AI for Educators: AI Implementation @ Hornby High School
At this Secondary Connect event, we were fortunate to host a talented team of educators from Hornby High School in Christchurch. Known as the "Red Team," they are at the forefront of driving the school’s AI integration efforts.
Ben Carter, the school's AI Project Lead, shared insights into how they are ensuring AI is thoughtfully and effectively incorporated across all aspects of teaching and learning. Their approach takes into account alignment with the New Zealand Curriculum, the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the core values of the school.
The presenters shared valuable insights and demonstrated a strong commitment to integrating AI, showcasing their innovative leadership in education
Recordings and slides from all four presenters are below.
AI Implementation Project Overview & Brisk
Ben Carter
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AI Implementation Project Overview & BriskBen Carter
Assistant HOD Social Science, Relief Coordinator, AI Project Lead, Esports
Ben Carter outlined for us how AI can assist teachers in various aspects, from generating creative ideas and lesson planning to easing the marking workload.
He also demonstrated
Brisk, a free Chrome extension powered by AI that helps teachers streamline tasks within Google Docs, Slides, YouTube, and web articles. Ben showed how to use Brisk to create lesson materials and presentations.
Simplify Differentiation with Diffit
Raewyn Davis
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HOD Year 7-8
Raewyn Davis shared how Diffit allows teachers to create engaging exercises in minutes, from a variety of sources including online articles and YouTube clips.
With customisable templates, Diffit supports differentiated learning through a wide range of activity types, from vocabulary building to critical thinking.
Why Notebook LM
Jonathan Boon
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Mathematics Statistics Teacher
Te Huruhuru ao o Horomaka
Jonathan Boon showcases innovative uses of AI in high school math, creating a powerful learning ecosystem.
By integrating his class website, NZQA achievement standards, and custom rubrics with AI tools, he enhances student comprehension and streamlines lesson planning.
Getting Creative with Language Models
Luke Taylor
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Teacher of English
Luke Taylor demonstrated how he uses Gemini to make learning both fun and creative for his students.
From role-playing characters to crafting interactive stories, Luke shared innovative ways to incorporate AI into the classroom, sparking fresh ideas for engaging and dynamic lessons.