Practical Workshops

With today's learners expecting constant access to support, AI chatbots have proven to be helpful companions, offering immediate, personalised tutoring outside typical classroom hours. 

In this workshop, we'll explore how these chatbots are becoming trusted learning partners, supporting students exactly when and where they need it. We'll address real-life scenarios where AI chatbots have effectively boosted student engagement and performance, providing tailored help for individual learning needs in classrooms. Participants will have the opportunity to delve into the practical side, seeing examples of chatbots successfully integrated into various teaching approaches and how they can experiment with using them effectively. 

Together, we'll also openly address common challenges educators might face when introducing this technology (such as: digital literacy and accessibility, trust in platforms accuracy, data privacy and sharing, and over-reliance on technology) and how best to overcome them in each individual’s context. One of the most important discussions we’ll cover is the ethics of AI in education, touching upon crucial topics like privacy, fairness, and ensuring meaningful human involvement. Through facilitated group discussions, reflections and feedback, participants will consider how AI-driven tutoring can complement traditional teaching methods (rather than replacing them), to enhance student learning experiences responsibly and thoughtfully. 

By the end of the session, attendees will have the practical knowledge, access to a framework of tools, and the confidence to experiment with AI chatbots in their own educational contexts, equipped with the awareness needed to do so ethically and effectively.

Participants will:

• Understand key principles when designing your own custom AI chatbot
• Learn practical strategies and best practices for integrating chatbots into educational settings
• Reflect on key ethical considerations like privacy, equity and maintaining meaningful human oversight in AI-assisted tutoring

Tired of spending hours on repetitive tasks like tracking student progress, managing parent communications or handling drawn-out feedback processes? In this hands-on workshop, educators will learn how to reclaim their time and boost efficiency by leveraging the power of automation – no programming experience required. 

We'll explore real-world scenarios within the educational setting, covering practical applications such as automated data collection, streamlined communication, simplified feedback processes, and even using data sheets to create academic reports with just a click. 

By the end of the session, educators will gain the confidence and skills to identify automation opportunities in their daily workflow and build basic automations to tackle them, paving the way for a more productive and focused teaching experience.

Participants will:

• Recognise repetitive, time-consuming tasks within their current workflows that are suitable for automation using no-code platforms
• Build simple automated workflows that connect different applications and services to streamline processes
• Apply no-code automation concepts to solve common challenges in education, such as automating data entry, sending reminders, managing communication and generating academic reports from data sheets

In this workshop, educators will discover the power of NALA (NTU AI Learning Assistants) Builder, NTU's innovative no-code platform for creating custom Generative AI chatbots. Designed specifically for education, this tool empowers faculty and learning designers to build tailored AI assistants to enhance teaching and learning.

Participants will learn how to navigate the intuitive NALA Builder interface and explore its key features, including content integration, prompt customisation and user management. Through practical activities and collaborative group work, attendees will gain firsthand experience in designing and configuring their own AI teaching assistant using NALA Builder.

Discover how these custom chatbots can provide students with instant support, personalised feedback and access to course-specific information, ultimately freeing up educators to focus on deeper engagement and higher-order learning activities. This workshop is ideal for classroom educators and persons interested in exploring the transformative potential of AI in education.

Workshop participants will:

• Navigate and utilise NTU’s AI learning assistant tool
• Design effective prompts and customise chatbot responses
• Identify and apply practical strategies for integrating AI teaching assistants

Stepping into a classroom can conjure a sense of dread… but what if that were to change forever? With storytelling and new-age tech tools mastered right, both teachers and students can look forward to memorable experiences any day.

Like a theme park experience, suit up with a personalised profile of your strengths and catch a mission briefing from the vast knowledge of a voice-to-voice AI clone, while its human counterpart guides you on a multi-sensory, design-thinking adventure through the creative use of basic classroom tools!

Then, ramp up the fun by creating your own curriculum adventures for your students, based on your topical expertise. This skill will stay with you for life! 

No more late-night sighing at your desk. Through simple forms and GenAI magic, ease of thought and a few finger-clicks… you can be a scriptwriter, art director, music composer and more, shaping the world of learning for students, parents and supervisors, who will go ‘WOW’ when they see your work! 

The most impactful education is one that stirs emotional and energetic confidence within every student. That translates to fewer problems and stress for educators to manage over time. Become a future-ready educator that is able to architect memorable experiences with multimodal tools, at will, today!

