What Teachers Will Learn

• Identify and apply practical AI tools that can be immediately used to support teaching and classroom workflows.

• Integrate AI platforms—including ChatGPT—into daily instructional activities, planning, differentiation, and feedback.

• Design and customize AI-assisted workflows that align with grade level, subject area, and diverse student needs.

• Evaluate and measure how AI tools influence learning outcomes, engagement, and instructional efficiency.

• Use AI safely and responsibly by upholding strong privacy practices, digital citizenship standards, and appropriate human oversight.

Requirements

• Computer or mobile device with internet access

• Basic computer operation skills (typing, browsing, file use)

Course Description

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping education, offering new ways for teachers to save time, personalize instruction, and enhance student engagement. This course equips educators with practical skills to integrate AI tools into everyday teaching tasks—without requiring technical expertise. Whether you are new to AI or already experimenting with modern tools, you will learn how to streamline lesson planning, grading, differentiation, and content creation using platforms such as ChatGPT, Diffit, Brisk, Magic School, SORA, and others.

Through hands-on demonstrations, real classroom examples, and guided workflows, teachers will learn how to design time-saving processes, create personalized learning resources, and apply AI responsibly in both virtual and in-person learning environments.

What You Will Learn

Participants will explore how to:

• Generate instant lesson plans, quizzes, rubrics, and assignments using ChatGPT.

• Use Diffit for differentiated instruction across reading levels and student abilities.

• Automate classroom administrative tasks and progress tracking with Brisk.

• Design personalized learning pathways using Magic School.

• Adapt AI tools to both traditional and digital learning environments.

• Convert text into animated lesson videos using SORA.

• Create music and audio for classroom projects with MakeBestMusic.

• Develop multimedia resources using Fliki.ai.

• Increase teaching efficiency by automating repetitive tasks and focusing more on student engagement and feedback.

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

• K–12 teachers, college instructors, and educators across subject areas

• Teachers seeking to reduce workload in planning, grading, and communication

• Educators interested in modernizing classroom management and instruction

• Teachers looking to engage students using emerging digital tools

• Schools exploring personalized or AI-assisted learning models

Why Enroll

• Practical & Hands-On: Every module includes real examples, demonstrations, and templates.

• Time-Saving Workflows: Learn to automate tasks that normally take hours.

• Supports Personalization: Use AI to tailor learning for diverse students.

• Future-Ready: Build AI fluency essential for tomorrow’s classrooms.

• Community of Practice: Share ideas and strategies with fellow educators.

Course Structure

• 9 structured sections with applied activities, quizzes, and downloadable resources

• Self-paced learning with lifetime access

• No technical background required

• Optional classroom experiments and reflection tasks

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, educators will:

• Understand the role of AI in modern teaching and learning

• Confidently integrate AI tools into instructional practice

• Reduce time spent on planning, grading, and content creation

• Enhance student engagement using multimedia learning resources

• Apply AI responsibly with attention to privacy, safety, and human oversight.

This creative technology program introduces students to the exciting world of 3D design and additive manufacturing using safe, child-friendly 3D printing pens. Students will design and build their own toys and artifacts such as boomerangs, decorative artwork, simple furniture prototypes, and functional models like sundials.

Course Description

This creative technology program introduces students to the exciting world of 3D design and additive manufacturing using safe, child-friendly 3D printing pens. Students will design and build their own toys and artifacts such as boomerangs, decorative artwork, simple furniture prototypes, and functional models like sundials.

Through hands-on activities, children will learn how objects are created layer by layer, gaining an early understanding of additive manufacturing—its advantages, limitations, and real-world applications. The course emphasizes creativity, imagination, and experimentation while introducing basic design principles, including shape, balance, structural strength, and efficient use of materials.

Rather than memorizing technical terms, students learn by making, testing, improving, and showcasing their creations. The program ends with a fun show-and-tell session, where students present their favorite designs.

Target Age Group

Ages 6 to 12

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand the basics of 3D printing and additive manufacturing
• Safely operate a 3D printing pen
• Design and create simple toys and functional objects
• Apply basic design principles such as strength, balance, and symmetry
• Optimize material usage while building structures
• Express creativity through 3D drawing and modeling
• Explain their design ideas to others

Key Concepts Covered

• Introduction to 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing
• Layer-by-Layer Construction
• Design Thinking
• Structural Strength & Stability
• Material Optimization
• Creativity & Prototyping

Course Structure (Suggested)

Module 1: Introduction to 3D Pens & Safety

• What is 3D printing?
• How a 3D pen works
• Safety rules and proper handling
• Freehand practice and tracing

