{"id":8156,"date":"2025-03-25T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/?p=8156"},"modified":"2025-03-25T10:40:54","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T17:40:54","slug":"level-up-your-ai-skills-on-national-ai-literacy-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2025\/03\/level-up-your-ai-skills-on-national-ai-literacy-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Level up your AI skills on National AI Literacy Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Educators across the world are using AI to streamline lesson planning, personalize instruction, and enhance accessibility. According to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2024\/04\/explore-insights-from-the-ai-in-education-report\/\">AI in education report<\/a>, many educators, students, and school leaders are already incorporating AI into school-related activities. On March 28, 2025, we\u2019re celebrating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ailiteracyday.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National AI Literacy Day<\/a> in the US. This nationwide initiative is a fantastic opportunity to expand your understanding of AI, discover practical ways to use it in education, and explore our AI literacy resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  There\u2019s a strong opportunity to boost understanding and use AI more intentionally through professional learning and thoughtful practices. Whether you\u2019re just getting started or looking to refine your AI capabilities, we have free training and resources to help you build AI skills and integrate AI in meaningful and responsible ways. Get started by exploring our curated list of resources to help you and your students develop AI literacy skills.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"develop-your-ai-literacy-with-professional-learning\">Develop your AI literacy with professional learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  To support meaningful AI integration in education, it&#8217;s important to engage in professional development opportunities that build foundational knowledge. Explore these free learning resources designed to deepen your expertise and give you the tools to incorporate AI into your classroom:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/AIforEducators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI for educators learning path<\/a> \u2013 Use this foundational training on Microsoft Learn to enhance your AI literacy and explore how to integrate AI into your classroom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/AISkillsforEducators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI skills for educators<\/a> \u2013 Jump-start your AI skilling through free training courses and programs like the <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/MIEExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert<\/a> global professional learning community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/educator-center\/topics\/ai-for-education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI for education resources and learning opportunities<\/a> \u2013 Discover resources and courses on how to use AI for education with Microsoft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/eduaitoolkit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Education AI Toolkit<\/a> \u2013 Access a collection of AI resources, research, and best practices for education leaders to support AI adoption in schools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/AIforEducators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start the AI for educators learning path<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By engaging with these resources, you\u2019ll build confidence in using AI and discover innovative ways to support student learning and save time. Continue growing your expertise by experimenting with AI tools and collaborating with peers to share best practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"grow-your-skillset-with-the-microsoft-ai-skills-fest\">Grow your skillset with the Microsoft AI Skills Fest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CLO22_Educator_022_900px.jpg\" alt=\"An educator works on a laptop.\" class=\"wp-image-8152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CLO22_Educator_022_900px.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CLO22_Educator_022_900px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CLO22_Educator_022_900px-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Join the Microsoft AI Skills Fest to build your skills and stay ahead. No matter your role in education, the AI Skills Fest offers experiences tailored to your needs. Engage in deep dives, experiential content, hackathons, and practical sessions that will enhance your AI skills over 50 days of discovery and learning, starting April 8, 2025.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/AISkillsFest_EDU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for the AI Skills Fest<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, we can make history together while attempting a <strong>GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS<\/strong><sup>TM<\/sup> title for most users to take an online multi-level artificial intelligence lesson in 24 hours. It\u2019s easy: Join us on April 8, build your skills, test your knowledge, and attest your participation. We\u2019ll kick things off on April 7 at 23:00 UTC (9:00 AM AEST) and conclude on April 8 at 23:00 UTC (16:00 PDT), with learning events scheduled around the globe. Participate in this unique opportunity to learn, compete, and celebrate your achievements!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"enhance-teaching-and-learning-with-microsoft-365-copilot-chat\">Enhance teaching and learning with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Copilot Chat enhances teaching and learning by helping you simplify administrative tasks, personalize learning, and enhance creativity. Learn how you can maximize the potential of AI in education with the following Copilot Chat resources: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/enhance-teaching-learning-microsoft-copilot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enhance teaching and learning with Copilot Chat<\/a> \u2013 Explore using Copilot Chat in education by learning basic concepts and features and then applying that knowledge to design effective prompts and analyze results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/adoption.microsoft.com\/en-us\/copilot-resources-for-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Copilot Chat resources for education<\/a> \u2013 Find resources to help you, your team, and your institution get started with Copilot Chat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/EDUCopilotGuide\">Meet your AI assistant for education<\/a> \u2013 Delve into this blog post to help you get started with Copilot Chat to write prompts and generate images.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/enhance-teaching-learning-microsoft-copilot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start the Copilot Chat learning module<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  These materials will help you integrate Copilot Chat into your daily workflows and create more engaging learning experiences. Keep exploring new ways to leverage AI-powered tools to personalize instruction, prepare students for the future, and save time on your routine tasks.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"improve-your-students-ai-literacy\">Improve your students\u2019 AI literacy<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Minecraft-AI-Foundations-art-900px.webp\" alt=\"Minecraft block-style scene with a duck and agent walking through a wooded area. It says &ldquo;Minecraft Education AI Foundations&rdquo;\" class=\"wp-image-7547 webp-format\" srcset=\"\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Minecraft-AI-Foundations-art-900px.webp\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Building students\u2019 AI literacy is essential to preparing them for the future. Use these pre-planned lessons and immersive experiences to demonstrate AI concepts while fostering critical thinking and responsible AI use:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/MinecraftAI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI Foundations<\/a> \u2013 Discover a set of accessible, engaging materials for building AI literacy with Minecraft. The program is designed to empower students, educators, and families with a fundamental understanding of how AI works and how to use AI tools responsibly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CyberSafeAI_DigDeeper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CyberSafe AI: Dig Deeper<\/a> \u2013 Help students develop responsible AI habits by exploring academic integrity, human oversight, and data privacy in this engaging Minecraft world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/AIClassroomToolkit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI Classroom Toolkit<\/a> \u2013 Access lesson plans, activities, and teaching strategies for students ages 13-15 to introduce AI literacy into your classroom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/MinecraftAI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore AI literacy with Minecraft<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  By incorporating these experiences into your curriculum, you\u2019ll empower students to understand and interact with AI responsibly. Encourage continued learning by fostering discussions about the role of AI in society and the importance of human-centered skills for future careers.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"build-a-solid-foundation-with-online-safety\">Build a solid foundation with online safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Empowering students and their families to support informed choices about their online activity is crucial, especially in the context of generative AI. As students engage with AI, it&#8217;s important that they have the skills to stay safe and make informed decisions. In 2024, we launched a Family Safety Toolkit which provides guidance on how to use Microsoft\u2019s safety features and family safety settings. This toolkit supports and enhances digital parenting and offers guidance for families looking to navigate the world of generative AI together.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/familysafetytoolkit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Access the Family Safety Toolkit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Take the opportunity to build your AI skills on National AI Literacy Day and continue to enhance them throughout the year. By embracing AI literacy, you can empower yourself and your students to confidently navigate the evolving digital landscape. 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