Participants will:

• Appreciate how storytelling and GenAI boosts student engagement
• Master prompt engineering with up to 4 different GenAI tools, to build a database of multi-sensory creations
• Create an engaging, gamified slide deck curated to one’s topical expertise, which can be applied to the classroom

This interactive two-hour workshop invites educators to dive into hands-on creativity with AI tools that prioritize data privacy.

Hour 1: Storytelling with AI video tools

Storytelling and visual media help students process, retain and communicate complex ideas. With help from AI, you can learn to scaffold this process more easily – even without advanced video-editing skills.

Step into the director’s chair and transform your lesson content into engaging visual stories. In an ideation sprint, participants will learn how to turn a single written prompt into classroom-ready footage using Veo 3. Participants will be guided on how to:

• Design a short video that complements an upcoming lesson or unit – ranging from concept explainers and vocabulary animations to lab-safety demos and historical scene re-creations
• Write good prompts that can be transformed into polished clips in seconds, complete with motion and sound

Hour 2: Exploring On-device AI for safe, smart support 

Many AI tools rely on the cloud, but that’s not always feasible for school settings. We’ll shift the spotlight from the cloud to the classroom device, where you can: 

• Test a specialised app that runs on-device AI models for safe, secure use 
• Try out offline features such as instant image-to-text feedback, quick rubric suggestions, and real-time translation – all without uploading student data to external servers 

Throughout the workshop, participants will use Samsung Galaxy AI tablets with S Pen support and explore: 

• Note Assist: to transcribe and summarise group discussions
• Sketch to Image: to convert rough drawings into usable graphics and visual aids 
• Circle to Search: to find reference material from selected text or images

If you’re looking for safe, practical AI tools to enhance student learning, not distract from it – join us!

Participants will: 

• Create curriculum-aligned micro-films to support student understanding of lesson content
• Deliver real-time, private student feedback using AI
• Design an integrated lesson plan that leverages AI tools, aligns with instructional goals and addresses ethics, privacy and digital equity in a future-ready classroom environment

How can schools effectively roll out generative AI in a way that benefits teachers, students and administrators alike? 

Think of this workshop as your AI launchpad. You’ll dive into interactive challenges, test AI tools in real-time, and tackle the big questions schools face when executing a whole-school GenAI rollout. Expect to:

• Crack the code on AI: our prompt engineering challenge will fast-track your mastery of prompt design, enabling you to generate high-quality lessons plans, quizzes, and more – in mere seconds.
• Tinker, tweak and test out AI tools: discover how we navigated the vast landscape of AI tools, conducted rigorous trials with diverse stakeholders, and eventually, how we selected and implemented the optimal Gen AI tool for our academic community. 
• Debate the big questions: gain insights into our ongoing training initiatives to foster widespread engagement and maximize the potential of this groundbreaking technology. Here, you will also confront the ethical considerations that come with AI integration. 

By the end of the session, you will have a personalised AI rollout plan for your institution, a toolkit of resources and the confidence to lead AI adoption – without the overwhelm. Whether you’re AI-curious or already experimenting, this workshop will help you turn your ideas into action.

Participants will:

• Enhance AI literacy and prompt engineering skills
• Develop a practical AI implementation plan, with practical strategies and best practices to apply to your own educational setting
• Navigate ethical and practical challenges that come with AI integration

Is using AI in assessments ‘cheating’ or simply a new form of academic collaboration? This workshop challenges traditional notions of academic integrity in an AI-powered world. In this practical workshop, participants will explore how the AI Assessment Scale (AIAS) (Perkins et al., 2024) provides a structured framework for integrating Generative AI into educational assessments. Rather than viewing GenAI as merely a potential threat to academic integrity, the workshop demonstrates how the AIAS enables educators to thoughtfully incorporate this technology across a spectrum of assessment tasks—from “No AI” to “AI exploration”.

Participants will engage in hands-on activities including stress-testing existing assessments by attempting to complete them using GenAI tools, identifying vulnerabilities, and redesigning assessments using the AIAS framework. Educators will discover how to develop CustomGPTs and standardised prompts that provide clear structure for students using GenAI in assignments, create AI-informed marking rubrics, and use the AIAS CustomGPT to transform previously created assessments.

