Most AI Training Focuses on Tools.
Real Readiness Requires More.
AI Tools & Resources
What educators use:
- AI tools
- Prompts
- Lesson Resources
- Classroom Activities
- Instructional workflows
AI & Instructional Understanding
What educators understand:
- AI literacy
- AI4K12’s Five Big Ideas of AI
- Safe and Responsible AI
- Pedagogy and instructional design
- Age appropriate Implementation
- Curriculum integration
Classroom Implementation
What educators actually do:
- Facilitate classroom discussions
- Guide AI supported learning
- Evaluate AI outputs critically
- Integrate AI into real instruction
- Build classroom confidence
Most professional learning stops at awareness. Meritus AI is designed for implementation.
More than AI Tools training
Most AI workshops focus only on productivity tools and prompts.
Meritus AI helps educators move from AI awareness to real classroom implementation.
Focused mainly on AI tools- Mostly prompt engineering
- Tool demonstrations
- Passive learning
- Surface level AI exposure
Covers AI literacy, teaching, and classroom implementation- Includes AI concepts, ethics, and instructional thinking
- Hands on classroom application
- Interactive and creation based learning
- Includes Scratch based AI creation and Data Science
Key Highlights
- AI4K12, AAAI, CSTA, ISTE aligned.
- Classroom ready implementation strategies.
- Scratch based AI creation.
- Responsible AI and ethics discussions.
- Data Science foundations for schools.
- Built specifically for K–12 educators.
- Flexible district and individual learning pathways.
What You’ll Learn
A comprehensive, classroom-ready curriculum built around the skills educators actually need.
AI Literacy Foundations
Understand core AI concepts, opportunities, limitations, and classroom implications.
The Five Big Ideas of AI
Explore: Perception, Representation and Reasoning, Learning, Natural Interaction, Societal Impact.
AI in Everyday Teaching
Learn how educators can use AI for: Lesson Planning, Differentiation, Feedback Generation, Instructional Support, Productivity Workflows.
Safe and Responsible AI in Schools
Discuss: Bias and Fairness, Academic Integrity, AI Safety, Ethical Classroom use, Student Privacy.
Build Your Own AI with Scratch
Use Scratch based AI extensions and block based coding to: Create AI Powered Projects, Explore Machine Learning concepts, Understand AI Visually, Introduce AI Creation to students.
Data Science Foundations
Introduce: Data Collection, Pattern Recognition, Data Visualization, Model Training Basics, Interpreting Predictions and Outputs.
Choose the Learning Path
that fits your School or District
Meritus AI Professional Learning Network
The network brings together U.S. based educators, facilitators, and instructional practitioners who support schools and districts in implementing AI literacy meaningfully and responsibly.
Members of the network of US Educators are trained and certified by Meritus AI in
Dr. Lynette Dickerson
“The goal is not simply learning AI tools — it is building classroom confidence.”
Dr. Donna Knoell
“Strong AI learning begins with strong computational thinking foundations.”
Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth
“AI should help educators create more meaningful, creative, and human centred learning experiences.”
Want to Join the Meritus AI Educator Network?
Deliver Virtual and In-Person Professional Development for Schools and Districts
Apply Today
Planning AI Professional Development for Your District?
Lisa Dean
DISTRICT PARTNERSHIPS | MERITUS AI
Lisa works with schools and districts to identify the right professional development pathway for educators, instructional teams, and school leaders.
Whether your district is exploring virtual training, onsite workshops, or phased implementation, Lisa can help build a plan aligned to your goals and timelines.
Plan Your District AI Rollout
72,000+ teachers. One consistent story.
“Meritus AI provided a structured and engaging way to explore AI, making complex concepts easy to understand and apply in real life.”
“This course gave my daughter a valuable head start in AI, boosting her confidence and helping her stay ahead in school.”
“Meritus AI provides a structured and accessible way to understand AI, helping educators prepare the next generation for an AI-driven world.”
We’ve been building AI education programs since before it was a trend!
Global AI
Standards
USA: ISTE • AI4K12 • AAAI • CSTA
Global: Aligned with the UNESCO AI Competency Framework for K-12
India: NEP 2020 • NCF-SE CBSE • ICSE
Teacher Training
Initiative
Professional development in AI reaching 72,000 teachers across 6 Southeast Asian countries.
Education
Partner
Trusted STEM partner within the UAE-based GEMS Education ecosystem.
Built by
Educators and
Technologists
Founded by an IIT Madras alumnus and experienced school founders.
Accredited
Program
Global validation of STEM learning quality and outcomes.
NSIM
Authorised AI Skill Training Centre under the National Skill India Mission, Govt. of India.
UAE Inter School
AI Hackathon
Designed and conducted a hands-on applied AI competition.
37 schools • 200+ students • 70 teams
Proven Global
Implementation
AI learning programs deployed across schools and teacher networks internationally.
Frequently asked questions
Questions we hear from teachers before they enroll:
Yes. The program is designed around globally recognized AI literacy and instructional frameworks including ISTE, GAISE II, CSTA, AAAI and AI4K12’s Five Big Ideas of AI.
Yes. Virtual and in person district training can be adapted based on grade bands, district goals, and educator experience levels.
No. The program is designed for educators at all experience levels.
Yes. Participants completing the course receive a certificate of completion.
Yes. Hybrid learning pathways can be designed for districts and educator teams.