In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning (DL) mean that the future is likely to see significant shifts in workplace experiences and how we live our lives.
This event, hosted by the RSA Innovative Education Network, will explore the crucial question: how do we best educate and equip young people to face the challenges and complexities of this emerging world?
Throughout the event, we’ll explore several key themes:
AI and Digital Literacy: what knowledge, skills, and values must young people develop to navigate AI and digital technologies? Beyond the technical—such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills—how can we instil empathy, equity, diversity, and collaboration?
Innovative learning approaches: how do we ensure that teaching and learning approaches and practices are engaging, high quality and connected to real world learning?
Understanding the complexities of AI: while young people may be digitally active, are they fully aware of the complex and problematic issues that surround the AI and digital world?
Reimagining assessment: How can we adapt and enhance methods of assessment more generally and in relation to AI and digital processes?
As with all IEN events, everyone is welcome. We’ll be hearing from expert speakers with a range of perspectives and there will be opportunities for discussion and the sharing of ideas and best practices with the wider network.
Our Speakers
Dr. Madiha Khan: Madiha is an AI researcher and Data Scientist at Educate Ventures Research. She works closely with policy makers, HE bodies, school groups and ed-tech firms in developing ethical and purposeful approaches towards AI. Her area of interest is in the use of data and AI to extract meaningful insights about teaching and learning. She is passionate about the ed-tech sector, and the development of high quality, scalable products which improve access to education and opportunity.
Gary Handforth: With over 28 years of experience in education, including roles as a teacher, headteacher, executive headteacher, and director of education, Gary is currently working with the University of Manchester on projects related to AI and Digital Literacy in schools, and with Manchester LA on other educational initiatives. He is also involved in Rethinking Leadership. As an independent consultant and coach, Gary specialises in school improvement, strategy, and leadership coaching.
Timo Hannay: Timo is the founder of SchoolDash, an education data analytics firm that works with a wide range of clients and collaborators. He is also a non-executive director of Sage Publishing and Arden University, as well as the convenor of the AI in Education Summit in London for 2023. Timo was previously the founding managing director of Digital Science and before that variously ran the online business of Nature Publishing Group, worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Company, wrote for The Economist, and investigated brain physiology at the University of Oxford and Waseda University in Tokyo.
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