Partnership Announcement: Teach Smarter x CoLab

Why Building Practical AI Skills Together

As educators, we know that meaningful professional development happens when we can learn from each other's experiences, share what works, and iterate on new approaches together. This partnership between Teach Smarter and CoLab creates a space for educators to develop AI literacy through hands-on learning, peer collaboration, and real classroom application.

Rather than learning about AI in isolation, educators can connect with colleagues across districts to share workflows, troubleshoot challenges, and build confidence with AI tools that actually support teaching and learning.

How What This Community Offers

Through the CoLab platform, educators and district leaders can access structured learning pathways while engaging in ongoing collaboration:

Practical Skill Development

Learn AI tools and strategies through hands-on activities designed for immediate classroom application

Peer Learning Networks

Connect with educators at similar stages of AI integration to share successes, challenges, and solutions

District Implementation Support

Access frameworks and resources for school and district leaders planning AI rollouts and policy development

Professional Recognition

Earn stackable microcredentials and professional development hours aligned to your learning goals

Learn Professional Learning Pathways

Each microcredential is designed around real educator needs and includes both individual learning components and collaborative application opportunities:

Click on any course title below to learn more about what's covered

1

AI Foundations for Educators

Core principles of AI, prompt design, and classroom applications

Develop fundamental understanding of AI capabilities and limitations while learning to create effective prompts for educational tasks

2

AI for Data Analysis & Instructional Planning

Using AI to interpret student data and inform instructional decisions

Learn to leverage AI for analyzing assessment data, identifying learning patterns, and creating targeted intervention strategies

3

AI for Student Engagement & Voice

Supporting student creativity and critical thinking with AI tools

Explore strategies for helping students use AI as a thinking partner while maintaining academic integrity and authentic voice

4

AI Tools for Educational Leadership

Strategic AI implementation for school and district leaders

Develop frameworks for AI policy, professional development planning, and measuring implementation efficacy across your organization

5

AI Integration for Curriculum & Assessment Design

Building standards-aligned curriculum and assessments with AI support

Master techniques for using AI to design differentiated learning experiences and authentic assessments that measure what matters

Ready to join a community focused on practical AI implementation in education?

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Connect with educators and leaders building the future of teaching and learning.