AI Empowered Classroom Management (PD+)

Classroom management is fundamentally a relational practice. When learners feel seen, connected, and accountable to one another, behavior shifts not because rules demand it, but because community and agreements cultivate it. This course prepares K–12 educators and administrators to implement restorative, relationship-centered approaches to classroom and school culture: proactive practices that build belonging before conflict arises, and responsive practices that repair it when it does. Grounded in research on social-emotional learning, restorative practices, and belonging, the course addresses how artificial intelligence can become a partner in refining these practices to make more space for human connection. Knowledge acquisition is assessed through readings, reflective activities, and applied practices that prepare educators with both conceptual understanding and readiness for implementation.

Activities are designed to produce practical, context-specific resources educators can use immediately: community-building protocols, conflict response frameworks, restorative conversation guides, and AI-partnered planning tools calibrated to educational settings. Engagement and reflection are substantive through a learning portfolio curation on course learning experiences across modules. Learners have an optional opportunity to partake in social learning through a community platform where other educators share their insights. By completing this course, educators will have a concrete set of strategies for building community, repairing relationships, and responding to conflict in ways that are restorative and positive, along with a clearer understanding of how to cultivate environments where learners develop social-emotional skills, build agency, and experience a genuine sense of belonging.

Enrollment, Delivery, and Completion Information 

• EDUC 5598PLinks to an external site.: AI Empowered Classroom Management
• Credits: 1 semester credit hour (letter grade A-F)
• Enrollment Type: Open enrollment with self-registration
• Completion Timeframe: 90 days from the date of enrollment
• Delivery Format: Fully online
• Purpose: K-12 professional development recertification requirements
  
  

Recertification and Professional Advancement Statement

Successful completion of this course results in a letter grade and semester credit hour from Idaho State University. As a graduate 5000-level course aligned to Idaho State University’s Graduate Catalog EDUC 5598PLinks to an external site., the course includes engagement with a faculty member and a K–12 practitioner and is designed to support professional learning and implementation in educational settings. Learners enroll as non-matriculated students, and earned grades and semester credits are recorded on an ISU non-academic transcript endorsed by the university Registrar. Applicability of this course toward K–12 teacher license renewal, recertification, salary lane advancement, or other professional advancement is determined by the relevant state board of education, licensing authority, school district, human resources office, collective bargaining agreement, or other approving entity.

Student Expectations

To earn semester credit and a letter grade in this course, students must complete the course in full and engage at the level of rigor expected in a university course. The course includes academically engaged learning through readings, lectures, videos, discussions, applied activities, assignments, and assessments. Successful completion requires consistent participation and satisfactory performance on graded coursework.

Students must:

• Spend the time necessary to complete all assigned learning materials, activities, assignments, and assessments in support of the course learning outcomes
• Demonstrate thoughtful and substantive engagement by applying course knowledge through high-quality, timely work that produces practical strategies, tools, resources, or artifacts ready for use in educational settings
• Engage with instructor feedback, where applicable
• Successfully complete all graded requirements necessary to earn semester credit and a final letter grade
  
  

Required Materials and Technology

Students must have regular access to a reliable laptop or desktop computer capable of loading and running standard software.

The computer must support word processing, presentation tools, file downloads and uploads, data review, and multimedia tasks such as viewing videos, recording audio or video, and participating in web conferencing.

The learning management system supports mobile devices, but mobile access should be considered supplemental only. Mobile devices may limit a student’s ability to complete assignments successfully, particularly those involving file handling, multimedia creation, lesson plan development, or other course activities.

An up-to-date browser on any computer or device is required, along with a reliable internet connection.

General Technology Hardware for Online/Hybrid Courses - ISU Help DeskLinks to an external site.

No textbook purchase is required for this course.

Learning Outcomes

Units

Assignments and Grading

As a credit-bearing course, grading emphasizes knowledge acquisition, meaningful engagement, and the development of practical tools and artifacts that can be implemented in real educational settings.

• End Of Module Quizzes – 40%
  Quizzes assess your understanding of the key concepts, frameworks, and practices introduced in each unit. They are designed to measure knowledge mastery and readiness to apply course content in K–12 educational settings.
• Module Artifact– 30%
  Activities and reflections may include short written responses, graphic organizers, planning exercises, checklists, and applied reflections. These assignments are designed to help you connect course concepts to your professional context and begin developing ideas, strategies, and resources for use in your school or educational setting.
• Capstone Artifact– 30%
  Create a professional-quality implementation artifact that demonstrates your understanding of the course content and your ability to apply it in practice. The final artifact should synthesize learning across all 8 modules and result in a comprehensive toolkit, plan, framework, resource set, or other professional-grade product that is ready to use in your educational setting. The artifact should reflect both knowledge mastery and practical application and be appropriate for use by a K–12 teacher or administrator, and are assessed for clarity, accuracy, depth of understanding, alignment with course concepts, professional quality, and readiness for implementation in an educational setting. Final submissions should demonstrate the level of rigor expected of university coursework and be suitable for review in professional or accreditation contexts.

Grading Scale: ISU grading policyLinks to an external site.

• A = 90–100%
• B = 80–89%
• C = 70–79% 
• D = 60–69%
• F = below 60%

Academic Integrity

Students are expected to follow institutional policies on academic honestyLinks to an external site.. Plagiarism, cheating, or misrepresentation of work undermines learning and will result in appropriate consequences as defined by university policy. If you are unsure whether something is acceptable, ask before submitting work.

Accessibility and Disability Services

The university is committed to providing an accessible learning environment. If you have a documented disability and need accommodations, contact the Disability Services office Links to an external site.as early as possible to ensure that reasonable accommodations can be arranged. Students without documentation who believe they may have a disability or learning difference are encouraged to consult Disability Services about evaluation options and campus resources.

Classroom Climate and Respect

This course addresses topics related to disability, learning differences, and personal experiences. Students are expected to maintain a respectful, supportive environment, keep classmates’ stories confidential, and listen with openness and empathy. Disagreement is normal, but it should be expressed respectfully.