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Strengthen science teachers' ability to use AI to assist teaching, encourage schools to arrange for teachers to participate in professional training and conduct classroom practice, promote teaching innovation, and enhance students' learning effectiveness.
This project is funded by the "Intelligence for Learning" grant. Schools that have applied or are preparing to apply for the project are welcome to participate and register in advance. Through this project, teachers will be able to develop AI-related teaching resources, enhance students' inquiry ability, and lay the foundation for future science education.
This interactive course aims to equip secondary science teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their teaching practices. Participants will explore various generative artificial intelligence (GAI) tools and teaching strategies through hands-on practice to integrate AI tools to improve students' scientific literacy, promote interdisciplinary connections, and cultivate innovation. The course also explores the ethical considerations of using AI in science education to cultivate responsible behavior in teachers and students.
Introducing artificial intelligence into secondary school science education
Course Description
Organizer:
Research Centre for Development of Information Technology in Education, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong
Course duration:
6 hours
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate enhanced AI literacy and understanding of its relevance to science education.
2. Identify and utilize various generative AI tools to support the investigation of engineering design and socio-technical problems.
3. Apply teaching strategies that effectively integrate AI into science education to promote student engagement and creativity.
4. Recognize and address ethical issues raised by the application of artificial intelligence in science education.
01
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (1 hour)
This course will introduce the basic knowledge of artificial intelligence, so that teachers can master the basic knowledge to understand the impact of artificial intelligence on science education.
03
Teaching strategies for integrating artificial intelligence into science education (2 hours)
This session will explore teaching strategies for integrating artificial intelligence to enhance students' science learning. Teachers will participate in group activities to discuss and brainstorm how to use artificial intelligence to transform their teaching practices and enrich students' science learning experience. In particular, teachers will learn about the IDELAS platform, a new educational technology developed by the CITE team of the University of Hong Kong. They will use the IDELAS platform to collaboratively design AI-based learning activities for science courses.
02
Hands-on exploration of GAI science education tools (2 hours)
This session will introduce various GAI tools for data analysis, video and image generation, and real-time engineering knowledge.
04
Workshop and sharing - Ethical impact of artificial intelligence applications in science education (1 hour)
This interactive session will focus on the ethical considerations and best practices for incorporating AI into science education, and how to foster responsible behavior in teachers and students.
Course Description
Introducing artificial intelligence into secondary school science education
Organizer:
Centre for Educational Information Technology, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong
Course duration:
6 hours
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate enhanced AI literacy and understanding of its relevance to science education.
2. Identify and use various generative AI tools to support the investigation of engineering design and socio-technical problems.
3. Apply teaching strategies that effectively integrate artificial intelligence into science education to promote student participation and creativity.
4. Recognize and address ethical issues raised by the application of artificial intelligence in science education.
01
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (1 hour)
This course will introduce the basic knowledge of artificial intelligence, so that teachers can master the basic knowledge to understand the impact of artificial intelligence on science education.
03
Teaching Strategies for Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Science Education (2 hours)
This conference will explore teaching strategies for integrating artificial intelligence to enhance students' science learning. Teachers will participate in group activities to discuss and brainstorm how to use artificial intelligence to transform their teaching practices and enrich students' science learning experience. In particular, teachers will learn about the IDELAS platform, a new educational technology developed by the CITE team of the University of Hong Kong. They will use the IDELAS platform to collaboratively design AI-based learning activities for science courses.
02
Hands-on exploration of GAI science education tools (2 hours)
This session will introduce various GAI tools for data analysis, video and image generation, and real-time engineering knowledge.
04
Workshop and sharing - Ethical impact of artificial intelligence applications in science education (1 hour)
This interactive session will focus on the ethical considerations and best practices for incorporating artificial intelligence into science education, and how to foster responsible behavior in teachers and students.
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate enhanced AI literacy and understanding of its relevance to science education.
2. Identify and utilize various generative AI tools to support the investigation of engineering design and socio-technical problems.
3. Apply teaching strategies that effectively integrate AI into science education to promote student engagement and creativity.
