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AI for Teachers: Lesson Plans, Quizzes, Feedback and Classroom Policy

Use AI in your teaching, safely: plan lessons with structured prompts, make quizzes, flashcards and rubrics, draft feedback you then own, run an AI tutor that asks rather than tells, ground AI in your own sources, differentiate for every reader, and write a classroom AI policy that fits data-protection law.

9 modules 3h 56m of video English · self-paced

AI for Teachers: Lesson Plans, Quizzes, Feedback and Classroom Policy course cover

Inside the course

AI for Teachers: Lesson Plans, Quizzes, Feedback and Classroom Policy: Syllabus at a glance

AI for Teachers: Lesson Plans, Quizzes, Feedback and Classroom Policy: What you will be able to do

AI for Teachers: Lesson Plans, Quizzes, Feedback and Classroom Policy: Tools and credits

From the lessons

Why teachers are using AI
Microsoft
AI 101 for teachers
CodeAI
Structured prompting and lesson planning
Google for Education
Quizzes, flashcards, rubrics and feedback
Microsoft Education
Teaching with an AI tutor, not around it
Khan Academy
Grounded sources: NotebookLM, Deep Research and Copilot in class
Google for Education

Lesson frames belong to the creators named in the Credits below and are shown from YouTube.

What you will learn

Explain how a chatbot produces answers and why it gets things wrong; write structured prompts that give usable lesson plans and curriculum maps; create quizzes, flashcards, rubrics and feedback drafts and check them; set up an AI tutor that asks questions instead of giving answers; use source-grounded tools and check their citations; prepare differentiated and accessible materials; and write a school AI policy that covers children's data under data-protection law (India's DPDP Act 2023 as the worked example, with GDPR, FERPA and COPPA noted), age rules and academic integrity.

Explain how a chatbot produces answers and why it gets facts wrong
Write structured prompts for lesson plans and curriculum maps
Create and check quizzes, flashcards, rubrics and feedback drafts
Set up an AI tutor that asks questions instead of giving answers
Use source-grounded tools and check every citation
Prepare differentiated and accessible materials, including home-language versions
Write a school AI policy that protects children's data under data-protection law, with India's DPDP Act 2023 as the worked example
Handle suspected AI misuse fairly, on evidence rather than detector scores

For you

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The course project · about 10 hours

An AI policy and one-term pilot for a CBSE school: acceptable use policy, risk register, pilot plan, staff training record and pilot review

Write the AI policy for a school and run a one-term pilot as the teacher leading it: the acceptable use policy for staff and students, a risk register covering children's data, integrity and quality, a pilot plan with measures, the record of staff training, and a review of the pilot with a recommendation. The sample pack shows each document for a CBSE-curriculum day school in Dubai. No real student data is used at any point.

Sample document pack, 5 documents, filled in for the scenario

ProcedureAcceptable use of AI tools: staff and students
Risk registerRisk register: AI tools in teaching and learning
PlanPilot plan: AI in Classes 9 and 10 science and English, one term
Training recordStaff training on the AI policy: pilot teachers
ReportPilot review: AI in Classes 9 and 10, first term

Read inside the course and download as a workbook. The project is optional practice, marked when you submit it; the certificate needs only the modules and the final assessment.

Course content

9 modules · 28 lessons · 3h 56m

In order, at whatever pace suits you. Each module ends with a practice task that builds on the last.

01Why teachers are using AI2 lessons17m
02AI 101 for teachers1 lesson30m
03Structured prompting and lesson planning4 lessons24m
04Quizzes, flashcards, rubrics and feedback5 lessons29m
05Teaching with an AI tutor, not around it5 lessons30m
06Grounded sources: NotebookLM, Deep Research and Copilot in class6 lessons37m
07Differentiation, reading support and accessibility2 lessons21m
08Policy, academic integrity and responsible use2 lessons45m
09Final Assessment1 lesson2m

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Requirements

Who it is for: Beginner. For school teachers, college faculty and school leaders. No technical background needed.
Software: A free account on one general AI assistant (Gemini, Copilot or ChatGPT). Khanmigo's teacher tools are optional; check whether they are offered free where you teach. Use your school's approved education accounts where you have them. Never put a student's name, marks or records into a personal AI account. What to download, and how
Hardware: Any computer or phone with a browser.

Software you need

What to download, where from, what it costs and how to install it. Every link goes to the maker's own site, never a mirror.

Nothing to install

Use your school's approved education accounts where you have them, and never put a student's name, marks or records into a personal AI account.

One AI assistant

Any one is enough.

