Integrating AI in Education
Rethinking education in the
age of AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has profoundly disrupted the education sector. Whilst there remains caution with its implementation, it is an exciting time to explore the potential of AI to drive innovations in teaching and learning practices.
The Hatchery’s 2nd Integrating AI in Education conference will bring together key leaders, educators and experts to explore the positive potential of AI to transform education and enhance student learning and outcomes. This conference will unpack the present challenges relating to academic integrity, assessment and the ethical implementation of AI in schools, and in light of these concerns, explore practical solutions and best practices for leveraging AI as a tool to innovate teaching and learning.
This event will provide a thought-provoking and collaborative platform to share insights, exchange ideas and unpack the possibilities of AI to enrich the educational and learning experience for educators and students alike
Speakers
Louka Parry
Education Futurist, CEO & Founder
Learning Future
Paul Kidson
Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) & Senior Lecturer - Educational Leadership
Australian Catholic University
Kane Bradford
Head - Professional Practice, Innovation and Partnerships
Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School (NSW)
Sharon Foster
Executive Director Curriculum
Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA)
Professor Matt Bower
Professor of Educational Technology, School of Education
Macquarie University
Aisha Kristiansen
Head of Innovation and Technology
Kardinia International College
Linda Bekhet
Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning
University Park Primary School
Matt Heinrich
Director of Learning Technologies and ICT
St Michael’s Grammar School (VIC)
Kirk Grinham
Deputy Principal
Sydney Technical High School (NSW)
Satchet Singh
Leader of Digital Technology
Endeavour College (SA)
Kerry Daud
Head of Faculty eLearning, Resources, Technology and Design
St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School (QLD)
Shan Christensen
Principal
Huntingtower School (VIC)
Melanie Beal
Vice Principal
Huntingtower School (VIC)
Leon Furze
Educational Consultant and PhD Student
Deakin University
Allister Hill
Senior Teacher (Health and Physical Education)
Kardinia International College (VIC)
Felicity Nagel
Senior Secondary Teacher and Technology Coach
Kardinia International College (VIC)
Louka Parry
Education Futurist, CEO & Founder
Learning Future
Paul Kidson
Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) & Senior Lecturer - Educational Leadership
Australian Catholic University
Kane Bradford
Head - Professional Practice, Innovation and Partnerships
Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School (NSW)
Sharon Foster
Executive Director Curriculum
Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA)
Professor Matt Bower
Professor of Educational Technology, School of Education
Macquarie University
Aisha Kristiansen
Head of Innovation and Technology
Kardinia International College
Linda Bekhet
Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning
University Park Primary School
Matt Heinrich
Director of Learning Technologies and ICT
St Michael’s Grammar School (VIC)
Kirk Grinham
Deputy Principal
Sydney Technical High School (NSW)
Satchet Singh
Leader of Digital Technology
Endeavour College (SA)
Kerry Daud
Head of Faculty eLearning, Resources, Technology and Design
St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School (QLD)
Shan Christensen
Principal
Huntingtower School (VIC)
Melanie Beal
Vice Principal
Huntingtower School (VIC)
Leon Furze
Educational Consultant and PhD Student
Deakin University
Allister Hill
Senior Teacher (Health and Physical Education)
Kardinia International College (VIC)
Felicity Nagel
Senior Secondary Teacher and Technology Coach
Kardinia International College (VIC)
Key topic areas
Using AI as a catalyst to transform education
Improving the AI literacy & proficiency of educators & students
Unlocking the potential of AI to improve student learning outcomes
Addressing the challenges of academic integrity & assessments in the AI era
Who will attend
Leaders and educators from primary, secondary & tertiary education, and government representatives with roles and responsibilities for:
• Principal/ Assistant Principal
• Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic & Education)
• Head of School/Years
• Dean/Association Dean
• Teaching & Learning
• Curriculum & Assessment
• Digital Technology & ICT
• Partnerships
• Innovation
• Lecturer
Agenda
* All times are shown in AEST
Acknowledgement of Country and Opening remarks from the chair
CHAIR
Louka Parry
Education Futurist, CEO & Founder
Learning Future
Louka Parry
How are we building cultures of collaborative leadership in a space that is uncertain?
- What are the processes of leading in uncertain and transformative spaces?
- How do we understand and build our relational capabilities and capacities as leaders?
- How do leaders manage contestation and modes of culture that are moving and shifting?
Paul Kidson
Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) & Senior Lecturer - Educational Leadership
Australian Catholic University
Paul Kidson
Dr Paul Kidson is Head of Postgraduate Studies and Senior Lecturer (Educational Leadership) in the National School of Education, Australian Catholic University. Prior to becoming an academic, he was a school principal for over a decade.
