Ryan Elwell
Director, Digital Pedagogies & Online Safety (eSafety) Education
ACT Education Directorate
- Examining how deepfake technology manipulates audio and video
- Delivering insights into the risks associated with deepfake technology
- Highlighting practical tips on recognising deepfakes, protecting personal information, and how resources from the eSafety Commissioner can empower educators to navigate these digital threats safely
Jake Turnbull
Digital Learning Leader
Pymble Ladies' College
- Exploring the theories of action that engage teachers in developing AI capacity
- Understanding the student experience and creating alignment for personalised learning
- AI pathways for students, families, and school staff whilst acknowledging Simon Sinek
Mark Liddell
Head of Learning and Innovation
St Luke’s Grammar School
- How can AI-driven gamification be tailored to align with individual student interests and learning styles?
- How can gamification be used to enhance engagement in subjects like history and science that are traditionally seen as challenging?
- What are the potential challenges of incorporating AI-powered games in the classroom, and how can they be addressed?
- How can AI-based gamification tools be used to foster collaboration and critical thinking among students in primary and secondary schools
Moderator:
Alex Borlenghi
Dean of Data and Learning Technologies
Mazenod College
Panellists:
Anthony Cashin
Manager - Leadership and Research
Sydney Catholic Schools
Nadia Merchant
Digital Learning Innovator
Abbotsleigh School
Amanda Pfeffer
Head of Digital Learning
Shore
Nicole Wirth
Head of IB
St Ursula's College
- Methodologies for strategically integrating AI into the classroom in ways that empower self-efficacy and help individualise learning
- Enhancing the design thinking process and bringing imaginative student concepts to life with generative AI
- Using AI powered role-play simulations and interactives to deepen and gain insights on student understanding
Laura Bain
Head of Future Learning and Academic Operations
Matthew Flinders Anglican College
- Enhancing student engagement with AI-driven individualised learning experiences
- Supporting curriculum goals with adaptive AI tools that align with standardised outcomes while tailoring lessons to meet diverse learning needs
- Empowering educators through flexible AI solutions to deliver personalised instruction that improves student comprehension and performance
Ryan Elwell
Director, Digital Pedagogies & Online Safety (eSafety) Education
ACT Education Directorate
- Integrating generative AI-driven tools to enable teachers to simplify coding concepts and engage students with hands-on activities
- Enhancing robotics education through AI-guided platforms allowing educators to introduce engineering principles in interactive and accessible ways
- Supporting teachers in building foundational STEM skills to equip students with essential knowledge for future success
Fiona Donnelly
Deputy Principal Leader of Innovation and Robotics
Granville Boys High School