echnology constantly changes the ways we learn, work, and interact. For teachers, understanding generative AI, including tools for both text and image creation, is becoming crucial. Knowing about AI helps teachers keep up with new learning tools, helping them make lessons more engaging and relevant. Teachers can use tools like this to prepare students for a future where AI is everywhere, and they can also come up with new approaches to material in a lot less time! When teachers know how to use AI, they can show students how to use these tools responsibly and creatively in their learning.

As AI becomes more common in content creation, teachers also need to be able to spot work that was created by AI. This helps maintain academic integrity and teaches students the value of original thought. Being familiar with AI provides teachers with the background to guide students through decisions about when and how to use AI appropriately. This allows us to help students find a balance between using technology and developing their own critical thinking and problem-solving skills. For teachers, understanding AI is not just about keeping up with technology, but also about shaping responsible, creative, and thoughtful future citizens.