The national response to AI in schools: The policymaking roadmap
- Establishing product expectations for generative AI technology
- Implementation of the key aspects of the national framework for AI in schools
- Embracing a dynamic, multifaceted approach to ensure safety, efficacy and equity in using AI models in education
- Closing the gap between policies and realities in classrooms
Andrew Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Education Services Australia
Andrew Smith
Morning Tea
Improving teaching, curriculum & assessment using AI
- Reflecting on the role of AI in supporting evolving 21st century requirements of teaching and learning
- Leveraging AI to enhance the quality of assessments
- Uncovering the potential for AI to improve curriculum delivery
Sharon Foster
Executive Director Curriculum
Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA)
Sharon Foster
Lauren Sayer
Director of Curriculum
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority
Lauren Sayer
Lauren Sayer is an inspiring education leader passionate about driving positive change in teaching and learning practices. Currently leading as the Director of Curriculum at the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), Lauren is dedicated to fulfilling the VCAA mission of providing high-quality curriculum, assessment, and reporting to enable lifelong learning.
Previously, Lauren served as the Executive Director of Research and Innovation at Melbourne Girls Grammar (MGGS), where she led and collaborated across the institution, enabling teachers to embrace evidence-informed practices in their professional work, thus enhancing student learning outcomes. Lauren also was the founding Co-Director of the Melbourne Girls Grammar Institute (MGGI), a global educational community hub dedicated to innovation and leadership in education practices. At MGGI, Lauren forged strategic educational partnerships, both locally and internationally, and played a crucial role in implementing successful pedagogical changes that transformed teaching and learning methodologies.
Lauren’s expertise lies in embracing evidence-informed practices aligned with the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) standards. In addition, she has extensive knowledge of leveraging information and communication technology (ICT) to enhance curriculum delivery, explicitly focusing on personalised learning, as demonstrated in her work as Director of Digital Learning at Haileybury.
In addition to her school leadership roles, Lauren made significant contributions as the Head of Teaching and Learning at the Royal Children’s Hospital Education Institute. Collaborating with a team of dedicated educators, she implemented evidence-based, innovative pedagogical models to support the educational needs of chronically ill children across Victoria.
Dr. Deborah Price
President
Australian Curriculum Studies Association (ACSA)
Dr. Deborah Price
Dr Deborah Price is the President of ACSA – Australian Curriculum Studies Association. As a not-for-profit educational association, ACSA has been sharing, debating and creating educational curriculum scholarship, policy and practice in Australia and beyond for over 40 years. ACSA Website | ACSA LinkedIn.
Dr Price is also Research Degree Coordinator and Senior Lecturer in Inclusive Education and Wellbeing at the University of South Australia Education Futures and is the Portfolio Lead: Partnerships on the executive of the Centre for Research in Educational and Social Inclusion (CRESI).
Dr Price’s research, teaching and scholarship span inclusive education and wellbeing which advocate capability and codesign approaches, valuing the diversity and voice of young people. Her current research contributes to the broad themes of social justice and equity, with a particular focus on: disability studies and special education; inclusive education; learner, educator and community wellbeing; youth studies; relationships and identity; bullying and cyberbullying; alternative education; culturally and religiously responsive pedagogies; inclusive curriculum; initial teacher education; and educational influence.
Dr Price led the Youthworx South Australia initiative in collaboration with local councils and not for profit organizations focused on Re-engaging youth in learning and employment through the creative art of film-making. Deb Price has also been a Chief Investigator for Commissioned Research including Teacher Wellbeing for the Australian Independent Schools Association, New South Wales. Further bio here
Interactive Activity: Humanity in a hyper-connected world
In this interactive session, MC and conference facilitator Louka Parry will facilitate a discussion exploring the human, creative and critical thinking skills required to master artificial intelligence.
Lunch break
INTERNATIONAL CASE STUDY: AI & personalised education through adaptive learning & assessment
- Unpacking Singapore’s national AI strategy for the integration of AI in Education
- Identifying the value and impact of embedding AI innovation at the heart of the education system
- Exploring how artificial intelligence is being used to better customise and improve the learning experience for students
Kenny Low
Senior Assistant Director Artificial Intelligence in Education
Ministry of Education Singapore
Kenny Low
From policy to practice: Developing a culture of innovation with GenAI
- Taking the position that technology and innovation is the cornerstone of the school environment
- Developing policies and guidelines to support the implementation of AI
- The impacts of generative AI in the classroom
Aisha Kristiansen
Head of Innovation and Technology
Kardinia International College
Aisha Kristiansen
Allister Hill
Senior Teacher (Health and Physical Education)
Kardinia International College (VIC)
Allister Hill
Allister Hill is an experienced Senior Teacher specialising in Health and Physical Education. He’s dedicated to exploring evidence-based teaching methods and emerging technologies to improve both productivity for teachers and enhance student engagement.
Felicity Nagel
Senior Secondary Teacher and Technology Coach
Kardinia International College (VIC)
Felicity Nagel
Felicity Nagel is a passionate educator with over 15 years of experience in education leadership. As a senior secondary teacher and technology coach, she has a strong interest in integrating innovative technology into the classroom to enhance the learning experience for all students.
Afternoon tea
STUDENT FORUM: The student voice & agency
- Exploring their potential uses and applications of generative AI tools to developing guidelines for effective staff-student interactions and assessment approaches
- Building students comprehensive understanding of how to use AI productively and responsibly in academic work
- Developing critical digital literacy skills and preparing students for future challenges and opportunities.
