[E3] AI for Education Leaders: Smarter Learning Design

Description:
This course provides education leaders with practical strategies for leveraging AI to improve teaching, learning, and administration. Participants will explore how AI supports adaptive learning, predictive student analytics, and operational efficiency in post-secondary institutions.

Why: Higher ed and training leaders can leverage AI in course design.

Tools: ChatGPT Edu, Khanmigo, Quizlet AI, FeedbackFruits AI.

Outcomes:

• Build AI-assisted curricula.
• Automate assessment creation.
• Improve student engagement with AI tutors.

Course Outline:

• Module 1: AI in Higher Education (3 hrs)
  • AI trends shaping post-secondary education.
  • Tools: Canvas LMS AI plugins, Gradescope, Coursera Labs, ChatGPT Edu.

• Module 2: AI for Student Success (4 hrs)
  • Predictive analytics for retention.
  • Adaptive learning systems for personalization.

• Module 3: AI in Administration (4 hrs)
  • Automating scheduling and advising with AI.
  • AI for resource allocation and efficiency.

• Module 4: Building an AI Strategy for Education (4 hrs)
  • Designing policies and ethical frameworks.
  • Capstone: draft an AI transformation roadmap for an institution.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify opportunities for AI adoption in education.
• Apply AI tools to improve student retention and learning outcomes.
• Automate academic and administrative processes with AI.
• Design institutional strategies for AI transformation.
• Evaluate ethical considerations of AI in education.

Course Development Lead:
Dr. Chen is an academic leader with 20 years in higher education, specializing in digital transformation and AI-enhanced learning systems.