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Building Educators’ AI Confidence with Mindjoy Professional Development

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Jessica Jones

Teacher

Jessica Jones from PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - ST MARY'S WAVERLY

I feel much more confident to use AI than before the workshop. The power of AI in education lies in helping our learners think more deeply for themselves.

Challenge

St. Mary’s Senior School has a reputation for innovation and excellence in education but faced the challenge of integrating cutting-edge technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their curriculum effectively. With educators needing confidence and practical skills to leverage AI, the school required a professional development solution that combined hands-on learning with meaningful outcomes.

How Mindjoy Partners with St. Mary’s to Grow Educators’ AI Confidence

Mindjoy’s Professional Development sessions were designed to empower St. Mary’s educators with the knowledge and skills needed to integrate AI into their teaching. The AI Learning Lab kickoff sessions focused on practical, hands-on experiences to ensure educators could confidently apply what they learned in their classrooms.

Key Elements of Training Include:

  • AI Introduction and Ethics: Educators explored the implications of AI in education, reflecting on its opportunities, ethical considerations, and safety concerns.
  • Hands-On Tutor Creation: Educators learned to design and customize AI tutors tailored to their specific subjects, enabling them to create engaging and personalized learning experiences for their students.
  • Practical Application of Tools: Participants were guided through using the Mindjoy platform, including setting up classrooms, inviting students, and assigning or modifying AI tutors.
  • Collaboration and Peer Learning: The sessions encouraged educators to work in groups, share ideas, and develop innovative approaches to using AI in their teaching.
  • Teacher-Led Insights: A segment led by a peer educator highlighted real-world examples of how AI can be effectively used in the classroom, offering inspiration and practical tips.

Mindjoy’s partnership with St. Mary’s goes beyond a single workshop, offering sustained support to ensure the continued success of AI integration in the classroom. A dedicated school-specific Community of Practice has been established, enabling educators to collaborate, share best practices, and learn from one another as they navigate their AI journey.

Mindjoy also provides dedicated support tailored to the school’s needs, ensuring that educators have access to expert guidance when implementing new tools or addressing classroom challenges. This personalized approach builds confidence and empowers educators to adapt AI to their unique teaching contexts.

To support the school’s evolving goals, Mindjoy offers ongoing custom professional development opportunities, including in-person and online sessions tailored to the needs of individual departments or aligned with professional development objectives identified by the school. Whether it’s deepening AI literacy, exploring advanced features of AI tutors, or focusing on specific subject areas, Mindjoy ensures that St. Mary’s educators continue to grow and innovate.

Impact

Ongoing professional development with Mindjoy has delivered measurable results at St. Mary’s. With a focused capacity-building approach, educators are empowered to use Mindjoy creatively to enhance teaching and learning:

  • Help mitigate AI fears and develop bespoke strategies appropriate for each organization’s teaching faculty and student body while finding connections to ICT integration and alignment with the school’s values.
  • Educators report increased confidence and greater ease in using AI, with comments like, “It was simpler than I thought.”
  • AI-powered tutors now support tailored learning paths, improving student engagement and outcomes, enabling educators to help deliver on the school’s promise of personalized learning.
  • Educators are actively learning to build students' 21st-century skills like creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration as modeled in the training sessions. They have mental models to take into the classroom with them.
  • Mindjoy supports a dedicated Community of Practice that enables educators to share ideas and develop AI applications across departments.
  • Mindjoy’s ongoing support ensures sustained improvements in teaching and learning, aligning with St. Mary’s evolving objectives.
95%
Participating educators reported increased confidence in using AI in their teaching practice
80%
Of educators created AI tutors for immediate classroom use with students
100%
Educators had fun during the hands-on PD sessions

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