Course Description
Our perplexity course for educators is focused on learning how to use AI ethically and critically for research and information discovery.
Perplexity offers educators an AI-enhanced research environment that combines conversational interaction with live information retrieval and source-supported responses. This course introduces teachers, trainers, and academic professionals to practical ways Perplexity can support research, fact-checking, lesson preparation, content discovery, and educational inquiry.
Participants will explore how Perplexity can accelerate information gathering, improve topic exploration, support classroom preparation, and enhance professional research workflows while maintaining critical evaluation skills.
The course also examines responsible use, source reliability, misinformation risks, and ethical integration of AI-supported research tools in education.
This perplexity course for educators is suitable for all teachers and non-teaching staff, as it will be adapted to their needs and school type (primary, secondary, VET).
Course Content
- Introduction to AI Research Tools in Education
- Understanding Perplexity and AI-Powered Information Retrieval
- Practical Uses for Lesson Research and Educational Content Discovery
- Source Evaluation and Fact-Checking with AI
- Ethical AI Research Practices in Education
- AI-Supported Inquiry and Future Educational Research
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course delegates will be able to:
- Understand the role of AI-powered research tools in education
- Explain how Perplexity differs from standard conversational AI systems
- Use Perplexity for educational research and lesson preparation
- Evaluate sources and fact-check AI-generated information
- Recognise misinformation risks and ethical responsibilities
- Apply AI-assisted inquiry methods in educational practice
Assessment and Certificates
Assessment of performance will be through delegate-completed portfolio of work. The final course certification for successful completion is a college-issued “Course Certificate of Completion”, for each module studied. In addition, where applicable, delegates will receive relevant EuroPass certificates.