- Establishing a holistic approach which ensures that students, educators and parents are all part of the journey towards integrating generative AI
Students from Kardinia International College (VIC)
Students from Kardinia International College (VIC)
From theory to practice: Applying generative AI in educational settings
- Exploring their potential uses and applications of generative AI tools to developing guidelines for effective staff-student interactions and assessment approaches
- Building students comprehensive understanding of how to use AI productively and responsibly in academic work
- Developing critical digital literacy skills and preparing students for future challenges and opportunities.
- Establishing a holistic approach which ensures that students, educators and parents are all part of the journey towards integrating generative AI
Shan Christensen
Principal
Huntingtower School (VIC)
Shan Christensen
Melanie Beal
Vice Principal
Huntingtower School (VIC)
Melanie Beal
Closing remarks from the chair
Toddle Networking Mixer
Acknowledgement of Country and Opening remarks from the chair
CHAIR
Michael Cowling
Associate Professor, Information & Communication Technology
CQ University
Michael Cowling
Professor Michael Cowling is an award-winning technology strategist and communicator. As a leader in educational technology for decades, he is committed to fostering thoughtfulness in technology for students, educators and the general public. He is currently an Associate Professor in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at CQUniversity Australia where he teaches in complex educational settings across six metropolitan/regional campuses, face to face and online, leads STEM Education research in the Centre for Research in Equity & Advancement of Teaching & Education, and through The CREATE Lab drives engagement and outreach around technology and education.
Michael was the 2020 recipient of the Universities Australia AAUT Award for Teaching Excellence (Physical Sciences), as well as an AAUT Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Excellence in 2016, and several internal Teaching & Learning Excellence awards at CQUniverisity. He also won the CQUniversity Opal Award for Excellence in Engagement (Learning & Teaching) in 2019. He is an Advance Queensland Community Digital Champion, and an Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE) Community Fellow, as well as a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).
As a volunteer, Professor Cowling is currently Vice-President of ASCILITE, and Senior Editor – Educational Technology for the Journal of University Learning & Teaching Practice (JULTP). He is Chairperson of the School Council at Coomera Rivers State School, and serves on the P&C Association Executive for Foxwell State Secondary College, as well as an executive member of the ImmerseHigh association, which delivers a Virtual Reality Storytelling competition in South-East Queensland.
Michael believes strongly in the power of outreach and engagement. His Queensland Government workshop series ‘Weaving Technology into the Fabric of the Classroom’ has trained hundreds of educators about innovative technology, and in the CSIRO-supported ‘Professor Tech’ program he has presented to students in over a dozen K-12 schools. His own higher education students, as well as hundreds of school teachers, and tens of thousands of students from kindergarten to doctoral level have learned directly and indirectly from him, benefitting from his mantra of ‘pedagogy before technology’ and his commitment to technology enhancing the student educational experience.
Louka Parry
Education Futurist, CEO & Founder
Learning Future
Louka Parry
Starting again: Ensuring balance between the digital, pedagogical & relational elements of classroom practice in the age of AI
- Re-thinking how digital tools, pedagogy and our relationships with students intersect and work in tandem
- Creating a differentiated hybrid learning environment in an education context
- Avoiding teacher irrelevance in the age of AI
Paul Herbert
Education Officer
Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools (QLD)
Paul Herbert
Paul works as an Education Officer with the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office. His main roles include working collaboratively with members of the Teaching and Learning Directorate and other relevant key role holders to develop and deliver policy and strategic directions in Senior Secondary for Toowoomba Catholic Schools within the broader context of the Teaching and Learning Directorate Strategy and providing expert advice on Senior Secondary teaching and learning within Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office and schools based on contemporary research, system and school data and through professional relationships with relevant experts and associations.
Paul has a passion for quality teaching and learning and has spent his professional career developing the skills needed to assist others to develop best practice pedagogy.
Paul has completed tertiary study at the Masters level in Professional Research (looking at how best to ensure that meaningful professional development actually becomes real professional learning in teachers) which has ensured a strong understanding of how professionals learn and the development of a proven process for implementing change in schools.
A watershed moment: Redefining teaching, learning & assessment
- Developing the higher-order thinking skills, critical and creative capabilities to ensure students learn how to work well with AI
- The role of humans to understand, decipher and make the best use of the information and tasks produced by AI
- Redefining what is important for students to learn and how we assess learning
Professor Matt Bower
Professor of Educational Technology, School of Education
Macquarie University
Professor Matt Bower
Matt Bower is a Professor of Educational Technology in the School of Education at Macquarie University. His work focuses on how contemporary and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Immersive Virtual Reality, Wearable Technologies and so on can be used to enhance learning outcomes and processes. Matt is Chair of the Australian Technologies Teacher Educators Network, has won multiple national and international awards for his research and teaching. Matt was a member of the national AI in Education taskforce that designed the Australian Framework for Generative AI in Schools, and is currently embarking on a number of research projects relating to innovative uses of generative Artificial Intelligence by teachers and students. Drawing on recent research and latest developments in the AI field, Professor Bower will discuss how recent advancements in generative AI require us to rethink what students learn, how teachers teach, how we assess, and our beliefs and attitudes surrounding education itself.
