Artificial Intelligence in Schools

Headways™ 2024-2025 Cohort Offering

Facilitator: Nikki Townsend, Dean of Students, and Kerry Daud, Head of Faculty eLearning, Research, Technology and Design at St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School (AUS)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been identified as a key challenge facing educators. This Headways™ program focuses on helping educators navigate the practical and ethical implications of generative AI.

Due to high-demand, this cohort is now fully subscribed. Given the positive response, we’re opening a second cohort in Term 2 (dates/times TBD). If you’re interested in joining the waitlist for this second cohort, please email dmartindale@girlsschools.org.

Discussion Topics

PLEASE NOTE: this session has been postponed due to the impact of Cyclone Alfred. A new date will be set and advised to participants.

Via Zoom on March 6, 8:30-9:30 a.m. AEDT / March 5, 4:30-5:30 p.m. EST / March 5, 9:30-10:30 p.m. GMT

Where is Your School At with AI? (Frameworks, Professional Development)

  • How knowledgeable are your staff about AI?
  • How are your schools implementing an AI professional development plan?
  • What challenges have schools encountered in integrating AI into their educational programs, and how are institutions addressing these challenges to ensure a seamless implementation?
  • How do schools handle issues related to digital equity and inclusion concerning AI technologies, ensuring that all students have equal access and opportunities to engage with AI tools?
  • How is you school designing programs to include AI Literacy, critical and creative use of AI and ethical use of AI for students?
  • How do schools involve stakeholders, including teachers, parents, and students, in the development and review of AI-related policies to ensure a collaborative and transparent approach to decision-making in this rapidly evolving field?

Via Zoom on May 8, 8:30-9:30 a.m. AEST / May 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m. EDT / May 7, 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. GMT

What Role Does AI Play? (Planning and Learning)

  • How is artificial intelligence integrated into school’s planning processes, and what specific AI tools or technologies are employed to enhance administrative efficiency, resource allocation, and strategic decision-making? How can artificial intelligence help busy teachers with curriculum documentation and planning?
  • In what ways does AI contribute to personalised learning experiences for students, and how is it used to adapt instructional approaches based on individual learning needs, progress, and academic needs?
  • How is AI utilised to analyse student performance data, identify learning gaps, and inform targeted interventions or enrichment activities to support academic achievement for all students?
  • What strategies are being used to make AI tools accessible to students with diverse needs and from various backgrounds?
  • In what ways are schools fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability, enabling teachers to integrate AI insights into their unique teaching styles?

Via Zoom on June 5, 8:30-9:30 a.m. AEST / June 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m. EDT / June 4, 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. GMT

What Does AI Mean for Assessment?

  • How can schools leverage artificial intelligence in the assessment process, and what specific tools or technologies are being used to enhance and streamline traditional assessment methods?
  • What AI tools are schools using to alleviate the drafting and marking pressures on teachers? How have teachers responded to this and has it made a tangible impact of teacher workloads?
  • How do schools balance the integration of AI in assessment with the need for personalized learning experiences, considering the diverse strengths and learning needs of individual students?
  • Does AI encourage or discourage academic resilience, specifically for girls?
  • In what ways can schools school ensure transparency and clear communication regarding the use of AI in assessments, both to educators and students, fostering understanding and trust in the evaluation process?

Via Zoom on July 24, 8:30-9:30 a.m. AEST / July 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m. EDT / July 23, 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. GMT

What Does AI Look Like in the Classroom and School Community? (Examples of Practice)

  • How are teachers incorporating artificial intelligence into their classroom instruction, and what specific examples of AI tools or technologies are being used to enhance the teaching and learning experience?
  • In what ways does AI support differentiated instruction, and can we share examples of how it helps adapt lesson plans to accommodate varying learning paces, needs, and levels of student understanding?
  • How can schools utilize AI in their broader school communities to support communication, learning and a sense of belonging?
  • How can AI be utilised to provide real-time feedback to students, and how can this feedback contribute to their understanding of concepts/content and overall academic progress?

Via Zoom on September 4, 8:30-9:30 a.m. AEST / September 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m. EDT / September 3, 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. GMT

What Next for AI in Schools? (Innovation, Issues, Implementation, Education Futures)

  • What innovative plans or projects do schools have in mind for the future integration of AI in education, and how do institutions stay abreast of emerging AI technologies to remain at the forefront of educational innovation?
  • In addressing potential ethical concerns and societal implications, what policies and frameworks are schools considering or implementing to guide the responsible and equitable use of AI in the evolving landscape of education?
  • How do schools plan to address challenges related to the implementation of AI in schools, such as infrastructure requirements, teacher training, and potential resistance to change, to ensure a smooth and effective integration process?
  • In envisioning the future of education, how do schools see AI shaping the learning experience and preparing students for the evolving demands of the workforce, and are there specific initiatives in place to align education with future needs?
  • What might be the future of AI in education and the role it will play in shaping the overall educational landscape, including any partnerships or collaborations with industry, government, or other educational institutions to achieve these goals?