Module 2: Shapes, Lines & 3D Drawing

• Drawing basic shapes in 3D
• Connecting layers
• Creating flat and raised designs
• Simple artistic creations

Module 3: Building Toys & Artifacts

• Designing a boomerang
• Creating decorative artwork
• Making simple toys and fun objects
• Testing designs for balance and strength

Module 4: Functional Models

• Furniture mini-prototypes (chair, table)
• Sundial and time-telling concepts
• Understanding function vs decoration

Module 5: Design Principles

• Structural strength
• Symmetry and balance
• Using less material for strong designs
• Improving and redesigning models

Module 6: Final Creation & Presentation

• Design your own toy or artifact
• Build using learned techniques
• Classroom presentation and explanation

Teaching Methodology

• Hands-on guided creation
• Visual demonstrations
• Trial-and-error learning
• Encouraging creativity and individuality
• Peer sharing and positive feedback

Assessment & Evaluation

• Participation and effort
• Safe and proper tool usage
• Completion of design activities
• Creativity and functionality of final project
• Ability to explain design choices

Outcome for Students

Students will develop early engineering thinking, creativity, and confidence while gaining foundational knowledge of 3D design and modern manufacturing technologies in a fun and age-appropriate way.

Class Experience

Grade 3-5

Beginner Level
What Will Students Learn?
Students will explore electronics, coding, and robotics using Arduino, Micro:bit, and Tinkercad. They’ll design, build, and simulate interactive projects like LED displays, buzzers, motor controls, and simple robots.

Class Structure

Each session follows a structured, hands-on approach:
– Concept introduction (5-10 min)
– Live demonstration & guided building (20-30 min)
– Interactive Q&A, testing & feedback (10 min)

How Do We Teach?
We use live instruction, real-time simulations, and hands-on coding to ensure students grasp concepts while building exciting projects.

Our Teaching Style
– Engaging, practical, and project-driven! We break down complex concepts into fun, interactive lessons that spark creativity and problem-solving.

Student Interaction & Engagement:
– Students participate in live demos, coding challenges, simulations, and discussions. They’ll get direct feedback, troubleshoot projects, and showcase their creations in every session.

Learning Goals:
– Build & Simulate Circuits using Tinkercad, Arduino, and Micro:bit.
– Code & Control Electronics like LEDs, buzzers, sensors, and motors.
– Create Smart Robotics Projects with hands-on simulations and coding.

Syllabus:
10 Lessons
over 5 Weeks

Lesson 1:
Intro to Electronics & Tinkercad
– Basic circuit with LED & battery
– Simple switch-controlled light
– Understanding breadboards
55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:
Working with LEDs & Resistors
– LED blinking circuit with Arduino
– Multi-color LED control
– Traffic light simulation
55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:
Micro:bit Basics: Coding & Inputs
– Micro:bit LED display messages
– Interactive name badge
– Simple button press counter
55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:
Building a Smart Night Light
– Arduino-controlled automatic light
– Light sensor integration
– Adjustable brightness control
55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 5:
Buzzer & Sound Projects
– Arduino doorbell using a buzzer
– Micro:bit music player
– Sound-based reaction game
55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 6:
Traffic Management System
– Traffic light system with Arduino
– Pedestrian crossing button
– Smart intersection control simulation
55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 7:
Micro:bit Robotics: Moving Motors
– Micro:bit-controlled servo motor
– Simple robotic arm concept
– Motorized fan or spinner
55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 8:
Arduino Robotics: Motor Control
– Controlling a motor with Arduino
– Mini fan or motorized car concept
– Understanding PWM speed control
55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 9:
Music Generator with 555 Timer
– Sound wave generation using 555 timer
– Simple musical tone generator
– Frequency control with potentiometer
55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 10:
Line-Following Robot (Simulation)
– Simulated line-following robot with sensors
– Using Arduino for motor control
– Debugging & optimizing movement
55 mins online live lesson

Other Details:

Supply List:
A Laptop with a mouse, pen and paper and basic knowledge of computers.

External Resources:
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Tinkercad

Ages: 8-13

This interactive and hands-on class is perfect for young learners who want to dive into the world of robotics, coding, and electronics using the powerful Micro:Bit! Each week, students will build exciting projects that spark creativity and problem-solving skills.

