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AI in primary computing

CP408 Live remote training course

Explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be linked to aspects of the primary computing curriculum, supporting creativity, digital literacy, and the use of information technology.

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Explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be linked to aspects of the primary computing curriculum, supporting creativity, digital literacy, and the use of information technology.

This course will support you in developing a basic understanding of what AI is and how it is used in everyday life. It will help ensure that you provide correct information on AI and are able to answer questions that primary-age children may have around AI.

This course will also support you in understanding the place of AI in the primary computing curriculum and how AI impacts children's learning of computing. This will involve exploring how AI links to the computing curriculum and looking at how to incorporate it into existing lesson materials and approaches in digital literacy and information technology supporting learners to become competent, and responsible users of technology.

You will also consider how best to develop children’s ability to become discerning users of online content when considering the impact of AI generated materials.

Who is it for?

Primary classroom teachers and subject leaders of primary computing

Topics covered

This short CPD covers:

  • Understanding AI in the context of primary computing
  • Learn how to adapt existing computing lessons to include ideas around AI
  • Implications of AI generated content
  • How to support children’s understanding of AI in computing at an appropriate level

How long is this course?

90 minutes

How will you learn?

A scheduled live, interactive online session led by an experienced practitioner.

Outcomes

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

  • Explain where AI links to the primary computing curriculum
  • Modify existing lessons to include learning around AI
  • Consider the risks and benefits of AI generated content
  • Be able to answer questions on AI in primary computing

This course is part of Teach primary computing

Teach primary computing

Our nationally recognised qualification will support you to demonstrate your commitment to developing your own practice and to computing as a school subject.

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