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Digital Thinking Tools in the Classroom – Visual Mapping, Design & AI Integration UMAG
- Carrick Orsolya
- 25 lessons, 5 days
- English, B1/B2
- 25 May 2026
Description
In a world where information is abundant but time and attention are limited, teaching students to think clearly, creatively, and critically is more important than ever. This hands-on course equips teachers with digital tools and strategies to help students organise their thoughts, explore ideas visually, and use technology—including AI—intentionally and responsibly.
Participants will explore visual thinking methods, such as mind mapping and concept design, and learn how to integrate artificial intelligence in meaningful and age-appropriate ways. Throughout the training, we will focus on how these tools support metacognition, collaboration, and differentiated instruction in diverse classrooms.
Aims and objectives:
The course uses active learning methods, including interactive workshops, digital tool exploration, collaborative tasks, and practical project design. Educators will be encouraged to create ready-to-use materials and test ideas with peers in a supportive, creative environment.
Learning outcomes:
By the end of the course, participants will:
- Understand and apply visual thinking and mapping tools in the classroom
- Gain confidence in using AI tools for planning and instruction
- Develop digital materials and projects to support learner thinking
- Enhance student engagement, metacognition, and creativity
- Reflect critically on the role of technology in 21st-century education
Target groups:
- Primary and secondary school teachers, teacher trainers, digital coordinators, and educational innovators who want to enhance their classroom practice with visual and AI-supported tools.
Please click here to register if you wish to participate in this course.
Short Description
Class Times
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Day 1: Visual Thinking Foundations
Course introduction and expectations
Visual thinking: benefits for memory, creativity and structure
Concept maps vs mind maps – when and why?
Digital tools demo: MindMeister, Miro, Canva, Padlet
Hands-on activity: create your first visual map
Group discussion: teaching thinking through visuals
Sharing classroom experiences and setting personal goals
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Day 2: Classroom Design Thinking & Creativity
Introduction to design thinking in education
Using digital platforms for brainstorming and ideation (e.g. Jamboard, Canva, Lucidchart)
Designing learning experiences around real-world problems
Visual storytelling for comprehension and expression
Mini group project: design a creative, subject-related visual thinking task
Peer feedback and refinement
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Day 3: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Education
What is AI and how does it affect education?
Exploration of tools: ChatGPT, DALL·E, Magic Write, Diffit
Ethical implications, biases, age-appropriateness
AI-assisted differentiation, content generation, student engagement
Create an AI-supported learning resource
Reflective dialogue: opportunities and limits of AI in schools
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Day 4: From Tools to Integration: Making it Work in Practice
Strategies for combining tools in lesson planning
Project-based learning with digital thinking tools
Planning a short unit or module using visual + AI tools
Template-based curriculum integration
Begin group project development
Collaborative work with trainer support
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Day 5: Cross-Curricular Projects & Presentation Techniques
Exploring interdisciplinary potential (STEM, languages, humanities)
Visual formats for student presentations and portfolios
Finalisation of group projects and preparation for presentation
Peer coaching and review circles
Group project presentations
Feedback session and idea exchange
Digital self-assessment and skill mapping
Building your own classroom “thinking tools” toolkit
Personal action planning: how to apply your learning
Sustainability: how to support colleagues and scale impact
Certificate ceremony and informal networking
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