Dan Bowen and Ray Fleming are experienced education renegades who have worked in many various educational institutions and educational companies across the world. They talk about Artificial Intelligence in Education - what it is, how it works, and the different ways it is being used. It's not too serious, or too technical, and is intended to be a good conversation. Please note the views on the podcast are our own or those of our guests, and not of our respective employers (unless we say othe ...
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Welcome to 'AI for Teachers,' your essential podcast unlocking AI's game-changing role in education. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting, this is your key to understanding how this tech revolution transforms our classrooms. We'll simplify AI, turning tech talk into easily digestible insights and practical classroom strategies. But we don't stop at tech – we spotlight the triumphs and challenges of AI in real classrooms around the globe. Join us, fuel your curiosity, ignite in ...
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Welcome to "Teaching Python Podcast,” the go-to podcast for anyone interested in the intersection of education and coding. Hosted by Kelly Paredes and Sean Tibor, this podcast dives into the thrills and challenges of teaching middle school computer science through the engaging and versatile Python programming language. About the Hosts: Kelly Paredes brings a wealth of global experience in curriculum design and currently inspires sixth and eighth graders at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdal ...
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Welcome to The What and Who of EDU. Join us as we talk with thought leaders, educators, and experts to explore the latest trends, innovations, and best practices shaping education today. Whether in the classroom or beyond, we equip educators with the tools and insights to support student learning anytime, anywhere.
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Learn HOW to learn Chinese with hosts Jared Turner and John Pasden. You will learn tips, strategies, and insights so you can supercharge your language learning. You will also be inspired by guest interviews with people from all over the world who have learned Chinese. Both Jared and John both learned Chinese, lived in China for many years, and have worked with learners all over the world and understand the unique challenges that Chinese learners face. They stay at the forefront of language l ...
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AI Landgrabs, Lawsuits & Learning: AI in Education
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29:53In this news and research episode, Ray and Dan unpack a whirlwind of global developments in AI and education. From major US announcements, like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon offering free AI tools and training for students, to Australia's push for sovereign AI infrastructure, it’s clear the AI education landscape is shifting fast. They explore the …
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Simon Breakspear on AI - Slow Down: AI, Learning, and the Cognitive Escalator
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53:10In this weeks podcast Dan and Ray have a conversation about education with Dr Simon Breakspear. Simon is a globally respected expert in educational leadership and innovation, known for his insightful work on transforming learning environments. His forward thinking ideas around education are reshaping the way schools and school systems are thinking …
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EP 16: The EDU-niverse: Meet the Team Behind the Mic
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37:17You’ve heard the stories. You’ve heard the tips. You’ve heard the bell ding (you know the one). But in all our episodes of The What & Who of EDU, we somehow forgot to introduce... us. In this special behind-the-scenes episode, we’re flipping the mic to spotlight the trio that brings the EDU-niverse to life: Marisa Bluestone, Host and Resident “Why?…
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You Can Speak Chinese, but Can You Understand the Reply? (And Other Listener Questions)
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32:54Jared and John are back with a full episode dedicated to answering listener questions covering everything from language learning strategies to cultural quirks. They explore the challenges of using sarcasm in Mandarin, how to prepare for a trip to China if you're not yet fluent, and whether watching Chinese TV shows actually helps improve listening …
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AI Study Buddies, Compliance Cheaters, and the Rise of Corella
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42:35In this episode of the AI in Education Podcast, Ray and Dan dive into the latest news, tools, and research transforming education through AI. From ChatGPT’s agent and study modes to Google’s new Nano Banana image tool and Grammarly’s army of AI agents, there’s no shortage of innovation—or controversy. They unpack OpenAI’s ambitious Learning Acceler…
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Be Human First: Leading with Purpose in an AI World - Dr Sophie Fenton
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35:36What does it really mean to lead in the age of AI? In this deeply insightful episode, Dr. Sophie Fenton from Amicus joins us to explore the human side of AI adoption in education and the workplace. From her unique background spanning classroom teaching, school leadership, university strategy, and corporate consulting, Sophie offers a compelling cas…
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Episode 150: LLMs with Simon WIllison
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1:36:27In this milestone 150th episode, hosts Kelly Schuster-Paredes and Sean Tibor sit down with Simon Willison, co-creator of Django and creator of Datasette and LLM tools, for an in-depth conversation about artificial intelligence in Python education. The discussion covers the current landscape of LLMs in coding education, from the benefits of faster i…
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EP 15: 10 Ways to Create Accessible Classrooms that Lower the Barriers (Not the Standards)
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28:04🎧 In this episode of The What and Who of EDU, we’re talking accessibility. Not just ramps and captions (though those matter), but the small shifts, the flexible paths, and the “you can sit with us” energy that make learning possible for every student. We’re counting down 10 ways real instructors are making their classrooms more accessible: strategi…
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AI Tutors, Bias & GPT-5: What Just Happened?