01
Google Gemini
Google, in the browser
Free with limits
Runs on
Any modern web browser, plus Android and iOS apps
Account
A free Google account
Free with a Google account, including a Flash model, limited access to the Pro model, image generation, Deep Research and Gems. Paid Google AI plans give higher limits. Some features require you to be 18 or over.
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Steps
1. 1.Open gemini.google.com.
2. 2.Sign in with your Google account.
3. 3.Accept the terms the first time you use it.
4. 4.Type your question or upload a file in the prompt box.
- Use a personal Google account. Work or school accounts depend on your administrator's settings.
Open Google Geminigemini.google.com
02
Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
Microsoft, in the browser
Free
Runs on
Any modern web browser, plus Windows, macOS, Android and iOS apps
Account
None needed
Microsoft Copilot is free for individuals; you must be at least 13 (older in some countries). Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is included at no extra cost for organisations with an eligible Microsoft 365 licence and needs a work or school (Microsoft Entra ID) account.
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Steps
1. 1.Open copilot.microsoft.com.
2. 2.Optionally click Sign in and use your personal Microsoft account.
3. 3.Type your question in the message box.
4. 4.For work or school use, sign in at microsoft365.com with your organisation account and open Copilot Chat.
- Copilot Chat with a work or school account adds enterprise data protection. Use it for work material if your organisation provides it.
Open Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot Chatcopilot.microsoft.com
03
ChatGPT
OpenAI, in the browser
Free plan with limits
Runs on
Any modern web browser, plus mobile and desktop apps
Account
A free OpenAI account
The Free plan allows everyday text chats. File uploads, image creation, voice and data analysis have tighter limits than paid plans, and ads may appear in some countries. Paid plans raise the limits.
Show the 4 stepsHide the steps
Steps
1. 1.Open chatgpt.com.
2. 2.Click Sign up and create an account with your email, or a Google, Microsoft or Apple account.
3. 3.Verify your email and confirm your details.
4. 4.Type your question in the message box.
- Do not paste personal data, passwords or confidential work files.
- ChatGPT tells you when you reach a limit. Wait for it to reset or switch to a lighter task.
Open ChatGPTchatgpt.com

Optional

Useful, not needed to finish the course.

04
Khanmigo for Teachers
Khan Academy, in the browser
Free for teachers
Runs on
Any modern web browser
Account
A free Khan Academy teacher account
Khanmigo's teacher tools are free for teachers in more than 180 countries and territories, including India in English and Hindi, supported by Microsoft. They are not available in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria or Russian-controlled regions of Ukraine. The learner and parent version is paid.
Show the 4 stepsHide the steps
Steps
1. 1.Open khanmigo.ai/teachers (it redirects to Khan Academy).
2. 2.Sign up for a free Khan Academy account and choose Teacher.
3. 3.Open Khanmigo from your teacher dashboard.
4. 4.Try a tool such as the lesson plan or rubric generator.
Open Khanmigo for Teacherskhanmigo.ai

Checked against each maker's own page on 27 September 2026. Trial lengths and editions change; the maker's page is the final word.

AI for Teachers: Lesson Plans, Quizzes, Feedback and Classroom Policy at a glance

AI for Teachers: Lesson Plans, Quizzes, Feedback and Classroom Policy is a free, self-paced online course from EDWartens for school and college teachers, trainers and teaching students. It has 9 modules and 3h 56m of video lessons by Google for Education, Khan Academy, Microsoft Education and others, with written notes and worked problems, a practical project with a document pack and a 15-question final assessment (pass mark 60%). Learning is free with an account; an optional certificate with a public verification code is issued when you pass. Last updated 27 September 2026.

All course facts

Price: Free, for good. No trial, no card. The only paid item is the optional certificate, a small one-off fee.
Who it is for: School and college teachers, trainers and teaching students
Format: 9 self-paced modules, 3h 56m of video, written notes, a practice task per module and one final assessment.
Level: Beginner. Beginner. For school teachers, college faculty and school leaders. No technical background needed.
Brand: Vendor-neutral
Software: A free account on one general AI assistant (Gemini, Copilot or ChatGPT). Khanmigo's teacher tools are optional; check whether they are offered free where you teach. Use your school's approved education accounts where you have them. Never put a student's name, marks or records into a personal AI account.
Hardware: Any computer or phone with a browser.
Certificate: Optional EDWartens Certificate of Completion, verifiable by code. Not a vendor credential.
Video lessons by: Google for Education, Khan Academy, Microsoft Education, Code.org, CodeAI, Russell Stannard (TTVideos) (independent creators, credited below)
Language: English
Last updated: 27 September 2026

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Add it to your LinkedIn profile in one click
Link it from a CV or portfolio, the URL is permanent
Publicly verifiable by code, not a PDF anyone can edit
Issued by EDWartens itself, not a third party

The course itself stays free whether or not you ever buy one.

