About This Course

The promise of AI in education is compelling; however, it is only through responsible and informed adoption that AI can truly reach its full potential. This course is designed to help learners understand how to purposefully and effectively adopt a strategic approach to AI in education, ensuring meaningful and ethical implementation. 

Topics covered: 

• Vision Building   
• Governance and Ethics    
• Iterative Unit Application    
• Data and Technology  
• Staff Capability and Leadership 
• Stakeholder Considerations    
• Policy Implications  
• Evaluation of AI Impact  

About the Speakers

Dina Foster  

Dina Foster is Head of Educator AI training at Educate Ventures. She is an experienced former secondary school Deputy Head teacher and is currently a doctoral candidate at UCL with a research focus on how schools develop AI strategy to harness the benefits of AI, and augment teaching and learning. She gained her MA in Education and Technology and also holds a Master’s in Teaching, both from the Institute of Education.  Dina is particularly interested in supporting school leaders with the development and implementation of successful EdTech strategies to address school priorities. 

Dave Turnbull 

 Dave Turnbull is a Deputy Head of Educator AI training at Educate Ventures. Dave’s seven years’ experience in       primary classrooms, including 5 years as his school’s Computing Curriculum Lead, has given him a front-row   view to the challenges schools face in developing coherent digital strategies.  As Deputy Head of Educator AI  Training at EDUCATE Ventures, he’s helping to build next generation CPD for leaders and teachers in this space. Dave has a BA in Media Arts from Royal Holloway University of London and worked in film and television prior to completing a PGCE at Goldsmiths, specialising in Early Years. He planned, developed, and implemented his school's digital strategy, enabling him to guide the staff through remote teaching during the pandemic. He recently left teaching to become the primary caretaker for his son, and is excited to apply his experience to system-level digital capacity building in education.