AI Apps for School Staff
 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionise the way school support staff work, streamlining operations, improving communication, and increasing efficiency across all areas of school life. This engaging, hands-on course is designed specifically for support staff in UK schools who want to explore AI tools and apply them practically—no technical background required.
 

Many staff are aware of AI but are unsure how to use it safely and effectively in their daily roles. This course provides practical, real-world examples of AI tools that can save time, enhance productivity, and improve communication. Staff will learn to integrate AI into their workflows, support teaching and administration, and empower colleagues and students with innovative approaches to problem-solving and content creation.
 

Delivered online, the course combines video demonstrations, guided exercises, downloadable notes, and practical assignments, allowing participants to immediately apply new skills in their school environment.
 

ChatGPT
•    Intro & basic prompting         •     Advanced prompting
•    Using files as input                •     Practical applications    
•    Ethics, accuracy, and responsible AI use

Microsoft Copilot
•    Integration with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
•    Automating tasks and generates smart content     
•    Enhancing workflow efficiency and productivity

 

Claude
•    Ethical AI chatbot for conversation/automation    • Creativity, imaginative potential, perspectives

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Canva
•    Creating graphics, presentations, newsletters, and posters
•    Canva AI: Magic Write, Magic Media (text-to-image)
 

Grammarly
•    Improving grammar, spelling, clarity, and tone    
•    Installing and using for professional writing
 

RytrAI
•    AI writing assistant for poems, songs, stories etc    
•    Prompting, tone adjustment, refining outputs
 

Lumen5
•    Transforming text into engaging videos        •     Templates, media selection, audio enhancement
 

ClickUp
•    Task, timeline, and project management    •     Streamlining workflows, schedules &collaboration
 

Wordtune
•    Real-time rewriting and sentence improvement    •     Clarity, tone, and persuasive communication

Deepseek
•    Search tool for research and problem-solving    •     Data analysis, modelling, idea generation

 

Other AI Tools
•    Exploration of additional AI solutions        • VR/AR, study aids, individual learning, careersupport

Outcomes - By the end of the course, participants will confidently use a wide range of AI tools to enhance productivity and communication; automate repetitive tasks and streamline workflows; create engaging content, including documents, presentations, graphics, and videos; use AI ethically and responsibly in a school environment; apply AI for research, planning, and problem-solving in teaching and administration.