Learners and practitioners exploring the Education pathway
Education · Learning with people and practical context
Pathway 03 · Educators · 6 courses

Education

Apply AI to planning, personalized learning, classroom creativity, and responsible instruction.

How this pathway works

Know why you are learning.
Practice with purpose.
Leave with a next step.

Courses are arranged as a recommended sequence, not a requirement. Start with the foundation if the topic is new, or choose the course that closes a specific gap. Progress here is a planning aid; provider completion and credential rules are separate.

Who this is for

K–12 educators, faculty, instructional staff, and learning leaders

Use AI in service of a learning goal—not as a substitute for teaching, student thinking, accessibility, or professional judgment.

01

Design an AI-supported activity around a learning goal

02

Set student-facing expectations for responsible use

03

Check accuracy, access, privacy, and evidence of learning

Before you startCourses open on the provider’s website. The Commons does not require an account, but a provider may require registration. Confirm current cost, certificate, language, accessibility, and participation requirements on the course page.
01
Generative AI for Educators — Google & MIT RAISE
Foundation · Google & MIT RAISE

Generative AI for Educators

A two-hour course for personalizing instruction and creating classroom content.

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02
ChatGPT Foundations for K–12 Educators — Common Sense & OpenAI
Build · Common Sense & OpenAI

ChatGPT Foundations for K–12 Educators

Use ChatGPT safely and effectively in classrooms through nine short modules.

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03
AI for Educators — Microsoft Learn
Build · Microsoft Learn

AI for Educators

A four-module course aligned with ISTE and UNESCO education standards.

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04
MagicSchool for Educators — MagicSchool
Build · MagicSchool

MagicSchool for Educators

Learn to integrate an AI-powered teaching assistant through MagicSchool’s current certification courses.

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05
AI for Education — AI for Education
Build · AI for Education

AI for Education

Use ChatGPT to save time, engage students, and implement AI responsibly.

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06
AI Learning for Students and Educators — IBM SkillsBuild
Apply · IBM SkillsBuild

AI Learning for Students and Educators

Explore free AI learning and educator resources designed for secondary classrooms.

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Final milestone

Show what you can now explain, evaluate, or make.

Use this pathway to complete one small piece of evidence: design an ai-supported activity around a learning goal; set student-facing expectations for responsible use; check accuracy, access, privacy, and evidence of learning. Document what you tried, what you checked, what changed, and the next question you still need to answer.