CLA InPractice Online Conference 2025
The CLA InPractice Online Conference for Further Education brought together a diverse group of people, including educators, copyright experts, and technology enthusiasts. The agenda spanned an array of topics from the Creative Arts in FE project, the use of AI tools and AI literacy, through to copyright licensing, tools and courses, the conference provided a rich and diverse insight into educational developments. The Conference showcased the value of sharing best practices and engaging with developments in the further education sector.
We would like to thank all of our speakers and the InPractice Committee who suggested topics for the event this year.
Why InPractice?
“In many ways it’s never been easier to create, manipulate and develop information, whether that be for academic, artistic, or business purposes. Further Education has a role in ensuring that our staff and students understand the moral, ethical, and legal aspects of intellectual property in these changing times. InPractice is a chance for us to share what we know, question what we don’t and learn practical ways to manage copyright in the context of learning” InPractice Committee member.
Thank you also to our attendees for their great questions and feedback throughout the conference, and we are looking forward to next year already – we hope you can join us!
Presentations from the Conference:
Creative Arts in Further Education 2025
Emma Cracknell, Association of Colleges
Emma Cracknell’s presentation showcased the Creative Arts in Further Education (FE) programme, which encourages students to respond creatively to briefings and showcase their work. Emma highlighted the programme’s impact on students’ creative development and the integration of visual and literary arts. She shared inspiring submissions from previous years and discussed the expansion of the programme to include more diverse media.
An AI Treasure Hunt with Windsor Forest
Roddy Peters, Windsor Forest College Group
Roddy Peters captured the audience’s imagination with his engaging talk on the inventive use of AI at Windsor Forest Colleges Group. Highlighting the launch of ‘Winnie,’ the first private AI in Further Education, Roddy demonstrated how AI is being used to support teaching, learning, and assessment. He shared practical examples of AI’s impact, from reducing workloads to enhancing student engagement, and emphasised the importance of embracing technological advancements in education.
Supporting AI Literacy for Staff and Students
Alison Gibson & Stephen Griffin, University of Birmingham
Alison Gibson and Stephen Griffin presented a comprehensive overview of the University of Birmingham’s approach to supporting AI literacy. They discussed the development of resources to support staff and students with their development of self-paced online courses and resource repository. They shared insights from student feedback on AI use, highlighting the importance of addressing academic integrity concerns and providing clear guidelines for responsible AI use. Their presentation included insights into co-creating support materials with students to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
TeacherMatic: Enhancing Teaching and Learning through AI
Peter Kilcoyne, TeacherMatic
Peter Kilcoyne introduced attendees to TeacherMatic, a platform designed to save educators time and improve well-being through AI-driven tools. Peter demonstrated various features, including lesson planning, marking, and content creation. He shared positive feedback from users who have experienced significant time savings and enhanced teaching quality.
CLA Education Licence: Key Facts & Updates
Louise Auckland, CLA
Louise Auckland provided an insightful overview of the CLA Education Licence, highlighting its benefits and the tools available to support further education institutions. She discussed the check permissions tool, the Enhanced Further Education Supply Service (EFESS), and the ways in which the CLA are engaging with educational colleagues to understand and improve upon its service and products, including designated Focus Groups on Generative AI. She highlighted recent developments in generative AI and copyright, including the expansion of workplace AI permissions to corporate and public sector licences.
Copyright in the Workplace and the Copyright Companion
Clair Gordon, CLA
Clair Gordon introduced the new online course, Copyright in the Workplace, designed to educate teams on copyright basics and CLA business licence permissions. Clair demonstrated the course’s interactive nature and its goal to foster confident and compliant copyright knowledge. Clair also discussed plans to develop a similar course tailored for education customers, inviting attendees to participate in the discovery phase for the Further Education sector.
The Digital Content Store (DCS)
Imogen Wyllie, CLA
Imogen Wyllie concluded the conference with a demonstration of the Digital Content Store, a tool designed to manage the creation, sharing, and reporting of chapter and article scans under the CLA licence. She showcased its integration with various systems and its potential to streamline content distribution in further education.
Get involved…
Overall, the InPractice Online Conference for Further Education provided a platform for valuable exchanges on the intersection of education, technology, and copyright. Attendees left with a wealth of knowledge and practical tools to enhance their teaching practices and navigate the evolving educational landscape.
If you work in Further Education and would like to get involved in future InPractice conferences or would be interested in joining the committee please contact: louise.auckland@cla.co.uk for further information.
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