Presenters @ Future: Forward

1 + 2 August 2024

Future: Forward

AI in Catholic Education National Conference

  • Noel Jarrett

    Principal, Lucent Strategic

    ESG in Tech: Balancing Innovation with Responsibility

    This presentation examines balancing innovation with ethical responsibility in AI implementation within education. Drawing on my experience with ESG challenges, I will discuss integrating ethical AI principles into educational strategies, promoting sustainable and responsible AI practices. Topics include ensuring AI transparency, accountability, and fairness, and compliance with ethical standards. Real-world examples will demonstrate how educational institutions can leverage AI initiatives to enhance reputation, drive growth, and build resilience while contributing positively to society.

  • Danny Liu

    Professor of Educational Technologies, USyd

    Steering AI to enhance student engagement and learning

    Like fire, generative AI is a powerful force. When used well it can be effective for learning, but how do we harness its power and not let it get out of control? This session will cover some ways that educators can take control of generative AI through effective prompting and using tools that let you get in the driver’s seat of AI. Through practical examples of ‘AI doubles’ that academics at the University of Sydney and elsewhere have created, we will also see how AI can improve feedback, personalise learning, save time, and make learning more engaging.

  • Jeanette Davies

    Inclusive Technology Specialist

    AI and the benefits for students with a disability: Present and Future

    This presentation explores the current accessibility features on the Apple platform that leverage AI technology. Following this, we will preview upcoming features that promise to further enhance accessibility.

  • Ian Oppermann

    Industry Professor, UTS

    Ai in an education context

    There is a lot being said about AI - friend or foe. This presentation explores applications of AI and provides frameworks for "AI Assurance".

  • Daniel Ingvarson

    International Education and Technology Consultant

    Assessing opportunities & risks for K-12 education in AI: Insights from the education community