Simon Hornbrook | Head of Digital Integration
St. Joseph's Institution International

Simon has had a life-long interest in the areas where technology and creativity meet. After a career in the TV industry, he moved into international education, and now heads up Digital Integration at St Joseph’s Institution International, right here in Singapore. From his previous life, he brings a pragmatic approach to technology grounded in building skills rather than embracing new toys, and an understanding that both disciplines share some common ground - the need to deliver your content in a concise and engaging way, whilst never underestimating your audience.

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Pre-conference Workshops @ 10:00

[M6] 4 Nov (AM) - AI in action: a hands-on guide to whole-school rollout

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

Simon Hornbrook, Head of Digital Integration, St. Joseph's Institution International

Claire Simms, Head of Digital Technologies and Integration (Elementary School), St. Joseph's Institution International Elementary School Ltd

last published: 16/Apr/25 01:05 GMT

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