The Educator’s Guide to AI Image Generation: Create, Prompt, and Use with Purpose

Lauren Boucher
Presenter
30
mins
Course length
Multi Device
Access from mobile or laptop
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Description

Imagine having the ability to create custom visuals for your lessons, resources, and classroom needs in just minutes. Looking for practical ways to use AI image generation tools to enhance instruction, engagement, and accessibility? In this course, Lauren Boucher guides educators through how to effectively use free AI image generation tools to support teaching and learning. Educators will explore how to compare popular tools, write clear and effective prompts, and generate visuals that align to instructional goals and student needs. Participants will also learn how to use AI-generated images thoughtfully to support engagement, creativity, and inclusive classroom design. By the end of this course, you will walk away with practical strategies, ready-to-use prompts, and a curated website of AI image tools and resources you can use immediately to create purposeful, high-quality visuals for your classroom.

Objectives

Identify key AI image generation tools and their instructional usesExplain how prompt design influences the quality and usefulness of AI-generated imagesCreate effective prompts to generate visuals that support lesson design and classroom needsEvaluate generated images for clarity, accuracy, and alignment to instructional purposeAssess the effectiveness of AI-generated visuals in supporting student engagement and learningDesign instructional materials and visual resources using AI image generation tools

Key Take Aways

Understand how to select AI image generation tools that align to instructional needsLearn how to write effective prompts to generate high-quality, purposeful visualsExplore ways to use AI-generated images to support engagement, accessibility, and creativityDiscover how to apply AI images responsibly to enhance instruction and learning experiences

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Lauren Boucher

Lauren Boucher has 18+ years in public education, teaching 3rd grade, gifted K-8, and working as a Digital Teaching and Learning Coach. Now a Southeast Regional Consultant for the NC Department of Public Instruction, she shares innovative ed tech practices nationwide.
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