Pre-Conference Masterclasses – Wednesday 26 March

The pre-conference masterclasses provide attendees with morning and afternoon tea breaks and a 1-hour lunch break allowing for extra networking opportunities and in-depth learning.

The masterclasses start at 09:00 and finish at 17:00.

Masterclass A: Generative AI fundamentals for education professionals – building an essential generative AI education toolkit

This one-day intensive masterclass is designed for education professionals interested in understanding the basics of generative AI technology and its potential applications in the education sector. This includes educators, administrators, curriculum developers, and anyone looking to leverage AI for educational innovation.

In this masterclass you will explore the core principles of generative AI, learn how to prepare data, develop an implementation plan, and build strategies to harness the power of innovation. Through hands-on exercises and interactive discussions, you will develop a clear understanding of how to use generative AI to innovate, create, and transform the education sector.

At the conclusion of this masterclass, you will have:

  • Gained a solid understanding of the principles of generative AI and its applications
  • Worked through AI literacy training for education professionals
  • Developed skills in data preparation, including data cleaning, normalisation, and augmentation
  • Unlocked the potential of AI through its language, image and video models
  • Developed an AI integration plan and effective AI strategies for your institution

By attending this masterclass, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to discover innovative ways to enhance teaching, learning and administration through AI.

Masterclass B: Navigating the regulatory and ethical landscape of generative AI in Australia’s education system

Generative AI has emerged as a transformative force, already redefining the parameters of regulatory compliance and legal innovation. This exclusive masterclass is designed especially for educators and education administrators to aide in ensuring adherence to Australia's intricate landscape of AI law and policy.

By the end of this masterclass, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the global and Australian regulatory environment for generative AI, identifying key legal frameworks and ethical considerations
  • Recognise legal and ethical challenges associated with generative AI, including intellectual property rights, privacy laws, and data protection
  • Implement compliance strategies to navigate the complexities of AI regulation effectively, ensuring ethical AI development
  • Engage in policy-making processes related to AI regulation, contributing to the development of fair, transparent, and inclusive legal frameworks
  • Forecast future regulatory trends and prepare for emerging legal challenges in generative AI

Whether you aim to navigate the complexities of AI policy or lead your educational institution through the transformative tides of regulatory reform, this masterclass is your portal to mastering generative AI in the legal, ethical and regulatory spheres.

Engage with the forefront of AI regulation and take away the insights needed to ensure your strategies are as innovative as they are compliant, setting a new benchmark for educational excellence and success.

James Myint
Managing Partner
Stirling & Rose