NHP’s Teacher Training on AI: Building Digital Literacy and Innovation

NHP’s Teacher Training on AI: Building Digital Literacy and Innovation

Last night our AI and Metacognition thinking school adventure began. This term, our teachers are delving deep into the understanding and integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the school curriculum. The goal is to equip both staff and pupils with the skills needed to navigate the digital world responsibly and effectively. We are using our 6 thinking hats inspired by Edward de Bono to make sure we are looking at this field from a range of perspectives.

We have started with the white hat for facts and have explored the following areas:

• What AI is and What it Can Do: Teachers explored the basics of AI, focusing on its ability to understand and generate language (NLP), recognise images, and learn from interactions. While AI is powerful, it still has limitations, such as a lack of long-term memory and occasional “hallucinations” (generating incorrect or unrelated outputs).
• AI in Education: Discussions emphasised how AI can enhance teaching by offering personalised learning experiences and helping teacher workload.
• Challenges and Considerations: AI isn’t without its challenges. Teachers reflected on ethical concerns, such as data privacy, and the importance of clear policies to guide its use in education. AI is not yet capable of understanding context or emotions, and its outputs depend on the quality of the data it was trained on.
• Practical Integration: Teachers were introduced to AI tools like ChatGPT, with a focus on “starting small”. They are encouraged to use AI for specific tasks and reflect on its impact. The training encourages collaboration among staff and pupils to find meaningful ways to incorporate AI into everyday learning.

This training is part of NHP’s broader mission to ensure that digital literacy is embedded across all aspects of the curriculum, making learning more innovative and inclusive for all pupils. But, we are very much taking a human centric approach to the use of AI in education.

Next up is the Blue Hat, where we will be looking at how digital literacy works at NHP, whilst also exploring the pros and cons of the various platforms out there.

We are excited to see how these advancements will enhance both teaching and learning at NHP!

Miss Chute, Ms Kirkland and the Drive Team.