Ben Garside

Ben Garside serves as a Learning Manager at the Raspberry Pi Foundation bringing extensive educational experience from his 14-year career as a classroom teacher for students aged 11-18 Since joining the Foundation in 2019 he has made significant contributions to computing education through his involvement in developing The Computing Curriculum and creating online courses He has played a crucial role in producing content for Ada Computer Science and most notably leads the Experience-AI program a groundbreaking educational initiative developed in partnership with Google DeepMind His work focuses on making AI education accessible and understandable for young learners emphasizing the importance of preparing students to navigate an increasingly AI-driven world The Experience-AI program under his leadership provides comprehensive resources including lesson plans slide decks worksheets and student-facing videos designed to help teachers integrate AI and machine learning into their curriculum His expertise extends to helping educators understand and teach AI concepts regardless of their technical background demonstrating his commitment to making AI education accessible to all His approach emphasizes teaching fundamental AI concepts to help students develop critical thinking skills and make informed decisions about AI applications in their future lives His passion for AI education drives his work in preparing young people to understand and adapt to rapid technological changes while ensuring they can engage meaningfully with AI technologies