AI in Education – Tools & Innovation for Future-Ready Teachers

How to Enroll

To join the “AI in Education – Tools & Innovation for Future-Ready Teachers” program, just follow these steps:

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You can begin learning on the official start date.

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Entry Requirements

Familiarity with basic computer use and good command of the English language is recommended, as the program is entirely delivered in English.

A high school diploma is required.

Included Benefits & Partnerships 

• Twee

We are proud to collaborate with Twee, one of the most intuitive and creative AI platforms designed to support language teachers.

 All participants of the program receive 3 months of free access to Twee Basic, allowing them to generate CEFR-aligned texts, dialogues, speaking, grammar, and reading activities — all with the power of AI.

Twee is trusted by over 500,000 teachers worldwide and empowers educators to save time while designing engaging, personalized classroom content.

This partnership supports our mission to give teachers access to tools that make a real difference in everyday teaching.

• Redmenta

We are proud to partner with Redmenta, one of Europe’s most innovative AI platforms for educators.
All participants receive 4 months of free access to Redmenta’s AI-powered Teacher Plan — helping you create smarter assignments, differentiate with ease, and save time with tools made for real classrooms.

• Eduaide.AI

We are proud to partner with Eduaide.AI, one of the most teacher-centered and innovative AI platforms available today.

All participants of the program receive 1 year of free access to Eduaide Pro, an advanced AI assistant designed to support educators in:

• Lesson planning
• Differentiation and scaffolding
• Activity and content creation
• Saving valuable time while increasing instructional quality

This exclusive benefit is part of our commitment to equipping teachers with the best AI tools available – not just in theory, but in real classroom practice.

• Almanack.ai

We are proud to partner with Almanack.ai, a powerful AI platform built by teachers, for teachers — designed to help you plan, adapt, and deliver high-quality instruction with less effort.

All participants of the program receive 6 months of free access to Almanack Pro, which empowers you to:

• Design standards-aligned units and lessons with ease
• Instantly generate differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes, and slides
• Organize everything in one place – goals, resources, assessments, reports
• Save time and elevate your teaching with AI that truly understands education

This partnership reflects our commitment to giving teachers access to the best AI tools that support real classroom needs.

Programme's Goal

The program “AI in Education – Tools & Innovation for Future-Ready Teachers” aims to equip educators worldwide with the skills, tools, and understanding needed to effectively integrate AI-powered technologies into their teaching practices.
Through a practical, high-quality learning experience certified by a European public university, participants will explore how AI can enrich education, promote engagement, support differentiation, and foster creativity.

Educational Objectives

After completing the program, participants will be able to:

 Knowledge

• Understand the foundations of AI and its implications in education.
• Recognize ethical challenges and opportunities in using AI tools in teaching.
• Evaluate and compare AI tools for content creation, student engagement, differentiation, and learning support.
• Appreciate real-world examples of AI applications in classrooms.

 Skills

• Use AI tools to generate presentations, assessments, videos, images, music, comics, and interactive games.
• Apply AI in classroom planning, assessment personalization, and parent communication.
• Design gamified activities using quiz platforms, escape rooms, and storytelling.
• Create inclusive learning materials that support differentiated instruction and diverse learner needs.

 Attitudes

• Embrace innovation and experimentation in teaching.
• Develop a critical and ethical mindset when using AI.
• Support responsible AI use among students and colleagues.
• Promote inclusive and adaptive learning practices.

Contact Info 

Kokkonis George, MSc, PhD.
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Information and Electronic Engineering,
International Hellenic University
57400 Sindos-Thessaloniki, Greece
mail: gkokkonis@ihu.gr

Teaching Staff

1. Georgios Kokkonis, Assistant Professor, Department of Informatics and Electronic Systems Engineering, International Hellenic University of Greece.
2. Ioannis Dourvas, Computer Science Educator, Adult Trainer, Extensive experience in teaching adults, Author, eLearning creator.
3. Maria Kyriakou, Lawyer, Postgraduate degree in Law and Informatics.

Teaching Units - Duration

Week 1: Welcome & AI in Education
Duration: 1 week, 10 hours

Week 2: AI Ethics, Bias and Responsible Use in Schools
Duration: 1 week, 10 hours

Week 3: Introduction to Generative AI and Classroom Chatbots
Duration: 1 week, 10 hours

Week 4: Prompt Engineering for Educators
Duration: 1 week, 10 hours

Week 5: AI Tools for Lesson Planning and Content Generation
Duration: 1 week, 10 hours

Week 6: AI Tools for Teaching Support and Feedback
Duration: 1 week, 10 hours

Week 7: Designing Inclusive and Differentiated Learning with AI
Duration: 1 week, 10 hours

Week 8: Creating with AI – Visuals, Video and Audio
Duration: 1 week, 10 hours

Week 9: Gamified and Interactive Learning with AI
Duration: 1 week, 10 hours

Week 10: Storytelling and Visual Design with Canva for Education
Duration: 1 week, 10 hours

