Smart Use of AI in Early Childhood Classrooms
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This course is for early childhood educators who want to learn what artificial intelligence (AI) is and how to use it in simple, safe, and fun ways with child. It will show how AI can be a small helper for learning through stories, songs, and pictures while keeping play, creativity, and human connection at the center. Educators will also learn how to keep child safe, limit screen time, and use AI responsibly.
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Smart Use of AI in Early Childhood Classrooms
This course is for early childhood educators who want to learn what artificial intelligence (AI) is and how to use it in simple, safe, and fun ways with children. It will show how AI can be a small helper for learning through stories, songs, and pictures while keeping play, creativity, and human connection at the center. Educators will also learn how to keep children safe, limit screen time, and use AI responsibly.
It will show how AI can be a small helper for learning through stories, songs, and pictures while keeping play, creativity, and human connection at the center. Educators will also learn how to keep children safe, limit screen time, and use AI responsibly.
Learning Objectives
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Analyze what AI is and explain it in simple terms
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Develop safe and engaging classroom practices that combine AI with traditional hands-on learning
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Implement strategies to balance AI use with play and screen-free activities for healthy child development
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Evaluate the ethical and safe use of AI with young children, ensuring privacy and well-being are protected
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How Early Childhood Educators Can Stay Current with AI
NOTE: This course may reflect state-specific regulations. No information in this course supersedes any state regulations you need to follow. You must consult your state’s regulations when developing policies and procedures. Regulations for all states are accessible on the National Database of Child Care Licensing Regulations. Click on the link provided to view regulations in your state.
- Learners will be able to explain how AI can be used safely and purposefully to support early childhood learning.
- Learners will be able to apply strategies that balance screen time while keeping real play, creativity, and human interaction at the center of learning.
- Learners will be able to integrate AI tools in ways that enhance curiosity and joyful learning without replacing hands-on, imaginative experiences.