[Day 2] 30 June 2025 (7) An AI Odyssey – Navigating the Future of Education by Brett Salakas (Australia)

Some points/ info gathered through the session (note: attended only 30 out of 60 min)

Introduction

• Meet “HeyGen” - AI tool that can generate animation (face) different types of languages 
• Digital Pedagogy - enabling learning experiences that were previously impossible
• https://www.360cities.net/image/uluru-in-hdr/vr
• https://www.360cities.net/

The Odyssey of Innovation in Education

Some questions to think about...

1. What is the purpose of AI?

Is it to enable “efficiency of locomotion lesson”

2. What is the purpose of schools.

How can we ensure that AI tools align with our educational values and truly benefit our students and communities?

Navigating the Gartner Hype Cycle Strategically: Where are we now - in terms of AI use?