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Artificial intelligence (AI) in Key Stage 3 computing

CP442 Live remote training course

Explore the role of generative AI and its applications within the Key Stage 3 Teach Computing Curriculum. You'll learn about the fundamentals of AI and investigate various platforms to support your teaching.

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Creating media Impact of technology Key stage 3 Teach secondary computing certificate
Live remote training course 3 hours

  • Live remote training 4 December 16:00—11 December 2024
  • Live remote training 30 January 15:45—30 January 2025

During this short course you will learn how to use generative AI safely and innovatively within the KS3 computing curriculum. Generative AI can now be used to create a wide range of media assets, you'll explore various platforms which can be used to generate text, image and sound assets. Guided by your Professional Development Leader, you'll discuss and identify opportunities of how generative AI can be embedded within the Key Stage 3 Teach Computing Curriculum. 

You'll explore opportunities for using generative AI tools to support text-based programming, including how tools can support student understanding, build resilience and improve the learning experience of programming.

Who is it for?

This course is aimed at Key Stage 3 teachers, in particular those delivering content as part of the Teach Computing Curriculum, which you'll access during this course, it’s highly recommended you create a free account prior to the course.

Topics covered

01. Generative AI and media creation - during this session you'll learn what generative AI is and how it can be used to create media assets such as images and sound. You'll explore multiple free to access platforms.

02. Programming and safe application of generative AI - this session will explore how generative AI tools can be used to support text based programming, before exploring how you can promote safe use of the tools.       

How long is this course?

This short course lasts approximately 3 hours, split across 2 sessions.

How will you learn?

Scheduled live, interactive online sessions led by an experienced practitioner.

Outcomes

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

  • Understand what generative AI is and how it can be used for asset creation
  • Construct multiple media assets using generative AI
  • Discuss how to promote the effective and safe use of AI tools

This course is part of Teach secondary computing

Teach secondary computing

Our nationally recognised qualification will give you confidence to take your computing teaching to the next level and to apply those skills in the classroom.

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