Deploying a Generative AI Learning Assistant

This one-day workshop empowers educators to deploy generative AI learning assistants that enhance personalised learning, provide automated support, and promote student autonomy. As AI technology becomes central to education, this workshop guides participants through the practical and ethical aspects of integrating AI assistants that adapt to individual student needs and streamline teaching practices. You’ll gain hands-on experience with leading AI platforms, learn how to evaluate and manage AI assistants in various educational contexts and discover best practices for creating an engaging, responsive learning environment. By the end of the day, you’ll leave with the tools, strategies, and confidence to implement AI learning assistants effectively, fostering a classroom where students thrive independently.

What you will take away:

• Learn strategies to deploy AI learning assistants that support individualised learning and empower student autonomy.
• Gain insights into selecting and integrating AI platforms tailored to your educational needs, creating seamless, engaging learning experiences.
• Develop practical skills for monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting AI learning assistants, ensuring consistent support for students.
• Understand ethical considerations and strategies for responsible AI use, including data privacy and bias mitigation.
• Leave with an action plan to integrate AI learning assistants into your classroom, enhancing personalisation, efficiency, and student engagement.

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge

• Understand the potential of AI learning assistants to promote personalised, responsive learning and support student independence.
• Explore various AI learning assistant platforms and their applications in different educational contexts.
• Gain insights into the pedagogical and technical considerations for deploying AI learning assistants.
• Understand the ethical considerations and responsible AI use in relation to learning assistants.

Skills

• Identify potential use cases for AI learning assistants in your own educational setting.
• Evaluate and select AI platforms that align with your teaching goals, enhancing both student engagement and instructional efficiency.
• Develop strategies for effective deployment and management, ensuring AI learning assistants provide consistent, individualised support.
• Navigate ethical challenges of AI use in education, ensuring data security, equitable access, and responsible technology 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.