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Date: Friday 26th June 09:15-15:25
Location: Jersey College for Girls
Conference Programme
There are two programmes running in parallel, one for educators and one for 6th form students.
Educators (and other professionals) Programme
8:45-9:25am: Registration, tea & coffee, networking
9:30 - 9:50am: Welcome and introduction by sponsor
Carl Howarth, Principal of Jersey College for Girls and Julian Box, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer for R3nquist, set the key themes for the day.
9:50-10:35: Keynote address - Dr Kaitlyn Regehr
Generation AI: Preparing Students for an Artificial Future
Researchers in the field of AI literacy are increasingly concerned about a generational divide where Millennials and Gen X are using AI to support a pre-expertise, and Gen Z and Alpha are it using it instead of developing that social, emotional, and cognitive expertise. Dr. Kaitlyn Regehr lays out the current research on AI literacy, and outlines how we can prepare and empower digital citizens for an “artificial" future.
10:40-11:00: Break
11:00-11:40: Keynote address - Amelia King
This keynote gives teachers a grounding in what thoughtful use of AI looks like, both in the classroom and in the wider world their students are stepping into. It also sets the scene for the later workshop option where the theory will be put into practice. It will cover “ The cognitive vending machine” (what happens when AI does the thinking for us), the science of how we learn - a look at metacognition through the EEF's lens of the planning, monitoring, evaluating cycle; and a practical framework for building classrooms where doing the thinking is more rewarding than outsourcing it to AI.
11:40-12:00: Raising awareness of the environmental impact of AI in schools
Jersey College for Girls’ Year 12students will lead a session on the environmental impact of AI.
12:00-1:00pm: Lunch
1:10-1:55pm: Keynote address - Dominic Lukes
Teaching During the Cognitive Revolution
The emergence of large language models has disrupted expectations of technology’s role in learning. This session explores how AI can support learners and educators at every stage, from managing cognitive load to serving as productivity assistants, peer reviewers, tutors, and toolmakers.
2:00pm - 3:05pm: Workshops - delegates choose two workshops from the following:
Apple Intelligence and iPads
Join John Holder, an Apple Education Trainer, for a 30-minute interactive workshop to explore how Apple Intelligence can be used to support teachers and learners. Bring your iPad and discover how built-in, on-device intelligence can effortlessly enhance your productivity while keeping student data safe.
Vibecoding and Learning AI in Google AI Studio
Dominik Lukes will provide a hands-on introduction to how to build custom AI applications using Google AI Studio , to increase personal productivity. Bring along your laptop and gain hands-on experience with Large Language Models, understanding their capabilities and limitations, and learn to build simple AI applications without coding expertise.
Using AI to set-up a revision website and gamify the revision process
Peter le Masurier will describe how you can set-up a website to augment your teaching, using AI for almost every step. It will be a step-by step introduction to the process, the resources available, and the how little you need to understand about programming and IT to be able to pull it off. Peter will also illustrate some of his attempts to gamify the revision process and replace himself with an AI agent.
Kaitlin Regehr: Empowering Digital Citizens
Following on her keynote, Dr Regehr will develop the themes of AI literacy and how educators can empower students to develop social, emotional and cognitive expertise.
AI and VAWG
Layla Rowlands, a Year 12 student at Jersey College for Girls.
In this workshop we will discuss the more sensitive issues surrounding AI in relation specifically to women and girls in education. These include filtration of female CVs, harmful stereotypes enforced in particularly mixed schools, and the influence of AI on academic decisions such as GCSE and A Level options. We will touch on the topic of deep fakes and their spread in schools. Our aim is to spread awareness to educators, so that they can identify and prevent further damage to students' self-esteem and school life.
3:05pm - 3:30pm: Q & A
In this concluding session, the Head Girl Team will lead a Q & A session with our keynote presenters, selecting their choice of questions submitted by delegates during the course of the day.
3:30pm: Closing remarks
Carl Howarth, Principal of Jersey College for Girls will close the Conference with comments and perspectives from the day’s events.
Year 12 Programme
08:45 - 09:25am: Registration, tea & coffee
9:30 - 9:50am: Welcome and introduction by sponsor
Carl Howarth, Principal of Jersey College for Girls and Julian Box, Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer for R3nquist will set the key themes for the day.
9:50-10:40: Workshop: “What’s the point of thinking?” by Amelia King
This workshop supports Year 12 students in developing a thoughtful and reflective approach to using AI, both in their current studies and as they move beyond school to work or higher education. It explores how AI outputs can appear impressive while often lacking depth, using examples such as UCAS statements. Students will also examine the science of learning, highlighting the value of struggle and when it is or isn’t appropriate to rely on AI. The session also looks ahead to the future workforce, encouraging students to retain and value uniquely human skills, such as creativity and individuality, so they can stand out in a world where AI is increasingly prevalent.
10:40-10:55: Break
11:00-11:40: Workshop: “Five Roles AI Can Play in your Studies” by Dominik Lukes
This workshop covers the key topics in what roles AI can play in the process of learning, researching and studying a subject. These roles will not only give you ideas about what tools like ChatGPT, NotebookLM, or Google Gemini can do for you but also how to approach using them with the right level of confidence and caution. The five roles are Intern, Translator, Peer Reviewer, Tutor and Toolmaker.The workshop also covers the key principles of how all generative AI tools work.
11:40-12:00: Raising awareness of the environmental impact of AI in schools
This talk, presented by Year 12 students, will outline research on sustainability issues relating to AI including: raw material usage, data centres, water consumption, carbon dioxide usage, energy usage, and lack of policies. It will include how to take precautions and make wise and informed decisions that will benefit the planet.
12:00-1:00pm: Lunch
1:05-2:00pm: Keynote: Generation AI: preparing for an artificial future by Dr Kaitlyn Regehr
Researchers in the field of AI literacy are increasingly concerned about a generational divide where Millennials and Gen X are using AI to support a pre-expertise, and Gen Z and Alpha are it using it instead of developing that expertise—social, emotional, cognitive expertise. In this student workshop Dr. Kaitlyn Regehr lays out the current research on AI literacy and outlines how we can prepare and empower digital citizens for an “artificial" future."
2:05pm: Closing remarks
Carl Howarth, Principal of Jersey College for Girls and the Head Girl Team will give their closing comments to the Year 12 Conference.
Parent presentation
1730-1830pm: “Thinking with AI” - Presentation/workshop with Amelia King for parents of all students
This workshop gives parents a clear, accessible overview of AI today and what it could mean for their children’s future. It explains how generative AI works and where it already shapes young people’s lives, from search engines to social media, alongside research on its impact on thinking. It then looks ahead to how AI might evolve over the coming decades and what that could mean for children’s development and opportunities. Finally, it offers practical guidance for parents, including ways to encourage independent thinking, model positive AI use, and balance digital tools with more traditional approaches, highlighting both the benefits of AI and the areas that require careful consideration.
To attend
In order to reserve a place at the Conference, please fill in this form.
If you are interested in bringing students to our Year 12 event, please email s.lewis@jcg.sch.je for more information.
