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:
Dr Luke Zaphir: Principal Learning Designer at the Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation and a registered Queensland school teacher.
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Guest Speaker
Dr Luke Zaphir,
Luke Zaphir is a philosopher working at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences as a learning designer. He’s spent over a decade teaching critical thinking and media literacy in public schools and at universities. He’s been researching and teaching on how to effectively and ethically use generative AI since 2023.
His presentation will explore some of the findings on how AI is affecting education, explain some of the common misconceptions around AI, and give some interactive examples of the tools in action that can foster critical and creative thinking – ranging from research critiques to unhinged brainstorming.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 4 February 2026
Time: 12.55 for 1–2pm AEST
Cost: Free
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