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Artificial Intelligence in Education Conference

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly become one of the biggest and most controversial topics in education. Is this use a threat or an asset to teaching and learning? Gain insights to how educators can best utilise this technology in the classroom.

10 September 2024 | Rendezvous Melbourne

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Join us on 10th September at the Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne for the highly demanded AI in Education Conference, coming to Victoria after its success in NSW.

This event gathers educators, researchers, and policymakers to explore the transformative role of Generative AI in education. Discover how AI can enhance teaching, streamline school operations, and benefit students. Engage with industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and network with peers.

Key Topics include:

  • Generative AI and Education: Explore the transformative role of AI in shaping the future of education and its potential to enhance learning experiences.
  • Policies around the Use of AI: Delve into the existing and evolving policies governing the integration of AI in educational settings and the implications for educators and students.
  • Integrating Generative AI into the Classroom: Explore case studies and success stories of AI integration in classrooms, highlighting best practices and lessons learned.
  • Regulating the Use of AI: Discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with regulating the use of AI in education, ensuring responsible and ethical implementation.
  • Concerns and Challenges with AI: Address the potential dangers that educators may face in adopting AI and explore solutions for mitigating risks.
  • Generative AI Assisting Teachers: Examine how AI can serve as a valuable ally to educators, supporting and enhancing their roles in the classroom.
  • Federal & State Governments Review of the AI Framework: Stay updated on the latest developments in the federal government’s approach to AI in education and its implications for educational institutions.
  • Generative AI outside of the classroom: Explore how schools can use generative AI to transform school operations, streamline administrative tasks, and enhance overall school efficiency.
  • Safe, Ethical, and Responsible Use: Discuss the importance of ensuring the safe, ethical, and responsible use of AI in educational settings to protect the interests of both educators and students.
  • The Benefits of Using AI: Evaluate the tangible benefits of incorporating AI in education and identify opportunities for optimizing its positive impact.
  • How students are Using AI: Insights into how pupils are leveraging and integrating AI into their educational experiences.

Speakers

Prof. Danny Liu

Educational Innovation Team, The University of Sydney

Perri Winter

Staff Development, Digital Learning Coordinator, Presbyterian Ladies’ College

Sonia Cotugno

Teacher, Caulfield Grammar School

Michael O’Keeffe

Deputy Principal, Learning and Teaching, John Paul College

Nadia Koren

Academic Integrity Lead state-wide (VET & HE), TAFE NSW

Nick Morgan

Regional Director, Toddle

Nick Pattison

STEM Teacher, Orchard Park Primary School

Oliver Cowling

Year 6, Orchard Park Primary School

Jayda Macdonald

Year 6, Orchard Park Primary School

Mackenzie Sleep

Year 5, Orchard Park Primary School

James Vella

Director of eLearning, Emmaus College

Rachael Patrick

Master Teacher in Residence, Teaching Excellence Division, Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership

Steven Kolber

Curriculum Writer, Ngarrngga Project, The University of Melbourne

Janine Arantes

Senior Lecturer, Victoria University

Agenda

8:55 am

OPENING | Opening remarks from the Chair

Michael O’Keeffe, Deputy Principal, Learning and Teaching, John Paul College

EDUCATION REIMAGINED

9:00 am

  • Support and empower teachers with the agency to approach and implement generative AI technologies in their classrooms.
  • Encourage a culture of innovation and collaboration among teachers to scale best practices from individual classrooms to a school-wide approach.
  • Explore a framework for implementing context-specific, evidence-informed practices with generative AI technologies and to evaluate its impact on learning and pedagogy.

9:30 am

  • Trends in AI and where it is heading
  • The future of AI in education

10:00 am

  • General purpose generative AI tools are useful but don’t give you control, security, and visibility over student use.
  • See how you can easily build your own ‘AI agents’ and take control of how AI operates for your students and colleagues.
  • Be inspired by examples of AI agents that other educators have built to support student learning, improve feedback, foster engagement, and more.

10:30 am

Morning Tea and Networking Break

AI-DRIVEN LEARNING

  • Uncover the transformative potential of recent advancements in generative AI and technology, paving the way for highly personalised, inclusive and future-oriented educational experiences.
  • How the implementation of an AI strategy can streamline educational processes, optimise resource allocation, and empower educators to have a profound and lasting impact on student success.
  • See how Toddle AI 2.0 is tailored for school leaders to effectively leverage AI, liberating teachers from administrative burdens and allowing them to focus wholeheartedly on their core mission of teaching.
  • Experience firsthand a state-of-the-art communication platform powered by artificial intelligence.
  • Dive deep into the evolution of assessment methods seamlessly woven into everyday classroom routines.

11:00 am

STUDENT DRIVEN LEARNING

11:30 am

  • Teacher-Student Connections: Assist teachers in understanding and addressing individual student needs, ensuring each student feels valued and respected.
  • Student-to-Student Connections and Social Intelligence: foster respectful communication, deeper connections among students, and the development of social, and intercultural competence.
  • Personal Development and Well-Being:  self-control, self-governance, mental health awareness, self-care, and responsible use of AI.

12:00 pm

  • Enhancing collaboration with AI tools and ways in which AI can facilitate collaborative learning.
  • How AI can enhance gamified learning platforms, making education more engaging and motivating for students through adaptive challenges and rewards.
  • Promoting AI literacy and ethics to ensure students understand the implications, benefits, and biases of AI in education.

12:30 pm

Lunch and Networking Break

  • Practical demonstration of AI in a primary setting
  • Showcasing Machine Learning for kids a simple AI learning platform
  • Sharing a teacher’s/student’s perspective of learning AI
  • Students will share their entry into Day of AI competition and answer questions about building AI programs.

1:30 pm

IMPROVED LEARNING & TEACHING STRATEGIES

2:00 pm

  • Determining what you want to assess.
  • The ethical and unethical use of generative AI in student assessments.
  • Reviewing changes in assessment strategies to mitigate plagiarism risks posed by generative AI.

2:30 pm

Afternoon Tea and Networking Break

3:00 pm

  • Overview of PLC’s GenAI Student Workshop
  • Sample GenAI Student activities
  • Student survey findings and recommendations

3:30 pm

  • Is there a role for AI in curriculum development, can it be used to streamline parts of this process
  • Streamlining the grading processes with AI empowers teachers to focus on providing personalised feedback and support for students’ academic growth
  • What places do AI-specific tools have within the classroom and how might they shape pedagogical practice.
    Steven Kolber, Curriculum Writer, Ngarrngga Project, The University of Melbourne

4:00 pm

END OF CONFERENCE & CLOSING REMARKS | Networking Drinks

Michael O’Keeffe, Deputy Principal, Learning and Teaching, John Paul College

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Pricing

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Package (One Day)$2295$1995+GST Early Bird Rate Early Bird Rate
Virtual Pass$795+GST
Packages Price
Package (One Day)$995$795+GST Early Bird Rate Early Bird Rate
Virtual Pass$795+GST
  • Early bird rate expires on 31 July 2024

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10 Sep 2024

Rendezvous Melbourne
328 Flinders St,
Melbourne VIC 3000
(03) 9250 1888

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