Topic outline

  • Welcome

  • Introduction to Unit 10

    • Why this Unit?

      This unit introduces you to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies, highlighting their potential to transform teaching, learning, and assessment in education. You will explore practical applications, hands-on practice of AI in the classroom, including personalized learning, automated assessments, classroom management, adaptive learning platforms, and AI digital content creation tools. Emerging technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Robotics, and the Gamification will also be examined for their potential to enhance learner engagement and improve educational outcomes.

      Unit Competencies

      By the end of this unit, you will be able to:

      1. Describe the concept of AI.
      2. Apply the AI-based tools into teaching and learning processes.
      3. Assess the ethical, social, and pedagogical implications of AI in education.



      Recommended time: 2 hours

  • Lesson 1: Introduction to AI in Education

  • Lesson 2: AI Tools for Teaching and Learning

    • Introduction

      Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are rapidly transforming teaching and learning by helping educators save time, enhance lessons, and support students more effectively. Today, generative AI is integrated into hundreds of platforms that can create and analyze text, images, video, audio, and even code. Many tools are free or available through mobile apps, making them accessible for everyday classroom use—from creating lesson plans and quizzes to generating images and personalized learning support. Although different tools offer varying features and privacy settings, most provide powerful ways to assist teachers and learners. This lesson introduces widely used AI platforms for text and image generation and highlights how educators can begin using them confidently and responsibly.

      Lesson outcomes

      By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

      1. Describe common AI tools used in education.
      2. Demonstrate practical use of AI tools.
      3. Apply AI tools responsibly and efficiently.


      Read the learning materials provided below.

    • Activity:

      1. Pick one upcoming topic (e.g., Form 1 Geography: Weather instruments).
      2. In a chat tool selected from the lists in the above reading, type: “Plan a 35-minute lesson with 1 group activity, 5 quiz questions, and a simple diagram.”
      3. Review the output, localise (Kiswahili terms, local examples), and save to your LMS/phone.
      4. Create one supporting visual using an image tool (poster/diagram).

  • Lesson 3: Emerging Technologies in Education - AR, VR, Gaming, Robotics

    • Introduction

      Emerging technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), educational games, and robotics are opening exciting new possibilities for teaching and learning in Tanzania. These tools can transport students into virtual science labs, bring history lessons to life, simulate real-world environments, and make abstract STEM concepts easier to understand. With AR and VR, learners can experience content instead of just reading about it; with educational gaming, they stay motivated and curious; and through simple robotics kits, even without expensive equipment, students can build problem-solving and creativity skills. This lesson will introduce you to these powerful tools and inspire ways you can begin exploring them in your classroom, school, or community—step by step, even with limited resources.  

      Lesson outcomes

      By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

      1. Describe the role of emerging technologies in education
      2. Evaluate the impact of emerging technologies in education
      3. Apply emerging technologies in teaching and learning

      Read the learning materials provided below.

    • Activity:

      Now that you have been introduced to these tools, choose one technology (AR, VR, gaming, or robotics), explore an example tool, and think of one way you could use it in your classroom. You will share your idea in the forum that follows.

  • Lesson 4: Responsible Use of AI and Emerging Technologies

    • Introduction

      Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of everyday in schools from lesson planning to lesson assessment. But as teachers, we must use AI with care and wisdom. Understanding the ethics of AI helps us protect our students’ privacy, promote fairness, and build trust in these new technologies. This topic will help you explore how AI can be used responsibly in teaching and learning ensuring that every learner benefits equally, safely, and meaningfully from the opportunities AI provides. Whether you teach in a well-resourced urban school or a rural community, ethical awareness ensures that AI strengthens, rather than replaces, good teaching practice. 

      Lesson outcomes

      By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply key ethical principles when working with AI.

      Read the learning materials provided below.

    • Activity

      See if you can capture your feelings about AI by answering some of these questions in your journal

      1. How can I ensure that the AI tools I use in my classroom protect student privacy, data, and fairness for all learners?
      2. Do I understand how AI systems make decisions or recommendations, and how can I explain this to my students?
      3. How can I teach and encourage students to use AI responsibly and ethically in their learning?
      4. What challenges or risks might arise if students or teachers rely too heavily on AI tools for learning or assessment?
      5. How can I model ethical and critical use of AI — including addressing issues like plagiarism, misinformation, and transparency — in my own teaching practice?

  • Unit Discussion

    • As we conclude this unit on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies in education, this forum gives you a chance to reflect on your learning and share practical ideas with fellow teachers.

    • Unit Discussion Forum
      Make forum posts: 1

  • Unit Assessment

    • Answer the following 10 questions to review and test your learning from the unit.

    • Unit 10 Quiz
      Receive a grade

  • Summary and Conclusion

    • This unit introduced you to the key concepts, tools, and responsibilities involved in using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies in education. We explored what AI is, how it can assist you with lesson planning, personalised learning, assessment, and content creation, and reviewed practical tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Canva, and Socratic that teachers in Tanzania can start experimenting with. We also looked at emerging technologies including AR, VR, educational games, and robotics, and considered how even simple, low-cost examples can make lessons more engaging and interactive. Alongside these opportunities, we emphasised the need for ethical and responsible use — including protecting student data, promoting fairness, discouraging academic misuse, and ensuring technology complements rather than replaces strong teaching practice. By completing this unit, teachers are better equipped to confidently and thoughtfully integrate AI and emerging technologies into their classrooms, supporting more engaging, inclusive, and future-ready learning.

  • Attribution, References and Licence