AI & Education: Schools, Pathways & Practice

This event is designed for secondary school principals, senior leaders and careers advisors.

Key focus areas:

1. AI in schools - leadership, policy and practice

2. AI in tertiary education - and what this means for secondary education and student pathways

3. Practical AI tools for educators

Session outline:

1. AI in Schools
   Led by the Ministry of Education, alongside Stephen McConnachie (Katoa Connect).
   This session will focus on how AI is currently showing up in schools and the leadership decisions principals and senior leaders are grappling with - including student use, assessment integrity, staff capability, and emerging good practice.

2. AI in Tertiary Education (and what that means for secondary schools)
   Co-designed by ChristchurchNZ with representatives from University of Canterbury, Ara Institute of Canterbury, and Lincoln University
   This session will explore how AI is reshaping teaching, assessment and expectations in tertiary education, and what secondary leaders need to be aware of to better support student transitions and pathways.

3. Practical AI Workshop
   Delivered by Caelan Huntress.
   A hands-on session focused on building educator confidence and capability, with practical tools and techniques participants can take back to their schools.

A light morning tea will be provided.