The navy blue house-shaped “AI Essentials in Education” completion badge from SBCTC recognizes learners for completing the AI Essentials in Education course and demonstrating their readiness to engage thoughtfully and effectively with artificial intelligence in higher education. Learners earning this badge have explored foundational AI concepts, examined ethical and practical implications, applied responsible use strategies, and developed adaptive habits for continuous learning and professional growth across all five modules.
Artificial intelligence refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human-like intelligence, including learning, problem-solving, and decision-making.
Digital literacy encompasses the skills required to effectively locate, assess, utilize, disseminate, and produce digital content using technology and the internet.
Information And Learning Technology refers to the use of digital tools and resources to enhance learning experiences, facilitate information sharing, and improve educational outcomes in various environments.
Critical thinking refers to the skill of impartially assessing and evaluating information to make a well-informed decision, characterized by skepticism and scrutiny of assumed facts.
Artificial intelligence ethics encompasses the moral considerations surrounding AI, emphasizing responsible creation, utilization, and alignment with human values and rights.
Privacy practices refer to the establishment and execution of methods for safeguarding private data from misuse, interference, or breach, adhering to legal requirements and preserving confidentiality.
Bias mitigation refers to the active process of identifying and minimizing prejudicial influences on judgments and decisions within professional environments, promoting fairness and equity in both procedures and results.
Digital Inclusion refers to the efforts made to ensure that everyone has equal access to technology and digital resources, regardless of their socioeconomic status, abilities, or geographical location.
Prompt Engineering refers to the process of crafting and refining input prompts for AI language models, aiming to improve their performance and output relevance in various use cases.
Instructional Design is the structured creation of learning materials and courses, aiming to improve engagement and learning by organizing content effectively, employing appropriate instruction strategies, and implementing assessment techniques.
Academic Integrity refers to the moral commitment to uphold principles such as honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and accountability in scholarly activities and assignments.
Human-centered AI emphasizes the creation and implementation of AI systems that prioritize human welfare, values, and ethics, ensuring their accessibility, usability, and overall benefit to society.
Workflow design is the art of crafting and refining task sequences to achieve business objectives efficiently within an organization.
Defining Roles and Responsibilities entails allocating specific tasks and duties to team members for efficient collaboration and accountability in an organization.
Strategic thinking is the capacity to evaluate intricate scenarios, foresee future possibilities, and create long-term strategies for attaining objectives, all while adjusting to shifting conditions and incorporating varied inputs.
Lifelong learning is a continuous, self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for personal or career growth throughout one's life.
Growth Mindedness is a persistent pursuit of learning and betterment, involving the acceptance of challenges, perseverance through obstacles, and seeing effort as a means to mastery and competence.
Learning agility refers to the ability to rapidly absorb new information, apply it in various contexts, and adapt efficiently to changing challenges and unfamiliar circumstances.
To earn this badge, learners: - Completed all five course modules: Defining AI in Education — What It Is and How It Works, The Ethics of AI in Education — Why It Matters, AI in Action — Responsible Use and Application, Redefining Work — Preparing for Human + AI Collaboration, and Navigating Change with AI - Lifelong Learning and Change. - Engaged in interactive activities and scenario-based applications demonstrating understanding of AI’s evolving role in teaching, learning, and institutional work. Achieved a passing score of 80% or higher on each module quiz. Completed the final reflection connecting personal values, professional responsibilities, and future learning goals for responsible AI integration in education. _(Optional)_