Morning Tea
Rethinking & responding to AI & “cheating”
- Reassessing academic integrity and dishonesty: What is “cheating” in the age of AI?
- Responding to work assumed to be produced by generative AI
- Unpacking the ethical issues associated with AI integration, “detecting” and “catching”
Leon Furze
Educational Consultant and PhD Student
Deakin University
Leon Furze
The 2023 – 2024 learning experience: The AI journey, reflections, successes & challenges
- How has the approach to the integration of AI in learning evolved between 2023 and 2024?
- What AI tools have been explored and tested, and what are some positive use cases for these tools?
- How have students, staff, parents and the community been engaged in the process of integrating AI?
- What have been the key challenges? And what has been done to overcome these challenges?
- What benefits has the integration of AI had for teachers, students, learning and outcomes?
Kirk Grinham
Deputy Principal
Sydney Technical High School (NSW)
Kirk Grinham
Linda Bekhet
Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning
University Park Primary School
Linda Bekhet
Satchet Singh
Leader of Digital Technology
Endeavour College (SA)
Satchet Singh
Jarrod Johnson
Learning Designer: AI and Digital Practice
Pulteney Grammar School (SA)
Jarrod Johnson
Jarrod Johnson, a distinguished Learning Designer and Teacher at Pulteney Grammar, has been at the forefront of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into educational pedagogy. With a profound commitment to enhancing the learning experience, Jarrod has adeptly utilised AI as a dynamic tool in secondary education, notably through the innovative application of ChatGPT. His expertise is not confined to the classroom; Jarrod has also made significant contributions to the discourse on AI in education at a global level. His keynote presentation at the KAPLAN International Conference stands as a testament to his thought leadership, where he explored the multifaceted roles of AI as a tutor, mentor, critical friend, and essay support. Jarrod’s work is characterised by a deep understanding of the pedagogical strategies required to effectively integrate AI tools in education, ensuring that the technology is harnessed to enrich learning outcomes and prepare students for a rapidly evolving digital future.
Aisha Kristiansen
Head of Innovation and Technology
Kardinia International College
Aisha Kristiansen
Lunch
Co-design to inform the use of AI in teaching, learning and caring
- Developing a clear, strategic and sustainable approach to AI that aligns and unifies a learning community
- Engaging students, staff and the community in authentic co-design to inform the use of AI in teaching, learning and caring
- Perspectives and reflections from students on the impact of AI and emerging technologies
Matt Heinrich
Director of Learning Technologies and ICT
St Michael’s Grammar School (VIC)
Matt Heinrich
Students from St Michael’s Grammar School (VIC)
Students from St Michael’s Grammar School (VIC)
Interactive Activity: Rapid design session
In this interactive rapid design session, MC & facilitator Louka Parry will guide you through this practical activity to reflect upon and assess what you have learned, what questions remain and what actions you can develop to take away to your sphere of education.
Afternoon Tea
AI & inclusivity in practice: What is working in the classroom?
- Understanding the human-AI relationship: Identifying the right balance between human and artificial intelligence, particularly in terms of higher order thinking skills such as metacognition
- Achieving accessibility and education: Making AI inclusive, and accessible educators, students and beyond
- Exploring the ethical considerations of AI for education
- Unpacking the The Institute for Ethical AI in Education’s frameworks for improved teaching practice
Kerry Daud
Head of Faculty eLearning, Resources, Technology and Design
St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School (QLD)
Kerry Daud
Kerry Daud is an educator passionate about integrating emerging technologies in learning. With a Master’s in Education specialising in Innovative Learning Design, she has transformed educational approaches as the Head of Faculty eLearning, Research, Technology & Design at St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School. Kerry’s notable achievements include pioneering the Girls in Gaming Program and developing the M@ggie’s Digital staff & community technology hubs. Her recognition in The Educator Hotlist 2022 highlights her impact in merging AI, education, and innovative learning strategies.
Naomi Holley
Dean of Academic Programs,
Somerville House (QLD)
Naomi Holley
As the Dean of Academic Programs at Somerville House, Naomi brings a rich background in fostering academic excellence within girls’ education. With a tenure spanning over twelve years at St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, Naomi has held a variety of roles including Head of Faculty, Head of Year and Director of Careers and Pathways.
Naomi demonstrates innovative approaches to integrating technology in education and has a deep commitment to fostering academic care. She has a proven track record in leading transformative educational change, including the enhancement of the P-12 Learning Development, Careers Education and Counselling Programs. Her previous initiatives have significantly enhanced data analytics processes and academic planning across the secondary school.
Deeply attuned to global educational trends, Naomi is committed to empowering young women to excel in leadership roles and across a diverse number of fields. At Somerville House, Naomi is eager to continue her commitment to shaping strategic educational direction, championing a nurturing environment that ensures students not only achieve academic success but also develop resilience and make impactful contributions to society.
