In this course, Laura will unpack the latest developments in digital wellbeing and online safeguarding, especially thinking about how AI changes the picture for those with pastoral and safeguarding responsibilities. The course will provide key information about the latest tech developments, and how we should evolve our practice in response to evolving threats and risks as a result.
Aims of the course:
To develop up-to-date understanding about threats and risks posed by AI, and explore the importance of digital wellbeing and citizenship education including:
What you will learn:
Laura Knight, Founder of Sapio Ltd, specialises in digital strategy and innovation. Previously, she served as Director of Digital Learning at Berkhamsted School for over a decade. With two decades of teaching experience across both maintained and independent sectors, Laura excels in strategic technology development for teaching and learning, 1-1 devices, AI, digital skills training, and online safeguarding.
As a disruptive thinker, international keynote speaker, and coach, Laura empowers leaders in schools, universities, and commercial organisations. Leveraging technology, she transforms outcomes, systems, and teams. Her upcoming book, The Little Guide for Teachers on Generative AI, will be published by Sage this autumn.
Laura contributes to advisory boards, including EDUtech Europe, the Good Future Foundation, and the Independent Schools Council Digital Advisory Group. She also advises international governments, edtech companies, groups of schools and leadership associations on digital strategy and educational policy and providing training and insights for the education sector.