Teaching with AI: Ethical Practice & Professional Judgment
Human-Centered AI Use for Schools and Classrooms
- 1 Embracing Collaborative AI in the Classroom
- 2 AI in Education: A Practical Guide for Educators
- 3 Understanding AI Capabilities and Limitations in Education
- 4 Ethical AI Integration for K-12 Educators
- 5 Designing and Implementing AI-Enhanced Lessons
- 6 AI in Special Education and Personalized Learning
- 7 Critical AI Tool Selection for Educators
- 8 AI Across the Arts
- 9 Navigating AI in Education: Troubleshooting, Ethics, and the Future
- 10 Capstone for Continuing Education Credit
Course Description
AI is here — but your professional judgment is still the most powerful tool in the room. This accredited course helps K–12 educators, instructional coaches, and school leaders integrate AI in ways that protect student learning, privacy, and trust.
You won’t be told “use these tools.” Instead, you’ll learn how to think ethically and teach responsiblyin an AI-shaped classroom: what AI can and can’t do, how to evaluate tools, how to design AI-enhanced lessons without outsourcing thinking, and how to troubleshoot real classroom scenarios. You’ll leave with practical strategies, reflection prompts, and a workbook you can apply immediately — whether you’re AI-curious, cautious, or already experimenting.
Important:You do nothave to use AI to complete this course. All required activities can be completed without using AI tools.
Shani Roberts
AI Educator Network (AEN)is a collective of award-winning instructional designers, veteran classroom teachers, and AI specialists who live and breathe ethical, learner-centered innovation. Together, we’ve trained thousands of educators through hands-on workshops and webinars, and presented at leading events including ISTE, the AI Summit, and Tech Tactics in Education.
In this BrainCert course, you’re learning directly from the AEN team. Expect practical strategies, classroom-ready resources, and human-centered guidance grounded in our mission: making AI approachable, inclusive, and transformative for every educator.
Lisa Patterson
Instructional Designer & AI Integration Specialist
Lisa Patterson brings expertise in translating emerging technology into practical classroom and professional learning strategies. She focuses on making AI approachable for educators through clear frameworks, real-world examples, and implementation supports that respect teacher autonomy and student needs.
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Dr. Jean Hess
Educator, Researcher & Ethical AI Advocate
Dr. Jean Hess supports educators in using AI responsibly with a strong foundation in ethics, learning science, and equity. She emphasizes human-centered decision-making, critical thinking, and practical safeguards so teachers can lead AI use with confidence and care.
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Sonya Hightower
Educator & Professional Learning Leader
Sonya Hightower-Routt supports educators with practical, grounded strategies for navigating change in today’s classrooms. Her work emphasizes thoughtful implementation, inclusive learning experiences, and helping teachers build confidence with emerging tools while keeping students at the center.
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Highlights
- Ethics-first, tool-agnostic approach that strengthens professional judgment (not hype).
- Classroom-ready lesson design strategies for responsible, student-centered AI integration.
- Inclusive practices for Special Education and personalized learning, with accessibility in mind.
- Practical tool evaluation framework for privacy, bias, transparency, and instructional fit.
- Realistic scenarios + troubleshooting guidance for common AI classroom challenges.
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