The rapid rise of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT has sparked excitement and apprehension in the education sector. While these tools offer immense potential for enhancing productivity and learning experiences, they also raise concerns around data privacy, accuracy and the potential for misuse. |
With productivity gains available at our fingertips, the allure of ever-improving AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Gradescope enabling teachers to unlock more time for teaching over classroom admin, has created a new Wild West. Without a degree of formalisation or training in place within most institutions, new risks are arising that school leaders must address. |
Gemini Education is designed with a strong emphasis on privacy and security, prioritising data residency and providing robust encryption to safeguard user data at rest and in transit. Strict data minimisation and retention policies as well as constant monitoring ensures the level of security you expect from Google. Its direct, seamless integration with Google Workspace also provides your organisation’s staff and student information is safe as no data leaves the text documents or spreadsheets where it already resides. |
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School leaders who are mindful of the implications of allowing their staff to use AI should consider undertaking a managed pilot programme to ensure proper training is provided, best practices are shared, risks are understood and every benefit is realised without impacting your school’s safeguarding and cybersecurity posture. |
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As Google’s #1 Education Premier Partner in the UK and Ireland, Getech has developed the Trailblazers programme for schools and MATs to come on the AI journey using Gemini Education in a safe and structured way with measurable success. |
What you get as a Trailblazer |
| • | 12-month Gemini Education or Gemini Education Premium enablement programme (min. 30 users) | | • | Hosted Transformational Planning Workshop to outline your AI goals and success | | • | On-site kickoff event with a Gemini Education masterclass for each user | | • | Your voice in a growing community of early adopter UK schools | |
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