Understanding Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT in Education

As artificial intelligence reshapes education, understanding how to leverage tools like ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) is essential for today’s educators. This one-day workshop demystifies AI, guiding you through hands-on applications of ChatGPT and similarly developed tools for lesson planning, content creation, and personalised student support. Designed for educators across all levels, the workshop will equip you with strategies for responsible AI integration, helping you create engaging, future-ready classrooms. By the end of the day, you’ll leave with practical skills, an understanding of ethical considerations, and an actionable plan for using AI to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.

What you will take away:

• Demystify AI basics and gain confidence in understanding AI technology, including large language models like ChatGPT.
• Discover practical applications of ChatGPT for lesson planning, content creation, assessment, and student support.
• Engage in hands-on practice with AI tools, experimenting with their features to understand their classroom potential.
• Develop an ethical framework for AI use in education, addressing issues like data privacy, bias prevention, and responsible integration.
• Leave with an action plan for implementing AI-driven strategies that enhance instructional effectiveness and student engagement.

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge

• Grasp the fundamental concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its relevance in education.
• Understand the capabilities and limitations of ChatGPT and similar applications that use large language models (LLMs).
• Explore various applications of AI and ChatGPT in teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Recognise the ethical considerations and potential challenges associated with AI in education.

Skills

• Effectively utilise and apply ChatGPT and other similar AI tools to support instructional design and delivery.
• Explore hands-on applications of ChatGPT for lesson planning, assessment, and personalised support, making AI relevant to your instructional goals.
• Develop skills for evaluating AI tools and implementing them in ways that foster student engagement and support individualised learning.
• Navigate ethical considerations in AI use, ensuring data privacy, fairness, 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.