What will be taught?
– Micro:Bit basics: coding, sensors, and real-world applications
– Hands-on electronics: circuits, LED displays, buttons, and more
– Game development: build fun, interactive games
– Smart gadgets: create real-life tech projects

Sample Class Outcomes:
Outcome 1: Light & Motion Detector – Build a sensor that reacts to movement & light changes!
Outcome 2: Digital Dice & Fun Games – Create a digital dice and design interactive Micro:Bit games!
Outcome 3: Smart Weather Station – Learn how to measure temperature, light, and more!
Outcome 4: Micro:Bit Music Maker – Compose and play music using the Micro:Bit’s speaker!
Outcome 5: Gesture-Controlled Car – Use motion sensors to control a virtual car!
Outcome 6: Smart Alarm System – Create a motion-detecting alarm for security!
Outcome 7: Reaction Time Game – Test and improve reaction speeds with a fun challenge!
Outcome 8: Micro:Bit Pet Simulator – Code a virtual pet that responds to touch and sound!

How is the class structured?
– Weekly standalone projects—join anytime!
– Live coding and building with step-by-step guidance
– Fun challenges and problem-solving activities

Teaching Style:
– Hands-on learning with live demonstrations
– Fun, interactive discussions and Q&A
– Encouragement of creativity and experimentation

Learner Interaction:
– Live engagement with the instructor
– Group discussions & teamwork
– Show-and-tell for projects

Learning Goals:
– Understand the basics of coding & electronics through Micro:Bit.
– Develop problem-solving & logical thinking skills.
– Create real-world tech projects with hands-on learning.
– Gain confidence in programming, sensors, and game development

Supply List:
Any of the following Micro:Bit Kits would be perfect for this class.

Micro:Bit Kits:
– https://www.amazon.com/KEYESTUDIO-Micro-Original-Microbit-Starter/dp/B08QRWF4MM/
– https://www.amazon.com/Freenove-BBC-Micro-Development-MicroPython/dp/B09YRC7DK4/
– https://www.amazon.com/Seeed-Studio-BBC-Micro-Accelerometer/dp/B0BDFD1ZM1/

I have given several options since items do sell out on Amazon. Let me know if you have any questions and I will be glad to help.

External Resources:
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses: “MakeCode”

With revolutionizing changes in the society and work environment driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), we believe technology education is not a choice but a necessity for every child.

In this class, children will learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), understanding their applications and how they differ from search engines. They’ll explore prompt engineering, discover methods for training ML models, and learn to create audio from text and animated videos from audio using AI. This course encourages innovation and creativity while providing a foundational understanding of AI/ML.

Grade 4 Mathematics Content (BC Curriculum)

The learning standards for Grade 4 Math are organized into the following content areas.

1. Number: Computational Fluency

• Multiplication and Division Facts: Recall and apply multiplication and division facts to 49 (7 x 7) and related division facts.

• Addition and Subtraction: Develop and use strategies for mental math for addition and subtraction with answers to 10,000.

• Multiplication: Model, record, and explain multiplication of a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number (e.g., 36 x 5).

• Division: Model, record, and explain division with a 1-digit divisor and a 2-digit dividend (e.g., 68 ÷ 4), with and without remainders.

• Fractions:

  • Represent and describe decimals (tenths and hundredths) concretely, pictorially, and symbolically.

  • Relate decimals to fractions and fractions to decimals (tenths and hundredths).

  • Compare and order decimals (tenths and hundredths) and fractions.

2. Number: Financial Literacy

• Financial Calculations: Count and make change for amounts up to $100.

• Financial Goal Estimation: Estimate and calculate the total cost and change for simple transactions.

• Financial Goal: Create simple financial plans, such as a plan to save for a purchase.

3. Patterns and Relations

• Patterns: Describe, extend, and create increasing and decreasing patterns using words, tables, and charts.

• Variables and Equations:

  • Solve one-step equations with an unknown number using all four operations (e.g., 4 + *a* = 11, 30 ÷ *b* = 6).

  • Represent an unknown number using a symbol or letter.

4. Geometry and Measurement

• Time: Read and write time to the minute using analog and digital clocks.

• Length, Mass, and Capacity: Estimate, measure, and record length (mm), mass (g, kg), and capacity (mL, L) using standard units.

• Perimeter: Measure and calculate the perimeter of regular and irregular polygons.

• Area: Measure and calculate the area of rectangles using a formula (Area = length × width) and using square units.

• Transformations: Create and interpret single transformations of 2D shapes (translations, rotations, and reflections).

5. Statistics and Probability

• Data Analysis: Construct and interpret pictographs and bar graphs with many-to-one correspondence (e.g., where one symbol represents 5 people).

• Probability: Conduct probability experiments and describe the likelihood of possible outcomes using words such as:

  • Impossible, Possible, Certain

  • Less Likely, Equally Likely, More Likely

Curricular Competencies (The “Doing” of Mathematics)

These are the processes students use to engage with the mathematical content.

