Symposium

GenAI Use for Educators

Building Skills for What’s Next

Join teachers, school leaders, AI researchers and teacher educators to explore how generative AI is shaping teaching, learning and assessment. Through keynote presentations and practical workshops, you will have the opportunity to network and find out new approaches to ethical AI integration in school education.

Event details
Date	Friday, 27 November 2026	Time	9.00 am to 5.00 pm AEDT
Venue	Ann Harding Conference Centre University of Canberra, Bruce campus, and online	Cost	Free In person or online

The day includes

An online keynote from Dr Leon Furze on generative AI and neurodivergence in the classroom.
A hands-on session with Ryan Elwell, working through practical classroom applications.
An interactive workshop with Cece Philpott-Cummins on AI Responsive Assessment. Bring a laptop for both practical workshops.
Teacher showcases, in which educators present what they have tried, what worked and what did not.
Findings from our research with ACT teachers on how generative AI is actually being used in schools.

Attend in person or online. Join for the full day, or for the sessions that suit your timetable. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are provided for those attending in person.

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Registration is open. Book your free place for in-person or online attendance. Queensland participants: 8.00 am to 4.00 pm AEST.

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The program is available on Humanitix. Online joining instructions will be emailed to registered attendees closer to the event.

TQI accredited program

ACT TQI Accredited Program 2026 Program 009128 is accredited by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute for five hours of professional learning. Hours are subject to verified completion of the accredited program. Attendance and evaluation guidance will be provided before the event.

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For teachers, researchers and school leaders

Hosted by the Faculty of Education at the University of Canberra.

The symposium is organised as part of the Affiliated Schools Research Grant and supported by the ACT Education Directorate.

Enquiries

eleni.petraki@canberra.edu.au
finlay.mccall@canberra.edu.au

Looking for the existing teaching resources? Browse Essentials of Generative AI for Educators.