4. Recognize and address ethical issues raised by the application of artificial intelligence in science education.
Session 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (1 hour)
This course will introduce the basic knowledge of artificial intelligence, so that teachers can master the basic knowledge to understand the impact of artificial intelligence on science education.
Session 2: Hands-on exploration of GAI science education tools (2 hours)
This course will introduce various GAI tools for data analysis, video and image generation, and real-time engineering knowledge.
Session 3: Teaching Strategies for Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Science Education (2 hours)
This session will explore teaching strategies for integrating artificial intelligence to enhance students' science learning. Teachers will participate in group activities to discuss and brainstorm how to use artificial intelligence to transform their teaching practices and enrich students' science learning experience. In particular, teachers will learn about the IDELAS platform, a new educational technology developed by the CITE team of the University of Hong Kong. They will use the IDELAS platform to collaboratively design AI-based science course learning activities.
Session 4: Workshop and sharing - Ethical impact of artificial intelligence applications in science education (1 hour)
This session will focus on the ethical considerations and best practices for incorporating AI into science education, and how to foster responsible behavior in teachers and students.
Upcoming Events
Embracing Artificial Intelligence in Secondary Science EducationWed, Nov 05The University of Hong Kong
Course Outline
Session 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (1 hour)
This course will introduce the basic knowledge of artificial intelligence, so that teachers can master the basic knowledge to understand the impact of artificial intelligence on science education.
- Basic knowledge of artificial intelligence
o What is artificial intelligence?
o How does artificial intelligence work?
o What is Generative Artificial Intelligence?
- The relevance of artificial intelligence to science education
o Discuss the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in enhancing secondary science education.
Session 2: Hands-on exploration of GAI science education tools (2 hours)
This session will introduce various GAI tools for data analysis, video and image generation, and real-time engineering knowledge.
- Introduction to rapid engineering for science-related tasks (30 minutes)
o Learn how to design effective prompts to leverage AI tools to support inquiry-based learning and critical thinking in science education
o For example: formulating hypotheses, explaining scientific concepts, creating visualizations
- GAI tool demonstration (30 minutes)
o Support data analysis, such as using GAI tools (such as Numerous AI) to analyze data sets and generate graphs and summaries.
o Supporting understanding of scientific articles and concepts, such as using GAI tools (e.g., DeepSeek) to engage students in reading scientific materials (e.g., science journals for children and adolescents)
o Support students’ creative thinking, such as using GAI tools (e.g. DeepSeek) to generate diverse ideas, creativity, and evaluate and improve ideas.
o Generate illustrations that explain concepts, such as using GAI tools (e.g., DeepSeek, DeepAI) to generate analogies or image illustrations to explain scientific concepts.
- Guided practice and group reflection (1 hour)
o Hands-on activities where participants apply the GAI tools to science lesson plans in small groups and then engage in reflective discussions about their experiences.
Session 3: Teaching Strategies for Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Science Education (2 hours)
This conference will explore teaching strategies for integrating artificial intelligence to enhance students' science learning. Teachers will participate in group activities to discuss and brainstorm how to use artificial intelligence to transform their teaching practices and enrich students' science learning experience. In particular, teachers will learn about the IDELAS platform, a new educational technology developed by the CITE team of the University of Hong Kong. They will use the IDELAS platform to collaboratively design AI-based learning activities for science courses.
- Tutorial application (1 hour)
- Learn about IDEALS platform
o Using artificial intelligence to support inquiry-based learning for science teaching
o Feedback and support for scientific projects using artificial intelligence
o Using artificial intelligence to enhance students’ creativity in science learning
- Group activities (1 hour)
o Design learning activities that incorporate artificial intelligence into science projects
Session 4: Workshop and sharing - Ethical impact of artificial intelligence applications in science education (1 hour)
This interactive session will focus on the ethical considerations and best practices for incorporating artificial intelligence into science education, and how to foster responsible behavior in teachers and students.
- Ethical implications and concerns of applying artificial intelligence in science courses (1 hour)
o Discuss issues of bias and fairness in the application of artificial intelligence.
o Emphasize the importance of transparency and accountability in the use of AI.
o Assess AI tools for age appropriateness, privacy protections, and alignment with educational goals.
