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FSC2679 AI for Teachers Practical and Responsible Professional Use
Course Description
This is an online professional development course designed specifically for primary teachers who wish to integrate artificial intelligence into their professional practice in a responsible, ethical and pedagogically sound manner. Aligned with the Department of Education’s Digital Strategy for Schools to 2027, Guidance on Artificial Intelligence in Schools (2025), the EU AI Act, and the Cosán Framework, this course supports teachers in developing practical competence while maintaining professional judgement and human oversight at all times
● Foundations of Artificial Intelligence in Education: Develop a secure understanding of core AI concepts, including machine learning, generative AI, large language models and algorithms. Examine what AI is and is not within an educational context, analyse potential benefits and risks such as bias and overreliance, and critically evaluate AI-generated lesson materials for accuracy and curriculum alignment.
● Ethical, Legal and Policy Frameworks: Engage with Department of Education guidance, GDPR principles and the EU AI Act as they apply to classroom practice. Clarify professional responsibilities when using AI tools, analyse data protection and safeguarding risks through classroom scenarios and create a practical responsible use checklist informed by current policy requirements.
● AI for Planning, Differentiation and Assessment: Strengthen practical competence in using tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to design differentiated lesson plans aligned with Irish primary curriculum learning outcomes. Create scaffolded and extension tasks, generate formative assessment questions and rubrics, and refine AI outputs to ensure strong pedagogical value and professional oversight.
● Responsible Use of AI Visual Tools: Explore the educational use of AI-powered image generation tools such as Canva and NotebookLM. Design prompts that produce age-appropriate, curriculum-aligned visual supports, evaluate outputs for inclusivity and bias, and examine copyright and transparency considerations while reflecting on how visual AI tools can enhance differentiation and support multilingual learners.
● Professional Development and School Self-Evaluation: Apply the School Self-Evaluation cycle to review and strengthen AI integration in planning, teaching and assessment. Develop a personalised professional learning roadmap aligned with national policy frameworks, engage in peer collaboration and document professional growth through structured reflection and ongoing learning logs
The course combines guided instruction, structured reflection, practical assignments and peer dialogue. By the end of the programme, teachers will be confident in integrating AI tools into their professional workflow in a way that enhances pupil learning, strengthens inclusive practice and aligns with national policy requirements. This course is suitable for classroom teachers, special education teachers and school leaders who wish to deepen their understanding of AI while maintaining high professional and ethical standards.
Essential Details
Price: €69.00
Course Code: FSC2679
Tutor Support: Phone, e-Mail, Forum
Start Date: 1 July 2026
Duration: 20 Hours
Format: Online
Skill Level: Beginner
Qualification: Certificate
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Course Information
EPV Days – this course is approved by the Dept. of Education for qualification of EPV days. The more courses you select, the more EPV days you receive
- 1 online course – 3 EPV days entitlement
- 2 online courses – 4 EPV days entitlement
- 3 online courses – 5 EPV days entitlement
Requirements All our courses are run in accordance with the Department of Education and Skills criteria.
Training Period Courses begin on Wednesday, 1st July 2026 at 9 00am and must be completed by Friday, 21nd August 2026 at 5.00pm.
Course Length Each course requires approximately 20 hours of study including time to complete any assessments.
Support The Discussion forums are facilitated by expert moderators.
Course Fees Courses may be purchased either online or by phone.
- One course €69
- Two courses €89
- Three courses €99
Questions and Support Our Support team are on hand to answer all your queries, either by phone, live chat or e-mail.
Certification When you have successfully completed your course, you will receive your CPD Certificate.
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Course Content
Module 1: Foundations of Artificial Intelligence in Education
● Explore core concepts of artificial intelligence, including machine learning, generative AI, large language models and algorithms.
● Examine what AI is and is not in an educational context.
● Engage with national and international guidance documents relevant to AI in schools
● Analyse the potential benefits and risks of AI use in primary education, including bias, hallucinations and overreliance.
● Evaluate AI-generated lesson materials for accuracy, reliability and curriculum alignment.
Module 2: Ethical, Legal and Policy Frameworks
Engage with Department of Education guidance, GDPR principles and the EU AI Act as they relate to classroom practice.
