The Kerala government plans to organize a three-day training session on artificial intelligence (AI) for the state’s 80,000 secondary school teachers starting May 2.
As part of this initiative, Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) intends to provide AI training to 80,000 teachers from classes 8-12 by August 2024.
“A 3-day AI hands-on training for Secondary school teachers in Kerala will commence from May 2 onwards. The training conducted by Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) aims to empower 80,000 teachers of Classes 8 to 12 with the necessary AI expertise by August 2024,” according to a press release.
The AI training program emphasizes summarization techniques to streamline complex documents in various formats such as PDFs, images, and videos. It aims to generate succinct summaries that capture essential information and even generate new content through AI tools. According to the press release, teachers will also be instructed on image generation techniques, enabling them to create and modify subject-specific visuals, transform them into cartoons or paintings, and seamlessly integrate text with the images.
“This is followed by Prompt Engineering and Machine Learning which helps in formulating precise prompts essential for effective utilization of AI tools and also to understand its programming mechanisms respectively by actually doing it,” the release stated.
During the training, educators will delve into data visualization techniques, discovering how AI can be utilized to craft presentations and animations. They will learn to generate and tailor tables, graphs, and charts to meet specific needs. Additionally, teachers will receive training in AI-based assessment methods, empowering them to design diverse question formats, including unit tests, and more.
“The program will provide a chance to identify potential risks associated with AI while fostering a culture of responsible AI usage. In the training, teachers will also create their avatars to understand the concept of deepfakes while gaining insights into privacy concerns and algorithm bias,” said K Anvar Sadath, Chief Executive Officer of KITE.
Each batch, consisting of 25 teachers, will utilize their laptops and mobile phones during the training sessions. To uphold data privacy while employing AI tools, teachers will utilize G-Suite accounts created for them by KITE, eliminating the need for their personal email IDs and other credentials. The training will integrate a diverse array of tools vetted by KITE’s expert committee, facilitating personalized learning activities for individual students and ensuring inclusivity for students with disabilities by customizing resources accordingly.
The press release further stated, “180 Master Trainers of KITE have already completed one-month-long AI training for this. Modules are also ready for different sessions. Higher Secondary and High School IT Co-ordinators and Little KITEs Masters will be trained initially. Registration facility is open for teachers at www.kite.kerala.gov.in.”