Fostering Digital Citizenship with GenAI

This interactive workshop explores the role of generative artificial intelligence (gen-AI) in education. Participants will begin with an introduction to gen-AI and insights from the ESRC project Teaching Digital Citizenship: Data Ethics in the Classroom and Beyond. The session continues with collaborative group work where attendees explore teaching and learning challenges using gen-AI. The workshop concludes with a group discussion reflecting on practical applications and implications for schools.

As gen-AI gains attention in education and the media, educators need practical tools and guidance to navigate its opportunities and challenges. This workshop provides a hands-on exploration of how gen-AI works and how it can be applied in the classroom. Participants will engage with real-world examples from schools in England and Scotland, considering both benefits and ethical considerations. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas for using gen-AI in their teaching, and the ability to shape outcomes responsibly for their students.

The event is led by Ted Palenski (Univeristy of Glasgow).

Primary 5 – S3 teachers, or trainee teachers, interested in understanding and integrating gen-AI in their educational practices.

Educators and trainee teachers looking to explore technology-enhanced learning, digital citizenship, and ethical use of AI in classroom