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A.I in Science

  • Writer: Lian Soh
    Lian Soh
  • Apr 18
  • 2 min read

Ever wondered how Artificial Intelligence (A.I) tools can make a real difference in the classroom? Mat Synge, science educator at Aquinas College, will be running a workshop at the upcoming Tauranga Innovative Educators Summit 2025.


While some A.I generated outputs don't quite meet the mark for scientific accuracy, creative educators like Mat see an opportunity to use these to address student misconceptions. Images supplied by Mat Synge.


Mat will be guiding attendees through a deep-dive into how image-generating A.I websites could wrestle with common student misconceptions in the Science classroom, with a specific focus on Chemistry.


Attendees will look at practical examples of how A.I tools enable students to visualise their conceptual understanding, enabling and prompting ākonga to identify and challenge their underlying misconceptions.


This workshop presents a hands-on, creative way to engage students and build deeper understanding in the Science classroom. To learn more or register, click here.


The Tauranga Innovative Education Summit


  • When: Fri, 6 Jun, 8:20am - 1pm NZST

  • Where: University of Waikato - Tauranga Campus

  • Cost: $30.00 (this ticket grants entry to the whole event)

  • Kai: Morning tea and lunch included (along with a coffee from 101 Cafe Experiment after you have signed in!)

  • Contact: ties@mmc.school.nz 


Some of the experts joining to facilitate the day:

  • Associate Professor Kathryn MacCallum - Digital Education Futures within the School of Educational Studies and Leadership at the University of Canterbury (UC) headlines this year, presenting her Scaffolded AI Literacy (SAIL) Framework for Education.

  • Associate Professor Dianne Forbes - Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education at the Unversity of Waikato

  • Associate Professor Te Taka Keegan - Department of Software Engineering and Co-Director of the AI Institute Maori at the University of Waikato

  • Jonathan Adams - Education Technology Advisor at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology

  • Kate Rhodes - Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education at the Unversity of Waikato

  • Henry Collette - Ministry of Education



Acknowledgements: This article has been submitted by Mat Synge and Richard Cameron.


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