A discussion of upcoming challenges facing schools relating to AI
Written By: Author(s): Ben Scott
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BEN SCOTT, SCIENCE TEACHER AND DIGITAL LEADER, ST ALBANS SCHOOL, UK
Introduction
This May, digital leaders across 10 independent schools in the southeast of England met for a day of collaboration to share examples of good practice and initiatives they are embracing within their institutions. Before attending, guests were asked ‘What upcoming challenges are your schools facing in the next 12-18 months?’. These were collated and formed part of a roundtable discussion of seven different areas. Two areas came up related to artificial intelligence (AI): AI and ethical use and staff training. This article summarises the discussions that took place around these topics and the approaches different schools are taking.
AI and ethical use
AI continues to be a hot topic within schools, along with a varying range of staff engagement and worry about the impact it poses to teaching and learning. All attendees agreed that there is a need for schools to prepare pupils suitably for the future jo
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