Week 4

Weekly Overview

Educational leaders must understand both the capabilities and limitations of artificial intelligence before making informed decisions about its implementation. This week explores what AI can and cannot do, examines how the design of AI systems influences educational practice, and considers the importance of aligning AI use with sound instructional design. Students will evaluate how educational organizations can make informed decisions about adopting AI technologies while maintaining meaningful learning experiences.

Required Reading

Aguilar, S. J. (2026). Authenticating Intelligence: Preventing AI from Hijacking Education.

Chapter 4: The Role of Design Affordances

Vee, A., Watkins, M., & Bruff, D. (2026). The Norton Guide to AI-Aware Teaching.

Chapter 3: What Can AI Do?

Additional Reading

UNESCO. (2025). AI Competency Framework for Teachers.

This framework identifies the knowledge, skills, and competencies educators need to effectively and responsibly integrate artificial intelligence into teaching and learning. As you read, consider which competencies are already present within your selected organization and which areas require further development.

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Leadership Perspective (Required Viewing)

Generative AI for Course Design

Watch this video before participating in this week's discussion and completing the weekly assignments. As you watch, consider how the ideas presented connect to this week's readings and the development of your Organizational AI Implementation Plan.

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Assignments Due

Discussion 4 (10 points)

What Should Every Educator Know About Artificial Intelligence?

Based on this week's readings, identify the essential knowledge and competencies every educator should possess before integrating artificial intelligence into teaching and learning. Which competencies should educational organizations prioritize when preparing educators for AI implementation? Support your discussion using evidence from the required readings and the UNESCO AI Competency Framework.

Respond substantively to at least two classmates by extending the discussion through additional evidence, thoughtful questions, or professional experiences.

Project Development Assignment 4 (40 points)

Evaluating Organizational AI Competencies

Building upon your work from the previous weeks, prepare a 3–4 page analysis evaluating your selected organization's readiness to support educator AI competencies.

Your analysis should address the following:

Evaluate the current AI knowledge and skills of educators within the organization.

Identify strengths and areas needing professional growth.

Discuss how instructional design influences successful AI implementation.

Recommend professional learning priorities based on the UNESCO AI Competency Framework.

Explain how developing educator competencies will strengthen organizational readiness for artificial intelligence.

This assignment becomes the fourth section of your semester-long Organizational AI Implementation Plan.