ISTELive 25: Strategies for Teaching Teachers About AI - GovTech

AI Competency in Education: Strategies and Insights from ISTELive 25
This article, featuring insights from education experts at the ISTELive 25 conference, discusses the urgent need for integrating AI competency into teacher training programs. The discussion highlights the necessity of incorporating AI knowledge across three key areas: content, technology, and pedagogy, in alignment with the TPACK framework, to better prepare educators for modern classroom challenges.

• Content Knowledge: Essential AI literacy and computer science elements should be included in teacher training.
• Technological Knowledge: Educators must be proficient with AI tools used in classrooms for enhanced learning experiences.
• Pedagogical Knowledge: Updating teaching approaches to include AI, focusing on ethical and effective application in the classroom.
• Integration Strategies: Implement AI competencies systematically in teacher education programs, leveraging national frameworks and strategic exploration.

Keywords: AI competency, teacher training, ISTELive, educational technology, AI literacy.
Tags: #ArtificialIntelligence #Pedagogy #EducationalTechnology #AIEducation #GenerativeAI #AICompetency #TeacherPreparation