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The AI English Teacher
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I'm a (former) English and (current) Media teacher who has worked across multiple schools on multiple continents (okay, two continents) with students who have diverse needs and interests.
I'm currently diving deep (😂) into the world of AI in education.
We're in a tricky situation in the UK education sector: falling student numbers, a poor funding settlement, a teacher retention crisis. It almost feels reasonable to hunker down & try to ride this out, but that's not going to get us anywhere.
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Seizing the AI Opportunity in Education: Simple Steps for Schools in Challenging Times
Navigate the AI revolution in education, even amidst tight budgets. This post explores how schools can leverage readily available and often free AI tools, like Google’s Notebook LM and Micros…
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April 8, 2025 at 9:33 PM

"But AI will replace teachers!"

Nope. Here's why differentiation is the perfect example of AI *enhancing* great teaching, not replacing it.

Read more:
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#AIinEdu #EdTech #differentiation
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January 5, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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Google DeepMind reveals new AI model to rival OpenAI’s Sora www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/goo... #aieducation
Google DeepMind reveals new AI model to rival OpenAI’s Sora
Google DeepMind, the company’s AI research lab, has revealed Veo 2, a state-of-the-art AI video generator.
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December 18, 2024 at 9:11 PM
Imagine a suite of voice activated tutors sitting alongside the traditional learning material, coaching students as they work.

Well, it turns out you don't have to imagine it. You can make one.

Check out Elevenlabs

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#AI #EdTech #Elevenlabs
AI Voices in Education: Exploring 11 Labs’ Voice Agents
AI powered voice software has opened up some huge potential for learning. Elevenlabs new voice agents place interactive voice agents into the hands of teachers, meaning that we are one step closer …
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December 14, 2024 at 12:01 AM
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AI literacy is essential for ethical integration in higher education. Training must keep pace with rapid tech advancements. #Education #AIEDU
AI Literacy in Higher Education Institutions
The AI Story for Education
www.semanticscholar.org
December 9, 2024 at 5:47 PM
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Now do Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard & Kash Patel.
BREAKING: In an unprecedented move, more than 75 Nobel Prize winners have signed a letter urging senators not to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as head of the Department of Health and Human Services.

It's the first time in history that Nobel laureates have come together to oppose a Cabinet choice.
December 9, 2024 at 10:32 PM
Take a look in this box of delights! Another bumper crop of AI goodies.
Hey folks! 🌟
'Tis the season to be jolly🎅 Dive into the latest news and resources from around the world on #education, #EdTech, and #AI. Don't miss out on this festive treat! 👇
www.linkedin.com/pulse/dec-ed...

Happy "nearly" Holidays! ❄️☃️

#EduSky
December 7, 2024 at 11:15 AM
This is such a great idea - I run a local model on my laptop and it works well.
@leonfurze.com is a great source to follow.
Want to run #AI locally and keep student data private? Here are three ways to get started #artificialintelligence #aieducation https://buff.ly/4fijXfZ
November 27, 2024 at 10:00 PM
What happens when you are forced to keep your voice notes to 3 minutes? You get efficient.
I've been looking at the Audio Pen app and it's been a great voice to text programme.

What voice to text applications have really worked for you?

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AudioPen: A Thoughtful Tool for Voice-to-Text Creation in Education
AudioPen emerges as a thoughtful solution in educational technology, offering educators a focused approach to voice-to-text transcription. This comprehensive review explores how AudioPen’s in…
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November 26, 2024 at 11:34 PM
This is a great resource for looking at AI powered searches. Detailed and honest.
This resource is terrific for anyone seeking to understand how to use #AI for research. It’s comprehensive but not overwhelming. I can’t thank you enough for sharing!
#EduSky #AcademicSky #EdTech
I put some in these slides! bit.ly/SkepticalAIr...
November 25, 2024 at 11:33 PM
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AI is revolutionizing higher ed by tackling personalized learning, operational efficiency, and improved analytics. How might these advancements change your approach to teaching and administration? #Education #AIEDU
How AI Can Address Critical Challenges Facing Higher Education
The AI Story for Education
www.edsurge.com
November 25, 2024 at 11:15 PM
A recent YouGov survey said that most teachers who have used AI have not found it made their lives easier.
We discuss this on the latest Podcast:
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What has been your experience? Has AI improved your work/life balance?
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
#AIinEducation
Carpool CPD Episode 11 - Workload | Carpool CPD: Teachers Talk EdTech, AI, Pedagogy, and the future of Education
This week we look at the issue of workload - does AI actually improve teacher workload or is it just one more thing on our collective plates?
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November 24, 2024 at 11:16 PM
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November 22, 2024 at 1:58 PM
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Another bumper week of #Edu, #AI and #Edtech news, is primed and ready for you to dive into. There are loads of amazing folks doing great stuff in education, so do connect with all those that I have highlighted, share their resources and get involved. Enjoy!
www.linkedin.com/pulse/nov-ed...
November 23, 2024 at 8:14 AM
What makes a huge difference in a classroom but is so difficult to achieve? Differentiation.

However, LLMs have given us the capacity to differentiate content and instruction in ways we could never do before.

Check out the Carpool CPD podcast for more discussion
www.podbean.com/ea/pb-8npth-...
Carpool CPD Episode 10 - Differentiation
Mike and John talk about the thorny issue of creating truly differentiated resources and how LLMs can quickly solve this tricky issue.
www.podbean.com
November 21, 2024 at 11:15 PM
Teachers express scepticism about artificial intelligence (AI) helping with their workload.
It's the early stages of AI, we won't see an immediate impact on workload in the short term.

Training, practice, time, patience. It will happen

www.linkedin.com/posts/john-d...

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Teachers 'sceptical' of AI benefits in schools
Teachers are unsure about the ability of AI to cut their workload, a report finds - as the government spends millions on developing AI tools for schools
www.tes.com
November 21, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Carpool CPD Episode 10 is up!

Differentiation of resources is the lowest hanging of all AI fruit.

How have you used AI to differentiate either resources or instruction?

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#AIintheclassroom #edtech #AI #Differentiation
Carpool CPD Episode 10 - Differentiation | Carpool CPD: Teachers Talk EdTech, AI, Pedagogy, and the future of Education
Mike and John talk about the thorny issue of creating truly differentiated resources and how LLMs can quickly solve this tricky issue.
CarpoolCPD.podbean.com
November 18, 2024 at 10:43 PM
Hurrah! Long live the rebellion.
Thanks for noticing.
November 18, 2024 at 5:17 PM
What happens when you pit the leading raw LLMs against each other in an educational resource showdown?
That's what a colleague and I did - read more about the results on the blog, along with the prompts and the outputs!

#EdTech #AIinEDU #AI

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LLM Showdown: Comparing AI Models for Educational Resource Creation
Detailed comparison of 4 leading AI models (Claude AI, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity) for creating educational resources. Based on real classroom testing, discover which AI tools excel at curricu…
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November 17, 2024 at 11:36 PM
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Hey there, Fabulous folks! 🍎
Did someone say "latest in #Education, #EdTech, and #AI"? Or was that the echo from the staff room microwave? 🚀 This week's newsletter is hotter than the coffee you never get to finish! ☕
#TeacherLife #AI #EducatorHumour
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November 16, 2024 at 8:20 AM