UK Department for Education Releases FREE AI Training for Teachers

Written By Georgina Livermore

Launched on June 10th, The Department for Education (DfE) has just published a set of free online training materials to support the safe and effective use of AI in schools.


Aimed at staff in schools and colleges, the materials have been developed by the Chiltern Learning Trust (CLT) and Chartered College of Teaching (CCT).


The materials balance the need for staff and student safety with the opportunities AI creates. They feature:

  • activity-focused slides

  • video presentations with accompanying transcripts​

  • summaries of the information presented

  • activities to consolidate knowledge, such as multiple-choice questions​

  • templates to help you reflect and plan


This initiative is a key part of the UK’s broader AI Opportunities Action Plan, equipping educators with tools to understand the ethical and practical uses of AI in education.


Access the materials here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/using-ai-in-education-settings-support-materials


Georgina Livermore
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