AI for Administrators

Welcome

We are thrilled to have you here as you embark on this journey to explore the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it can transform your role as a school administrator. This course is designed with your needs in mind—providing you with the knowledge and tools to harness AI effectively, while maintaining a strong focus on ethical and responsible practices.

As an educational leader, you play a crucial role in shaping the future of your school community. AI has the potential to streamline administrative tasks, support teachers, and enhance decision-making, allowing you to focus more on what truly matters—supporting your students and staff.

Whether you’re new to AI or looking to deepen your understanding, this course will guide you through practical examples, hands-on activities, and real-world scenarios, ensuring that you gain valuable insights and skills that you can apply immediately.

We’re excited to guide you through this learning experience and show you how AI can be a powerful ally in your administrative toolkit. Let’s dive in and discover the possibilities together!

Expectations

This course is designed to be self-paced, allowing you to progress through each lesson and topic as your schedule allows. You can revisit any section for better understanding, and we encourage you to take your time with the activities and reflections.

AI might be a new area for you, and it’s okay to have questions or uncertainties. Approach each lesson with curiosity, and don’t hesitate to explore the possibilities AI presents for making your work easier and more efficient.

In this course, you will explore various prompting techniques and frameworks designed to help you effectively leverage AI in your administrative tasks. You’ll learn how to structure prompts to get the most relevant and useful outputs, making the AI tools more efficient and applicable to your daily work. The goal is to equip you with practical skills that you can directly apply in your role.

One of the key aspects of this course is learning how to use AI responsibly. We expect you to think critically about the ethical implications of AI and to apply best practices for maintaining privacy and fairness in your school’s AI use.

Goals

By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of what AI is, how it works, and how it can support school administration. This includes grasping key concepts like machine learning and understanding the difference between AI and other technologies.

You’ll learn how to effectively use AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, etc., for everyday tasks such as drafting reports, generating communication templates, and brainstorming ideas. These skills will help you streamline your workflow and enhance productivity.

You will gain the knowledge needed to use AI in a way that respects privacy, minimizes bias, and aligns with your school’s goals. This includes understanding data privacy laws and crafting a code of conduct for AI use in your school or district.

Additional Learning Materials and Resources

Throughout this course, you will engage with a variety of learning materials sourced from different platforms and institutions. These include:

  • Educational Videos and Ted Talks: We’ve selected insightful videos, such as TEDx talks, that explore AI’s implications in education, leadership, and administration. These will help broaden your understanding of how AI is transforming school environments globally.
  • Real-World Case Studies: You’ll learn from examples of other school districts and colleges that have successfully implemented AI. These case studies will demonstrate practical applications and best practices in using AI for administrative tasks.
  • External Educational Resources: Additional readings, guides, and reports from educational organizations and AI experts will be linked throughout the course to provide further context and depth. These resources will help you explore AI’s role in streamlining tasks like scheduling, communication, and data management.

Feel free to revisit these materials at any time as you progress through the course. They are designed to enhance your learning experience and provide diverse perspectives on the effective use of AI in school administration.