IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation is partnering with the Union Education Ministry’s SWAYAM Plus to launch Artificial Intelligence Training for Rural School Teachers across India.
The free courses called ‘AI for Educators – K12 Teachers’ will equip educators with essential skills to integrate AI into classroom teaching and learning.
This 40-hour program will be taught in English language and will help teachers confidently adopt AI tools to enhance learning outcomes while ensuring responsible use of technology in schools and colleges.
“AI is rapidly reshaping the future of education. Through this program, we aim to empower teachers with practical AI tools and pedagogical strategies that enhance classroom effectiveness and student engagement. This course will help educators become future-ready and confident in adopting AI responsibly,” said Balamurali Shankar, Chief Knowledge Officer, IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation
Furthermore, the program will empower schoolteachers to employ AI-enabled assessment and integrate AI into subject-specific teaching contexts.
It will include an introductory session and eight modules covering topics such as generative AI tools, prompt engineering, gamification, storytelling, AI-based lesson planning, student engagement tools like AR/VR and visualization among other use cases.
Published on January 27, 2026