The workshop emphasises practical approaches that maintain academic rigour while acknowledging the realities of GenAI in today's educational landscape. By reframing how we think about AI assistance in student work, educators can design assessments that focus on meaningful learning outcomes rather than futile attempts to detect AI use.

Workshop participants will:

• Evaluate existing assessments for GenAI vulnerabilities through practical stress-testing, enabling identification of tasks that may need redesigning for the AI era
• Apply the AI Assessment Scale (AIAS) to develop assessments that thoughtfully integrate GenAI at appropriate levels
• Create structured supports using CustomGPTs and standardised prompts that guide students' ethical and effective use of GenAI in their learning and assessment tasks

AI is transforming every facet of our lives – and the classroom is no exception as generative AI has the power to shift the teaching and learning paradigm. This workshop will focus on introducing foundational AI (101) concepts, demystifying terminology such as machine learning, natural language processing and data analytics, and examining how these tools can enhance teaching practices and student learning experiences. 

Through collaborative exercises, attendees will explore the time-saving benefits of AI integration such as idea generation, learning material design and assessment scaffolding. We will also address the ethical dimensions and drawbacks of AI integration, such as academic dishonesty, inaccuracy and bias in AI-generated content. 

Attendees will leave equipped with a practical toolkit of strategies and resources, ready to implement AI-driven initiatives that not only boost student engagement but also simplify everyday tasks. Whether you’re an AI beginner or looking to refine your approach, this workshop will provide the knowledge and confidence to harness AI’s potential in a way that is both innovative and pedagogically sound.

Participants will:

• Understand and adapt to the benefits and drawbacks of the quickly expanding use of generative AI in education
• Overcome any initial reservations about the use of generative AI in the classroom
• Trial several and master at least one AI tool of choice

Don’t just learn about AI – experience its transformative power in action!

Join us for a comprehensive and engaging workshop focusing on enhancing learning, teaching and assessment through the strategic integration of Generative AI (GenAI) tools. Participants will gain an understanding of various GenAI technologies, including their capabilities and limitations, while also exploring the ethical considerations and potential biases associated with their use in education.

In this session, be prepared to be equipped with practical skills which will enable you to design and implement innovative educational activities that effectively leverage GenAI. This includes adapting existing resources and critically evaluating the impact of GenAI on student learning.

Furthermore, participants will be empowered to identify relevant GenAI applications within their specific teaching contexts / disciplines and develop a plan for their integration. By analysing the impact of GenAI on student learning, teaching and assessment practices and the overall learning environment, participants will be well-equipped to navigate the evolving landscape of AI-augmented education.

Workshop participants will:

• Identify potential applications of GenAI in their specific teaching context and develop a plan to integrate these applications into their practice
• Analyse the impact of Gen AI on student learning, teaching and assessment practices
• Design and implement teaching and learning activities and assessment tasks that effectively integrate Generative AI tools

In an era where evidence-based decision-making is transforming education, the quality of assessments plays a pivotal role in driving meaningful learning and equitable outcomes. Quality assessments are not only tools for measuring student performance but also critical for identifying learning gaps and guiding instructional strategies.

This workshop is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to evaluate and enhance assessment quality through a data-driven lens. Participants will explore three key principles of assessment – validity, reliability and fairness – and understand how these principles enable quality assessment to be designed and implemented. Participants will also learn how to use data to identify learning gaps and improve overall effectiveness.

This session will combine theoretical insights with practical applications, providing participants with hands-on activities to analyse and interpret assessment data. Real-world examples given to participants will provide a rich context for understanding the impact of high-quality assessments. This workshop is highly relevant for instructors, assessment writers and course developers aiming to align curriculum, teaching strategies and assessment practices.

Workshop participants will:

• Evaluate assessment quality by applying three key principles of assessment: validity, reliability and fairness
• Analyse assessment data to identify gaps in alignment with intended learning outcomes
• Critique how learning and assessment data can inform instructional practices

Creating engaging classroom materials doesn’t have to take hours – or require complex design skills. In this practical workshop, educators will explore the intuitive tools and AI features in Canva for Education. From planning lessons and creating custom worksheets, to designing eye-catching presentation slides and interactive classroom games that grab students’ attention and make learning more fun, this workshop will teach you how to let Canva do the heavy lifting while you focus on your educational content.

