AI in schools
GenAI is reshaping learning in schools. It raises fundamental questions about the skills educators and leaders need and it impacts how teachers, school leaders and students operate. With new AI tools and information emerging rapidly, it can be overwhelming and confusing.
The Academy is committed to empowering teachers and leaders with the knowledge and skills to:
- implement GenAI safely and effectively
- use GenAI to support teaching, learning and curriculum delivery
- apply GenAI to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes
- prepare students for a technology-rich future.
Academy Professional Learning
The following Academy professional learning programs incorporate a focus on AI.
Building AI Literacy
This webinar focuses on building AI literacy in schools through the OECD AI Literacy Framework, with practical examples that explore how educators and students can critically evaluate AI outputs, use AI as a co-creator, make informed decisions about AI use and shape AI practices that reflect human values. This webinar was delivered on Wednesday 16 September (Term 3 2026) by Academy Expert Teachers in Residence.
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Generative artificial intelligence webinar series
Watch recordings from the Academy’s free webinar series exploring how generative artificial intelligence can be applied to support teaching, learning and school leadership. These are available below for self-paced learning.
Webinar 1: Applications of GenAI in the classroom
This webinar focuses on the applications of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in a range of classroom settings, in line with statewide and national policy guidelines and frameworks, along with ethical and risk management considerations. The webinar concluded with a spotlight on an Academy alum sharing their own practice, in addition to a Q and A segment. This is the first webinar in the series, delivered on Thursday 3 April (Term 1 2025) by Academy Expert Teachers in Residence.
Webinar 2: Partnering for pedagogy with GenAI
This webinar focuses on using GenAI tools to differentiate and modify classroom content for a range of student needs and school settings. The webinar concluded with a spotlight on an Academy alumnus sharing their own practice, in addition to a Q and A segment. This is the second webinar in the series, delivered on Wednesday 18 June (Term 2 2025) by Academy Expert Teachers in Residence.
Webinar 3: Enhancing creativity with GenAI
This webinar focuses on using GenAI tools to make classroom teaching and learning more engaging, by incorporating the use of GenAI tools such as chatbots, Suno, Udio, Canva AI and Magic School AI. The webinar concluded with a spotlight on Academy alumnus Thomson Wood sharing his own practice, in addition to a Q and A segment. This is the third webinar in the series, delivered on Thursday 11 September (Term 3 2025) by Academy Expert Teachers in Residence.
Webinar 4: Assessment and GenAI
This webinar focuses on the nuance and complexity of GenAI and assessment in schools, explored how a range of GenAI tools and assessment scales can support reviewing and changing practices, and exemplified how GenAI can support teaching, learning and assessment through a case study approach. The webinar concluded with a spotlight on Academy alumnus Miguel Regalo sharing his own practice, in addition to a Q and A segment. This is the fourth and final webinar in the series, delivered on Thursday 20 November (Term 4 2025) by Academy Expert Teachers in Residence.
Thought Leadership Series
The Thought Leadership Series are short webinars that connect you with experts on topics such as cybersecurity, the future of education, creativity, and the use of AI including in the school environment.
Cybersecurity and AI at Schools
Kirra Pendergast delivered this session which covers an introduction to AI, including safe and ethical use of AI in schools.
The Future of Education
Dr. Ron Beghetto delivered this session which has been recorded and provides rich tools and insights that foster creative implementation of generative artificial intelligence applications in teaching and learning.
Frameworks and guidance
Here are the current official frameworks and guidance for use of GenAI that you should know.
Australian Framework for Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Schools
The Australian Framework for Generative AI in Schools guides the responsible and ethical use of generative AI tools in ways that benefit students, schools, and society. The Framework supports school leaders, teachers, support staff, service providers, parents, guardians, students and policy makers.
UNESCO Guidelines for Generative AI: Practical Applications for Schools
The UNESCO guidelines focus on human agency, inclusion, equity, and diversity. There is also useful advice on the practical and creative implications of GAI in education which can be applied to the K-12 context.
Victorian Government Generative Artificial Intelligence policy
This policy sets out requirements for schools that choose to explore the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools. It provides advice for school leaders and teachers around how to use generative AI tools in a safe and responsible way, as well as advice on how to promote academic integrity in recognition of potential student use of generative AI tools.
Teaching and learning resources
Below is a selection of resources to support exploring AI implementation.
AI Readiness: Preparing teachers for safe and effective use of GenAI
In collaboration with Microsoft, this module has been developed by the Digital Technologies Hub for educators interested in learning about generative AI (GenAI) and aims to increase teacher readiness when using GenAI. It is designed for Australian F—12 teachers who want to build their own digital literacy around GenAI and equip them to develop their students’ digital literacy capabilities.
ARC
AI based classroom activities may be found by searching ‘Artificial intelligence’ in the Arc portal.
GenAI Strategy for Faculty Leaders
This guide provides advice for faculty leaders to consider AI implementation in their schools. Rich and full of supporting resource links this is a great place to start.
GenAI and the AI assessment scale
This guide from Leon Furze provides advice on how to implement and plan for assessment that takes into account AI use in assessment by both teachers and students. It provides a practical framework way to think about how AI and assessment can be used ethically, and to enhance and measure learning outcomes.
Day of AI Australia
The Day of AI is a full day of highly interactive lessons for students in years 5-10 on artificial intelligence.
Digital Technologies Hub – Artificial Intelligence
The Digital Technologies Hub, offers advice, resources and lesson ideas and more related to AI.
ACARA Curriculum connections to AI
ACARA has created a curriculum connections resource to support educators to see the interrelationships across the dimensions of the Australian Curriculum and AI.
AI hub - Library guides at Australian Catholic University
These guides are designed to develop your awareness and skills in using Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). These resources are designed to build your digital fluency by guiding you in effective, ethical and responsible use of GenAI technologies.
Self-paced learning opportunities
The Academy recommends the following free online, self-paced courses to get started with the basics of artificial intelligence.
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Responsible Artificial Intelligence
- Generative AI and its business applications
Additional GenAI education resources
The following resources will help educators better understand GenAI and its broader uses and impact in education.
Podcast: Dr Gary Stager on artificial intelligence – origins, misconceptions and applications
In this podcast on mathematics and AI, Technologies Expert Teacher in Residence until 2024; current Learning Manager in TEP, Anam Javed is joined by international thought leader, Dr Gary Stager. This episode discusses the mathematical limitations and possibilities of AI in the classroom and the presence of programs such as ChatGPT.
Demystifying artificial intelligence: unlocking AI’s potential for teachers
Over four recorded and free sessions ACMI Education engaged AI education expert and author Leon Furze to delve into AI's role in shaping contemporary education.
Blog: Enhancing Differentiation in the Classroom using Generative Artificial Intelligence
Technologies Expert Teacher in Residence until 2024; current Learning Manager in TEP, Anam Javed, explores artificial intelligence and how educators and schools can work with AI, not against it.
Leon Furze blogs
Leon Furze offers advice and thought leadership through a series of blogs and other support for AI in Education.