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Questions answered in the context of the module you are on
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Career tools, CV help and public job listings included
Your progress and notes stay in your account for good

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Common questions

Who is the AI for Teachers course for?

School teachers, college faculty, heads of department and school leaders. No technical background is needed.

Which AI tools do I need?

A free account on Gemini, Copilot or ChatGPT is enough. Khanmigo's teacher tools are optional; check whether they are offered free where you teach. If your school provides Google or Microsoft education accounts, use those for anything involving your classes.

Can I use my students' work in the exercises?

Only with names, roll numbers, marks and any identifying details removed, and preferably in your school's approved tools. The course teaches you never to put student data into a personal AI account.

Does the course cover the law on children's data?

Yes. It explains what India's DPDP Act 2023 and the DPDP Rules 2025 say about children's personal data, and mentions GDPR, FERPA and COPPA for schools that fall under them. It is not legal advice; follow your school's and board's policies.

Is the AI for Teachers course really free?

Yes. Every module, the notes, the project and the final assessment. The only paid item is the certificate, if you want it.

What certificate does the AI for Teachers course give?

An EDWartens Certificate of Completion, issued when you pass the final assessment, with a number anyone can verify on our site. It is not a Google, Microsoft or Khan Academy certification, and not a teaching qualification.

How long does the AI for Teachers course take?

About 6.8 hours of video lessons, notes and practice questions, plus around 10 hours if you do the project. You can fit it around a teaching week at your own pace.

What is the project in the AI for Teachers course?

You lead the AI policy and a one-term pilot for a CBSE-curriculum school in Dubai: an acceptable use policy, a risk register, a pilot plan, a staff training record and a pilot review. A worked sample pack shows each document, and no real student data is used.

What you walk away with

Your certificate for AI for Teachers: Lesson Plans, Quizzes, Feedback and Classroom Policy

Finish the course, pass the final, and this is the document with your name on it.

Sample EDWartens Certificate of Completion for AI for Teachers: Lesson Plans, Quizzes, Feedback and Classroom Policy — Sample. The issued certificate carries your name, admission number, a unique certificate number and its own QR code.

Verifiable by anyone
A unique certificate number and a public verification page. A recruiter checks it in ten seconds.
Adds to LinkedIn in one click
Issuer, credential ID and URL prefilled, with 5 matching skills to pin to your profile.
QR code on the certificate
Scans straight to the verification page, so a printed copy proves itself.
Names what you can do
Lists the topics covered, from how chatbots produce answers, and hallucination, bias and age rules to school ai policy, children's data under the dpdp act 2023, and academic integrity.
A permanent link
Put it on a CV, a portfolio or an application. The URL never changes.
Earned, not attended
Issued only after every module and a final assessment at 60%, with 3 attempts. That is why it stands up.

Learning is free. The certificate is optional.

Add it now and pay only when you have finished the course, or come back for it later. One-off, US$23.99, with a receipt.

Issued by EDWartens, the training division of Wartens, as a Certificate of Completion for this self-paced course. Sold by Wartens Ltd (England and Wales). It is not a vendor certification, a university award or a CPD-accredited activity, and it does not certify competence on live equipment. Delivered electronically; see the refund policy.

Credits

Who made the video lessons

The video lessons in this course were created by the people below, not by EDWartens. Every lesson streams from its creator's own YouTube channel; EDWartens neither hosts nor sells that footage, and the creators are not affiliated with EDWartens and do not endorse this course. What EDWartens wrote is the study plan, the notes, the practice tasks and the assessments.

Google for Educationthe Gemini Faculty Fundamentals lessons: structured prompting, the curriculum mapper, guided feedback guardrails, Socratic sparring and tutoring, active recall, source-grounded presentations, research brief podcasts, Deep Research literature scans, infographics, visualising abstract concepts and the ungrading reflection
Khan Academythe Khanmigo lessons for teachers on lesson planning and co-creating rubrics, and the two-part webinar on principles and AI policy for school districts
Microsoft Educationlessons on quizzes with Microsoft 365 Copilot, AI flashcards, the Study and Learn agent, the Teach module, Reading Coach guided practice and AI features in Teams for Education
Code.orgAI 101 for Teachers, the fireside chat with Sal Khan and Hadi Partovi
Microsoftthe short film on why teachers are embracing AI in the classroom
Russell Stannard (Teacher Training Videos)the review of a free AI quiz generator
TEDSal Khan's talk on how AI could save, not destroy, education
CodeAIa lesson in "AI 101 for teachers"
Russell Stannard (TTVideos)a lesson in "Quizzes, flashcards, rubrics and feedback"

If you are one of these creators and would like a lesson removed or credited differently, write to info@wartens.com.