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AI Literacy for Beginners: A Guide for Parents, Home Educators, and Teachers

⏱ Under 2 hours total 🎧 Optional audio versions 📜 Progress saved between sessions

We make AI learning simple for you. Each section is focused, using plain English and family-friendly examples. Teaching adults to teach children. The course keeps everything clear, practical, and relevant—short sections with real examples you can use right away.

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Why AI Literacy

Why this course?

We want to make AI learning simple for you. Instead of making things complex, we keep everything clear, practical, and relevant.

This course is built around that idea - short, focused lessons with friendly guidance.

Who is behind

Who is behind this course?

Educational App Store is a discovery, review, and recommendation platform for educational apps and websites trusted by over 560,000 parents and teachers.

All apps and websites are certified and reviewed by experienced teachers. Our reviewers bring classroom knowledge and ed-tech expertise to create high-quality learning experiences.

Who is this course for

Who is this course for?

This course is perfect for parents, homeschoolers, and teachers of elementary-aged children who want to understand AI and its role in education.

It’s ideal if you want to make informed decisions about AI-powered tools and help children use technology safely and responsibly. Step-by-step guidance ensures you feel confident, whether you’re tech-savvy or just starting out.

What you will learn

Understand AI fundamentals, evaluate tools safely and effectively, and create engaging learning experiences for children using simple language and practical examples.

AI basics

What AI is, how it works at a high level, and where it shows up in daily life.

Safe & responsible use

How to help children use AI safely, fairly, and honestly—with clear family rules.

Practical teaching

Turn knowledge into lessons, prompts, and projects for reading, maths, and creativity.

Course Modules

Introduction
  • Course overview and objectives
Module 1: Understanding AI and Its Role in Education+
  • What is AI? A beginner’s guide
  • The role of AI in education when children use it
  • The role of AI in education when adults use it
  • Practical example — creating physical resources with AI
  • Key takeaways and reflection questions
Module 2: AI Apps, Tools, and Kids+
  • How to evaluate AI apps and tools for quality and effectiveness
  • Age-appropriate picks: matching features to developmental needs
  • How to critically assess AI in the apps children use
  • Key takeaways and reflection questions
Module 3: Ensuring Safe and Ethical Use of AI+
  • What to tell children about AI safety
  • Using AI ethically and honestly
  • Using AI fairly and with respect
  • Key takeaways and reflection questions
Module 4: AI Apps and Educators+
  • Teaching children about AI
  • Using AI to create personalised learning materials
  • Practical example — image generation for teaching
  • Practical example — text generation for teaching
  • Key takeaways and reflection questions
Module 5: The Future of AI in Education+
  • Practical example — AI audio
  • Practical example — AI video
  • AI safety in the future — audio
  • AI safety in the future — video
  • Key takeaways and reflection questions
Conclusion+
  • Recap and next steps

Access & Duration

  • Access to the full course for the duration of your subscription.
  • Revisit lessons anytime to refresh your understanding.
  • Most learners finish in under two hours (audio versions take longer).
  • Your progress is preserved between sessions.

What you’ll take away

  • Clear understanding of AI basics and today’s educational uses.
  • Skills to evaluate AI-powered apps and tools for safety and effectiveness.
  • Simple ways to create personalised learning experiences.
  • How to explain AI to children and build responsible habits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a technical background?
No. This course is designed for beginners and uses clear, simple language to explain AI concepts and how to relate them to children.
How long will I have access to the content?+
You have access for the duration of your subscription and can revisit modules anytime. Cancel from your account page whenever you like.
How long does the course take?+
Most learners finish in under two hours. If you use the audio resources, it takes longer. Progress is saved between sessions.