Module 2: Getting Creative with AI in the Classroom

This second module invites you to explore creativity in practice — not as something purely artistic or abstract, but as a mindset for flexible, learner-centred teaching.

🌸 Section 1: Welcome and Orientation

Nau mai, haere mai e hoa. This second module invites you to explore creativity in practice - not as something purely artistic or abstract, but as a mindset for flexible, learner-centred teaching. You’ve already begun your AI journey. Now, take a step further - trying real, small, and safe ways to use AI in your planning, teaching, and assessment. You do not need to overhaul your approach or become a tech whizz. This is about unlocking energy, curiosity, and flow - for you and your learners.

“Creativity in teaching isn’t about doing more - it’s about making space for insight, ease, and connection.”

🪶 Kaupapa Māori Lens

Auahatanga | Creativity, Imagination, Innovation

Auahatanga involves the power of creativity, imagination, and inventiveness to bring forth new ideas that serve collective wellbeing. In a Māori worldview, auahatanga is a vital force that connects us to our whakapapa (genealogy) and the natural world. It encourages us to think beyond conventional boundaries, fostering innovation that is deeply rooted in cultural values and community needs. In educational settings, embracing auahatanga means creating learning environments that nurture curiosity, critical thinking, and the ability to adapt to change. It supports learners in developing skills that are essential for navigating the complexities of the modern world while staying connected to their cultural identity.

Ngā Mahi | In Practice

In teaching, auahatanga lives through curiosity and courage. It invites kaiako and ākonga to explore and co-create knowledge. AI can support this process when guided by purpose and empathy - used to deepen thinking, not replace it.

💭 Reflection: How does creativity live and move within your teaching practice?