Our latest STEM Community Live webinar, AI in Education: Smarter Teaching, Better Learning, brought together 220 members for an engaging discussion on the role of artificial intelligence in education. A big thank you to our expert speakers for sharing their insights on AI-powered teaching tools, ethical considerations, and future developments in AI-driven education.
This session provided members with practical insights and tools to explore AI's potential in the classroom. We also introduced the new AI Sprints project, featuring eight guest speakers, which will take a deeper dive into AI’s impact on teaching, learning, assessment, and safeguarding.
Key Takeaways from the Session
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AI Sprints Announcement & Introduction – Tim opened the session with an overview of AI in education, followed by Alex More’s announcement of the upcoming AI Sprints project, covering topics such as AI ethics, adaptive teaching, and safeguarding.
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AI Tools and the ‘Banana Principle’ – Mark Anderson delivered a fascinating segment on AI applications in education, explaining AI terminology and demonstrating the ‘Banana Principle’ (it’s not just what you do, but how you do it!). He also showcased AI image generation
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Must-Know AI Tools for Educators – A deep dive into tools that are changing the way educators work:
- Copilot – for prompt saving and management
- Ideogram – for text-accurate image generation
- Goblin Tools – for breaking down tasks for students
- AI-driven lesson plan refinements and adaptive learning strategies
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AI in Assessment & Copyright Considerations – Discussions ranged from copyright implications of AI-generated content to new ways to detect and prevent plagiarism in coursework and exams.
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The Future of Coursework & AI Detection – Exploring how AI detection tools are evolving, alternative assessment strategies (such as oral assessments and AI-assisted reading progress tracking), and the broader impact of AI on traditional coursework.
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AI in Primary Schools & Safety Considerations – We highlighted age-appropriate AI tools for young learners, such as Google’s Quick Draw, and emphasized the importance of health & safety considerations when implementing AI-generated risk assessments.
Get Involved: AI Sprints Are Coming!
This webinar was just the beginning! Our AI Sprints are designed to give educators a practical, hands-on approach to AI in the classroom. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and bring cutting-edge AI strategies into your teaching.
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3R5AwRG
The AI revolution in education is here, and the STEM Community is leading the way. Let’s keep the conversation going – what was your biggest takeaway from the session? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
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