Unveiling the Secrets of AI with Dr Matt Agnew
Term 1 - 4 2025
Secondary School: Stage 4 – 5, Years 7 – 10
Digital program: On-demand talk
Join us for a talk with Dr Matt Agnew, and dive into the fascinating world of AI as explored in his book, Is My Phone Reading My Mind?
Sydney Opera House provides this digital creative learning program in collaboration with the NSW Department of Education DART Learning platform.
Watch on-demand between the following dates:
4 February - 19 December 2025
This event is free for Australian schools.
Once you have made a booking request, our Creative Learning team will be in touch via email to confirm your booking and provide further connection details. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact our Creative Learning team.
Run time: This program runs for approximately 45 mins.
Schools should be dialed-in 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the session to test camera and microphone. Program duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Viewing link: The viewing link to connect to this session will be emailed to you in advance.
Jessica RoweDr Matt explains in a fun and helpful way what AI is all about. A must-have guide for tech-challenged parents (like me) and their better-informed kids!
Dive into the fascinating world of AI
Dr. Matt will delve into the intriguing world of AI, exploring not only its fascinating applications but also the ethical implications that come with it. What is an algorithm, and can it help you choose a pizza topping? Can ChatGPT do your homework? And are robots going to take over the world? These are just a few of the questions we’ll explore, alongside key themes from Dr. Matt’s book. We will also discuss his extensive work and insights in AI, astrophysics, and engineering.
Dr. Matt Agnew is not just a scientist and a self-confessed nerd – he’s a communications powerhouse who has a gift for making STEM accessible for everyone. Matt’s approachable style ensures that complex STEM concepts are broken down into fun, and relatable discussions, sparking curiosity and inspiring students in their STEM studies
Frequently asked questions
All you need is an internet connection! Schools can connect through Youtube in an internet browser however works best for your students (as a classroom or on individual computers).
The viewing link will be emailed to you in advance of the event.
If you require technical assistance with your video conferencing facilities, contact your schools’ tech support or alternatively contact our Creative Learning team on 02 9250 7770.
To make a booking, fill out the Digital Creative Learning booking request form.
Once you have made a booking request, our Creative Learning team will be in touch via email to confirm your booking and provide further connection details. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact our Creative Learning team.
Our on-demand program, including performances, workshops and talks, are available for a minimum of 10 days after the premiere. This gives you greater flexibility to watch at a time and date that’s convenient to your class. If you would really like to attend outside of the event dates, please contact the Creative Learning team on creativelearning@sydneyoperahouse.com and we will try our best to accommodate you.
You don’t need to do anything! If you can no longer attend our on-demand program of events, book in for another on-demand event at a time that suits you better.
If you would really like to attend outside of the event dates, please contact the Creative Learning team on creativelearning@sydneyoperahouse.com and we will try our best to accommodate you.
Once your booking is confirmed, our Creative Learning team will send you an email with all the details to prepare for your session.
To ensure your students get the most out of the experience, a Teachers’ Resource Pack is available for most programs. We recommend using these resources in advance of your digital excursion.
For the Digital Talks Program, your students can record their questions for the speaker and send them to us in advance of the talk. The details of how to do this will be emailed to you by our Creative Learning Team.
As the program is non-interactive, you can book for as many students as you like - a whole school booking of 500 or a single home learner - all are welcome and can be accommodated!
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