Course Description

In this micro-credential, educators connect AI’s social and ethical impacts to its technical design, capabilities, and limitations, helping learners understand how AI’s strengths and weaknesses influence its use and trust in society. 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 educator designs an inquiry-based learning experience where teachers or students grow understanding on AI-generated outputs to evaluate accuracy, bias, and misinformation (including deepfakes). Participants analyze how AI might empower and challenge truth, equity, and trust in human systems.