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IIT Madras Empowers Teachers with AI Skills
27 Jan
Summary
- IIT Madras Pravartak offers a free AI course for rural teachers.
- The self-paced 40-hour course begins February 5.
- Registration closes January 31, 2026, with a certificate for the first 500.
IIT Madras Pravartak has introduced a complimentary training program, "AI for K12 Teachers," specifically designed for rural educators. This self-paced course commences on February 5 and aims to equip teachers with essential skills for integrating Artificial Intelligence into their teaching methodologies.
The 40-hour curriculum, delivered in English, delves into various AI applications including generative tools, prompt engineering, gamification, and storytelling. It also covers AI-driven lesson planning, student engagement through AR/VR, and AI-enabled assessment techniques.
Registration for this valuable initiative closes on January 31, 2026. To earn a certificate, participants must successfully complete a post-course MCQ-based virtual proctored exam. The first 500 rural school teachers to finish the program will be awarded a completion certificate at no cost.
