AI-Enhanced Academic Support for Struggling Learners

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way educators support struggling learners, offering tools to provide targeted academic assistance, identify learning gaps, and create a responsive, inclusive classroom. This one-day workshop equips educators with practical strategies to harness AI for early intervention and personalised support, helping students overcome learning obstacles and reach their full potential. Through hands-on exploration of AI-powered assessments, adaptive learning platforms, and intelligent tutoring systems, participants will discover how AI can foster individualised support and promote equity. By the end of the day, you’ll leave with a toolkit of strategies, an understanding of ethical considerations, and an actionable plan to implement AI-driven academic support that ensures no learner is left behind.

What you will take away:

• Gain practical strategies for using AI to identify learning gaps early and provide targeted timely support.
• Explore tools and techniques to personalise learning, adapt instruction, and provide immediate feedback for struggling learners.
• Understand the ethical implications of AI use, including data privacy, bias prevention, and equitable access to learning support.
• Develop an action plan for implementing AI to build an inclusive, supportive learning environment for diverse learning needs.

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge

• Understand the diverse needs and challenges faced by struggling learners in educational settings.
• Explore the potential benefits and challenges of integrating AI in supporting struggling learners.
• Discover various AI-powered tools and technologies that can enhance academic support for struggling learners.
• Gain insights into ethical considerations and responsible AI use in education, particularly in relation to supporting struggling learners and promoting equity.

Skills

• Master the use of AI tools to support struggling learners through personalised learning, immediate feedback, and early intervention.
• Identify opportunities for adaptive instruction that meets each learner where they are, fostering a responsive and inclusive classroom.
• Create AI-enhanced activities that promote engagement, motivation, and individualised support, helping all students succeed.
• Navigate ethical concerns in AI-driven support for struggling learners, ensuring equitable, fair, and responsible AI integration.

Target Audience: Teachers, Key Personnel, School Leaders, instructional designers, and administrators/executives from all levels of education. No prior AI experience is required. This workshop is suitable for educators across all levels of experience, whether you're completely new to AI or looking to enhance your existing knowledge.