Gen AI in policy and practice, webinar series B - part 2 "Gen AI Skills Continuum: Educator Capabilities in the Use of Gen AI Tools in Learning and Teaching"

Gen AI Skills Continuum: Educator Capabilities in the Use of GenAI Tools in Learning and Teaching
Toni Jones

The Gen AI Skills Continuum is an interactive framework that maps the skills educators and students need to use AI effectively and ethically – from first steps to leading practice. In this webinar, the following aspects will be discussed: flexible skills relevant to all areas of teaching and learning; AI capability using a shared language across courses and programs; competence and confidence in using AI in your practice.

About the Speakers: 

Toni Jones is the Lead, Education Gen AI at RMIT University, where she leads institution-wide initiatives that advance educator capability and AI literacy in higher education. Her work explores the intersection of pedagogy, technology, and innovation, translating emerging AI tools into meaningful teaching practice. Formerly at RMIT Online, she designed award-winning professional learning programs such as the signature online facilitation model and the GenAI Accelerator. Her current projects include shaping RMIT’s Generative AI capability framework and contributing to the design of the Generative AI Lab for Education (GAILE).

Nada Jarni is a Principal Advisor, Educator Practice at RMIT University, with experience spanning primary, secondary, system, and tertiary education. She works strategically to advance high-quality, evidence-informed teaching and learning and to support educator growth through professional learning, collaboration, and reflective practice. Guided by a belief in the transformative power of education, Nada is passionate about creating the conditions for learners of all ages to flourish and thrive. Her work focuses on strengthening educator capability, enhancing learning experiences, and translating evidence into meaningful educational practice. Through ongoing inquiry and scholarship, she explores both current and emerging approaches to teaching and learning, with a particular interest in educational innovation, professional learning, and learner success.