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Course Description

This self-paced, asynchronous micro-credential prepares K-12 educators to use AI effectively and responsibly in their instructional practice. Educators learn how to save planning time, protect student data, and design learning experiences where AI strengthens student thinking rather than replacing it. Designed for K-12 educators across all grade levels and disciplines, this course takes approximately 12 hours to complete.

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Developed by Scale AI in partnership with UMSL and Lindbergh Schools

Scale’s mission is to develop reliable Al systems for the world's most important decisions. We provide high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power the world's leading models, and enable enterprises and governments to build, deploy, and oversee applications that deliver real impact.

As AI continues to shape the next chapter of American innovation, Scale is committed to investing in students, supporting teachers, and equipping communities to succeed with AI. This AI Literacy microcredential is part of our commitment to prepare the future AI-ready workforce across America - upskilling teachers and empowering students to learn in an AI-enabled community. Learn more about this work and or our commitment to Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth.

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Availability: Course is offered asynchronously, complete on your own time. 

Cost: Free

Platform: Course is offered on Canvas

Criteria: To earn the credential, students must complete all modules, knowledge checks, assignments, and the final classroom artifact.

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Upon successful completion, educators receive a 12-hour Certificate of Completion and a shareable LinkedIn badge.

Training Key Features

  • Foundations of AI: Build a clear understanding of AI, its capabilities, and its evolving role in K–12 education.
  • Ethical and Responsible Use: Explore privacy, bias, academic integrity, and other considerations for making informed, responsible classroom decisions.
  • AI-Supported Instructional Planning: Learn practical ways AI can assist with lesson design, differentiation, resource creation, and instructional preparation.
  • Student Engagement and Critical Thinking: Identify strategies for using AI to support active learning, creativity, inquiry, and critical evaluation without replacing educator expertise.
  • Classroom-Ready Applications: Apply AI concepts and tools through practical activities relevant across grade levels and subject areas.
  • Flexible, Applied Learning: Engage with videos, readings, interactive knowledge checks, and assignments that culminate in a final artifact for your instructional practice.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Explain foundational concepts of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for teaching, learning and society.
  2. Evaluate the ethical, equitable and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in K-12 education settings.
  3. Design a classroom-ready instructional artifact that meaningfully integrates artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support learning goals.

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How AI Was Used in the Creation of this Course

AI was used as a drafting, editing, and quality-review tool during course development. Human experts defined the learning goals, course structure, pedagogical frameworks, assessments, and final content. All AI-assisted material was reviewed and approved by the course team.