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AI Education through Critical Thinking and Intelligence

AI Education through Critical Thinking and Intelligence
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AI Education through Critical Thinking and Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a science fiction concept; it is a powerful tool quietly waiting in the corner of the classroom, ready to transform students' learning experiences.

  • Category: Artificial Intelligence
  • Price: 480 €
  • Location: Munich
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About This Course

As teachers, instead of falling behind this transformation, we need to take the lead.

This training is designed to equip teachers both pedagogically and technologically. Participants will learn to use AI not only as a tool but also as a teaching partner that supports critical thinking, digital citizenship, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Learning Outcomes

  • Plans AI-enriched lessons at the K-12 level.
  • Consciously integrates AI into teaching and learning processes.
  • Develops scenarios that promote critical thinking and responsible technology use.
  • Prepares students for the future with current EdTech (Educational Technology) applications.

Daily Program

Day 1
  • Introduction activities & school presentations
  • Foundations of AI: What it is, how it works, why it matters
  • Weekly roadmap
Day 2
  • Basic AI concepts and teacher-friendly AI glossary
  • Topic-based guidance and content creation examples
  • Practical in-class usage scenarios
Day 3
  • From Critical Thinking to Digital Citizenship
  • Digital citizenship with AI
  • Questioning information, source reliability, media literacy
  • In-class awareness activities with “Thinking Routine Toolbox”
Day 4
  • AI-supported brainstorming: Topic-specific idea development
  • Adaptive teaching for struggling students
  • Developing topic-specific materials with ChatGPT and similar tools
Day 5
  • Smart Partner in Curriculum: AI
  • Use of chatbot and avatar technologies in education
  • Interactive lesson examples: Using AI as a "classmate"
  • Mini project production: Participants create their own AI-supported lesson
Day 6
  • Sharing collective ideas & e-work collection
  • Feedback, evaluation, participation certificates
  • Cultural activities and local discovery tour
Training Dates and Locations:

Check whether your application for the training has been approved by applying for one of the specified dates. Please note that the training must reach a certain number of participants to be approved. If the required number is not reached, we will contact you to offer alternative options.

Reminder:
  • Participants who attend at least 80% of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance on Friday or Saturday.
  • Training sessions are scheduled for the morning/afternoon.
  • It is important that you bring your laptop.
  • Changes to the program during the week are subject to the trainer's planning.
  • Requests from participants must be submitted to the training center at least 4 weeks in advance.
  • Please consider times outside the training program for your cultural activities. If you carry out your cultural activity at a time that coincides with training days for compelling reasons, you should be aware that no make-up training will be provided.
  • The training is adapted to Erasmus+ budgets.
  • For more details, please visit our website.

Upcoming Dates

16.02.2026 21.02.2026 Open
16.03.2026 21.03.2026 Open
13.04.2026 18.04.2026 Open
18.05.2026 23.05.2026 Open
15.06.2026 20.06.2026 Open

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