This 3-hour workshop is designed for educators who are just beginning to explore the role of AI in education. With a focus on practical skills and real-world applications, participants  will gain an understanding of how AI is shaping the future of education, develop new skills  for interacting with AI tools, and leave equipped to confidently integrate AI into their

teaching practice.

Outcomes

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

• Understand that AI is a transformative technology requiring new approaches and skills.

• Appreciate the implications of AI for education and their role in preparing students for  the future.

• Learn the foundations of effective AI interaction, focusing on optimizing prompts for  better outputs.

• Develop iterative prompting skills to refine and enhance AI-generated responses.

• Gain practical experience in using AI tools to create teaching and learning resources.

• Build confidence to approach and experiment with AI tools in their professional context.

Optional Outcomes:

• Learn strategies for critically evaluating AI outputs for accuracy and reliability.

• Explore ethical considerations in using AI within education, fostering responsible use (including academic integrity)

This workshop offers a practical, hands-on introduction to AI for educators, designed to  help participants feel confident and equipped in navigating this rapidly evolving field. By  focusing on foundational skills and real-world applications, it ensures that teachers are not  left behind in the AI revolution but are empowered to lead their classrooms into the future.