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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.

13 May 2024 | Sofitel Darling Harbour

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In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the advent of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought forth a wave of opportunities and challenges. The AI in Education Conference aims to gather educators, researchers, and leaders from primary and secondary learning spaces to deliberate on the impact of AI in teaching and learning. The conference will delve into the crucial question of whether AI is a threat or an asset to education and provide valuable insights into harnessing the full potential of this enabling technology.

  • 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.

Join us at the AI in Education Conference, 13th May 2024 for a dynamic exchange of ideas, experiences, and strategies that will shape the future of education in the era of Artificial Intelligence. Together, let’s navigate the challenges and embrace the opportunities that AI presents for the advancement of learning and teaching.

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2024 Speakers

Lilach Mollick

Director of Pedagogy, Wharton Interactive, University of Pennsylvania, USA

Dr Pat Norman

Research & Development Lead, The University of Sydney Business School

Max Forbes

Head of English, Brisbane Boys College

Shahenda Kandil

Teacher and founder of The Education Guru, Australian International Academy

Olga Ibrahim

ICT Integrator & Chemistry Teacher, Kambala

Dylan Gale

Data Analytics & Middle School Teacher, Pedare Christian College

Prof Matt Bower

Professor of Educational Technologies, Macquarie School of Education

Fiona Phillip

Teacher Librarian, Anglican Church Grammar School

Minnie Singh-Murphy

Nexus Fellow, Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM), UNSW Business

Anthony England

Director – Innovative Learning Technologies, Pymble Ladies’ College

Melanie Hughes

Curriculum Specialist, Technologies, The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA)

Nadia Koren

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

Kathleen Donohoe

Founder and Director, Leading Thinking International

Maria Dolce

Principal Consultant, Inspired learning Educational Consultancy

Jake Turnbull

Digital Learning Leader, Pymble Ladies’ College

James Jenkins

Head of AI and Digital Transformation, Canterbury College

Shane Fagg

Teacher and STEM Specialist, Cleveland State School

Joanne Kirby

Assistant Principal, New Ambitions and Innovation, Chevalier College

Manuel Rincon

Full Professor, Woxsen University

Fiona Donnelly

Head Teacher Innovation, Teaching and Learning, and Robotics Coordinator, Granville Boys High School

David de Carvalho

Executive Dean, Faculty of Education, Philosophy and Theology, The University of Notre Dame Australia

Nick Morgan

Regional Director, Aus/NZ, Toddle

Agenda

8:25 am

OPENING | Opening remarks from the Chair

Minnie Singh-Murphy, Nexus Fellow, Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM), UNSW Business

USING AI TO IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES

8:30 am

  • AI as a tool for teaching and learning.
  • Educator Aids: How to make teaching easier and more effective using AI.
  • Student Aids: AI and student-centric use cases.
  • Combining AI with pedagogy to enhance student learning.
  • Teaching with and about AI: benefits and pitfalls.

RE THINKING EDUCATION

9:10 am

Re Configuring Education

Manuel Rincon, Full Professor, Woxsen University

9:40 am

  • The Australian Curriculum provides opportunities for young Australians to gain essential and underpinning knowledge of Artificial intelligence (AI) including:
  • What AI is?
  • How it works?
  • How to be responsible and ethical designers and users of AI systems?
  • Learn about the opportunities provided by the Australian Curriculum and the recently published Curriculum connection: Artificial intelligence (AI) which assists educators to explore how students might develop these specific concepts through the dimensions of the Australian Curriculum F–10.

10:00 am

  • Examining advances in generative AI tools and unpacking their implications for learning, teaching, and assessment
  • Showcasing emerging research relating to generative AI and discussing the inferences for the education sector
  • Considering the future of generative AI technologies and reflecting upon the purpose of education

10:20 am

Morning Tea and Networking break

INTERGRATING AI

10:50 am

  • Integrating generative AI and how teachers are using AI in the classroom
  • How are students using AI in and outside the classroom? i.e. Saving time? Improving understanding? Improving output?
  • Exposure to technologies to prepare students with valuable skills for their AI fuelled future.
  • How is AI considered a catalyst for supporting the development of complex competencies such as critical thinking, problem solving, acting ethically, active citizenship, and agency in learning?

