A word cloud image showing the results of a survey question: 'What key factors should be considered in the AI strategy of an FE provider?' with 66 responses. Prominent words include 'ethics,' 'security,' 'critical thinking skills,' 'training,' 'staff development,' 'confidentiality,' 'ethical use of data,' 'safeguarding,' 'GDPR security,' 'understanding,' 'staff ongoing training,' 'qualified teachers,' 'cost,' 'sustainability,' 'reliability,' 'personal development,' 'user ability,' 'employer demands,' 'digital divide,' and 'future jobs.' The size of each word indicates its frequency or importance based on the responses.

What are the essential elements of a robust #FE #AI strategy? Our #ETF / #touchconsulting Leaders' Network delegates placed ethics, educator development and security / safeguarding at the heart of leveraging AI in the further education sector.
#loveFE #AmplifyFE #UKED #EduSky

A horizontal bar chart visualising the estimated extent of AI usage across different groups on a scale from "Non-existent or very rare" to "Embedded and informed." The following groups and their corresponding scores are shown: • Learners in the organization: 5.3 • Educators in the organization: 5.3 • Leaders and Managers in the organization: 5.3 • Governors in the organization: 3.7 • Local employers in your area: 4.8

Interesting responses from our #ETF / #Touchconsulting
#AI #Strategic #Network delegates on AI use by group today. Teachers'/leaders' use drawing level with learners' compared to last year's results but still not leading informed, embedded use.
#loveFE #AmplifyFE #UKFE

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Looking forward to a New Year full of learning and #community collaboration, fabulous #FE and friends.
Starting with Teacher Education (AET) and #GenAI sessions for #HWGTA and #Touchconsulting / #ETF before a busy conference calendar with @jisc.bsky.social and #LSRN for #AmplifyFE
#UKFE #EduSky

A Mentimeter word cloud illustrating key factors to consider in an FE provider's AI strategy. The central theme is "Training" with other important factors including "Ethics," "Safety," "Accessibility," "Cost," "Impact," and "Student Outcomes." The word cloud also highlights concerns like "Plagiarism," "Bias," and "Intellectual Property."

Interesting perspectives from #FE and #Skills Changemakers at #ETF/ #Touchconsulting Strategic Alignment session on #AI. What considerations flow into an #FE and #Skills organisation’s #AI strategy?
Need for informed educators and safe, ethical AI approaches are central.
#AmplifyFE #Edusky #UKFE

A Mentimeter poll bar chart illustrating the perceived extent of AI use by different groups in an FE and Skills organization. • Learners in the organization: 5.8 (Embedded and informed) • Educators in the organization: 4.6 (Embedded and informed) • Leaders and Managers in the organization: 4.1 (Embedded and informed) • Governors in the organization: 2.7 (Some awareness and experimentation) • Local employers in your area: 4.1 (Embedded and informed) The x-axis ranges from "Non-existent or very rare" to "Embedded and informed."

Great day with some amazing #FE and #Skills Changemakers at #ETF #Touchconsulting Strategic Alignment session discussing #AI #GenAI big issues.
First, what is the extent of AI take-up across different sector stakeholders. Key message - learners lead, others follow
#loveFE #AmplifyFE #Edusky #UKFE

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Join the #Touchconsulting team Joss Kang, Dr Lou Mycroft and me for an Education and Training Foundation (ETF) 'Strategic Alignment' session, 29th November from 0930-1230 or 1330-1630 to unpack how we can creatively and ethically leverage #AI in #FE
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#AmplifyFE #UKED #UKFE

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Looking forward to an exciting Autumn of
#AI learning - facilitating sessions with #HWGTA #KirkleesCollege #Touchconsulting for #ETF @universityofoxford.bsky.social @amplifyfe.bsky.social
Talking pedagogy, research, prompt writing for inclusion, bias, hallucinations and more
#UKFE #AmplifyFE #UKED