• Reasoning and Analyzing:

  • Use reasoning to explore and make connections.

  • Estimate reasonably.

  • Develop mental math strategies and abilities to make sense of quantities.

• Understanding and Solving:

  • Visualize to explore mathematical concepts.

  • Develop, construct, and apply mathematical understanding through play, inquiry, and problem solving.

  • Engage in problem-solving experiences that are connected to place, story, and cultural practices.

• Communicating and Representing:

  • Explain and justify mathematical ideas and decisions.

  • Communicate mathematical thinking in multiple ways.

  • Use mathematical vocabulary and language to contribute to mathematical discussions.

• Connecting and Reflecting:

  • Reflect on mathematical thinking.

  • Connect mathematical concepts to each other and to real-life situations.

  • Incorporate First Peoples worldviews and perspectives to make connections to math.

Big Ideas (The Core Concepts)

These are the key understandings students should retain from Grade 4 Math.

• Number: Fractions and decimals are types of numbers that can represent quantities.

• Computational Fluency: Patterns and relations can be represented with variables and equations.

• Geometry: Regular increases and decreases in patterns can be identified and used to make predictions.

• Data: The likelihood of future events can be compared based on experimental results.

Key Changes & Focus for Grade 4

• A major focus on achieving fluency with multiplication and division facts up to 7×7.

• Introduction of more complex calculations with 2-digit numbers.

• A foundational understanding of decimals (tenths and hundredths) and their relationship to fractions.

• The introduction of the concept of variables and solving for an unknown.

• Moving from simple measurement to calculating perimeter and area.

• Working with graphs that have a many-to-one correspondence.

Grade 4 Science Content (BC Curriculum)

The learning standards for Grade 4 Science are organized into four content areas, often referred to as “Big Ideas.”

1. Biomes

• Core Question: How do biotic and abiotic elements interact within a biome, and what makes each biome unique?

• Key Content:

  • Biomes of the World: Major biomes (e.g., temperate rainforest, desert, grassland, tundra, boreal forest).

  • Abiotic Factors: The non-living elements that shape a biome (e.g., sunlight, moisture, temperature, soil, topography).

  • Biotic Factors: The living elements of a biome (e.g., plants, animals, fungi, bacteria).

  • Interactions & Adaptations: How the biotic and abiotic factors interact; how plants and animals have adapted to the specific conditions of their biome.

  • Energy Transfer: The transfer of energy from the sun to producers (plants) and then to consumers (animals) in a local biome.

  • First Peoples Knowledge: How First Peoples communities interact with, use, and sustain the resources of their local biome.

2. Energy

• Core Question: How is energy transferred, and how can it be transformed from one form to another?

• Key Content:

  • Forms of Energy: Various forms of energy (e.g., thermal [heat], light, sound, mechanical, chemical).

  • Energy Transfer: How energy can be transferred from one object to another (e.g., heat from the sun to the ground, sound waves through the air).

  • Energy Transformations: How energy changes from one form to another.

    • Example: Chemical energy in a battery → electrical energy → light and thermal energy in a flashlight bulb.

    • Example: Chemical energy in your body → mechanical energy to move your legs.

  • Renewable & Non-Renewable Sources: The difference between renewable (e.g., solar, wind, water) and non-renewable (e.g., fossil fuels) energy sources.

  • First Peoples Knowledge: Traditional knowledge and practices of First Peoples regarding energy sources (e.g., use of sunlight for drying, wind for sailing, geothermal hot springs).

3. Matter

• Core Question: What are the phases of matter, and how does energy cause changes between them?

• Key Content:

  • Three States of Matter: The properties of solids, liquids, and gases (e.g., definite/indefinite shape and volume, particle movement).

  • Phase Changes: The processes by which matter changes state.

    • Heating: Melting (solid to liquid), Evaporation (liquid to gas).

    • Cooling: Freezing (liquid to solid), Condensation (gas to liquid).

  • Role of Thermal Energy: Understanding that adding or removing thermal energy (heat) is what drives these phase changes.

  • Conservation of Matter: The concept that matter is not created or destroyed during a phase change; it simply changes form.

4. The Water Cycle

• Core Question: How does water move through our environment, and what is its role in sustaining life?

• Key Content:

  • Processes: The major processes in the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, collection/runoff, and transpiration.

  • Solar Energy as the Driver: Understanding that the sun’s energy is the engine that powers the water cycle.

  • Connection to Local Environments: How the water cycle impacts and is influenced by local landforms, biomes, and weather.

  • Importance for Living Things: The critical role of the water cycle in providing fresh water for plants, animals, and human communities.

