GenAI Demystified: A Practical Introduction for Today’s Leaders

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is reshaping how we lead, teach, and make decisions in education. This session cuts through the hype and complexity to offer a clear, practical introduction tailored to educational leaders and faculty.

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With a focus on responsible use, participants explore how GenAI can enhance curriculum design, support student evaluation, and inform the development of academic policies and guidelines. Real-world examples, prompt-writing demonstrations, and interactive discussion helped participants gain both conceptual clarity and practical strategies.
 

Highlights include:

• A plain-language overview of how GenAI works and how it can support educational leadership

• Sample applications in curriculum development, student assessment, and academic policy

• Practical techniques for effective prompt writing and instructional design

• Key ethical considerations around privacy, bias, and proprietary content

• Tools and frameworks for leading thoughtful, informed GenAI integration

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Why it matters:

Leaders in education are being asked to adapt quickly and lead confidently in a rapidly changing landscape. This session offers leaders the clarity and confidence needed to begin using GenAI in meaningful, responsible ways.

 

This isn’t about chasing trends. It’s about equipping leaders to make smart, ethical, and effective choices as GenAI continues to shape the future of learning.