From exploration to integration
- Enabling the exploration, trialing and testing of AI for the benefit of teachers and students in tandem with ethical and safe data use
- Expanding beyond Chat GPT and maximising the whole potential of generative AI programs
- Insights, examples and measurable evidence of the use and integration of AI in teaching and learning
Kane Bradford
Head - Professional Practice, Innovation and Partnerships
Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School (NSW)
Kane Bradford
Kane Bradford leads teaching and learning at Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School as the Head – Professional Practice, Innovation and Partnerships. As part of the School Executive team, Kane drives a particular focus on harnessing strategic partnerships to the benefit of staff, students and the community. Kane brings significant experience from his previous work as a teacher and leader in independent schools, to his leadership spanning senior roles at the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) and the Australian Sports Commission (ASC). Kane is currently completing his PhD, returning to his policy roots, where he is examining the impact of public policy on notions of teacher quality in Australian schools.
Closing remarks by the chair
Ruth Bridgestock
Director of Employability
Swinburne University of Technology
Ruth Bridgestock
Professor Ruth Bridgstock ALTF PFHEA is an internationally recognised researcher in graduate employability, education for the future of life and work, and authentic curriculum and pedagogy. Her particular research expertise and interests relate to fostering future-capability – that is, how students, educators and educational institutions can learn and adapt to rapid and ongoing digital, social, and environmental changes in the 21st century. Ruth’s current research interests are focussed on future-capable curriculum, learning and identity development through social networks, interdisciplinary pedagogies, and fostering effective learning partnerships with industry and community.
Ruth works for Swinburne University of Technology in Australia as Director of Employability, where she leads institution-wide strategy and initiatives relating to the institution’s two Moonshots – every learner gets a work experience, and every graduate gets a job. At Swinburne she has been awarded more than $8 million in government and instutional project grants to further these aims. Ruth is Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Australian University Teaching Award winner, and Australian National Senior Teaching Fellow for Graduate Employability 2.0. Her latest books include ‘Higher Education and the Future of Graduate Employability’ (Edward Elgar), and ‘Creative Graduate Pathways Within and Beyond the Creative Industries’ (Routledge).
Acknowledgement of Country and Opening remarks from the chair
CHAIR
Louka Parry
Education Futurist, CEO & Founder
Learning Future
Louka Parry
How are we building cultures of collaborative leadership in a space that is uncertain?
- What are the processes of leading in uncertain and transformative spaces?
- How do we understand and build our relational capabilities and capacities as leaders?
- How do leaders manage contestation and modes of culture that are moving and shifting?
Paul Kidson
Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) & Senior Lecturer - Educational Leadership
Australian Catholic University
Paul Kidson
Dr Paul Kidson is Head of Postgraduate Studies and Senior Lecturer (Educational Leadership) in the National School of Education, Australian Catholic University. Prior to becoming an academic, he was a school principal for over a decade.
The national response to AI in schools: The policymaking roadmap
- Establishing product expectations for generative AI technology
- Implementation of the key aspects of the national framework for AI in schools
- Embracing a dynamic, multifaceted approach to ensure safety, efficacy and equity in using AI models in education
- Closing the gap between policies and realities in classrooms
Andrew Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Education Services Australia
Andrew Smith
Morning Tea
Improving teaching, curriculum & assessment using AI
- Reflecting on the role of AI in supporting evolving 21st century requirements of teaching and learning
- Leveraging AI to enhance the quality of assessments
- Uncovering the potential for AI to improve curriculum delivery
Sharon Foster
Executive Director Curriculum
Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA)
Sharon Foster
Lauren Sayer
Director of Curriculum
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority
Lauren Sayer
Lauren Sayer is an inspiring education leader passionate about driving positive change in teaching and learning practices. Currently leading as the Director of Curriculum at the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), Lauren is dedicated to fulfilling the VCAA mission of providing high-quality curriculum, assessment, and reporting to enable lifelong learning.
Previously, Lauren served as the Executive Director of Research and Innovation at Melbourne Girls Grammar (MGGS), where she led and collaborated across the institution, enabling teachers to embrace evidence-informed practices in their professional work, thus enhancing student learning outcomes. Lauren also was the founding Co-Director of the Melbourne Girls Grammar Institute (MGGI), a global educational community hub dedicated to innovation and leadership in education practices. At MGGI, Lauren forged strategic educational partnerships, both locally and internationally, and played a crucial role in implementing successful pedagogical changes that transformed teaching and learning methodologies.
Lauren’s expertise lies in embracing evidence-informed practices aligned with the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) standards. In addition, she has extensive knowledge of leveraging information and communication technology (ICT) to enhance curriculum delivery, explicitly focusing on personalised learning, as demonstrated in her work as Director of Digital Learning at Haileybury.
In addition to her school leadership roles, Lauren made significant contributions as the Head of Teaching and Learning at the Royal Children’s Hospital Education Institute. Collaborating with a team of dedicated educators, she implemented evidence-based, innovative pedagogical models to support the educational needs of chronically ill children across Victoria.
Dr. Deborah Price
President
Australian Curriculum Studies Association (ACSA)
Dr. Deborah Price
Dr Deborah Price is the President of ACSA – Australian Curriculum Studies Association. As a not-for-profit educational association, ACSA has been sharing, debating and creating educational curriculum scholarship, policy and practice in Australia and beyond for over 40 years. ACSA Website | ACSA LinkedIn.
