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University Microcredential in Artificial Intelligence in Education

INFORMATION, PRE-REGISTRATION AND REGISTRATION
Continuing Education
Phone: 91 665 5060 
Contact Academic Address:   Antonio Julio Lopez Galisteo
Academic secretary: Oriol Borras Gene

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Basic Information

Presentation

Teaching, as a fundamental pillar of the educational system, faces constant challenges in an increasingly globalized and technological world. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into educational processes offers a unique opportunity to transform the way we teach and learn, responding to the needs of an ever-changing society. The interest in training teachers in the use of AI lies in the capacity of this technology to significantly improve the quality of teaching, allowing educators to offer more personalized, effective and equitable learning experiences. AI not only supports traditional teaching, but also allows the exploration of new educational methodologies and approaches. For example, the use of automated educational assistants and chatbots can facilitate autonomous and continuous learning, while the creation of AI-powered visual and multimedia content enriches learning experiences. By being trained in these technologies, teachers can lead the implementation of innovative pedagogical practices that motivate students and improve academic outcomes.

Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals of artificial intelligence (AI) and its evolution in the educational context.
  • Develop skills in the application of AI algorithms and models in educational environments.
  • Apply generative AI technologies to create personalized programmatic educational content.
  • Design and program educational automatic assistants using advanced AI technologies.
  • Implement AI in the creation of visual and multimedia content for teaching.
  • Integrating AI into educational assessment to improve equity and effectiveness.
  • Promote active and collaborative methodologies in the classroom supported by AI.
  • Design inclusive learning experiences that leverage AI capabilities.
  • Develop practical skills in applying AI in real educational projects.

Program

BLOCK I:

TOPIC 1. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Education (10 hours)

  • History and evolution of AI: Historical contextualization and recent technological advances.
  • AI Basics: Definition, types of AI (weak and strong AI), and general applications.
  • Impact of AI on education: Changes in pedagogy, educational administration, and personalized learning

TOPIC 2. Technological Foundations of AI (10 hours)

  • AI algorithms and models: Neural networks, machine learning and deep learning.
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP): Applications in education, such as chatbots and automated tutoring systems.
  • AI tools and platforms in education: Google AI, Microsoft AI, and other educational platforms.

BLOCK II

TOPIC 1. Applications of generative text AI in teaching (30 hours)

  • Creating educational content with AI: Generation of teaching resources and adaptation of content.
  • AI for learning personalization: Adaptive systems, personalized recommendations, and automated feedback.
  • ChatGPT and other AI in the classroom: Practical uses, challenges and opportunities for teachers.

TOPIC 2. Creating automatic assistants using GPT (10 hours)

  • Creating automatic educational assistants with AI: Generation of assistants by artificial intelligence and their application in teaching

TOPIC 3. Applications of generative AI of images and video in teaching (30 hours)

  • Creating educational content with AI: Generation of teaching resources and adaptation of content.
  • Generative image AI: Most relevant AI, practical uses, challenges and opportunities for teachers.
  • Generative video AI: Most relevant AI, practical uses, challenges and opportunities for teachers.

BLOCK III:

  • Formative and summative assessment with AI: Design of automatic assessments, analysis of results and feedback.
  • Ethics and fairness in AI assessment: Considerations on bias, transparency and accountability.
  • Case studies: Practical examples of implementation in educational institutions.

BLOCK IV:

TOPIC 1. Promotion of Active Methodologies through AI (10 hours)

  • AI-powered active learning: Gamification, simulations and project-based learning.
  • Collaboration in virtual and mixed environments: Using AI to facilitate interaction and teamwork.
  • AI in higher education: Implementation and challenges in universities and other tertiary education centres.

TOPIC 2. Designing Inclusive Learning Experiences with AI (15 hours)

  • Incorporating AI for inclusive education: Adapting materials for students with different needs.
  • Use cases: Tools and examples of inclusive practices supported by AI.
  • Promoting educational equity through AI: Strategies to ensure technology benefits all students.

BLOCK V:

Practical Workshops (14 hours)

  • Resource development workshops: Creating teaching materials with AI tools.
  • Design and evaluation of an AI-based educational project: Implementation of a real project, from planning to final evaluation.
  • Reflection and conclusions: Evaluating the potential impact of AI on teaching practice and education in general.

Recipients

Access requirements:

This microcredential is open to teachers of any educational level, whether or not they are currently working, who wish to incorporate generative artificial intelligence technologies into their teaching practice. Those currently enrolled in a teacher training master's degree or those who have previously graduated from such master's degrees, and those who have graduated from university degrees in the field of education, will also be able to access these studies.

Selection criteria:

In the event that the number of applications exceeds the number of places offered, a selection will be made based on the following objectively weighted criteria as stated:

The following scores will be awarded:

  1. Bachelor's or licentiate degree in the field of education: 70 points
  2. Bachelor's or Master's degree in a field other than education: 60 points.
  3. Master's degree in the field of education or teacher training: 10 points.
  4. Current employment status not active: 20 points.
  5. Current active status in the field of education (any educational level) or with demonstrable experience in education: 15 points.

No. of Places: 100

Academic Management and Faculty

Contact Academic Address:   Antonio Julio Lopez Galisteo

Academic secretary: Oriol Borras Gene

Faculty:

  • Antonio Julio Lopez Galisteo
  • Abraham Duarte Munoz
  • Francisco Antonio Serrano Acitores
  • Arcadio Sotto Diaz
  • Oriol Borras Gene

Lorena Rodriguez Calzada

Duration and development

Modality: Online

Number of credits: 14,9 ECTS

Contact hours: 14

Place of delivery: Online synchronous via Teams and a reserved classroom on the Móstoles campus for those students who wish to be physically present.

Opening hours: of the face-to-face hours (16:00 to 20:00 hours)

Start and end date: February 3/ May 30, 2025

Reservation of place and enrollment

Pre-registration period: December/ until January 20, 2025

Registration period: from January 21 to 30

Title price: €420

Possibility of scholarship (if applicable): not applicable

Documentation to attach, forms and place of delivery

The applicant will present all the scanned documentation, in the formats allowed through the link https://www.urjc.es/estudiar-en-la-urjc/admision/276-formacion-continua#preinscripcion

The documentation that you will have to submit is the following:

Students with a degree obtained from a Spanish university or a Higher Education Institution belonging to another Member State of the European Higher Education Area that provides access to continuing education courses must submit the following documentation:

Students with foreign qualifications must submit the following documentation:

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