Week 11: Final Project – AI-Enhanced Lesson Design
Duration: 1 week, 10 hours

Week 12: Final Quiz, Reflection and Certification
Duration: 2 hours

Teaching Units Presentation

Week 1: Welcome & AI in Education

Objectives

• Orientation to the course platform, learning goals, and methodology
• Exploration of Education 4.0 and foundational AI concepts
• Introduction to the program's five pedagogical pillars

Key Topics

• Education 4.0: Key shifts in teaching and learning
• What is Artificial Intelligence? Definitions and relevance in education
• Pedagogical foundations: Critical thinking, ethical use, personalization, collaboration, assessment
• Participant introductions and goal setting

Week 2: AI Ethics, Bias and Responsible Use in Schools

Objectives

• Explore ethical considerations in AI use in education
• Support students in critically evaluating AI-generated content
• Begin shaping a school-wide AI use policy

Key Topics

• Data bias and algorithmic transparency
• Student privacy, authorship, and digital responsibility
• Teaching critical evaluation of AI output
• Classroom case studies and ethical dilemmas
• Drafting a school AI use policy

Week 3: Introduction to Generative AI and Classroom Chatbots

Objectives

• Understand how generative AI works and how it can be applied in education
• Explore leading generative AI tools and their classroom applications

Key Topics

• How large language models function
• Tools overview: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, DeepSeek, Grok, Perplexity
• Educational use cases: content generation, brainstorming, simulated conversations
• Task: Apply a chatbot to solve a classroom need

Week 4: Prompt Engineering for Educators

Objectives

• Learn how to write clear, effective prompts tailored to educational goals
• Understand how prompt structure affects AI behavior and output quality

Key Topics

• What is prompt engineering and why it matters
• Prompt types: instructional, reflective, creative
• Tone setting, constraints, and role-playing prompts
• Analysis of good versus poor prompt design
• Assignment: Create and submit three educational prompts

Week 5: AI Tools for Lesson Planning and Content Generation

Objectives

• Discover AI-powered platforms for lesson design and planning
• Create materials tailored to diverse learning needs

Key Topics

• Tools: MagicSchoolAI, Eduaide, Twee, Almanack
• Automated lesson plan generation and scaffolding
• Differentiated instruction through AI support
• Task: Design a lesson element using one AI tool and reflect on usability

Week 6: AI Tools for Teaching Support and Feedback

Objectives

• Use AI to support feedback, documentation, and reflection
• Understand how AI can assist with progress monitoring and classroom management

Key Topics

• Tools: Brisk Teaching, Notion AI, SchoolAI, Redmenta
• Automating formative feedback and rubrics
• Creating teacher journals and summarizing reflections
• Simulating classroom scenarios with AI assistance

Week 7: Designing Inclusive and Differentiated Learning with AI

Objectives

• Integrate AI into lesson planning for diverse student profiles
• Apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles using AI tools

Key Topics

• UDL pillars: representation, expression, engagement
• Inclusive lesson design for ESL, SEN, and mixed-ability students
• Prompting AI to generate differentiated resources
• Tools: Diffit, Immersive Reader, Canva for Accessibility
• Optional: Khanmigo for adaptation and rubrics

Week 8: Creating with AI – Visuals, Video and Audio

Objectives

• Explore creative AI tools for visual and auditory learning
• Develop media-rich content aligned with learning outcomes

Key Topics

• Visual creation tools: DALL·E, Ideogram
• Video tools: HeyGen, InVideo
• Audio tools: Suno, ElevenLabs
• Assignment: Produce one media artifact that supports a teaching objective

Week 9: Gamified and Interactive Learning with AI

Objectives

• Design interactive and engaging learning experiences using AI platforms
• Promote student participation through educational games

Key Topics

• Platforms: Genially, Quizizz, Kahoot!, Wordwall, Edpuzzle
• Designing escape rooms, quizzes, and multimedia puzzles
• Encouraging collaborative learning and experimentation
• Assignment: Create one interactive classroom activity

Week 10: Storytelling and Visual Design with Canva for Education

Objectives

• Use visual storytelling to enhance student understanding
• Develop engaging teaching aids through Canva

Key Topics

• Creating posters, comics, infographics, and booklets
• Visual literacy and accessibility design
• Assignment: Submit a visual educational aid (e.g., comic strip, concept poster)

Week 11: Final Project – AI-Enhanced Lesson Design

Objectives

• Design a complete lesson that meaningfully integrates AI tools
• Reflect on how AI adds value to instructional design and student learning

Key Topics

• Selecting appropriate AI tools for learning goals
• Incorporating AI into both teacher planning and student activities
• Addressing ethical and accessibility concerns
• Final submission: Structured lesson plan with reflective commentary

Week 12: Final Quiz, Reflection and Certification

Objectives

• Consolidate learning through assessment and reflection
• Complete final requirements and receive certification

Key Topics

• Multiple-choice final quiz
• Written reflection on personal learning journey
• Optional feedback for course improvement
• Certificate of completion issued by the International Hellenic University