Dr Price is also Research Degree Coordinator and Senior Lecturer in Inclusive Education and Wellbeing at the University of South Australia Education Futures and is the Portfolio Lead: Partnerships on the executive of the Centre for Research in Educational and Social Inclusion (CRESI).
Dr Price’s research, teaching and scholarship span inclusive education and wellbeing which advocate capability and codesign approaches, valuing the diversity and voice of young people. Her current research contributes to the broad themes of social justice and equity, with a particular focus on: disability studies and special education; inclusive education; learner, educator and community wellbeing; youth studies; relationships and identity; bullying and cyberbullying; alternative education; culturally and religiously responsive pedagogies; inclusive curriculum; initial teacher education; and educational influence.
Dr Price led the Youthworx South Australia initiative in collaboration with local councils and not for profit organizations focused on Re-engaging youth in learning and employment through the creative art of film-making. Deb Price has also been a Chief Investigator for Commissioned Research including Teacher Wellbeing for the Australian Independent Schools Association, New South Wales. Further bio here
Interactive Activity: Humanity in a hyper-connected world
In this interactive session, MC and conference facilitator Louka Parry will facilitate a discussion exploring the human, creative and critical thinking skills required to master artificial intelligence.
Lunch break
INTERNATIONAL CASE STUDY: AI & personalised education through adaptive learning & assessment
- Unpacking Singapore’s national AI strategy for the integration of AI in Education
- Identifying the value and impact of embedding AI innovation at the heart of the education system
- Exploring how artificial intelligence is being used to better customise and improve the learning experience for students
Kenny Low
Senior Assistant Director Artificial Intelligence in Education
Ministry of Education Singapore
Kenny Low
From policy to practice: Developing a culture of innovation with GenAI
- Taking the position that technology and innovation is the cornerstone of the school environment
- Developing policies and guidelines to support the implementation of AI
- The impacts of generative AI in the classroom
Aisha Kristiansen
Head of Innovation and Technology
Kardinia International College
Aisha Kristiansen
Allister Hill
Senior Teacher (Health and Physical Education)
Kardinia International College (VIC)
Allister Hill
Allister Hill is an experienced Senior Teacher specialising in Health and Physical Education. He’s dedicated to exploring evidence-based teaching methods and emerging technologies to improve both productivity for teachers and enhance student engagement.
Felicity Nagel
Senior Secondary Teacher and Technology Coach
Kardinia International College (VIC)
Felicity Nagel
Felicity Nagel is a passionate educator with over 15 years of experience in education leadership. As a senior secondary teacher and technology coach, she has a strong interest in integrating innovative technology into the classroom to enhance the learning experience for all students.
Afternoon tea
STUDENT FORUM: The student voice & agency
- Exploring their potential uses and applications of generative AI tools to developing guidelines for effective staff-student interactions and assessment approaches
- Building students comprehensive understanding of how to use AI productively and responsibly in academic work
- Developing critical digital literacy skills and preparing students for future challenges and opportunities.
- Establishing a holistic approach which ensures that students, educators and parents are all part of the journey towards integrating generative AI
Students from Kardinia International College (VIC)
Students from Kardinia International College (VIC)
From theory to practice: Applying generative AI in educational settings
- Exploring their potential uses and applications of generative AI tools to developing guidelines for effective staff-student interactions and assessment approaches
- Building students comprehensive understanding of how to use AI productively and responsibly in academic work
- Developing critical digital literacy skills and preparing students for future challenges and opportunities.
- Establishing a holistic approach which ensures that students, educators and parents are all part of the journey towards integrating generative AI
Shan Christensen
Principal
Huntingtower School (VIC)
Shan Christensen
Melanie Beal
Vice Principal
Huntingtower School (VIC)
Melanie Beal
Closing remarks from the chair
Toddle Networking Mixer
Acknowledgement of Country and Opening remarks from the chair
CHAIR
Michael Cowling
Associate Professor, Information & Communication Technology
CQ University
Michael Cowling
Professor Michael Cowling is an award-winning technology strategist and communicator. As a leader in educational technology for decades, he is committed to fostering thoughtfulness in technology for students, educators and the general public. He is currently an Associate Professor in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at CQUniversity Australia where he teaches in complex educational settings across six metropolitan/regional campuses, face to face and online, leads STEM Education research in the Centre for Research in Equity & Advancement of Teaching & Education, and through The CREATE Lab drives engagement and outreach around technology and education.
Michael was the 2020 recipient of the Universities Australia AAUT Award for Teaching Excellence (Physical Sciences), as well as an AAUT Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Excellence in 2016, and several internal Teaching & Learning Excellence awards at CQUniverisity. He also won the CQUniversity Opal Award for Excellence in Engagement (Learning & Teaching) in 2019. He is an Advance Queensland Community Digital Champion, and an Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE) Community Fellow, as well as a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).