Everything we cover is designed for immediate classroom use. Working with real examples, you’ll get hands-on practice in turning your ideas into professional learning materials that you can use right away. Along the way, you’ll discover time-saving shortcuts that make content creation effortless, regardless of the subject you teach.

By the end of the session, you'll leave with: 

• Practical skills to create professional-looking teaching materials with Canva for Education 
• A collection of ready-to-use templates
• The confidence to bring more creativity and visual impact into your classroom 

No design background needed – just bring your teaching expertise and enthusiasm, Canva will do the rest.

Participants will:

• Leverage the latest Canva AI tools to create professional, engaging lesson materials
• Design classroom presentations that are both eye-catching and attention-grabbing
• Establish time-saving workflows that allow you to create professional teaching materials quickly and consistently

There is a growing body of research into what skills will remain (at least for the foreseeable future, and probably way beyond), “un-ai-able”. Authentically human skills. The terminology used in the research varies a bit, but it is all pointing in the same direction. The International Institute for Analytics says these skills are “Contextual Awareness”, “Conflict Resolution” and “Critical Thinking”. All things that bring out our humanity in marvellous ways. The Institute of Managers and Leaders in Australia say “Connection”, “Emotional Intelligence”, “Original Thinking” and “Adaptability”. The World Economic Forum says “Creativity”, “Leadership” and “Learning”. And there are many more.

This workshop will be a hands-on exploration of a clear framework for educators. 

• What skills should we be nurturing?
• How do we emphasise these skills through assessment?
• How can we track the development of these skills?
• What questions should we still be asking?

Filled with examples, activities and practical take-aways, this workshop will decode AI in education and empower you to make meaningful changes in your school, without reinventing the wheel.

Participants will:

• Get a framework for teaching, learning and assessment which nurtures human skills
• Empower your students to use AI thoughtfully and deliberately, playing to their human strengths
• Learn ways to assess and measure these human skills and track them over time

Explore ways to scale AI responsibly, particularly in the context of creating the next-gen "Hybrid AI Campus" for digital-native learners. This workshop provides a flexible framework for integrating AI workloads across various campus environments, focusing on principles of governance, privacy, and responsible AI use. Participants will connect broader institutional goals to potential use cases tailored for digital-native learners, such as enhancing personalised learning experiences, optimising campus operations and improving research outputs.

We will discuss how to determine the right mix of computing resources and best practice data management, latency and security. By the end of the session, participants will leave with a practical plan that balances potential impacts with associated risks, including strategies for measuring student outcomes and ensuring equity in access to AI resources.

This workshop is designed for decision-makers who want to harmonise their vision for a Hybrid AI Campus with effective governance frameworks and metrics that can garner support from leadership. This approach ensures a learning environment that meets the needs of digital-native learners while being adaptable to their unique institutional contexts.  

In this workshop, participants will:

• Design a Hybrid AI reference architecture across between compute resources, data management with desired learning outcomes​
• Prioritise 3–5 campus AI use cases and determine fit for POC sprints​  Develop a scorecard to de‑risk procurement with ethical compliance​
• Learn how to design a responsible hybrid AI campus that empowers digital-native learners while balancing innovation and governance.

What if AI could help your students discover their superpowers? 

In this workshop, we’ll explore how the VIA Character Strengths framework – combined with AI tools – can help students to recognise and develop their unique strengths. 

You will start by identifying your own strengths and learning how to harness them in the classroom. Then, we’ll have hands-on practice with AI chatbots to create personalised activities that build on students' natural talents. We will guide you to create simple but effective AI prompts that help students recognise and use their strengths in learning. No tech or coding expertise needed – just a willingness to experiment!

The workshop demonstrates practical ways to combine positive psychology with technology in the classroom. Educators will see how strength-based approaches can improve student engagement and emotional well-being. 

By the end of the session, you will walk away with: 

• Ready-to-use AI prompts that spark student self-awareness
• Practical ways to blend positive psychology with technology to unleash your students’ innate potential
• A classroom-ready plan for bringing character strengths into your teaching to boost student engagement and wellbeing

Join us for an interactive session where AI meets human potential – because every student deserves to shine.

Participants will:

• Identify and explain the VIA Character Strengths framework and how it can positively impact student development and classroom dynamics
• Create and implement practical AI-assisted activities that help students recognise and leverage their unique strengths
• Design personalised strength-based learning experiences by effectively combining positive psychology principles with appropriate EdTech tools