Course Code: N4NHWXU7.
Course Code: N4NHWXU7.
This course provides an overview of the principles of human rights, children's rights, and global sustainability goals and their importance in creating a just and sustainable world under the Lense of AI for education. The course is designed for educators who want to teach these principles to their students and create inclusive learning environments that promote critical thinking and open dialogue.
Educating individuals about the principles of human rights, children's rights, and global sustainability goals is essential. This educational journey requires compassion, understanding, and responsibility from teachers and learners. By teaching these principles, we instill in students a sense of empathy and the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect.
Furthermore, educating children about their rights helps them develop a strong sense of self-worth and empowers them to advocate for themselves and others. Teaching them about global sustainability goals fosters a sense of responsibility towards the planet and encourages them to take actions that contribute to a more sustainable future.
This journey of compassion, understanding, and responsibility requires educators to create inclusive learning environments that promote open dialogue and critical thinking. Exposing students to diverse perspectives and experiences is crucial, encouraging them to question societal norms and inequalities. By doing so, we equip them with the necessary tools to become active global citizens who strive for justice, equality, and environmental stewardship.
How does the UN Declaration of Human Rights define our basic human rights?
The United Nations Declaration of Human Rights is an international document that outlines the basic rights and freedoms of all human beings. It was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948, after World War II. The Declaration is known as the foundation document of international human rights law and has inspired many other human rights treaties and conventions. It acknowledges the inherent dignity of all members of the human family as the basis of freedom, justice, and peace in the world.
Getting started with generative AI
DUE APRIL 2nd
Welcome to the course! Lesson 1 Due April 02, 2024
Video series: What is AI? | Code.org Lesson 2 Due April 04, 2024
Video series: Ethics and AI | Code.org Lesson 3 Due April 09, 2024
Getting ready to teach with AI
Video series: AI 101 for teachers Lesson 4 Due April 11, 2024
AI in the classroom: Promising Practices Lesson 5 Due April 16, 2024
Video series: Practical AI for education Lesson 6 Due April 18, 2024
DUE APRIL 20th
AI Literacy | Common Sense Education
What is AI? Lesson 7 Due April 22, 2024
How is AI trained? Lesson 8 Due April 25, 2024
Understanding AI bias Lesson 9 Due April 30, 2024
How AI bias impacts our lives Lesson 10 Due May 02, 2024
AI chatbots: Who's behind the screen? Lesson 11 Due May 14, 2024
Facing off with facial recognition Lesson 12 Due May 16, 2024
AI algorithms: How well do they know you? Lesson 13 Due May 21, 2024
Convention on the Rights of the Child
The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is an international human rights treaty that outlines a set of principles and standards for the protection and well-being of children. Some key principles enshrined in the CRC include: the right to life, survival, and development; the right to be protected from all forms of violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation; the right to express their views and have them taken into account in matters that affect them; the right to access education, healthcare, and social services; and the right to participate fully in cultural, social, and recreational activities. The CRC is the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history, with almost every country in the world being a party to it. It serves as a powerful tool for promoting and protecting the rights of children globally.
The Global Goals for Sustainable Development, also known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all. These goals consist of 17 interconnected targets that aim to address the world's most pressing challenges, such as poverty, hunger, inequality, climate change, and environmental degradation.
Education for Sustainable Development Goals. Learning Objectives
The SDGs build on the success of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and go beyond them by incorporating a broader range of issues, including economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. They provide a comprehensive framework that encompasses the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of development, recognizing the interdependence between these aspects.
Each goal has specific targets and indicators to track progress and ensure accountability. The goals cover a wide range of issues, such as eradicating poverty and hunger, promoting quality education and gender equality, ensuring access to clean water and sanitation, fostering sustainable economic growth, reducing inequalities, combating climate change, and promoting peaceful and inclusive societies.
Achieving the SDGs requires the collective efforts of governments, civil society, businesses, and individuals. It requires transformative actions at all levels, from local to global, and the mobilization of resources, knowledge, and technology. It also calls for strong partnerships and collaboration between different stakeholders to share experiences, best practices, and lessons learned.
The SDGs provide a roadmap for a more sustainable and equitable future. They represent a commitment by the international community to address the world's most pressing challenges and ensure a better world for future generations. By working together and taking concrete actions, we can make significant progress towards achieving the Global Goals and creating a more sustainable and inclusive world for all.
DUE May 31st
How do the Global Sustainability Goals aim to address the world's most pressing issues? Due May 24th
Due May 31st How can understanding these rights and goals influence our daily actions?
What role does education play in promoting these rights and goals? Due June 7th