In 2018, when I was in my previous role as Head of Performing Arts, I took on the goal of filming myself at school for 1 second everyday.
This project served a few purposes. For me personally it was a form of journaling and a great tool for reflection at the end of the year. For my school, it was a great way to promote what we do in the performing arts, and as teachers in general.
It was great fun to produce and highly recommend the idea.
To produce the video, I used the app 1 Second Everyday
The world is running out of teachers, and the impact is already being felt. Even in schools that appear fully staffed, the experience levels are often unbalanced, with too many new teachers and not enough experienced mentors. This leaves early-career teachers unsupported and increases burnout, with one in five leaving the profession within the first five years.
In my talk, I asked the audience to imagine a world without teachers. At first, it might seem like a student’s dream come true with no essays or homework, but in reality, it would be a disaster. Parents would be forced into homeschooling, workplaces would suffer staff shortages, and everyday life would grind to a halt. Who would teach young people to read a road sign or understand a payslip?
I am excited to share that I have contributed to the latest issue of the Teacher Learning Network Journal, where I explore the transformative impact of generative AI on education. In the article, I argue that this is not just another technological trend. It is the beginning of a significant shift in how we approach learning, teaching, and assessment.
Drawing on my experience as an educator and leader, I challenge teachers, leaders, and policymakers to move beyond the quick fixes and start thinking about how we can harness AI in a way that enhances rather than replaces great teaching. From rethinking homework to reassessing our approaches to assessment, AI offers both opportunities and challenges that we cannot afford to ignore.
As a dedicated tech enthusiast, I’ve always been quick to adopt new technologies in education. With the rapid advancements in AI, I found Leon Furze’s “Practical AI Strategies” to be an essential resource for educators. This book offers practical, actionable strategies and addresses both the benefits and challenges of integrating AI into the classroom. Furze’s indepth exploration of AI’s impact on assessment is particularly insightful, providing invaluable guidance for creating more personalised and efficient assessment processes.
