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Avg. Duration 23m
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Since Jan 2025
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Your guide to navigating the AI revolution in education. Hosted by Andy Fisher, a seasoned teacher with nearly 30 years of classroom experience, this podcast offers practical insights into the latest developments in artificial intelligence and how they will transforming teaching and learning.

Each episode is packed with easy-to-understand advice on integrating AI into the classroom, reducing teacher workload, and improving efficiency—all while staying sensitive to the realities and demands of modern education. Tune in for actionable tips, inspiring ideas, and the tools you need to future-proof your career while preparing your students for the 21st century workplace.

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S1E17 Using Chat GPT’s new native image art generator in your classroom

Apr 11, 2025 18m Transcript

In the season finale of the AI Academia Podcast, I dive into ChatGPT-4o's new image-generation powers. From GANs to diffusion models and LoRAs, I trace the evolution of AI art—and then showcase how…

S1E16 AI and the future of music: an interview with Andrew Weeks

Apr 04, 2025 52m Transcript

In this episode, I’ll be sharing a conversation I had with Andrew Weeks, a colleague in the music department at the school where I teach. Andy and I chat about a recent cross-departmental project we…

S1E15 How will we interact with AI in the near future?

Mar 28, 2025 30m Transcript

In this episode, I’ll be looking at the evolving dynamics of human-AI interaction, particularly in educational and workplace settings. I’ll demonstrate ‘Sesame’, a cutting-edge chatbot model which…

S1E14 An interview with Bailey Tuddenham: designing kitchens for the moon!

Mar 21, 2025 39m Transcript

In this episode I interview with Bailey Tuddennam, an alumnus of the school where I teach. Bailey, who is now working for a startup focused on designing autonomous kitchen modules for lunar and Mars…

S1E13 Grok 3 vs Claude 3.7

Mar 14, 2025 25m Transcript

In this episode I’ll be comparing two of the most recent fronteir LLMS to come to market - Grok 3 and Claude 3.7. I’ll explore the origins and philosophies behind both models, their functionality and…

S1E12 Does AI spell the death of the essay?

Mar 07, 2025 20m Transcript

In this episode, I explore the essay’s evolution as an assessment tool and its potential transformation with the advent of AI. Inspired by a LinkedIn post from Paul Matthews and an article on why…

S1E11 The 9 biggest misconceptions teachers have about AI

Feb 28, 2025 31m Transcript

In this episode of AI Academia, I tackle the nine biggest misconceptions teachers have about artificial intelligence. I’ve made this recording with two types of listeners in mind - teachers who are…

S1E10 Using Perplexity’s 'Deep Research' - can it save teachers time?

Feb 21, 2025 17m Transcript

In this episode I investigate the recent release of ‘deep research’ AI models and evaluate their suitability as tools for educators. I comment on the perceived pros and cons of these ‘agentic…

S1E9 Using AI to inspire critical thinking

Feb 14, 2025 27m Transcript

In this episode of AI Academia, I explore how artificial intelligence can be used to foster critical thinking in education by employing a modified version of the Socratic method. I discuss the…

S1E8 DeepSeek R1: the aftermath

Feb 07, 2025 27m Transcript

In this week’s episode, I’m exploring the recent release of the Chinese large language model, DeepSeek R1. It’s an accessible overview of what makes this model so impressive, and why it has cost one…

S1E7 Art or Paint by Numbers? - AI and the creativity debate

Jan 31, 2025 35m Transcript

In this episode of the AI Academia podcast, I ask whether current AI systems can create something truly original. We will consider:What does it mean to be creative?Is an AI system capable of genuine…

S1E6 How to use AI generated music to enhance your lessons

Jan 24, 2025 13m Transcript

In this episode of the AI Academia Podcast, I explore how to use AI generated tracks in your everyday teaching practice. Platforms like Suno and Udio allow educators to create original tracks quickly…

S1E5 Leveraging AI Tools for Rapid Research

Jan 17, 2025 15m Transcript

In this episode of the AI Academia podcast, I share a practical workflow for using AI tools to assist students in performing rapid research tasks. I describe a lesson I taught to Year 10 students…

S1E4 Why we need to see AI as a bottle, not a beetle!

Jan 10, 2025 21m Transcript

In this episode I delve into the human tendency to anthropomorphize AI models and the potential risks associated with this behaviour. We explore why beetles mistake beer bottles for mates, why…

S1E3 Is Artificial Intelligence coming for teachers' jobs?

Jan 05, 2025 23m Transcript

In this episode of the AI Academy podcast, I ask whether advances in artificial intelligence pose a threat to teachers' jobs. Drawing on insights from a LinkedIn article by Chris Goodall, interviews…

S1E2 The Future of AI: 7 Predictions for 2025

Jan 02, 2025 20m Transcript

In this episode of the AI Academia podcast, I explore seven predictions for advancements in artificial intelligence by the end of 2025 and examine their potential implications for education. You can…

S1E1 AI and Education: A Teacher's Journey

Jan 01, 2025 10m Transcript

In the inaugural episode of the AI Academia Podcast, host Andy Fisher introduces himself and shares the motivations behind starting the podcast. Andy, a seasoned secondary school teacher from the UK,…

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