Digital Technology

Overview

This course supports proficient AI users to explore creative, ethical and purposeful applications of AI in education. Workshops will focus on innovative and creative uses of AI pillar of the ALP Digital Technology and colleagues will trial practical approaches, share emerging practice and consider how AI can enhance teaching, learning and professional practice across ALP schools. 

Our Aims

• Foster creativity and innovation through AI.
  Explore creative, ethical uses of AI that support teaching, learning and digital readiness. 

• Develop purposeful AI practice.
  Apply AI tools confidently to enhance curriculum thinking, planning and professional practice. 

• Encourage informed experimentation.
  Trial AI approaches that deepen thinking, solve problems and improve learning experiences. 

• Strengthen collaboration and shared practice.
  Share ideas and examples that support innovation across ALP schools. 

• Evaluate impact and next steps.
  Reflect on how AI can be used safely, creatively and effectively in participants’ own settings. 

Course Leader

Jake Burdis
Assistant Professor of Education and ITT Partnership Director at Durham University

Jake is an experienced teacher educator and researcher whose PhD focuses on how teachers are using generative AI tools to reduce workload and improve teaching practice. He works closely with schools to explore evidence-based, ethical implementation of AI in the classroom.