Description
Basic Computer Proficiency required. Read more »
Basic computer proficiency courses are designed for individuals who have limited experience with technology. Participants will learn fundamental skills such as navigating the web, and using basic programs.
New generations are receiving emotional support and personal growth in a revolutionary way due to artificial intelligence.
This is not just a trend; it is a paradigm shift to the next generation‘s sense of empathy and support.
As AI becomes part of students’ lives, educators must harmonize their deep sense of human connection with this new reality.
This course is designed for teachers, both novice and experienced, who have built their careers on forming personal connections with students. In this course, we want to help educators leverage their valuable emotional intelligence in an AI-enriched learning environment.
Being aware that technology can be intimidating, this course provides a warm and welcoming space for teachers to learn about AI at their own ease without having to trade in their back-to-basics teaching skills.
Teachers will explore evidence-based strategies for empathic AI incorporation, such as:
- Gaining knowledge of the psychological effects of AI on the emotional growth of students;
- Designing mixed support systems integrating human intelligence and AI support;
- Creating AI literacy in the era;
- Providing meaningful relationships in the 21st century.
Our method brings the warmth of old-school teaching together with soothing technological support. With the groundbreaking “Tech & Heart Buddy System,” participants receive one-on-one mentoring from tech-savvy peers who bridge emotional and technical gaps.
The course includes “Reflection Labs” that emphasize developing meaningful, AI-driven solutions that are attuned to participants’ emotional needs while maintaining the human touch at the center of education.
The course is aimed at how to use AI as a means to enhance – not replace – the human touch that enhances teaching with purpose.
All AI technologies are explored from the lens of empathy and building relationships, ensuring that technology serves as an extension of human intelligence.
By the end of the course, participants will have a new perspective on emotional intelligence and artificial intelligence and will learn to employ AI technology in order to develop healthy emotional relationships within educational settings.
Lastly, they will be able to master the strategies of creating more time for deep student connections through the use of AI capabilities.
Note: No prior technical experience is required.
What is included
Learning outcomes
The course will help the participants to:
- Discover how AI can create more time for meaningful student interactions;
- Learn to use AI tools that enhance emotional understanding and support;
- Develop strategies for building stronger classroom communities;
- Master the art of blending technology with human touch;
- Build confidence in using simple AI tools that support emotional connection.
Tentative schedule
Day 1 – Introduction to the course
- Introduction to the course, the school, and the external week activities;
- Icebreaker activities;
- Navigating in a world where AI exists.
Day 2 – Creative synergy: writing with AI as a partner
- Step One: Let’s write together – engaging with AI as a creative partner;
- Conversations with AI: apeak with technology that listens;
- Hearts and machines: bridging empathy and artificial intelligence;
- Reflection lab: writing letters to students – first by hand, then enhanced by AI, followed by comparison and insights.
Day 3 – Exploring digital empathy
- The art of digital empathy: understanding AI’s role in emotional growth;
- Empathy-first lesson planning with AI support;
- Brainstorming with AI: identifying and addressing student needs;
- Reflection lab: future me visualization – imagining students 20 years later.
Day 4 – Technology meets human connection
- Balancing technology and human touch;
- AI-enhanced student feedback techniques;
- Comfort-first approach: move at your own pace with plenty of support;
- Reflection lab: our journey from fear to connection.
Day 5 – Personalizing AI in education
- Tech fears and hopes: honest conversations about change;
- Tailor feedback to the individual’s needs.
Day 6 – Course closure and cultural activities
- Course evaluation: round up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;
- Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance;
- Excursion and other external cultural activities.
