{"id":5225,"date":"2024-04-18T11:28:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T18:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/?p=5225"},"modified":"2025-12-18T22:39:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T06:39:16","slug":"smart-learning-ai-resources-every-educator-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2024\/04\/smart-learning-ai-resources-every-educator-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart learning: AI resources every educator should know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On April 19 in the United States, we celebrate National AI Literacy Day<\/a>, a nationwide initiative aimed at fostering understanding and engagement with AI. With developments in AI happening so quickly and new products and features launching all the time, it can be difficult to keep up. We want to equip you with the knowledge needed to navigate the world of AI. We\u2019ve gathered some resources, activities, and training to help you get up to speed on all things AI, and how it can be useful in education. In addition to the items below, you\u2019ll find a collection of AI for education resources and learning opportunities on the Microsoft Learn Educator Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI literacy is crucial in today’s digital age, where AI technologies are increasingly integrated into our daily lives. Our latest insights demonstrate a disconnect\u2014use of AI in education is outpacing the understanding of the technology. There\u2019s an urgent need to increase AI literacy and AI integration in strategic priorities, standards, policies, and professional development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For educators, it’s about preparing your students for a future where AI will be a fundamental part of many professions. It\u2019s also about guiding learners to use AI tools safely and responsibly, ensuring they understand the implications of AI on privacy and data security. By fostering AI literacy, we can shape a future where everyone can navigate and benefit from AI advancements confidently and responsibly. Whether you\u2019re a teacher, parent\/guardian, or curious learner, here are some valuable resources to enhance your AI literacy from Microsoft Education<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 resources for educators to amp up your AI literacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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For National AI Literacy Day 2024, explore the AI in education professional development opportunities available from Microsoft.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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