Explore AI’s role in assessment, productivity, and developing AI literacy for learners
We will be running our series of AI literacy training sessions to support educators. These sessions offer practical insights into AI’s role in education, with a focus on enhancing productivity, its impact on assessment in FE and developing AI literacy among learners.
Sessions include:
What is the impact of AI on assessment in FE?
How can AI tools improve productivity?
Developing AI literacy for learners
Starting your AI literacy journey?
If you are beginning your AI journey, these sessions are the perfect place to start. They introduce generative AI, its capabilities and limitations, and its responsible use in education. Whether you are new to AI or looking to expand your knowledge, these sessions provide practical strategies and tools for integrating AI into education effectively and responsibly.
Sessions include:
Getting started with generative AI in education
What is AI safety and why does it matter for education?
When are they running?
What is the impact of AI on assessment in FE?
This session explores how AI is influencing assessment practices in FE. We’ll discuss redesigning assessments to encourage deeper learning and tackle the new challenges posed by AI. Practical insights will look at how AI can support fairness, transparency, and improve overall assessment processes.
What we cover:
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- Discover how AI can help create equitable, transparent, and meaningful assessments.
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- Learn how AI can provide tailored feedback, helping students track progress and identify areas for improvement.
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- Explore strategies for using AI in assessments responsibly.
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Time and booking:
Wednesday 8th January, 12:30 – 13:30
Wednesday 22nd January, 12:30 – 13:30
How can AI tools improve productivity?
In this session, we’ll explore how AI tools can serve as personal assistants, enhancing productivity in both educational and administrative settings. We’ll discuss strategies for integrating AI into daily workflows, automating routine tasks, and improving work quality.
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- Discover how generative AI tools can assist with drafting emails, summarising content, and organising projects.
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- Explore how AI is being used to streamline administrative tasks, lesson planning, content creation, and feedback.
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- Learn about AI’s impact on the environment and consider responsible use.
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Time and booking:
Friday 17th January, 12:30 – 13:30
Tuesday 13th February, 12:30 – 13:30
Developing AI literacy for learners/students
This session examines strategies for building AI literacy among learners/students, focusing on AI’s capabilities, limitations, and responsible use. We’ll provide practical activities to help learners/students interact with AI responsibly and prepare them for future careers in a digital world.
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- Explore how learners/students can develop skills to use AI effectively and understand its limitations.
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- Learn how to teach responsible AI practices to students.
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- Discover hands-on classroom activities to build AI literacy and engage students meaningfully.
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Time and booking:
Monday 20th January, 12:30 – 13:30
Friday 14th February, 12:00 – 13:00
Starting your AI literacy journey?
Getting started with generative AI in education
If you are beginning your AI literacy journey, this is the perfect place to start. This session is designed as an introduction, covering the basics of generative AI and its potential in education. Whether you’re completely new to AI or curious about its applications, this session will give you the foundational knowledge to get started.
What we cover:
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- Understand the fundamentals of AI and generative AI, including their capabilities and limitations.
- Explore the practical applications of AI tools, such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot, for enhancing productivity and creativity.
- Learn the basics of effective prompting, from conversational prompts to role-based prompts, and evaluate the quality of AI outputs.
- Discuss the role of AI in education and its impact on the future workforce.
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Time and booking:
Wednesday 29th January, 12:30 – 13:30
Tuesday 4th February, 12:30 – 13:30
Monday 17th February, 12:30 – 13:30
What is AI safety and why does it matter for education?
Starting your AI literacy journey isn’t just about learning how to use the tools, it’s also about understanding how to use them responsibly. This session focuses on the importance of AI safety, equipping you with the knowledge to navigate privacy, bias, misinformation, and ethical considerations when using AI in education.
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- Understand the principles of AI safety and its relevance to education.
- Explore key concerns, including data privacy, misinformation, and biases.
- Gain insights into the environmental impacts of AI and how to minimise them.
- Discuss the responsible use of AI in education.
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Time and booking:
Thursday 30th January, 12:30 – 13:30
Thursday 6th February, 12:30 – 13:30
Thursday 20th February, 12:30 – 13:30
Who should attend?
These webinars are ideal for educators and professional services staff looking to expand their AI literacy knowledge.
Booking your place
To book, follow this link: https://www.jisc.ac.uk/training
Find out more by visiting our Artificial Intelligence page to view publications and resources, join us for events and discover what AI has to offer through our range of interactive online demos.
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Get in touch with the team directly at ai@jisc.ac.uk