These guides offer links to research and tools, practical steps, real examples, and reflective tools to support your journey.

Whether you’re just starting or deepening your practice, these resources are here to support your next steps — practically and purposefully.

 

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Beginner’s guide to AI literacy for educators

Guide 1 of 6 | Start your journey with confidence, clarity, and cultural care. Understand what AI is, how it’s changing education, and how you can engage with it safely and purposefully in Aotearoa.

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Getting creative with AI in the classroom

Guide 2 of 6 | Explore practical, creative, and safe ways to integrate AI tools into your teaching. This guide is for educators ready to take the next step — trying out AI in real teaching contexts, without losing sight of learner voice, equity, or integrity.

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AI, assessment, and academic integrity

Guide 3 of 6 | Redesigning assessment for authenticity, integrity, and future-ready learning. This guide helps educators rethink assessment in an AI-enabled world — with a focus on fairness, process, and reflective practice.

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AI, culture, and inclusion — A guide for educators

Guide 4 of 6 | This page supports educators in using AI in ways that are culturally sustaining, inclusive, and grounded in Aotearoa values. Embedding AI use that reflects Te Tiriti, upholds equity, and honours diverse voices.

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Ethics and AI — A starter guide for educators

Guide 5 of 6 | This page helps educators explore the ethical use of AI in ways that uphold cultural values, learner rights, and trust in education. Navigating bias, transparency, and data sovereignty in Aotearoa classrooms.

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Leading AI responsibly – A policy guide for education leaders

Guide 6 of 6 | This page helps education leaders develop thoughtful, culturally aligned strategies for integrating AI in their organisations. Practical steps for AI strategy, capability, and leadership in Aotearoa’s tertiary sector.