Course Description

In this micro-credential, learners recognize how AI appears in everyday tools, reflect on how it influences their thinking and decisions, and apply a human-centered, critical lens to use AI responsibly in their professional practice. This micro-credential meets the STEM certificate renewal requirement. To earn clock hours for this micro-credential: (1) Complete WEA micro-credential orientation to learn about the process. Complete orientation ONCE. Register for orientation on https://wea-win.org/. (2) Register for an NEA micro-credential https://nea.certificationbank.com/Washington AND register for WEA clock hours for the specific NEA micro-credential you selected on https://wea-win.org/. (3) Complete the WEA micro-credential workshop EVERY TIME you are working on a new micro-credential. For more information, see: https://www.washingtonea.org/events-training/pd/micro-credentials/

Course Objectives

In this micro-credential, the learner examines where AI influences their daily work, reflects on how those systems shape their choices, and evaluates AI output with human judgment. They determine when AI can support their thinking and when human expertise, verification, or context is essential.