Future Ready with AI
Interested in learning practical AI tools and insights at UQ? Join us for an engaging full-day professional development event designed to equip educators with the skills and knowledge to lead the future of learning using Artificial Intelligence.
This one day event empowers educators with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to integrate AI into their teaching and assessment practices. Participants will explore the fundamentals of AI, develop effective prompting strategies, and engage in practical classroom applications across both primary and secondary schools. With a focus on hands-on learning, participants will experiment with AI tools, collaborate with peers, and discover how AI can enhance teaching while supporting students' problem-solving and logical reasoning. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to deepen your practice, the day is designed to be engaging, accessible, and immediately applicable, equipping teachers with practical strategies and resources to use AI effectively while maintaining academic integrity and supporting meaningful learning outcomes.
Event: Future Ready with AI
Date: Thursday 16 July 2026
Travelling to join us? Why not look into our discounted accommodation partner: Essence Suites Taringa
- 15% discount valid for stays on 15th, 16th and 17th July 2026.
- Use code: FutureReady for our special rate.
What you will receive: You will receive a certificate of participation, access to all tools, websites and software used during the PD, a copy of teaching resources and ongoing educational support beyond the PD
Schedule
8:45 am: Welcome
We will meet at the University of Queensland in Collaborative Room (11A-110) at the ModWest Building.
9:00 am - 10:00 am: Combined Session (All Attendees)
9:00 am: Interactive Presentation
- Demystifying AI - Start the day with an engaging introduction to AI designed to build your AI literacy. No prior knowledge of AI, machine learning, or statistics is required, making it ideal for educators at all levels. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in education, this session breaks down how AI works, explores recent advancements, and examines implications for teaching, learning, and assessment. Teachers will gain a clear foundation to confidently navigate AI in their classrooms.
10:00 am: Morning Tea
Enjoy morning tea in the Atrium.
10:30 am - 12:45 pm: Concurrent Streams
Stream 1: Primary School Focus
10:30 am: Hands-on Workshops
- Introduction to AI in the Primary Classroom - Explore age-appropriate ways to introduce AI concepts to younger learners through engaging, curriculum-aligned activities. In this interactive session, teachers will experience both unplugged and digital AI activities that build foundational understanding, creativity, and critical thinking. Participants will also design simple AI-supported tasks for storytelling, inquiry, and problem-solving, while reinforcing safe and responsible use.
Stream 2: High School Focus
10:30 am: Hands-on Workshops
- Practical AI: Choose your Adventure - This interactive workshop invites teachers to explore the creative potential of Generative AI through a “choose-your-own-adventure” experience. Participants will experiment with prompting strategies across a range of tools, selecting pathways that align with their subject area and interests. Through guided exploration, teachers will design AI-powered classroom resources—such as worksheet generators, tutors, and learning supports—while developing skills in effective prompting, critical evaluation, and responsible AI use, including data privacy considerations. No prior AI experience is needed—just a willingness to experiment and explore.
12:45 pm: Lunch
Enjoy a delicious lunch in the Atrium.
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Concurrent Streams
Stream 1: Primary School Focus
1:30 pm: Hands-on Workshops
- Practical AI for the Primary Classroom - Engage in a guided, hands-on session where teachers create classroom tools such as story starters, question generators, and interactive learning activities. Emphasis is placed on safe use, creativity, and building student understanding of AI.
Stream 2: High School Focus
1:30 pm: Hands-on Workshops
- Humanised AI for the Classroom - Develop deeper prompting strategies to solve real classroom challenges. Learn how to refine prompts, evaluate AI outputs, and teach students critical thinking when working with AI tools. Explore ethical considerations and future-focused skills.
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm: Combined Session (All Attendees)
2:30 pm: Hands-on Workshops
Assessment redesign for AI - Bring the day together in an interactive session to examine how generative AI is reshaping assessmet across primary and secondary contexts. Teachers will explore strategies to redesign tasks that uphold academic integrity while embracing AI as part of the learning process. Through collaborative discussion and examples, you'll develop forward-looking approaches for assessment design in the short, medium, and long term.
Limited spots available. Book yours now!
About UQSchoolsNet Professional Development workshops
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