- Methods to enhance students’ artificial intelligence literacy in science courses
o Discuss strategies to raise students’ awareness of ethical considerations in the use of artificial intelligence through science projects to foster innovation
Course Outline
Session 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (1 hour)
This course will introduce the basic knowledge of artificial intelligence, so that teachers can master the basic knowledge to understand the impact of artificial intelligence on science education.
- Basic knowledge of artificial intelligence
o What is artificial intelligence?
o How does artificial intelligence work?
o What is Generative Artificial Intelligence?
- The relevance of artificial intelligence to science education
o Discuss the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in enhancing secondary science education.
Session 2: Hands-on exploration of GAI science education tools (2 hours)
This session will introduce various GAI tools for data analysis, video and image generation, and real-time engineering knowledge.
- Introduction to rapid engineering for science-related tasks (30 minutes)
o Learn how to design effective prompts to leverage AI tools to support inquiry-based learning and critical thinking in science education
o For example: formulating hypotheses, explaining scientific concepts, creating visualizations
- GAI tool demonstration (30 minutes)
o Support data analysis, such as using GAI tools (such as Numerous AI) to analyze data sets and generate graphs and summaries.
o Supporting understanding of scientific articles and concepts, such as using GAI tools (e.g., DeepSeek) to engage students in reading scientific materials (e.g., science journals for children and adolescents)
o Support students’ creative thinking, such as using GAI tools (e.g. DeepSeek) to generate diverse ideas, creativity, and evaluate and improve ideas.
o Generate illustrations that explain concepts, such as using GAI tools (e.g., DeepSeek, DeepAI) to generate analogies or image illustrations to explain scientific concepts.
- Guided practice and group reflection (1 hour)
o Hands-on activities where participants apply the GAI tools to science lesson plans in small groups and then engage in reflective discussions about their experiences.
Session 3: Teaching Strategies for Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Science Education (2 hours)
This conference will explore teaching strategies for integrating artificial intelligence to enhance students' science learning. Teachers will participate in group activities to discuss and brainstorm how to use artificial intelligence to transform their teaching practices and enrich students' science learning experience. In particular, teachers will learn about the IDELAS platform, a new educational technology developed by the CITE team of the University of Hong Kong. They will use the IDELAS platform to collaboratively design AI-based learning activities for science courses.
- Tutorial application (1 hour)
- Learn about IDEALS platform
o Using artificial intelligence to support inquiry-based learning for science teaching
o Feedback and support for scientific projects using artificial intelligence
o Using artificial intelligence to enhance students’ creativity in science learning
- Group activities (1 hour)
o Design learning activities that incorporate artificial intelligence into science projects
Session 4: Workshop and sharing - Ethical impact of artificial intelligence applications in science education (1 hour)
This interactive session will focus on the ethical considerations and best practices for incorporating artificial intelligence into science education, and how to foster responsible behavior in teachers and students.
- Ethical implications and concerns of applying artificial intelligence in science courses (1 hour)
o Discuss issues of bias and fairness in the application of artificial intelligence.
o Emphasize the importance of transparency and accountability in the use of AI.
o Assess AI tools for age appropriateness, privacy protections, and alignment with educational goals.
- Methods to enhance students’ artificial intelligence literacy in science courses
o Discuss strategies to raise students’ awareness of ethical considerations in the use of artificial intelligence through science projects to foster innovation
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate enhanced AI literacy and understanding of its relevance to science education.
2. Identify and use various generative AI tools to support the investigation of engineering design and socio-technical problems.
3. Apply teaching strategies that effectively integrate artificial intelligence into science education to promote student participation and creativity.
4. Recognize and address ethical issues raised by the application of artificial intelligence in science education
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Wisdom is committed to designing and launching a series of carefully planned curriculum projects for in-service teachers to inspire them to participate and continuously improve their teaching level.
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Teachers or schools interested in registering can first fill in the following form.
Due to limited places, our center provides "priority registration" so that teachers can reserve class places in advance.
If your school is unsuccessful in applying for the Smart Learning Grant, you may choose not to participate in this course.
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