AI BriefingSupporting K-12 Educators in Building Practical AI Skills
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OpenAI is partnering with the Walton Family Foundation to host the 'AI Skills Jam,' aimed at strengthening practical AI skills among K-12 educators.
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OpenAI Academy has partnered with the Walton Family Foundation to host the AI Skills Jam for more than 1,600 K-12 teachers and education administrators across the United States this summer. The program aims to help educators move beyond curiosity about AI technology and actually apply AI to practical use in real classroom settings.
According to research by the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup, teachers who use AI tools weekly save an average of 5.9 hours per week. Over the course of a full semester, this amounts to roughly 6 weeks' worth of time, which teachers can reinvest in providing student feedback, creating personalized lesson plans, and communicating with parents.
Participants learn the following practical skills alongside OpenAI mentors:
- Automating lesson planning and administrative tasks
- Streamlining communication with parents and staff
- Using AI tools tailored to the needs of real classrooms and school systems
In addition, participants can continue to expand their skills by learning use cases and best practices through OpenAI Academy, a free online platform.
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