Online Short-Term Course on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education

An online short-term course on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education was organized by MES’s Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur in collaboration with Department of Lifelong Learning, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. And Kannur Salafi B.Ed College, Villagemukku, Kannur, Kerala from 5th December 2023 to 31st December 2023. The aim of this course was to provide a comprehensive understanding of how AI technologies are transforming the educational landscape, explore various applications of AI in educational settings, understand the benefits and challenges of integrating AI, and gain insights into implementing AI-driven solutions to enhance teaching and learning experiences.

The topics covered during this course, as well as the resource persons who facilitated the discussions, are outlined below:

Topic	Resource Person
Introduction to AI in Education	Dr. Rajendra Deshmukh
Applications of AI in Education	Dr. Vithoba Sawant
Gamification and AI	Ms. Achala Bhor and Ms. Athira SR
Ethical considerations in AI Education	Dr. Jaya Cherian and Ms. Dharti Latke
Implementing AI in Educational Settings	Ms. Surekha Chidambaranath
Virtual classrooms and remote learning	Dr. Reni Francis and Ms. Laxmi Nair
Future Trends and Challenges	Dr. Reni Francis

Prerecorded videos for each topic were uploaded on the Edumooc platform and participants were supposed to watch these sessions and answer the quiz provided in form a google form based on each session. At the end of this course, participants had an understanding of AI’s potential to revolutionize education and were equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to leverage AI technologies in educational contexts. Certificates were given to the participants who registered and completed the assessment at the end of the course.