Jamie Toner | Director of Technology & Innovation
Singapore American School

Dr. Jamie Toner serves as Director of Technology and Innovation at Singapore American School, where he leads work across educational technology, digital innovation, AI literacy, information services, and organisational change. His work focuses on ensuring that technology is used intentionally and strategically to support learning, strengthen systems, and build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to engage with digital tools in meaningful ways. Prior to joining Singapore American School in Summer 2024, Jamie was Founding Director of Digital Learning and Information Services at Harrow International School Shenzhen, part of the AISL Group, where he led cross-organisational projects in digital learning, information services, transformation, and innovation. Originally from Merseyside, United Kingdom, he has held educational roles across the UK, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, working as both an administrator and educator across PK–12 and higher education settings. Jamie is an active researcher, writer, and conference speaker, regularly contributing to discussions on technology in education, digital and AI literacy, knowledge practices, and the intentional adoption of emerging tools in schools. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in the UK and holds a Bachelor’s degree in the Arts, two Master’s degrees, and a PhD from the University of Sheffield. His doctoral research, titled Epistemic Peripherality and the Boundaries of Knowledge: A Situational Analysis, examined how knowledge, legitimacy, and participation are shaped within international school organisations.

Appearances:

Pre-conference Workshops @ 10:00

[M1] 3 Nov (AM) - Build your school’s AI roadmap: a strategic framework for school leaders

As artificial intelligence moves from novelty to necessity, educators face a triple challenge: How do we use it, how do we teach it and how do we evolve alongside it? This immersive, hands on workshop invites participants to view the AI revolution through three distinct lenses designed to provide both immediate utility and long-term strategic clarity.

First, we explore Teaching with AI, where participants engage in "Speed-Design" sessions - using generative tools to automate administrative workflows, differentiate materials in seconds and spark creative lesson hooks.

Next, we pivot to Teaching about AI, defining what true "AI Fluency" looks like. We move beyond prompt engineering to discuss algorithmic bias, data privacy and the mechanics of LLMs, ensuring students are critical consumers of technology.

Finally, we address Teaching in the Age of AI. This reflective segment tackles the human-centric core of education: How does the role of the teacher shift from content provider to high-level mentor? What uniquely human skills - like empathy, ethical judgment and complex collaboration - must we double down on to prepare students for an AI-augmented workforce?

Designed for secondary educators and school leaders, this workshop balances high-energy practical application with strategic foresight. Attendees will not just ""see"" AI; they will build a personal AI roadmap. You will leave with a curated toolkit of strategies and a clear vision for maintaining the human heart of the classroom in an AI-saturated world.

Key takeaways include:

Identify everyday planning and admin tasks where AI can reduce workload and free up time for teaching and student support
Design age appropriate lessons that help students understand, question and use AI responsibly and ethically
Apply teaching strategies that build skills AI can’t replace, such as critical thinking, creativity, empathy and ethical decision making

Jamie Toner, Director of Technology & Innovation, Singapore American School

Chris Ippolito, Emerging Technology Coordinator & Artificial Intelligence Instructor, Singapore American School