  • First Peoples Knowledge: First Peoples’ perspectives on water, including its cultural significance, traditional stewardship, and knowledge of water sources.

Curricular Competencies (The “Doing” of Science)

These are the processes and skills students use to learn the science content.

• Questioning and Predicting: Demonstrate curiosity and observe objects and events in familiar contexts. Make predictions based on prior knowledge.

• Planning and Conducting: Suggest ways to plan and conduct an inquiry to find answers to their questions. Make observations about living and non-living things in the local environment.

• Processing and Analyzing Data and Information: Experience and interpret the local environment. Sort and classify data and information using drawings, pictographs, and provided tables. Identify patterns and connections in data.

• Evaluating: Compare observations with predictions through discussion. Identify some simple environmental implications of their and others’ actions.

• Applying and Innovating: Contribute to care for self, others, school, and neighbourhood through personal or collaborative approaches. Transfer and apply learning to new situations.

• Communicating: Communicate observations, ideas, and findings in a variety of ways (e.g., orally, visually, in writing).

Big Ideas (The Core Concepts)

These are the overarching understandings students will develop.

• Biomes: All living things sense and respond to their environment.

• Energy: Energy can be transformed.

• Matter: Matter has mass, takes up space, and can change phase.

• The Water Cycle: Water is essential to all living things, and it cycles through the environment.

Sample Unit Progression

A typical year might be structured like this:

• Unit 1: Biomes: Start with the concrete environment around them, studying the local biome (e.g., the temperate rainforest in BC).

• Unit 2: Matter: Focus on the properties of solids, liquids, and gases found within the biome.

• Unit 3: The Water Cycle: Connect matter and the local biome by studying how water moves and changes state in the environment.

• Unit 4: Energy: Explore how energy from the sun drives the water cycle, powers life in the biome, and can be transformed for human use.

This structure shows the natural interconnectedness of the four content areas.

Grade 6 Physics Course: “Discovering the Physical World”

BC Curriculum Alignment

Big Ideas (BC Curriculum – Grade 6 Science):

1. Newton’s three laws of motion describe the relationship between force and motion.

2. Energy can be transformed in many ways to affect motion.

3. Scientific knowledge develops as a result of inquiry and evidence.

Curricular Competencies:

• Questioning and predicting (develop curiosity and hypotheses).

• Planning and conducting (design and perform simple experiments).

• Processing and analyzing data (interpret results, identify patterns).

• Evaluating (reflect on methods and conclusions).

• Communicating (explain findings using proper scientific vocabulary).

Course Outline (Physics Stream Focus)

Chapter 1: What Is Physics? – The Science of Nature and Motion

• What physics studies and why it matters

• Branches of physics

• Measurement in physics (SI units)

• The scientific method

• Observation vs. inference

• Simple experiment: “Measuring motion with a stopwatch”

Chapter 2: Understanding Motion

• What is motion?

• Speed, velocity, acceleration

• Graphing motion

• Real-world applications: cars, bicycles, falling objects

• Experiment: “Rolling ball on different surfaces”

Chapter 3: Forces and Newton’s Laws

• What is force?

• Types of forces: contact and non-contact

• Newton’s three laws of motion

• Friction and air resistance

• Experiment: “Balloon rocket and action-reaction pairs”

Chapter 4: Energy and Its Transformations

• What is energy?

• Potential and kinetic energy

• Energy transfer and transformation

• Law of conservation of energy

• Renewable vs. non-renewable energy

• Experiment: “Elastic band energy launcher”

Chapter 5: Simple Machines and Work

• What is work?

• Force, distance, and direction

• Mechanical advantage

• Levers, pulleys, inclined planes

• Experiment: “Build a simple lever”

Chapter 6: Heat and Temperature

• Thermal energy and temperature

• Heat transfer: conduction, convection, radiation

• Expansion and contraction

• Experiment: “Melting race – which material heats faster?”

Chapter 7: Light and Optics

• Nature of light

• Reflection, refraction, and absorption

• Lenses and mirrors

• Shadows and transparency

• Experiment: “Mirror maze and bending light”

Chapter 8: Sound and Vibrations

• How sound is produced

• Frequency, pitch, amplitude

• How sound travels through solids, liquids, gases

• Experiment: “Homemade paper cup telephone”

Chapter 9: Electricity and Magnetism

• Electric charge and current

• Simple circuits: battery, wire, bulb

• Magnets and electromagnets

• Experiment: “Build a small electromagnet”

Chapter 10: Physics in Everyday Life

• Physics in transportation, sports, and nature

• Energy efficiency at home

• Space and planetary motion overview

• Final project: “Design a real-life application of physics”