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Using AI to strengthen critical thinking in schools

With Beverly Clarke MBE, in partnership with Up Learn

Why this matters now

AI tools are already in classrooms and adoption is increasing. Students and teachers are using them, with or without guidance. 

And Teacher Tapp’s Digital Barometer shows most aren’t reaching for tools built for education. They’re defaulting to generic AI tools.

That creates a real question for educators: how do we ensure AI supports learning, rather than shortcutting it?

When used well in schools, AI can power effective learning, helping students engage more deeply with evidence, challenge assumptions, and build critical thinking skills.

This webinar brings together expert knowledge on AI in education and Up Learn’s own evidence on how technology can drive measurable progress.

What we’ll cover

• How AI can support, not replace, critical thinking in schools
• How and when to question AI outputs for accuracy, evidence, and bias
• Practical ways to use AI to support deeper learning in your classroom
• Understanding the value of human expertise and why it remains central
• How educators and learning providers can guide responsible AI use
• How Up Learn uses AI to make a measurable difference to student outcomes

Your speaker

Beverly Clarke MBE is a leading voice on AI in education, with extensive experience across curriculum, policy, professional learning, and digital strategy. She has contributed to national and international conversations on AI in education, including through her role as a member of the UK Government Digital, AI and Technology Task and Finish Group, her work with the CSTA and AI4K12 AI Learning Priorities for All K-12 Students Project, and evidence provided to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Artificial Intelligence.

Beverly has written AI curricula and learning materials for K-12 and UK education contexts. Her work bridges policy, classroom practice, and real-world application, helping educators understand not only what AI can do, but how it can strengthen human judgement, critical thinking, and deeper learning.

An award-winning professional, author, and education speaker, Beverly is known for making complex technology accessible, practical, and relevant.

In 2024 she was awarded an MBE for Services to Education. In 2025 she was named the 15th most influential woman in UK tech by Computer Weekly.

Who is this for?

This session is designed for educators and school leaders who want to move beyond the debate about AI and take a practical, evidence-led approach to embedding it responsibly in teaching and learning.