Learning News
Armidale Catholic Schools
Refer to the ACS Data Collection Schedule for Term 3 Assessment outlines and links. Information will be sent to LoPs for schools involved in the Writers Insight Pilot.
Microsoft Access
Some schools have identified challenges accessing PowerPoints for InitiaLit through the MultiLit website.
Please ensure Microsoft Office is updated using the following steps:
1. ^ near Wifi sign
2. Self Service Portal - ACS Cross
3. Click on Microsoft Office 2024 and Install
AI and Schools Professional Learning
Schools are in the midst of the AI revolution, and new developments are appearing constantly. We are offering a series of professional learning workshops to support school staff and leadership teams. A calendar invitation with zoom link will be shared with participants after registration. These workshops will be offered again at the start of term 4.
Key principles for using AI in Education & Introduction to Google Suite AI tools
This session will explore how AI works and present some key principles to guide teachers and students in its use. It will also offer an introduction to the tools available to teachers as part of the Google suite and offer some practical activities for skill building to support teachers’ work.
When: 26th August 3:30pm
Presenters: Alicia Pringle and Jed Trow
Register here: LINK
AI and assessment
This session is aimed at supporting school leaders to understand the impact of AI on assessment processes. It will build on the work with secondary middle leaders in term 1, and address assessment design and delivery as key supports to underpin assessment processes moving forward.
When: 2nd September 3:30pm
Presenters: Alicia Pringle and Kerrie Priddis
Register here: LINK
AI and Deepfakes
This session will explore deepfakes and the rise in AI technologies which are making their production more accessible to a wider audience. We will discuss proactive approaches schools can take and how to respond to deepfake incidents in a school setting. The discussion will be underpinned by recent research into the demographics related to teenagers.
When: 9th September 3:30pm
Presenters: Alicia Pringle and Stefan Sorenson
Register here: LINK