Module 1: Why AI, Why Now – and Why Through a PLC?
Welcome to Module 1 of this microlearning course on using PLCs as a vehicle for introducing AI tools in schools.
In this module, you will:
Understand why AI is becoming an urgent and relevant topic in education
Learn why Google’s NotebookLM is a practical, low-risk entry point for teachers
Explore the VOYAGE Source of the Issue to identify root causes of hesitation or resistance around AI adoption
Reflect on barriers using the Skill, Will, or System framework
Prepare a PLC activity that helps teachers learn NotebookLM by using it with their own instructional materials
This module is designed to help you move from uncertainty to clarity—and from curiosity to intentional, collaborative action.
IN THIS LESSON
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AI Use in Schools Is Quickly Increasing but Guidance Lags Behind