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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Early Childhood Care and Education

Artificial intelligence is all around us.  Whether we intentionally use AI tools such as Chat GPT or not, AI impacts us all.  From using sat nav in your car to predictive text on your phone is all around us.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a technology that enables computers and machines to simulate human intelligence and problem-solving capabilities.

Who can do this Course?

Early Years Educators and Managers. 

Course Content

  • What is AI?
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of AI.
  • What role could AI play in ECEC?
  • Introduction to AI apps.
  • Evaluating the quality of AI content.
  • Using AI for curriculum planning around emergent interests.
  • Using AI for management and administration.
  • Writing effective AI prompts to get the information you need.






Certification

Certificate of completion. 

Tutor

Paula Walshe is a published author, PhD candidate and Assistant Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at Dundalk Institute of Technology. Her PhD research focuses on STEAM in early childhood education and care (ECEC).  Paula's second book entitled "Full STEAM Ahead - Science, Technology, Engineering, The Arts an Maths in Early Childhood Education" is a guide to implementing STEAM in ECEC. Her first book entitled "Síolta in Practice" focuses on quality standards in ECEC. Both books are published by Boru Press and are available here. 
With technology constantly developing/evolving, AI will transform the way we live and work. AI is impacting all areas of education in both positive and negative ways. But have you thought about AI in relation to early childhood education and your early years practice? Could AI play a role in curriculum planning, documentation or communicating with parents? The world of AI is moving fast. Therefore, don't get left behind. .
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Certification CERTIFICATION
Certificate of completion. 
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