Gurbinder Mander, Head of Computer Science at NAS Dubai, leads AI integration to enhance pedagogy and teacher wellbeing. With 20 years of teaching experience across GCSE, A-level, and IB Computer Science, he explores AI’s potential across subjects to transform education and support innovative classroom practices He’s the brains behind ‘Swift Teach,’ an AI tool designed with teachers in mind. This hands-on experience has given him a deep understanding of how AI, particularly large language models, can boost both teacher wellbeing and student outcomes. Gurbinder is passionate about sharing his expertise, regularly leading CPD sessions that explore how AI can enhance planning, improve pedagogy, and strengthen retrieval practice. His work also extends to demonstrating how AI can be a powerful tool in supporting language learning. Gurbinder is also an avid gamer, and his love for gaming has even found its way into his teaching and classroom design, where he’s transformed the Computer Science department by incorporating gamification to make learning more engaging and fun for today’s tech-savvy students.