As a volunteer, Professor Cowling is currently Vice-President of ASCILITE, and Senior Editor – Educational Technology for the Journal of University Learning & Teaching Practice (JULTP). He is Chairperson of the School Council at Coomera Rivers State School, and serves on the P&C Association Executive for Foxwell State Secondary College, as well as an executive member of the ImmerseHigh association, which delivers a Virtual Reality Storytelling competition in South-East Queensland.
Michael believes strongly in the power of outreach and engagement. His Queensland Government workshop series ‘Weaving Technology into the Fabric of the Classroom’ has trained hundreds of educators about innovative technology, and in the CSIRO-supported ‘Professor Tech’ program he has presented to students in over a dozen K-12 schools. His own higher education students, as well as hundreds of school teachers, and tens of thousands of students from kindergarten to doctoral level have learned directly and indirectly from him, benefitting from his mantra of ‘pedagogy before technology’ and his commitment to technology enhancing the student educational experience.
Louka Parry
Education Futurist, CEO & Founder
Learning Future
Louka Parry
Starting again: Ensuring balance between the digital, pedagogical & relational elements of classroom practice in the age of AI
- Re-thinking how digital tools, pedagogy and our relationships with students intersect and work in tandem
- Creating a differentiated hybrid learning environment in an education context
- Avoiding teacher irrelevance in the age of AI
Paul Herbert
Education Officer
Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools (QLD)
Paul Herbert
Paul works as an Education Officer with the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office. His main roles include working collaboratively with members of the Teaching and Learning Directorate and other relevant key role holders to develop and deliver policy and strategic directions in Senior Secondary for Toowoomba Catholic Schools within the broader context of the Teaching and Learning Directorate Strategy and providing expert advice on Senior Secondary teaching and learning within Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office and schools based on contemporary research, system and school data and through professional relationships with relevant experts and associations.
Paul has a passion for quality teaching and learning and has spent his professional career developing the skills needed to assist others to develop best practice pedagogy.
Paul has completed tertiary study at the Masters level in Professional Research (looking at how best to ensure that meaningful professional development actually becomes real professional learning in teachers) which has ensured a strong understanding of how professionals learn and the development of a proven process for implementing change in schools.
A watershed moment: Redefining teaching, learning & assessment
- Developing the higher-order thinking skills, critical and creative capabilities to ensure students learn how to work well with AI
- The role of humans to understand, decipher and make the best use of the information and tasks produced by AI
- Redefining what is important for students to learn and how we assess learning
Professor Matt Bower
Professor of Educational Technology, School of Education
Macquarie University
Professor Matt Bower
Matt Bower is a Professor of Educational Technology in the School of Education at Macquarie University. His work focuses on how contemporary and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Immersive Virtual Reality, Wearable Technologies and so on can be used to enhance learning outcomes and processes. Matt is Chair of the Australian Technologies Teacher Educators Network, has won multiple national and international awards for his research and teaching. Matt was a member of the national AI in Education taskforce that designed the Australian Framework for Generative AI in Schools, and is currently embarking on a number of research projects relating to innovative uses of generative Artificial Intelligence by teachers and students. Drawing on recent research and latest developments in the AI field, Professor Bower will discuss how recent advancements in generative AI require us to rethink what students learn, how teachers teach, how we assess, and our beliefs and attitudes surrounding education itself.
Morning Tea
Rethinking & responding to AI & “cheating”
- Reassessing academic integrity and dishonesty: What is “cheating” in the age of AI?
- Responding to work assumed to be produced by generative AI
- Unpacking the ethical issues associated with AI integration, “detecting” and “catching”
Leon Furze
Educational Consultant and PhD Student
Deakin University
Leon Furze
The 2023 – 2024 learning experience: The AI journey, reflections, successes & challenges
- How has the approach to the integration of AI in learning evolved between 2023 and 2024?
- What AI tools have been explored and tested, and what are some positive use cases for these tools?
- How have students, staff, parents and the community been engaged in the process of integrating AI?
- What have been the key challenges? And what has been done to overcome these challenges?
- What benefits has the integration of AI had for teachers, students, learning and outcomes?
Kirk Grinham
Deputy Principal
Sydney Technical High School (NSW)
Kirk Grinham
Linda Bekhet
Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning
University Park Primary School
Linda Bekhet
Satchet Singh
Leader of Digital Technology
Endeavour College (SA)
Satchet Singh
Jarrod Johnson
Learning Designer: AI and Digital Practice
Pulteney Grammar School (SA)
Jarrod Johnson
Jarrod Johnson, a distinguished Learning Designer and Teacher at Pulteney Grammar, has been at the forefront of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into educational pedagogy. With a profound commitment to enhancing the learning experience, Jarrod has adeptly utilised AI as a dynamic tool in secondary education, notably through the innovative application of ChatGPT. His expertise is not confined to the classroom; Jarrod has also made significant contributions to the discourse on AI in education at a global level. His keynote presentation at the KAPLAN International Conference stands as a testament to his thought leadership, where he explored the multifaceted roles of AI as a tutor, mentor, critical friend, and essay support. Jarrod’s work is characterised by a deep understanding of the pedagogical strategies required to effectively integrate AI tools in education, ensuring that the technology is harnessed to enrich learning outcomes and prepare students for a rapidly evolving digital future.
