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Educators looking to build confidence and practical skills in artificial intelligence (AI) will have the opportunity to do so at the upcoming workshop, "AI Essentials for Educators," led by Andrew Mowat. Scheduled for February 24, 2025, at Dulwich College Singapore, this three-hour session is designed for educators new to AI, focusing on its transformative role in education and how it can be seamlessly integrated into teaching practices.
The workshop aims to equip educators with foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in using AI tools effectively. Participants will explore how AI is shaping the future of education, learn strategies to optimize AI interactions, and develop the confidence needed to experiment with AI in their classrooms.
Key learning outcomes include
Understanding AI as a transformative technology that requires new teaching approaches.
Recognizing the implications of AI for student learning and future preparedness.
Gaining practical skills in prompt optimization for better AI-generated outputs.
Developing iterative prompting techniques to refine responses.
Utilizing AI tools for creating educational resources and reducing workload.
Building critical thinking skills to evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and reliability.
The workshop also touches on ethical considerations in AI usage within education, including strategies to maintain academic integrity.
Agenda Highlights
The Future of AI in Education: A 30-minute session covering AI’s current trajectory and its impact on teaching and learning.
Practical Applications: Identifying how AI can support lesson planning, assessments, and personalization.
Hands-on with AI Tools: Engaging exercises using platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity for research and content creation.
AI in Visual Learning: Demonstrations of AI image generators such as Ideogram and MidJourney for developing creative educational materials.
Interactive Q&A: A 15-minute plenary session for participants to address questions and share insights.
Meet the Workshop Leader: Andrew Mowat
Andrew Mowat brings over 40 years of educational experience to this session. His diverse roles have included teacher, principal, Director of IT at the Australian International School, and Global Head of Learning and Development for Cognita. As co-founder of EduSpark, he focuses on professional development that leads to real-world educational change.
Mowat’s expertise in integrating AI into educational contexts helps demystify this technology, making it accessible and practical for educators. His background in educational neuroscience, leadership, and learning design ensures participants receive comprehensive insights into both the technical and pedagogical aspects of AI.
Registration Information
Educators interested in attending can buy tickets to secure their spot. For further inquiries, schools and individuals can reach out to EdEvents at info@ed.events.
This workshop is an invaluable opportunity for educators to not just learn about AI but to confidently lead their classrooms into the future with new tools and strategies.
Event: AI Essentials for Educators
Date: Monday, February 24, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Dulwich College Singapore
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