Introduction
Designing learning experiences that balance creativity and responsibility is no small task. In the age of Generative AI, educators and instructional designers are redefining how they plan, build, and evaluate learning experiences.
That’s where Strategizing the Use of Generative AI in Learning Design, offered by SchoolDay Academy (powered by Coursera), comes in. Developed by Chris and Dr. Rebecca Quintana of the University of Michigan, this course helps educators move beyond curiosity to strategy—teaching how to integrate AI effectively, ethically, and with clear intent.
In just four hours, you’ll develop a customized AI strategy for your own classroom or learning design project—making this one of the most practical, forward-looking PD investments you can make this year.
Why This Course Matters
AI isn’t just transforming how students learn—it’s transforming how educators design learning. From lesson creation to policy alignment, teachers and designers must understand not just what AI can do, but what it should do in education.
This course tackles those questions head-on. You’ll learn how to collaborate with colleagues, use AI tools responsibly, and even build your own custom GPT to support instructional planning.
As Heather Sherburn, SDA Educational Consultant and retired Assistant Superintendent with 33+ years of experience, notes:
“Innovation without strategy is noise. This course helps educators bring intention, purpose, and ethics to how AI shapes teaching and learning.”
It’s an ideal choice for teachers, instructional coaches, PD directors, and curriculum developers ready to take AI integration from reactive to strategic.
What You’ll Learn
Through four focused modules, this course equips you with the mindset, frameworks, and practical tools to make AI part of your design process—without losing the human touch that defines great education.
Module 1 – Understanding Strengths and Limitations
Explore how Generative AI supports (and sometimes complicates) instructional design. Learn to evaluate when AI enhances learning—and when traditional methods work best.
Module 2 – Designing Responsible AI Strategies
Dive into responsible AI use, with expert insights on policy, data ethics, and inclusive design. You’ll examine real examples of AI integration across K–12 and higher education contexts.
Module 3 – Building a Custom GPT for Learning
Discover how to plan and prototype a custom GPT—a specialized AI assistant tailored to a learning context, such as assessment design, tutoring support, or feedback generation.
Module 4 – Creating Assignments with AI Integration
Wrap up by developing your own assignment strategy that explicitly includes AI use. Learn to guide students in applying AI ethically, creatively, and transparently.
Course Details
- Time to Complete: 4 hours (self-paced, flexible schedule)
- Modules: 4 in-depth modules + 3 applied projects
- Certificate: Shareable upon completion
You’ll finish the course with a ready-to-implement AI strategy plan and a strong foundation in responsible AI leadership within education.
Real-World Impact
Imagine being able to confidently guide a department, school, or class through AI adoption—knowing how to balance innovation with equity, ethics, and purpose. That’s what this course delivers.
Participants walk away able to:
- Design clear AI usage policies for assignments or programs.
- Build custom GPTs to support personalized learning design.
- Promote digital ethics in classroom or institutional contexts.
- Lead conversations around AI readiness and responsible innovation.
It’s practical professional learning that builds credibility, confidence, and forward-thinking leadership.
Why SchoolDay Academy Recommends This Course
At SchoolDay Academy, we believe the future of PD is about strategy, not speed. Strategizing the Use of Generative AI in Learning Design helps educators bridge theory and action—preparing them to lead conversations about innovation, compliance, and ethics in AI.
Through SDA, districts gain:
- Secure access to AI literacy programs aligned with compliance and data governance.
- Completion tracking and reporting for professional development requirements.
- Affordable group enrollment for curriculum teams and design specialists.
It’s the perfect fit for educators looking to design the next generation of professional learning.
Conclusion
AI shouldn’t feel like a trend—it should feel like a plan. This course gives educators the framework and confidence to use Generative AI intentionally, responsibly, and creatively.
Take the next step in your professional growth and enroll in Strategizing the Use of Generative AI in Learning Design through SchoolDay Academy (powered by Coursera). You’ll gain a practical, ethical roadmap for bringing innovation into your teaching and design work—on your terms.