11:20 am

  • The advent of AI has challenged educators in terms of ensuring student authenticity, particularly in written assessments.
  • In this case study we examine what happens when we change the assessment criteria so that students are actively encouraged to use AI in their work.
  • What are the success, pitfalls, and challenges of opening the classroom to AI and how does it impact on student learning?

11:40 am

  • Exploring the impact of AI platforms like Curipod, School AI, and MagicSchool on student engagement and learning, illustrated with real-life case studies.
  • Examining the role of AI in scaffolding and differentiating student learning by providing personalised learning paths
  • Demonstrating how AI can reduce teachers’ workload and why we as teachers should embrace AI

12:00 pm

Lunch and Networking break

1:00 pm

  • Explore innovative applications and integration of AI in the classroom to create engaging, personalised learning experiences.
  • Share best practices for engaging teachers in the use of AI through professional development, collaboration, and well-designed policies.
  • Examine the vital skills, knowledge and ethical considerations students must be equipped with now to prepare them for a future dominated by AI technology.

1:20 pm

ENHANCED LEARNING & TEACHING

1:40 pm

  • How AI technologies can be leveraged to support educators in their professional growth and enable them to create tailored learning environments for students.
  • What are the challenges and concerns associated with integrating AI into education, and how can educators navigate these effectively?
  • How teaching staff are using Gen AI in the class and managing it when it comes to assessment?
  • How can Gen AI be leveraged to address academic integrity concerns?

2:10 pm

Afternoon Tea and Networking break

2:40 pm

  • This session explores a range of use cases in educational administration as well as classroom practice.
  • What are the beneficial uses of this technology and what can educators do to prepare?
  • How AI can be useful for educators and their colleagues, what this means for jobs and work design?

SAFE, ETHICAL AND RESPONSIBLE USE OF AI

3:00 pm

  • Policies & Regulations Around AI – Changes to Kambala’s Assessment policy
  • Training Staff, Parents and Students
  • Student AI use and ethics training

THE BENEFITS OF USING AI

3:20 pm

  • Encouraging innovation and creativity by empowering students to utilise the affordances provided by AI, whilst understanding the challenges and risk.
  • Learning systems that continuously adjust to students’ needs, and provide personalised learning experiences to improve learning outcomes, equity, and wellbeing.
  • Facilitating pedagogical practice leading to continuous growth and improvement.

3:50 pm

Closing remarks from the Chair

3:55 pm

END OF CONFERENCE & Networking Drinks

9:15 am

OPENING| Registration

9:30 am

Explore the power of image recognition, a groundbreaking AI technology that transforms various industries and education. In this session, delve into:

  • Understanding image recognition’s core concepts
  • Identifying its applications in society and classrooms
  • Examining how models are trained, used, and their societal impact

Hands-on activity: Empower your middle school students to create, train, and evaluate image recognition models using a web-based tool compatible with any device. Supporting discussions and examples will guide you through a complete unit of learning.

Advanced models tailored for Computer Science, Biology, and STEM students will also be discussed.

This interactive session requires a device, followed by a Q&A session. Save the date and join us for an enlightening experience.

10:30 am

Morning Tea & Networking Break

11:00 am

WORKSHOP A RESUMES

12:00 pm

End of Workshop A & Lunch Break

1:00 pm

Delve into learning design using Generative AI. Integrate student interests, learning preferences to target motivation and engagement. Develop enabling, core and extension learning experiences for your students with the New Curriculum. In this session, explore:

  • The C.R.I.T.I.C Framework to enhance the output of Generative AI in learning design
  • Research based models for differentiating the curriculum.
  • How Generative AI can be used as part of assessment design.

Hands-on activity: Increase your efficacy using Generative AI to design rich learning experiences for your students in any Key Learning Area. Supporting discussions and examples will guide you through this 2-hour workshop.

2:00 pm

Afternoon Tea & Networking Break

2:30 pm

WORKSHOP B RESUMES

3:30 pm

End of Workshop B & Post Conference Workshops

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Package (One Day)$995+GST
1 Day Conference + Workshop$1195+GST
Virtual Pass$795+GST
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Package (One Day)$2295+GST
1 Day Conference + Workshop$2695+GST
Virtual Pass$795+GST

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13 - 14 May 2024

Sofitel Darling Harbour
12 Darling Dr,
Sydney NSW 2000
(02) 8388 8888

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