AI IN THE CLASSROOM - Practical AI Tools for Educators

Professional Development Course for Erasmus+ Staff Mobility

📍 Porto, Portugal
📅 6 Days · 30 Hours
🌍 Language: English
👥 Small International Groups
🏫 Face-to-Face Training

Learn. Experiment. Create.

Artificial Intelligence is transforming education, and teachers have a key role in ensuring that it is used creatively, effectively and responsibly.

AI in the Classroom: Practical AI Tools for Educators is a hands-on professional development course designed to help teachers and education professionals confidently integrate Artificial Intelligence into their everyday teaching practice.

During this 6-day, 30-hour training programme in Porto, participants will explore how tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Canva AI and other AI-powered applications can support lesson planning, content creation, differentiation, assessment, feedback and student engagement.

Through practical workshops, demonstrations, collaborative activities and real classroom examples, participants will experiment with AI tools and create ready-to-use educational resources that can be adapted to their own students, subjects and teaching contexts.

The course also addresses the responsible use of AI in education, exploring critical thinking, information reliability, privacy, ethics, bias, academic integrity and the importance of maintaining a human-centred approach to teaching and learning.

No advanced technical knowledge or previous AI experience is required.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

This course is designed for education professionals who want to explore the practical and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in education, including:

This course is designed for teachers, adult educators, trainers, school leaders, Erasmus+ coordinators and other education professionals interested in developing their professional practice in an international learning environment.

No advanced technical knowledge or previous experience with Artificial Intelligence is required.

Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet in order to fully participate in the practical activities.

What Will You Learn?

Understand AI in Education

Understand Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI and explore their potential, limitations and impact on teaching and learning.

Master Effective Prompting

Learn how to write clear, structured and effective prompts and refine them to obtain relevant and useful educational results.

Plan Better Lessons

Use AI to support lesson planning and create activities, ideas and educational materials adapted to different subjects, age groups and teaching contexts.

Create Engaging Educational Content

Explore tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Canva AI and other AI-powered applications to create presentations, worksheets, visual resources and classroom materials.

Support Different Learning Needs

Use AI to support differentiation and create more personalised, accessible and inclusive learning experiences.

Enhance Assessment & Feedback

Explore AI-supported quizzes, formative assessment and feedback strategies that can support student progress while helping teachers save time.

Boost Creativity & Student Engagement

Develop creative AI-supported learning activities that encourage participation, collaboration and active learning.

Use AI Responsibly

Explore privacy, ethics, bias, information reliability, academic integrity and the responsible, human-centred use of Artificial Intelligence.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• understand the opportunities and limitations of AI in education;
• select appropriate AI tools for different educational purposes;
• create and refine effective prompts;
• design AI-supported lessons and learning activities;
• create practical digital and educational resources;
• use AI to support differentiation and inclusive learning;
• integrate AI into assessment and feedback strategies;
• critically evaluate AI-generated information;
• apply principles of ethical and responsible AI use;
• transfer acquired knowledge and resources to their own classroom and school context.

From Learning to Classroom Practice

Participants will leave the course with practical strategies, ready-to-use resources and greater confidence to integrate AI meaningfully into their educational practice.

COURSE PROGRAMME

DAY 1 — AI & EDUCATION

Understand the AI Landscape

Explore:

• Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI
• AI in today's educational landscape
• Opportunities and challenges for teachers
• The changing role of educators
• AI tools for teaching and learning

HANDS-ON ACTIVITY

Explore and compare AI tools for different educational purposes.

DAY 2 — CHATGPT & PROMPTING FOR EDUCATORS

Turn Ideas into Effective Teaching Resources

Learn to:

• understand how ChatGPT works;
• write clear and effective prompts;
• improve results through prompt refinement;
• plan lessons and classroom activities;
• generate ideas, exercises and teaching materials;
• adapt content to different subjects, age groups and learning levels.

HANDS-ON ACTIVITY

Create your own AI-supported lesson using effective prompting techniques.

DAY 3 — AI FOR CREATIVITY & CONTENT CREATION

Create Engaging Educational Resources

Discover:

• Microsoft Copilot
• Canva AI
• AI-assisted content creation
• Visual and digital learning resources
• Presentations, worksheets and classroom materials
• Creative ways to engage students with AI

HANDS-ON ACTIVITY

Design a practical educational resource using AI-powered tools.

