Discover practical ways to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support teaching, learning and everyday work in Adult and Community Education (ACE).
The Utilising AI Tools for Education and Productivity workshop introduces educators to AI tools, including ChatGPT, and explores how they can be used to plan learning activities, develop resources, support learners and improve productivity.
Designed to be practical and accessible, this workshop provides opportunities to explore AI tools and consider how they can be used effectively and responsibly in ACE settings.
Workshop availability
There are currently no workshops scheduled.
We welcome registrations of interest from individuals and organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand. Registering your interest helps us identify demand and plan future workshops.
About the workshop
This interactive workshop provides opportunities to explore AI tools, including ChatGPT, and practise using them in everyday adult education settings.
Through demonstrations and practical activities, participants will experiment with creating learning resources, planning activities, communicating information and completing administrative tasks.
The workshop also explores the responsible use of AI, including accuracy, privacy and the importance of human judgement.
What you will learn
By the end of this workshop, participants will have:
- Developed a basic understanding of AI and its applications in adult and community education.
- Explored AI tools, including ChatGPT, to support teaching, learning and productivity.
- Practised using AI to develop teaching resources, plan activities and complete everyday tasks.
- Considered how to use AI responsibly, including checking accuracy, protecting privacy and maintaining human judgement.
Who should attend?
This workshop is designed for people working or volunteering in Adult and Community Education, including:
- Educators, tutors and kaiako
- Programme coordinators and managers
- Administrative and support staff
- Volunteers involved in adult learning
The workshop is suitable for people who are new to AI or have some experience and want to explore practical applications.
Workshop details
Duration: 2 hours
Delivery: Face to face
Cost: Fully funded. No registration fee.
Location and dates: To be confirmed, based on future workshop planning.
What to bring: Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or other suitable device to take part in practical activities.
Your facilitator
Tai Samaeli
Tai is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong interest in using AI to support teaching, learning and organisational productivity.
Drawing on practical experience with tools such as ChatGPT, Tai focuses on making AI accessible, relevant and useful for educators and organisations. His interactive approach encourages participants to explore new tools, build confidence and identify practical applications for their everyday work.
Register your interest
Interested in attending these workshops or exploring other ACE Aotearoa professional development opportunities?
Complete our short registration-of-interest form to select this workshop and any other workshops that interest you.
You can register as an individual or indicate interest in professional development for a group of 10 or more participants.
We will use this information to help plan future workshops and contact you when relevant opportunities become available.
Registering your interest is free and does not guarantee a place or commit you to attending a workshop.