Computing, AI and Digital Literacy

AI in Education: Empowering Learners to Be AI Aware

This course, 'AI in Education: Empowering Learners to Be AI Aware,' provides educators with essential methods for integrating AI awareness directly into teaching practice. It focuses specifically on developing learners’ AI literacy and responsible use, while confronting pedagogical challenges, such as cognitive offloading. The goal is to empower learners to become 'AI Aware' – capable of engaging with AI critically, creatively and ethically.
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Megan Wilson, Simon Bond & Jonathon Park

1 hour

Online Course

By completing this course, you will:

understand and address learners' current unsupported use of AI, providing necessary guidance;

develop a critical awareness of the risks and benefits associated with using AI tools with learners;

enhance your knowledge of the growing curriculum focus on AI and digital literacy, and its implications for teaching and learning;
implement practical methods to boost learners' AI awareness, focusing on teaching AI literacy and promoting ethical use;
identify immediate steps to integrate AI literacy effectively into the classroom, including setting clear expectations and modelling responsible use.

Course Lessons

Written by: Megan Wilson

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Megan is a Content Writer and Editor on the CPD team at Twinkl. She is an experienced former classroom teacher and subject leader. She holds a First Class Honours Undergraduate Degree in Primary Education (5-11) with QTS and a National Professional Qualification for Middle Leadership (NPQML). During her time as a classroom teacher, Megan led the development of multiple curriculum areas, serving as subject lead for computing, online safety, maths and science. 

In collaboration with: Simon Bond

Simon Bond is an education leader with over a decade of experience in mathematics teaching, curriculum design and educational technology. He specialises in helping schools harness high-quality pedagogy and AI to reduce teacher workload, personalise learning and improve outcomes for pupils.

In collaboration with: Jonathan Park

Jon, Twinkl’s AI Lead and member of the EdTech Panel for AI in Education, combines UK and international teaching experience with expertise in AI-powered tools. Since 2023, he has championed practical, time-saving innovations to support teachers and enhance learning.