DAY 4 — AI FOR INCLUSION, ASSESSMENT & FEEDBACK

Make Learning More Personalised and Inclusiv

Explore:

• Differentiated learning with AI
• Adapting content to different learning needs
• Inclusive classroom strategies
• AI-assisted quizzes and assessment
• Formative assessment and feedback
• Supporting student engagement and progress

HANDS-ON ACTIVITY

Design an inclusive and differentiated AI-supported learning activity.

DAY 5 — FROM AI SKILLS TO CLASSROOM PRACTICE

Turn Knowledge into Action

Explore:

• Designing meaningful AI-supported learning experiences
• Integrating AI into lesson planning
• Combining different AI tools
• Creative and inclusive classroom solutions
• Responsible and ethical use of AI
• Privacy, bias, reliability and academic integrity

FINAL PROJECT

Working collaboratively, participants develop a practical AI-supported educational project adapted to their teaching context.

Projects may include:

Lesson Plan · Classroom Activity · Digital Learning Resource · Assessment Activity · Inclusive Learning Solution · AI-Supported Educational Project

HANDS-ON ACTIVITY

Create, refine and prepare the final project for presentation.

DAY 6 — AI, CULTURAL HERITAGE & FINAL PROJECT

Connect Learning, Creativity and Porto

Participants will:

• present final projects;
• exchange peer feedback and good practices;
• reflect on how learning can be transferred to their own classrooms and schools;
• participate in a structured cultural learning experience;
• investigate how AI can support the interpretation of cultural heritage.

AI CULTURAL CHALLENGE

Can AI turn a cultural visit into a meaningful learning experience?

Participants use AI to transform elements of their Porto experience into an educational resource, such as a digital learning activity, interactive guide, storytelling project or classroom challenge.

The programme concludes with:

Course Evaluation · Final Reflection · Certification

COURSE METHODOLOGY

Learn by Doing

This is an active and practice-oriented course.

The 30-hour programme combines:

Practical Workshops · Demonstrations · Individual Activities · Collaborative Work · Exchange of Good Practices · Real Educational Examples · Project-Based Activities · Peer Learning · Reflection

Participants are encouraged to connect each activity with their own professional context and create resources that can be transferred directly to their educational practice.

The programme provides an average of at least 5 hours of structured learning activities per training day.

EUROPEAN & INTERNATIONAL DIMENSION

Learn. Share. Connect.

The course is designed to foster meaningful interaction between participants from different countries, supporting the exchange of educational practices, intercultural learning and future European cooperation.

Participants will have opportunities to:

• share educational practices and experiences;
• discover different European education contexts;
• work collaboratively with international colleagues;
• develop intercultural competences;
• build professional networks;
• explore opportunities for future European cooperation.

Course sessions are organised with attention to the transnational dimension applicable to Erasmus+ Courses and Training activities.

GROUP SIZE

Small Groups. More Interaction. Better Learning.

To encourage active participation, collaboration and meaningful exchange, our courses are organised in small international groups.

Minimum: 10 participants
Maximum: 20 participants

Course sessions are subject to minimum participation requirements and appropriate international composition.

UPCOMING DATES

❄️ WINTER / CARNIVAL 2027 

8–13 February 2027
15–20 February 2027
22–27 February 2027

🌷 SPRING /EASTER 2027  

29 March–3 April 2027
5–10 April 2027
12–17 April 2027
26 April–1 May 2027

3–8 May 2027

☀️ SUMMER 2027  

14–19 June 2027
21–26 June 2027
28 June–3 July 2027
5–10 July 2027
12–17 July 2027

COURSE CONFIRMATION

Courses are confirmed as soon as the minimum participation requirements and appropriate international composition have been reached.

If a course has not been confirmed earlier, Easis Bridge will communicate the final decision no later than 4 weeks before the course starting date.

Participants should wait for official course confirmation from Easis Bridge before booking flights or making any non-refundable travel arrangements.

If a course cannot take place, alternative available dates will be proposed whenever possible.

CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

🎓 COURSE PACKAGE

Focus on Learning

Includes:

• 6-Day / 30-Hour Training Programme
• Training Materials & Resources
• Welcome Kit
• Welcome & Ice-Breaking Session
• Daily Coffee Breaks
• Course & Administrative Support
• Course Documentation
• Certificate of Attendance

Ideal for participants who prefer to organise their own accommodation, transport and cultural activities.

