The Ai Driver'S License For Faculty

Learn to use AI wisely, ethically, and creatively—so you stay in the driver’s seat.

What you'll learn

Categorize your AI use into distinct modes—Learning, Creativity, and Productivity—to better guide your approach and set clear expectations.

Analyze "mentor chats" (expert transcripts) to develop a thoughtful, end-to-end workflow for using GenAI in your teaching, research, and daily tasks.

Strengthen your prompting through purposeful reflection, using your goals and values as a guide to craft more effective, engaged, and ethical AI interactions.

Design AI-integrated tasks and assessments that align with your course goals while preserving academic integrity and student agency.

Requirements

GenAI Use, Prompt Engineering, Familiarity with ChatGPT/Claude/Gemini

Description

The AI Driver’s License for FacultyBuild the skills, confidence, and ethical clarity to use AI in your work—without losing your voice.This course is for you if…You’re a K–12 teacher or college faculty member curious about how AI fits into your classroom.You’ve tried ChatGPT but aren’t sure if you’re using it well—or safely.You want to stay in control of your teaching, not get swept up in the hype.You’re a school leader, instructional coach, or PD lead looking for models to support staff use of AI.What You'll LearnBy the end of this course, you’ll be able to:Categorize your AI use into Learning, Creativity, and Productivity modes for clearer purpose and boundaries.Analyze mentor chats to develop your own effective, end-to-end GenAI workflows.Prompt with purpose by aligning your AI use with reflection, values, and specific goals.Design AI-integrated tasks and assessments that support academic integrity, creativity, and student agency.What You’ll Get4 short, focused modules (under 90 minutes total)Real transcripts from faculty + student AI use casesDownloadable templates and reflection toolsOptional certificate of completion (your “AI License”)Early access to future updates and bonus materialsWho Made This?This course is led by Mike Kentz, educator, writer, and founder of AI Literacy Partners, where we help schools and universities respond thoughtfully to generative AI. Mike has delivered keynotes and workshops for institutions like the University of Montana, University of Maryland-Baltimore County and dozens of K–12 schools nationwide.What People Are Saying“This course didn’t just teach me AI—it helped me see my own teaching differently.”— Assistant Professor, Sociology“It’s rare to find something that speaks to both ethics and real-world practice. This hits both.”— High School Instructional Coach

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Start with Purpose: Ground Rules for Safe and Effective AI Use

Section 2: Driving to Understanding: Using AI as a Learning Partner

Lecture 3 Driving to Understanding: Using AI as a Learning Partner

Section 3: Creative Sparks: Using AI as a Brainstorming Partner

Lecture 4 Creative Sparks: Using AI as a Brainstorming Partner

Section 4: Working Smarter: Using AI for Productivity

Lecture 5 Working Smarter: Using AI for Productivity

Section 5: Keep Your Hands on the Wheel

Lecture 6 “The Car Is Only as Good as the Driver”

This course is for educators at all levels—from K–12 teachers to college faculty—who want to build the skills and confidence to use generative AI tools like ChatGPT in thoughtful, ethical, and effective ways. Whether you're just getting started or already experimenting with AI in your teaching, planning, grading, or professional work, this course will help you approach AI with clarity and purpose. You’ll learn to use AI as a learning partner—not a shortcut—through real-world examples, mentor transcripts, and guided practice. Ideal for: K–12 teachers exploring classroom integration or time-saving workflows College and university faculty seeking to use AI in instruction, research, or course design Instructional coaches, tech integrators, and school leaders shaping local policy and practice Anyone responsible for guiding students toward responsible and creative AI use No technical experience needed—just curiosity, reflection, and a desire to teach and lead with intention.