Generative AI is fast becoming embedded in our daily lives and ensuring its use in education is responsible, ethical and equitable is a key consideration for teachers, school leaders and policy makers.
This one day, face-to-face event, will bring together senior leaders from across Scotland to discuss and explore this topic; share experience, concerns, examples of good practice and build consensus on the way forward for Scottish schools.
Please, find below a provisional programme.
| 0915 – 0955 | Registration, tea/coffee, networking, stall setup | |
| 1000 – 1015 | Welcome and introduction to the day | |
| 1015 – 1045 | Keynote 1: The importance of embedding AI Literacy | Judy Robertson and the DES/Trails.scot team |
| 1045 – 1130 | Group session 1: Capturing perspectives on how AI Literacy can be embedded across the curriculum | |
| 1130 – 1145 | Tea/Coffee | |
| 1145 – 1215 | Speakers 2: International and Student perspectives |
Jedidah Ajala TBC |
| 1215 – 1245 | Keynote 3: AI – Local Authorities role in supporting schools with AI | Laurence Findlay, ADES |
| 1245 – 1345 | Lunch, stalls and networking | TBC |
| 1345 – 1430 | Group session 2: Capturing perspectives on governance around the AI used in Scottish Schools | |
| 1430 – 1500 | Keynote 3: How Unions can support effective and ethical use of AI across education in Scotland | David Barnett, School Leaders Scotland |
| 1500 – 1530 | Launch: AICE.scot | Stuart Caddell |
| 1530 – 1545 | Closing remarks and conclusion. |
The day will be conducted under Chatham House rules; presentations will not be recorded and there will not be an option to attend remotely. However, there will be bursaries available for those travelling further than from the central belt of Scotland.
Cost of attending: £20