AI in Teaching: Making Informed Decisions for Higher Education Faculty

Issued by Northern State University

This introductory micro-credential empowers faculty to make informed, intentional decisions about whether, when, and how AI aligns with their teaching philosophy, course learning outcomes, and program goals. Whether faculty choose to fully integrate AI, allow limited use, or restrict its use in certain learning activities, they will have a clear framework for making thoughtful, evidence-based decisions about AI in their teaching. Approximately 3-5 hours.

Type Learning
Level Intermediate
Time Hours
Cost Free

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Skills

Earning Criteria

Evaluate the role of AI in teaching and learning by examining how AI use aligns with teaching philosophy, course learning outcomes, and program goals.
Develop intentional AI-use strategies by determining appropriate levels of AI integration, including full integration, limited use, or restrictions based on specific learning activities and instructional needs.
Make evidence-based decisions about AI in education by applying a structured framework to evaluate the benefits, limitations, and appropriateness of AI use within courses and learning environments.