AI Deep Dive for Educators
ISTE
Last updated September 15, 2026
AI Deep Dive for Educators is a 15-hour course from ISTE+ASCD, the professional body behind the ISTE Standards many schools already use to guide technology use, giving PK-12 and higher-education teachers a complete introduction to AI in their own teaching practice. It moves from foundational AI concepts through practical use — designing learning experiences and materials with AI tools — and into assessment: how to use AI there without compromising academic integrity. No coding or prior AI knowledge is required. The course is paid, with a member discount, and enrolls by session rather than on a rolling start. One thing to know: ISTE's own listing describes it as both self-paced and instructor-led, so expect self-paced content delivered within a fixed enrollment window rather than a live class schedule.
What you'll learn
- Foundational AI concepts and how they apply to K-12 and higher-education teaching
- Using AI tools to design engaging learning experiences and lesson materials
- Applying AI across day-to-day instructional practice, not just a single tool
- Integrating AI into assessment while protecting academic integrity and pedagogical effectiveness
Frequently asked questions about AI Deep Dive for Educators
Who is AI Deep Dive for Educators for?
PK-12 and higher-education teachers, instructional and curriculum designers, and technology coaches or directors who want a structured, no-code introduction to AI in education.
Is AI Deep Dive for Educators free?
No — AI Deep Dive for Educators is a paid course.
Why we suggest this course
ISTE is the organization behind the ISTE Standards that many schools and districts already hold educators accountable to, so this course teaches AI within a framework already in use rather than a generic AI class retrofitted for teachers. It also states plainly that it replaces the retired "AI Explorations for Educators" course with new content, so anyone holding the older title is looking at a genuinely updated version, not a renamed rerun. Its length and price sit above most single-provider free alternatives — the trade-off for structured instructor support and an optional path to graduate credit through Dominican University of California.