Artificial Intelligence (AI) in schools: guidelines and guardrails

This session will explore the AI guidance and guardrails for Scottish schools, focusing on why clear frameworks are essential to support safe, ethical and effective use of AI in education. Chaired by Professor Judy Robertson (University of Edinburgh), it will briefly set the context for these guardrails and their importance in a rapidly evolving landscape.

The session will take a discussion-led approach, bringing together perspectives from across education to explore how these considerations play out in practice. It will reflect on how schools are engaging with AI, alongside the experiences of teachers and learners, and the real-world challenges and opportunities shaping responsible use in classrooms.

As AI becomes an integral part of education, schools must ensure it is used safely, responsibly and effectively. This session explores both the future of AI safeguarding in Scottish schools and the practical use of AI tools through the Gemini for Learners pilot in Glow. Delegates will gain insights into leadership, governance, classroom practice and learner wellbeing, with practical examples to support the development of safe, inclusive and AI-ready schools.

This session explores how Chalk Access, a tool being developed with support from the Scottish Government through CivTech, can support teachers to find and implement evidence-based strategies to support the needs of their students. Chalk Access gives every teacher instant access to the right strategies for every learner, and gives ASN coordinators a real-time overview of needs, provision, staff assignment and evidence across the school.

Come along to this exciting show and tell session that will be led by teachers and learners who are involved in the Gemini for Learners pilot within Glow. They will provide insights and feedback regarding the use of Gemini Education and NotebookLM from classroom experience. Hear examples of what works and what doesn’t work. Find out how AI literacy skills have been developed to identify misinformation and use AI appropriately to support learning.

Discover how innovative digital tools can enhance collaboration, engagement, and classroom practice.  Through exploring Canva for Education and Magma Maths, this session will showcase how these platforms can support improved outcomes, foster creativity, and enable more effective teaching and learning.

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