Build AI literacy and create culturally grounded teaching resources with practical frameworks.

AI is changing how teachers create resources, plan lessons, and support learners — but most AI training overlooks the unique context of language teaching. AI for Language Teachers: Culturally Responsive Use is designed specifically for heritage and community language teachers who want to use AI effectively, responsibly, and in ways that honor cultural knowledge. Developed by researchers and educators at Macquarie University, this course builds your AI literacy across three areas — technical, practical, and ethical. You'll learn how large language models work and why their limitations matter for heritage languages and cultural content. You'll explore the AI tool landscape, comparing general-purpose models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini with ready-made tools built for language education. Through two practical frameworks — the Culturally Responsive AI-Use Checklist and the GenAI Prompting Framework — you'll develop a structured process for working with AI that keeps your professional judgement at the center. You'll then apply these skills to create real classroom resources, including adapted flashcards, written texts, student workbooks, and parent newsletters. Whether you are new to AI or already experimenting, this course meets you where you are. You'll leave with practical skills, usable resources, and the confidence to use AI as a tool that enhances — rather than replaces — your expertise as a language teacher.