AI in schools: harnessing the potential, protecting the human

How do we prepare for the changing world of AI? James Browning, COO at Lift Schools, encourages us to think of artificial intelligence as a collaborator for tackling real world problems, not just tools and fancy tech. We reflect on his organisation’s journey so far, the potential positives of AI, and protecting what matters.

• Can AI help personalise learning? Reduce workload? Support high quality thinking?
• How do we ensure AI doesn’t exacerbate educational inequality? 
• How can the Three Horizons framework support your planning?
• How is AI saving time for staff? What do pupils need to know about AI? 
• What do we do about the environmental impact of AI? 
• What are your organisational guardrails? AI in a supporting role, not replacing teachers.

‘What really excites me about AI is it feels like genuinely now for the first time, we have a technology that can make a difference… And I think there is a risk that if we get it wrong, we could create a bigger divide and a bigger disadvantage gap.’

James Browning is Chief Operating Officer at Lift Schools, a Chair of Governors, and has previously worked in edtech roles. He’s on the DfE’s estates strategy group and digital standards working group. 

Liz Worthen’s career in education spans teaching, training, commissioning and content development. Creating Value in Schools is all about working sustainably: taking care of people, planet and resources to secure better outcomes for children and communities. 

• Brisk Teaching: https://www.briskteaching.com/
• James Browning on how Lift Schools is using and benefitting from AI: https://www.projecth.org.uk/post/embracing-ai-in-education-a-leadership-perspective-from-lift-schools
• Ethan Mollick on Substack: https://www.oneusefulthing.org/
• AI training resources: https://createvalueschools.com/need-to-know/ai-training-resources-for-schools
• 10 tips for implementing AI in education settings: https://createvalueschools.com/media/210-10-tips-for-implementing-AI-in-schools.pdf 
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