Project-Based Learning with AI

This one-day workshop empowers educators to transform project-based learning (PBL) with the latest AI tools, equipping students with the skills they need for an AI-driven future. AI can enhance inquiry-driven projects by automating research, providing real-time feedback, and enabling more personalised, impactful learning experiences. Through practical sessions, you’ll explore AI tools that support dynamic project planning, collaborative learning, and authentic assessment, preparing your students to tackle real-world challenges creatively and effectively. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a toolkit of AI strategies tailored for PBL, actionable insights, and a clear plan for implementing AI-enhanced projects that inspire critical thinking and prepare students for future careers.

What you will take away:

• Design engaging, real-world projects using AI tools that foster collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.
• Explore AI-powered project planning tools to streamline student-led inquiries and support individualised learning paths.
• Gain hands-on experience with AI tools for research, feedback, and content creation that make PBL more efficient and impactful.
• Develop an ethical framework for using AI responsibly in PBL, addressing privacy, bias, and inclusivity.
• Leave with a practical action plan for integrating AI into PBL, empowering students to solve real-world problems and develop future-ready skills.

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge

• Understand how AI enhances PBL by providing tools that promote student collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Explore AI-driven resources for automating research, organising project timelines, and providing personalised feedback in real-time.
• Discover various AI-powered tools and technologies that can support and transform PBL.
• Gain insights into ethical considerations and responsible AI use in education, particularly in relation to project-based learning and student data privacy.

Skills

• Identify potential applications of AI in your own PBL practices.
• Evaluate and select appropriate AI tools and resources for specific educational purposes in the context of PBL.
• Develop effective AI-powered project activities that promote creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in authentic, inquiry-based learning.
• Navigate ethical considerations surrounding AI in PBL, ensuring responsible data usage and promoting inclusivity and fairness.

Target Audience: Teachers, Key Personnel, School Leaders, instructional designers, and administrators/executives from all levels of education. No prior AI experience is required. This workshop is suitable for educators across all levels of experience, whether you're completely new to AI or looking to enhance your existing knowledge.