AI in Action
The University of Queensland invites you to a webinar on the transformative impact of AI in education. Hosted by UQSchoolsNet, this session will explore how AI can personalize learning, enhance educational experiences, and provide valuable data insights for schools.
Presenter:
Jac Manison: Curriculum Specialist and Teacher Trainer, Day of AI. Expert in AI-enabled social robots in teacher professional learning.
Curious about how artificial intelligence is transforming education?
Join AI in Action, a speaker series exploring the practical, the ethical, the challenging and the creative ways AI is shaping the future of teaching and learning.
Discover how AI empowers teachers, boosts student engagement, and sparks classroom creativity while also examining concerns such as diminished human creativity, over-reliance on technology, and other unforeseen challenges. Our webinars take a balanced look at both the benefits and the pain points of AI, highlighting the additional skills educators and students will need to integrate these tools responsibly.
Guest Speaker
Jac Manison,
Jac Manison is an education leader, researcher and advocate with more than 20 years of teaching and leadership experience at the intersection of pedagogy, technology and innovation. She is President of the Digital Learning and Teaching Victoria (DLTV) and a Curriculum Specialist and Teacher Trainer for Day of AI Australia. Having worked across Australia, the United Kingdom, China and Vietnam, Jac has supported schools to build teacher capability and prepare students for an increasingly digital world. Her work focuses on digital literacy, artificial intelligence, curriculum design, and the meaningful integration of technology in education. Currently undertaking doctoral research exploring the use of AI-enabled social robots in teacher professional learning, Jac is passionate about ensuring technology enhances, rather than replaces, the human relationships at the heart of education.
This webinar supports K–6 teachers to confidently implement the Day of AI Australia Foundations of AI Literacy program in their classrooms. Participants will explore the program structure, lesson sequence, classroom resources, and implementation options, whether delivering the program as a dedicated event, integrating lessons into existing curriculum areas, or spreading learning across a term. The session includes a guided tour of the Learning Management System, curriculum connections, practical implementation advice, and opportunities to discuss classroom application with the Day of AI Australia team, ensuring teachers leave ready to introduce AI in engaging, safe and age-appropriate ways.
Event Details
Date: Thursday 23 July 2026
Time: 12.55 for 1–2pm AEST
Cost: Free
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