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Artificial intelligence is no longer simply an emerging technology, it has become a national policy priority. But what could Australia’s developing approach to AI mean for our schools, teachers and students?

In this episode, I reflect on the Prime Minister’s recent announcement and explore some of the important questions it raises for education.

I also speak with Noni Harrison, the new Head of Teaching and Learning Innovation at St Rita’s College in Brisbane, following my recent visit to the College.

Together, we explore:
🔹 Why AI literacy is becoming essential
🔹 How assessment and authorship need to evolve
🔹 The importance of creativity in an AI-rich world
🔹 How schools can approach AI safely and ethically
🔹 Why education’s deeply human purpose must remain at the centre of change

AI may be reshaping education, but our focus must remain on helping young people become thoughtful, creative, ethical and capable human beings.

Thanks to Noni Harrison & Richard Turner-Jones

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Chapters:

0 min 0 sec – Introduction

0 min 41 sec – Three Resources Worth Exploring

2 min 39 sec – AI Becomes a National Priority

5 min 29 sec – Creativity, Ownership and Environmental Responsibility

8 min 52 sec – AI Literacy Is More Than Prompting

11 min 00 sec – Innovation in Practice at St Rita’s

11 min 45 sec – Interview with Noni Harrison

23 min 42 sec – Leading Innovation as a Shared Effort

25 min 05 sec – Five Things Schools Can Do Now

27 min 26 sec – Keeping the Human Purpose at the Centre