7 key ideas to make
the most of AI as a
teacher
Paul Matthews, July 8th 2024
For teachers who want to save time, be more creative, and have a bigger impact in their classroom.
“Paul is perfectly placed to understand the needs, challenges and expectations of and on teachers, and willing to be a partner in our learning at each stage of our College’s AI journey. ”
“Paul is a wise, well-informed, reassuring and practical guide on our AI journey. He is also great fun to work with.”
“Paul has a gift for making complex ideas simple and easy to digest. He taught me how to save hours a week by using AI! If I can do it, anyone can!”
How I use AI to save time, increase my creativity, and have a bigger impact...
Hi, I'm Paul.
You probably don’t need me to tell you this, but I’ll say it anyway:
It’s not easy being a teacher.
I should know. I am one.
And I nearly burned out earlier this year. I found myself so busy with:
Duties
Emails
Marking
Planning
Meetings
Pastoral Care
Parent Meetings
But did you notice what’s missing?
TEACHING!
I felt drained before I even set foot in the classroom.
It’s a safe bet that you’ve felt this pressure too. In fact, 70% of teachers say their workload is unmanageable. Not hard. Not tricky to manage. Unmanageable.
But don’t worry - it’s not all bad news. I may have some of the best news you’ve heard in a long time.
PAUL MATTHEWS JULY 8TH, 2024
(That's me speaking at TEDx Hobart about AI and education, May 2024)
AI can help you be a better teacher.
AI is not here to take your job, it’s here to help you do a better job.
I absolutely believe that AI can go a long way to stoping teacher burnout, and helping teachers cut through busywork and getting back to doing what they love.
7 key AI principles you should know.
Yes, AI is the tool we need, but here’s the thing:
There’s not a single tool that works well if you don’t know how to use it!
So many teachers I work with had previously written off AI because they thought it was a limited and generic technology.
In reality, they just didn’t know how to use it!
After learning my 7 key principles, they found themselves:
- Saving time
- Loving their job
- Having a bigger impact in their classroom
I’ve helped everyone from brand new teachers to four-decade veterans to wrap their heads around AI and get amazing results. If I can help them, I can help you.