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:
Sapio
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. Leveraging technology, she transforms outcomes, systems, and teams. Her upcoming book, The Little Guide for Teachers on Generative AI, has recently been published by Sage.
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, and school groups on digital strategy and educational policy, providing training and insights for associations like the Independent Schools Association, the Independent Schools’ Bursars Association and the Society of Heads. She also works with the highly regarded international consultancy EDT&Partners, providing strategic educational consultancy to clients around the world.