AI in Action: Future-Ready Schools
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant idea—it's actively changing how schools operate and teach. For education professionals in Australia, the question isn't whether to adopt AI, but how to do so effectively. As technology evolves, strong leadership that understands AI’s potential and challenges is essential.
From June 16-19, Toddle will host a virtual event connecting over 5,000 school leaders, educators, and innovators across Australia and New Zealand. The AI in Action: Future-Ready Schools event will focus on how AI influences education and how school leaders can use these tools to boost learning, streamline operations, and prepare students for what lies ahead.
Event Highlights
- AI in Education: How AI is changing curriculum design, personalised learning, and school administration.
- Student Agency & Empowerment: Using AI to support personalised learning and student engagement.
- Ethics & Responsibility: Addressing the ethical questions AI raises in school settings.
- Practical Implementation: Actionable advice for introducing AI, including teacher training and classroom strategies.
Leadership for an AI-Driven Future
Toby Walsh, ARC Laureate Fellow and Scientia Professor of AI at UNSW, opens the event with a keynote session. He compares the current AI shift to the Industrial Revolution, emphasizing the need for practical approaches. “Educators must learn how to teach students to collaborate with intelligent machines since AI will influence nearly every part of their lives,” he says.
Walsh urges school leaders to lead this change actively, encouraging experimentation and responsible use. For those hesitant about AI, he offers straightforward advice: “Try the tools yourself—they are more accessible than you think.” He also reminds educators that while AI can outperform humans in certain tasks, qualities like empathy, creativity, and adaptability remain uniquely human and central to education.
Looking ahead, Walsh hopes the event sparks a strong conversation in Australia and New Zealand about using AI to improve education, focusing on developing students’ creativity, emotional intelligence, and ethical reasoning.
Practical, Values-Based AI Integration
Dr. Nici Sweaney, founder of AI Her Way and a respected AI consultant, highlights that this event is distinct from typical AI discussions. “This isn’t just theory or speculation,” she says. “It’s about what’s happening now—what works and what comes next.”
Educators attending will see real examples of AI in classrooms and school systems. More importantly, they’ll gain clear guidance on ethical, safe, and strategic use of AI. According to Dr. Sweaney, AI represents a system-wide change, not just a new tool.
The event aims to equip educators to make informed decisions that protect staff and students, maintain professional integrity, and position schools as forward-thinking without losing their human focus.
Why This Matters for Education Operations
For those managing school operations, AI offers opportunities to improve efficiency and decision-making. From automating administrative tasks to data-driven insights, AI can free up time and resources for core educational goals.
Understanding how to implement AI responsibly and effectively is key to ensuring these tools support both educators and students without compromising ethical standards or human connection.
To explore practical AI training options that can help school leaders and operators get started, visit Complete AI Training.
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