€ 480 / participant

🧳 COURSE & LOGISTICS

We Take Care of the Practical Details

Everything included in the Course Package, plus:

• 7 Nights' Accommodation
• Porto Airport Transfers – Arrival & Departure
• Andante Public Transport Card
• Mobility Management & Support
• Local Assistance During the Stay

Ideal for participants who want to focus on their learning experience while we take care of accommodation, local transport and mobility logistics.

From €1,050 / participant

🌍 COURSE & FULL EXPERIENCE

The Complete Learning & Porto Experience

Everything included in Course & Logistics, plus our Cultural Package:

• 6 Bridges Cruise
• Port Wine Cellars & Fado Experience
• Conserveira Pinhais – Full Factory Tour
• Traditional Azulejo Painting Workshop

Ideal for participants looking for a complete experience combining professional learning, full mobility support and the opportunity to discover Porto’s culture and heritage.

From €1,200 / participant

TRANSPARENT PRICING

Before confirming a booking, participants or sending organisations receive a detailed quotation clearly identifying the price and all services included.

Optional accommodation, transport, mobility support and cultural services are clearly identified in the quotation.

This allows schools and participants to select the solution that best suits their mobility needs and budget.

The selected services, total price and applicable payment conditions will subsequently be confirmed in the corresponding Service Contract.

DOCUMENTATION & CERTIFICATION

Erasmus+ Mobility Documentation Support

Easis Bridge provides the detailed course programme and supports participants and sending organisations with mobility-related documentation where applicable, including:

Detailed Course Programme · Learning Agreement Support, where applicable · Attendance Documentation · Europass Mobility Support

Certificate of Attendance

Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive a Certificate of Attendance containing the participant's name, course title, short course description and learning outcomes, dates, duration, venue, course provider and course instructor(s).

Participants are expected to actively participate in the full training programme in order to receive the final course certificate.

INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY

An Inclusive Learning Experience

Easis Bridge is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful and welcoming learning environment.

Participants with accessibility requirements or specific support needs are encouraged to inform us during registration so that appropriate arrangements can be discussed in advance.

We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate individual needs wherever possible.

BEFORE YOUR COURSE

Once the course has been officially confirmed, participants receive practical information to help prepare their mobility, including:

Course Schedule · Venue Information · What to Bring · Practical Porto Information · Local Transport Guidance · Accommodation Information, where applicable · Contact & Support Information

DURING YOUR STAY

Participants have access to the Easis Bridge team for practical assistance related to the course and to any mobility services booked through us.

Our aim is to provide participants with a well-organised learning experience while allowing them to focus on their professional development and international exchange.

EVALUATION & FEEDBACK

Participant feedback is an important part of our quality process.

At the end of the programme, participants are invited to evaluate:

Course Content · Methodology · Learning Activities · Organisation · Learning Outcomes · Overall Experience

Feedback is used to continuously improve future editions of our courses.

Participants may also submit a formal complaint in accordance with the Easis Bridge Complaints Procedure.

AFTER THE COURSE

Take Your Learning Back to Your School

Learning should continue beyond Porto.

Participants receive resources to support the transfer of acquired knowledge into their professional practice, which may include:

Course Materials · Digital Resources · AI Tools & Resources · Participant-Created Materials · Practical Classroom Ideas · Project Resources

Participants are encouraged to share their learning, resources and good practices with colleagues in their sending organisation.

IMPORTANT ERASMUS+ INFORMATION

EASIS BRIDGE is an independent course provider.

This course is designed for professional development within the context of Erasmus+ staff mobility – Courses and Training.

Participation in an Easis Bridge course does not in itself guarantee Erasmus+ funding.

Sending organisations and participants remain responsible for confirming the eligibility of their mobility, participants and related expenditure according to their Erasmus+ project, accreditation, grant agreement and applicable National Agency requirements.

Easis Bridge does not represent the European Commission or a National Agency, and the publication of this course does not constitute endorsement or certification by the European Union.

READY TO JOIN US IN PORTO?

Learn. Experiment. Create. Connect.

Choose your preferred course date and send us your registration request.

No payment is required when submitting your initial request.

Our team will contact you to confirm availability, course status, package options and the next steps.

Once course availability and the requested services have been confirmed, Easis Bridge will provide the corresponding quotation and Service Contract.

REQUEST YOUR PLACE

Submitting a registration request does not constitute a confirmed booking. Your booking is formally confirmed once the Service Contract has been signed by both parties and the payment due upon signature has been received by Easis Bridge.

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