Aisha Kristiansen
Head of Innovation and Technology
Kardinia International College
Aisha Kristiansen
Lunch
Co-design to inform the use of AI in teaching, learning and caring
- Developing a clear, strategic and sustainable approach to AI that aligns and unifies a learning community
- Engaging students, staff and the community in authentic co-design to inform the use of AI in teaching, learning and caring
- Perspectives and reflections from students on the impact of AI and emerging technologies
Matt Heinrich
Director of Learning Technologies and ICT
St Michael’s Grammar School (VIC)
Matt Heinrich
Students from St Michael’s Grammar School (VIC)
Students from St Michael’s Grammar School (VIC)
Interactive Activity: Rapid design session
In this interactive rapid design session, MC & facilitator Louka Parry will guide you through this practical activity to reflect upon and assess what you have learned, what questions remain and what actions you can develop to take away to your sphere of education.
Afternoon Tea
AI & inclusivity in practice: What is working in the classroom?
- Understanding the human-AI relationship: Identifying the right balance between human and artificial intelligence, particularly in terms of higher order thinking skills such as metacognition
- Achieving accessibility and education: Making AI inclusive, and accessible educators, students and beyond
- Exploring the ethical considerations of AI for education
- Unpacking the The Institute for Ethical AI in Education’s frameworks for improved teaching practice
Kerry Daud
Head of Faculty eLearning, Resources, Technology and Design
St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School (QLD)
Kerry Daud
Kerry Daud is an educator passionate about integrating emerging technologies in learning. With a Master’s in Education specialising in Innovative Learning Design, she has transformed educational approaches as the Head of Faculty eLearning, Research, Technology & Design at St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School. Kerry’s notable achievements include pioneering the Girls in Gaming Program and developing the M@ggie’s Digital staff & community technology hubs. Her recognition in The Educator Hotlist 2022 highlights her impact in merging AI, education, and innovative learning strategies.
Naomi Holley
Dean of Academic Programs,
Somerville House (QLD)
Naomi Holley
As the Dean of Academic Programs at Somerville House, Naomi brings a rich background in fostering academic excellence within girls’ education. With a tenure spanning over twelve years at St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, Naomi has held a variety of roles including Head of Faculty, Head of Year and Director of Careers and Pathways.
Naomi demonstrates innovative approaches to integrating technology in education and has a deep commitment to fostering academic care. She has a proven track record in leading transformative educational change, including the enhancement of the P-12 Learning Development, Careers Education and Counselling Programs. Her previous initiatives have significantly enhanced data analytics processes and academic planning across the secondary school.
Deeply attuned to global educational trends, Naomi is committed to empowering young women to excel in leadership roles and across a diverse number of fields. At Somerville House, Naomi is eager to continue her commitment to shaping strategic educational direction, championing a nurturing environment that ensures students not only achieve academic success but also develop resilience and make impactful contributions to society.
From exploration to integration
- Enabling the exploration, trialing and testing of AI for the benefit of teachers and students in tandem with ethical and safe data use
- Expanding beyond Chat GPT and maximising the whole potential of generative AI programs
- Insights, examples and measurable evidence of the use and integration of AI in teaching and learning
Kane Bradford
Head - Professional Practice, Innovation and Partnerships
Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School (NSW)
Kane Bradford
Kane Bradford leads teaching and learning at Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School as the Head – Professional Practice, Innovation and Partnerships. As part of the School Executive team, Kane drives a particular focus on harnessing strategic partnerships to the benefit of staff, students and the community. Kane brings significant experience from his previous work as a teacher and leader in independent schools, to his leadership spanning senior roles at the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) and the Australian Sports Commission (ASC). Kane is currently completing his PhD, returning to his policy roots, where he is examining the impact of public policy on notions of teacher quality in Australian schools.
Closing remarks by the chair
Ruth Bridgestock
Director of Employability
Swinburne University of Technology
Ruth Bridgestock
Professor Ruth Bridgstock ALTF PFHEA is an internationally recognised researcher in graduate employability, education for the future of life and work, and authentic curriculum and pedagogy. Her particular research expertise and interests relate to fostering future-capability – that is, how students, educators and educational institutions can learn and adapt to rapid and ongoing digital, social, and environmental changes in the 21st century. Ruth’s current research interests are focussed on future-capable curriculum, learning and identity development through social networks, interdisciplinary pedagogies, and fostering effective learning partnerships with industry and community.
Ruth works for Swinburne University of Technology in Australia as Director of Employability, where she leads institution-wide strategy and initiatives relating to the institution’s two Moonshots – every learner gets a work experience, and every graduate gets a job. At Swinburne she has been awarded more than $8 million in government and instutional project grants to further these aims. Ruth is Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Australian University Teaching Award winner, and Australian National Senior Teaching Fellow for Graduate Employability 2.0. Her latest books include ‘Higher Education and the Future of Graduate Employability’ (Edward Elgar), and ‘Creative Graduate Pathways Within and Beyond the Creative Industries’ (Routledge).
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