NEA AI Courses
Explore all the free course offerings offered by National Education Association (click the title to access the NEA Professional Excellence Portal):
Foundations and Applications of AI:
This course explores the foundational concepts of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential educational applications. Educators will learn to integrate AI tools effectively and ethically into teaching, learning, and administrative processes while fostering AI literacy among students.
Human-Centered Approaches to AI:
This course is about the vital role educators play in the age of AI. While technology is changing fast, the heart of teaching is still human. Teaching is built on connection, collaboration, and empathy. Educators help decide how AI is used, from shaping school policies to making day-to-day classroom choices, so it stays ethical, fair, and focused on students. AI should be a helpful partner that supports learning, not a replacement for the relationships that matter most. Equity means ensuring that AI is shaped by diverse perspectives, including those of students, educators, families, and communities, so it serves every learner well."By continuing to learn, adapt, and speak up, educators can make sure AI advances in ways that reflect our shared values.
Evidence-Based AI for Learning:
his course explores key principles for adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education with a focus on evidence-based adoption practices, valid research, and attention to diverse and vulnerable learner needs. The emphasis is on the importance of rigorous research, ongoing evaluation, and educator involvement to ensure that AI adoption in education is beneficial, equitable, and aligned with the needs of all learners.
Promoting AI Equity and Access:
The digital divide significantly impacts student success, especially for underserved groups. Artificial intelligence has the power to both worsen and lessen these inequalities, making careful development, use, and evaluation essential. Educators will explore how to ensure fair access to AI, protect student data, and recognize bias in AI systems. This module also prepares educators to develop and advocate for rules that promote human-centered, inclusive, and culturally relevant AI in education. The goal is for all students to benefit from AI without increasing existing disadvantages.
Enhancing Educator Practice with AI:
This course explores how educators can effectively leverage AI to enhance their professional practice, from classroom instruction to administrative tasks. Participants will build AI literacy, navigate ethical considerations, and apply practical strategies for integrating AI tools into their work. By the end of the course, educators will be equipped to use AI responsibly and advocate for its equitable and practical implementation in their educational settings.
Student-Centered AI Literacy:
This course equips educators with the knowledge and strategies to teach artificial intelligence (AI) literacy and its impact on the modern world. Participants will explore ways to integrate AI across subjects, promote ethical digital citizenship, and prepare students for an AI-driven future. By the end of the course, educators will be able to design student-centered learning experiences that foster critical thinking, responsible technology use, and meaningful engagement with AI tools.
