AGS Training Academy
AI in the Classroom: Foundations
Practical, responsible AI for teachers and teaching assistants
Educators
Foundation
AI literacy
Lesson planning
Safeguarding
A hands-on introduction to using AI safely and effectively in lesson planning, differentiation, feedback and assessment — grounded in the ALFI + EDIE responsible AI framework.
What you will be able to do
- Explain how generative AI works in plain English
- Plan a lesson using AI without losing professional judgement
- Apply safeguarding, data protection and academic integrity rules
- Differentiate resources for mixed-ability classes in minutes
Free
- 5 lessons
- 1h 4m of guided learning
- 3 CPD hours & certificate
- AI tutor & SEND adaptation included
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Course content
Module 1: Getting started with AI
What the technology is, and where it genuinely helps in teaching.
- What generative AI actually isPreviewreading · 12 min
- Where AI helps most in teachingreading · 12 min
- Check your understandingquiz · 5 min
Module 2: Safe, effective classroom practice
Planning, differentiation, feedback and the rules that keep you safe.
- Planning a lesson with AIactivity · 20 min
- Safeguarding, data protection and integrityreading · 15 min