This webinar will offer practical advice, ideas and strategies for how secondary schools can harness the power of AI and educate students about responsible uses of AI including AI writing tools, while maintaining academic integrity and avoiding an over-reliance on technology.

In this webinar we will hear from AI experts and secondary school practitioners about their experiences of using AI in education and about ways of educating students in the uses and misuses of AI technology. It will focus on the use of AI writing and on ways of detecting plagiarism.

ABOUT OUR WEBINAR PARTNER

For over 25 years, Turnitin has led the way in promoting academic integrity and preserving the value of original writing. As education stands at the crossroads of tradition and innovation, Turnitin ensures that new technologies like AI can enhance learning without compromising integrity.

Turnitin’s flexible suite supports a wide spectrum of instructor preferences and educational experiences, delivered with integrity. Instructors can confidently assess learning in their own way, promoting fairness, consistency, and honesty. Leveraging AI, they can provide high-quality feedback and grade more efficiently, freeing them to focus on teaching.

As a result, students build essential critical thinking skills, develop confidence in producing original work, and are better prepared for college and the workforce. Schools are empowered to support student success holistically, fostering future-ready graduates equipped to excel in a rapidly changing world.

MEET OUR EXPERTS

Matt Bromley, education author and advisor (webinar host)

Aimee Williams is Director of School Improvement with the Three Spires Trust in Staffordshire and a Practitioner with AI in Education.

Dale Manning is a Teacher at Felpham Community College in West Sussex.

Max Carter is an Account Executive with TurnItIn and a former secondary school geography teacher.

Chris Leek is the Digital Lead at Three Spires Trust in Staffordshire.

Ben Merritt is Head of Modern Foreign Languages at King Ecgbert School in Sheffield, part of Mercia Learning Trust.C

THIS WEBINAR WILL ANSWER KEY QUESTIONS

1. What are the potential uses of AI in secondary schools?

2. What are the main advantages and disadvantages of using AI?

3. Are there particular and present concerns about the use of AI writing tools which can lead to students becoming over-reliant on AI rather than thinking and writing for themselves?

4. If students rely too heavily on AI to complete their assignments, how can teachers assess a student’s true learning and understanding?

5. Do schools need to establish clear guidelines on what constitutes acceptable and unacceptable use of AI in coursework?

6. Is it important to teach students the ethical implications of using AI tools? What would you advise this programme includes?

7. There are emerging tools designed to detect AI-generated text, such as TurnItIn. Should schools consider adopting these technologies to complement traditional plagiarism detection methods? What are the factors to consider when investing in such technology?

Question & answer from the audience

● We will leave time for questions at the end of the webinar