AI is already in education, and the question most Perth teachers are grappling with isn't whether to engage with it — it's how. Students are using it, parents are asking about it, and schools are trying to work out what responsible use actually looks like in practice. Most teachers are navigating these challenges without formal training, a clear institutional policy, or sufficient support.

For educators considering a Master of Education in Perth, understanding AI in Education is rapidly becoming an essential part of contemporary teaching practice. From classroom learning and assessment design to academic integrity and school policy, artificial intelligence is reshaping education at every level.

This isn't a local issue. A national coalition of schools, universities, government bodies and industry leaders released a statement earlier this year describing Australia's current response to Artificial Intelligence in Education as "fragmented, incomplete, and failing to meet the urgency of the moment.”

That's the gap ED644: Artificial Intelligence in Education was built to fill.

What is ED644: Artificial Intelligence in Education?

ED644 is a postgraduate unit offered by Sheridan Institute of Higher Education, developed by Dr. Natalie Leitão, Sheridan's Academic Principal. Dr. Leitão brings 30 years of experience across early childhood, primary and tertiary education.

It's not simply a survey of AI trends. It's a practical, teacher-focused unit that gives you real tools for your school, including a genuine AI policy framework and classroom-ready lesson plans, and strategies to support digital literacy and responsible AI use.

The unit runs across three flexible four-week micro-credentials and covers:

• What AI is and isn't, building a solid foundation in Artificial Intelligence in Education so you can have informed conversations with students, parents, and leadership;
• The challenges, opportunities and impacts AI presents for learning, from academic integrity to equity in the classroom;
• Using AI for planning and day-to-day classroom interactions, with practical applications that save time and improve outcomes through educational technology; and
• Helping students use AI ethically and responsibly, while promoting digital literacy, critical thinking, and responsible technology use

Why this matters right now?

Australia's education regulator, TEQSA, is actively strengthening its oversight of how educational institutions manage AI's impact on academic integrity, and that pressure is already filtering down to schools. Boards are asking questions, parents are raising concerns, and teachers are the ones expected to have answers.

The Castlereagh Statement, a cross-sector national call to action signed by schools, universities, government agencies and industry groups, specifically names teacher capability building and professional development as one of the most urgent priorities for Australian education right now.

It calls for educators who can do more than react to AI — educators who can lead the conversation, guide implementation, and shape policy within their schools . ED644 is one of the most direct responses to that call available to Perth teachers today.

Who is this unit for?

ED644 is designed for Perth's primary and secondary teachers and school leaders who want to move from reacting to AI to leading the conversation around it.

You don't need to be tech-savvy to benefit — you need to care about getting this right for your students, and you need practical guidance from someone who understands education from the ground up.

Sheridan Institute is Perth's only non-university higher education provider with a unit dedicated entirely to AI in Education.

This unit will be offered in-person and completion of this unit equates to a minimum of 36 hours of Professional Learning (formal activities), i.e. TRBWA hours, in addition to further hours of “informal activities” (e.g. professional reading).

If you're looking for postgraduate study that meets the moment, this is it.

Why a Master of Education at Sheridan?

Sheridan Institute is a TEQSA-registered private higher education provider (PRV14012) based in Perth's CBD, a short walk from Perth Station and adjacent to McIver Station.

The Master of Education is designed for educators working in independent, Catholic and public schools who want to advance into leadership positions and strengthen their professional practice. It's studied part-time over two years so you can keep working while you study.

Classes are small, academics are genuinely accessible, and the personalised support you receive throughout your course is real. You're not a number here. The fees are transparent and significantly more affordable than most comparable providers, with no hidden costs.

August intake is coming

The August intake for ED644 is coming soon and spots are limited. If you're a WA teacher who wants to stop scrambling and start leading when it comes to AI in education, this is the unit that will equip you with the knowledge, the policy frameworks, and the practical skills needed to lead the effective and responsible use of AI in education.

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Website: sheridan.edu.au

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