction, and alignment with educational objectives</li><li style="color: black">Submit your forum post as your final certification assignment</li></ol><h3 id="49ad2c74-4e95-41ec-9a77-e1be870261d7" data-toc-id="49ad2c74-4e95-41ec-9a77-e1be870261d7">Why This Certification Matters</h3>As AI continues to transform education, developing even basic AI competency positions you to:<ul><li style="color: black">Save valuable time on routine tasks</li><li style="color: black">Create more engaging learning experiences</li><li style="color: black">Address existing educational challenges with innovative solutions</li><li style="color: black">Make informed decisions about appropriate AI integration</li><li style="color: black">Participate in the evolving conversation about AI in education</li></ul>This certification represents your first step in the Educator AI Competency Framework, providing a foundation for future growth as you continue to develop your AI skills and knowledge.*Two of the five required courses are free, you will need to purchase the three remaining courses. You may purchase the courses individually, or alternatively, all three courses are included in an Explorer membership for $12/month, You may cancel your membership at any time.

This capstone course covers the requirements for earning the certification including the 5 required courses, competency demonstration project, and steps for acquiring the certification and digital badge.

AI Fundamentals for Educators and Content Creators Certification

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Learner will apply the foundations of using AI applications such as ChatGPT, Chat GPT 4-Omni or Claude AI to a project they design for use at work.

Learner will demonstrate how they plan to ensure their project adheres to responsible use of AI standards set where they work or what they learned in a course from Eduvators.

Learner will create and post a description of their project to the Eduvators Community so that others would be able to replicate it.

Learner will assess the topics of accessibility, inclusivity, diversity, equity and/or bias as they design their project and include such considerations in their posting to the community.

Learner will complete the 5 required courses, along with this certification course, to fulfill requirements of the certificaiton

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