AI as Your Teaching Partner—With Boundaries

How can AI help teachers design more inclusive and accessible lessons—without overpromising results? This course tackles the practical use of AI for differentiation, giving educators the tools to personalise learning and adapt instruction more effectively. Developed by Paul Thompson, this course explores how AI can support students in accessing the curriculum while acknowledging where AI still falls short. You’ll learn how to write prompts, modify lesson plans, and identify tools that enhance your teaching without replacing your judgment. By understanding the strengths and limitations of AI, you’ll leave better equipped to use it confidently and responsibly—ensuring your instructional strategies work for every learner.

Learn to prompt and plan with AI to support differentiated learning.

Identify tools that align with real student needs across subjects.

Recognise the limits of AI and how to use it responsibly in your practice.

Meet Paul Thompson

Paul Thompson is a mathematics teacher with 14 years of experience, including over seven years in IB education as Head of Mathematics, ATL Coordinator, and Academic Director. Based in Singapore, he is currently teaching while completing a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership at Concordia University, St. Paul. New to Eblana, Paul brings experience in ESL and curriculum development and aims to explore how AI can support differentiation without over-reliance.

Meet Rita Bateson

Rita is the Co-founder and Director of Education at Eblana Learning. She is a renowned educator, author, and mentor with over 20 years in international education. A former Senior Curriculum Manager at IB Global Headquarters, she was also the founding Head of School for an IB continuum school. Rita now focuses on helping schools ethically embrace AI, offering expert guidance to navigate rapid technological change.

Meet Rachel Bodily

Kim is a seasoned Educational Technology Specialist with 20+ years of global experience. She spearheaded transformative projects like ePortfolios, iPad integration, and STEM programs. Certified in Google and Apple education, she's dedicated to enhancing tech-driven learning for educators and students.

Course Curriculum

8 Chapters · 20 Lessons

  1. 1

    Using AI to Differentiate Learning

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      Course Welcome

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      Course Structure

  2. 2

    Engage with AI in the Classroom

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      Getting Started

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      Course Overview

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      Pre-Course Reflection

  3. 3

    Explore The Big Ideas

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      Explore Differentiation in Today's Classrooms

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      Quick Read

  4. 4

    Explaining How AI Inputs Can Support Differentiation

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      Designing For Differentiation

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      Learning Check Activity

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    Elaborate on the Implementation in Schools

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      Implementation Strategies for Schools

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      Prompt Library

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    Evaluate

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      Evaluation Station

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      Notebook LM: PDF to Podcast Feature

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      Differentiation Possibilities

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      Demo: Creating Multilingual Glossaries

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      Closing Remarks

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    Embedding Your Learning

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      Embed

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      Recommendations

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      Proximal Assessment

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    Extend

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      Extend

Personalize Learning with AI Assistance

This course gives you the clarity and skills to use AI as a thoughtful teaching partner—one that helps you reach more learners without compromising quality or care.

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