AI Essentials CPD for Educators | Professor Rose Luckin's EDUCATE Ventures Research (EVR)

Harness the potential of AI in education and teaching

We offer CPD and training for schools, colleges, and universities on a variety of AI related topics. Whatever your level of experience and knowledge of AI EDUCATE Ventures Research (EVR) has the expertise to get you started on your AI journey in education. AI is here, right now but many educators are unsure how to leverage its benefits in their teaching practice and how to safeguard learners against any potential threats. We draw on our expertise of AI in education to help you take the first steps on your AI journey. Click on the links below to find out more about our CPD packages for educators.

AI CPD for Educators

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Our AI Essentials and AI Strategy Programmes for education can be delivered as virtual or face-to-face training sessions and are available in the following formats:

AI Essentials for Teachers - 1hr session
AI Essentials for Teachers - 2hr workshop
AI Essentials for School Leaders - 1hr session
AI Strategy Development Workshops - 3 x 1hr sessions

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You can see our AI CPD offer here from Dina Foster, Head of Educator AI Training.

Meet the Team

Professor Rose Luckin, Founder & CEO

Rosemary (Rose) Luckin is a Professor at University College London and Founder of Educate Ventures Research (EVR) who has spent over 30 years developing and studying AI for Education. She is renowned for her research into the design and evaluation of educational technology and AI. She was named as one of the 20 most influential people in education in the Seldon List in 2017, the only non-US winner of the ISTE Impact Award, and one of Computer Weekly’s top 50 most influential women in technology for 2023. Rose regularly provides expert evidence to policymakers like the UK Parliament's House of Lords and House of Commons select committees and the European Commission.

Rose has published widely in academic journals, at international conferences, through books, and in news media (TV, radio, newspapers, and magazines). Her 2018 book, Machine Learning and Human Intelligence: The Future of Education for the 21st Century, has been translated into Mandarin and influenced many of China's leading AI companies. Her most recent book, AI for School Teachers (2022), is an essential and accessible guide to AI for anyone in education.

Dina Foster, Head of Educator AI Training

Dina is an experienced former secondary school Deputy Head teacher and is currently a doctoral candidate at UCL with a research focus on how schools develop AI strategy to harness the benefits of AI, and augment teaching and learning. She gained her MA in Education and Technology and also holds a Master’s in Teaching, both from the Institute of Education. Dina is particularly interested in supporting school leaders with the development and implementation of successful EdTech strategies to address school priorities.

Dave Turnbull, Deputy Head of Educator AI Training

Dave’s seven years’ experience in primary classrooms, including 5 years as his school’s Computing Curriculum Lead, has given him a front-row view to the challenges schools face in developing coherent digital strategies. As Deputy Head of Educator AI Training at EDUCATE Ventures, he’s helping to build next generation CPD for leaders and teachers in this space. Dave has a BA in Media Arts from Royal Holloway University of London and worked in film and television prior to completing a PGCE at Goldsmiths, specialising in Early Years. He planned, developed, and implemented his school's digital strategy, enabling him to guide the staff through remote teaching during the pandemic. He recently left teaching to become the primary caretaker for his son, and is excited to apply his experience to system-level digital capacity building in education.