AI Digital Literacy Certificate Program

Introducing the AI Digital Literacy Certificate Program!

What will your students say when asked the following questions in a job interview?

• How do you use AI tools in your everyday workflow?
• How do you responsibly and ethically use AI?

They’ll need to show they can use it ethically and responsibly and show how it assists them to be more productive, innovative and that they can think critically, thoughtfully, and work together with the AI to achieve their particular goals.

This program contains concise guidance for SJSU faculty on how to build students’ digital literacy skills and prepare them for future success. You’ll read articles and watch videos to inspire your approach in your classes. From general guidance, specific activities to checklists you can modify for your own uses.

You will have the opportunity to review many examples of learning activities utilizing AI.  The activities are organized according to the assistance or integration that AI provides. Consider how you might utilize AI for a student activity in one of your courses. 

SJSU AI Digital Literacy FAQs

• What are the dates of the program?

  • This cohort is from January 2 through January 19, 2025.

• Who can apply?

  • All Unit 3 faculty are invited to participate.

• How do I apply?

  • To apply, please fill out this application form by Friday December 13, 2024.

• What topics will the program cover?

  • The AI Digital Literacty Certificate Program topics include: 

    1. Practical introduction to AI for educators
    2. How AI can help faculty to prepare lessons and instruction
    3. Guidance for SJSU faculty on how to build students’ digital literacy skills
    4. Review the faculty AI activity examples
    5. Choose one AI activity and apply it to one of your courses
• What types of activities are part of the program?

  • The program is module-based. Each module has a culminating activity that can be directly applicable to participants' Spring 2025 (and beyond) course(s).

• What time committment does this involve?

  • In total, participants should expect to spend 8 hours completing three modules (following a concise "start here" module).

• Is there funding associated with this?

  • Yes, by completing the program, you are eligible to receive a certificate, badge, and $750 stipend. The stipend will be paid within 30 days of completion.

• Who should I contact if I have questions?

  • If you have any questions about this program or the support SJSU offers for your continued growth as teacher-scholars, please reach out to the Center for Faculty Excellence and Teaching Innovation.

• I would like a copy of my certificate for my dossier. When will I receive it?

  • Approximately two weeks after completing the program, you can expect to receive an email with your certificate attached.

• Are there additional training opportunities available?

  • Yes, there are multiple opportunities available during the semester.

    1. Quality Matters workshops available. Quality Matters is a nationally-recognized professional development program for online and hybrid course design. Review the registration opportunities for the workshops.
    2. CFETI regularly holds workshops on a wide range of topics from Getting Started with Canvas to Mastering Camastia. Review the workshop offerings to register.