● Understand professional responsibilities when using AI tools for planning, assessment and communication.
● Analyse classroom scenarios to identify data protection risks and safeguarding considerations.
● Develop a draft responsible use checklist for AI in professional practice. Code School Finland PO Box 1188, 00101 Helsinki, Finland [email protected] www.codeschool.fi Full course descriptions and module descriptions Version 1.0 Feb 27 2026 / Code School Finland
● Audit current digital practices against policy requirements and identify areas for improvement.
Module 3: AI for Planning, Differentiation and Assessment
● Develop effective prompting techniques for tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot.
● Generate differentiated lesson plans aligned with Irish primary curriculum learning outcomes.
● Create scaffolded activities and extension tasks using AI tools.
● Design formative assessment questions, success criteria and rubrics supported by AI.
● Critically review and refine AI outputs to ensure pedagogical value.
● Build a personalised AI prompt bank to support ongoing planning efficiency.
Module 4: Responsible Use of AI Visual Tools
● Explore the use of AI-powered image generation tools such as Canva and NotebookLM for lesson design
● Design prompts that generate age-appropriate and curriculum-aligned visual supports.
● Evaluate AI-generated images for inclusivity and bias.
● Examine copyright, transparency and ethical considerations when using AI visuals in schools.
● Reflect on how visual AI tools can support differentiation and multilingual learners.
Module 5: Professional Development and School Self-Evaluation
● Apply the School Self-Evaluation cycle to refl ect on AI integration in planning, teaching and assessment.
● Develop a personalised AI professional development roadmap aligned with national policy frameworks.
● Explore models for peer collaboration.
● Document professional growth through structured reflection and learning logs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you expected to do to complete the course?
The course completion requirements are as follows:
You are required to post two comments to the forum post at the end of each module throughout the course. Each contribution is required to be at least 100 words.
Your progression from module to module is contingent on the successful completion of these assignments.
The end of course reflective assignment must demonstrate achievement of the course’s stated learning outcomes.
You will be required to complete a minimum of 10 hours online and an additional 10 hours either online or offline
How do I access the courses I booked on the site?
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I’ve one of my courses completed and my end of course assignment is not graded yet. Why is there a delay?
All our course facilitators monitor the progress of every teacher on their respective course so please allow up to 2 weeks for the grade and feedback for the End of Course assignment.
How are the courses structured?
The courses contain 5 modules each of which is made up of individual lessons.
How much time do I need to spend at the course?
You are required to engage with the course for a total of 20 hours (10 Hours online is mandatory and the remaining 10 hours can be online or offline for other learning activities)
Can I spread the 20 hours over a period of time or complete it all in a couple of days?
Yes you can decide to do either. It is up to you what way you want to complete the course, once you demonstrate engagement for a total of 20 hours (10 of these must be online)
I am wondering after each module are you required to reply to the forum post? If so, how many comments?
You are required to post to the forum posts at the end of each module throughout the course. You will need to post two comments. Each contribution is required to be at least 100 words.
I cannot progress to the next module, even though I have completed the previous module and all questions / assignments?
This is usually caused by not meeting the criteria for completing the previous module, in particular posting at least two contributions to the course forum.
What is the minimum length of answer for the End of Course Reflective Assignment?
The minimum word count is to be no less than 300 words and not more than 500 words.
How do I know how I am progressing if I do not receive a grade until after I have completed the course? I’m afraid I will fail!
Naturally, like most courses, it is only possible to evaluate your grade when you have completed the course.
There is two parts to the assessment:
<strong>1. Meeting the Minimum Criteria:</strong> You are required to complete all 5 modules, regularly contribute to the course forum after each module (at least 2 meaningful contributions per module).
<strong>2. Assignments:</strong> You must complete Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and posts to the forums at the end of each module, as well as an overall End of Course Assignment. Once you have met each of these conditions, you should qualify for your EPV days and receiving your Flúirse certificate of completion.
You’ll be glad to hear that ALL our course facilitators monitor the progress of every teacher on their respective course and will always inform them before the course closing date if they do not appear to have met the above criteria for any reason.
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