153: Four Ways AI Will Impact Education

In this episode I present an exploratory framework to help you discuss AI and take action in your school. No-one can give you all the answers at the moment, so I offer questions you can ask within your school community to guide a strategic approach to AI. This episode will help you embrace this new technology and its impact.Key lessons from this episodePupils in schools will grow up "AI native". The rest of us will need to actively keep up with advancements.Opinions on the impact of AI in education are varied, but even amid this uncertainty we need to take action.Developing the necessary skill-set within leaders and staff will allow your school to address AI's challenges and opportunities.It's critical that we guide students in understanding the ethical use of AI and emerging technologies.AI technology will improve rapidly - I predict that in five years' time the AI we have today will look incredibly simplistic.QuotablesHarnessing the Power of AI in Education:"Teachers will be harnessing the power of AI, but filtering it through their uniquely human understanding of educational pedagogy. And this is based on instinct. It's based on emotional intelligence. It's based on things which AI will not be able to replicate, at least not within my lifetime."— Juliet CorbettAI's Impact on the Operational Efficiency of Schools:"Every organisation on the planet will need to adapt its processes in order to harness the efficiencies which AI offers."— Juliet CorbettThe Future of Education: "It's going to impact the already growing distance learning models that we've seen emerging and accelerating during the pandemic."— Juliet CorbettEpisode notesEpisode 132: ChatGPT for Schools: www.consultjuliet.co.uk/132Episode 133: ChatGPT Masterclass: www.consultjuliet.co.uk/133Episode 142: Using data to make your life easier with Adriana Williams, Director of Development, Marymount International School: www.consultjuliet.co.uk/142Find out more about working with Juliet: www.consultjuliet.co.ukContact Juliet: [email protected] up at www.consultjuliet.co.uk/signup to receive an email each Thursday morning about the week’s new podcast episode.Discover more about the Planning Workshop for School Support StaffThank you so much for listening to The Independent School Podcast. I would be grateful if you could spare a couple of minutes to send me some feedback here. This helps me make the podcast as helpful as possible to listeners. Thank you!

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Leading an independent school can be incredibly demanding, leaving little time or energy to identify the right priorities and see the bigger picture clearly. But with the right guidance it is possible to flourish as a leader, and make a meaningful difference in the world.Join Juliet Corbett, an executive coach and strategy adviser, for actionable tactics and strategies covering everything from fundraising to fees, strategy to leadership. How can private schools secure their future for generations to come amid turbulent times? How can they balance their long heritage with modern business acumen? Listen in for interviews and insights to find out.