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34:51In this episode of the AI in Education Podcast, Dan and Ray dive into the latest developments shaping the future of AI in learning environments - from vocational colleges to elite universities. All the links to items and research discussed are below! News Australia's Future Skills Organisation and Microsoft launched the FSO Skills Accelerator-AI pa…
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How to Learn to Read Chinese: Developing Fluency Now (Replay)
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58:49In this replay of a fan-favorite episode, John and Jared discuss the concept of fluency now as opposed to some distant time in the future and how reading will get you there.Guest interview is with Olle Linge of Hacking Chinese and Chinese language enthusiast extraordinaire. He offers the Chinese learning tips that he wishes someone had told him bac…
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Gen Z to Gen AI: What Students Really Think – with Dr Anna Denejkina
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36:56In this episode of the AI in Education Podcast, hosts Dan and Ray welcome back one of their favourite researchers, Dr Anna Denejkina, to unpack her latest study, "Gen Z to Gen AI: The impact, opportunities and challenges of Generative AI for young Australians". This Insight Centre and Student Edge research collaboration, on the use and attitudes to…
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EP 14: AI Tutors: Friend, Foe, or Faculty Ally? Here’s What the Data Says
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28:35What happens when students turn to AI instead of instructors for help? In this episode of The What and Who of EDU, we unpack the rise of AI tutors in higher ed and explore the promise, the pitfalls, and everything in between. From a history lesson that starts in the 1960s (yep, really) to fresh 2025 data from Macmillan Learning, this episode breaks…
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This episode covers a massive amount of AI-related news and research, especially developments over the past week, including ChatGPT's new "study mode," major platform announcements from Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI, generative video and music tools, and the implications of AI on jobs and education. The episode also highlights a new Stanford GenAI …
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Fun First, Fluency Follows: Karl Vilhelmsson’s Chinese Strategy
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32:24What happens when a Swedish physics student decides to go all-in on Chinese? Meet Karl Vilhelmsson, a particle physics student at Stanford’s SLAC lab and a self-described language adventurer. From a middle school classroom in Stockholm to immersive conversations with a Taiwanese friend and a solo Chinese language-only trip to Suzhou, Carl shares ho…
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Not Cheating - Learning: Students on Using AI Ethically
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37:32In this eye-opening episode of the podcast, hosts Ray and Dan are joined by a remarkable group of students from All Hallows School in Queensland. Part of the student-led series 12, this conversation dives into how teens are really using AI in their schoolwork. And it’s far more sophisticated than you might think. From using Gemini and ChatGPT to fi…
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EP 13: 10 Things Successful Students Do Differently, According to the People Who Grade Them
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23:51You know the ones. By Week 3, these students have already emailed you. They show up, take notes, ask smart questions, and somehow still smile during group work. They’re not working harder, they’ve just unlocked the cheat code. (And no, not the kind that lands them in front of the Dean.) 🎧 In this episode of The What and Who of EDU, we asked instruc…
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From Harvard bots to Aussie classrooms: the state of AI in education
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30:54From Harvard bots to Aussie classrooms: the state of AI in education In this solo news and research roundup, Ray covers some of the biggest recent stories in AI and education – from high-profile case studies to practical tools for teachers and real concerns from students. Links for what’s in this week's episode: New AI training modules for Australi…
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Too Many Chinese Videos, Too Little Progress? Lets Fix That
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25:14Chinese learners today are surrounded by video, TikToks from tutors, YouTube explainers, online courses, sitcoms, and AI-powered tools promising to boost your progress. But with so much content, it's easy to feel overwhelmed or stuck in passive learning. In this episode, we dive into how to actually learn Chinese through video. Jared and John discu…
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AI, Assessments & A-Graders: A Student's POV
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31:14AI, Assessments & A-Graders: A Student's POV What happens when AI tools like ChatGPT and Google’s VEO3 land in the hands of curious, creative high schoolers? In this episode, we talk with Caitlyn, a Year 11 student from Sydney, who gives us a front-row seat to how students are really using AI in school right now. From refining English essays with h…
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EP 12: Advice New Teachers Actually Need: 10 Tips From Educators Who’ve Been There
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25:04Remember your first semester teaching? The syllabus was hot off the printer, you weren't sure how to curve grades, and someone just called you “professor” for the first time. The next generation of instructors is now feeling all of that, hardcore. This episode brings real talk from educators who've been there, survived that, and even enjoyed office…
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Episode 149: Guiding Education with Sheena O'Connell
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47:42Description In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Sheena O'Connell, an educator and developer from South Africa who has been making waves in the Python education community. Sheena shares her journey from electrical engineering to founding Prelude, where she runs advanced Django learning sprints and teamwork training courses. We explore the cri…
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Union-Powered AI: PD Meets Big Tech This solo news-and-research roundup unpacks a blockbuster fortnight for AI in education, highlighting a landmark partnership between U.S. teacher unions and tech companies that could rewrite professional development. Headlines AFT × UFT × Microsoft/OpenAI/Anthropic – launch the National Academy for AI Instruction…
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Burnout, Breakthrough, and Fluency: Chaniece’s Story
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51:40Chaniece Chen didn’t just study Chinese, she built her own major, battled burnout in an intensive language program, and came back for more. In this episode, Jared talks with Chaniece about her 12-year journey in China, from struggling with tones to thriving in Shanghai as a translator, community organizer, and content creator. Chaniece opens up abo…
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Episode Series 12 Episode 8 AI by Students, for Students In this special episode of the AI in Education Podcast, recorded live at the AIS NSW ICT Management and Leadership conference, Dan and Ray chat with two forward-thinking school leaders about how students are using AI in transformative ways. First up, Thomas Blackwood, Head of ICT at Fahan Sch…
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EP 11: From “Is This on the Test?” to “Here’s What I Think”: 10 Ways to Make Critical Thinking Happen
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23:41In a world of instant answers, where students can summon AI-generated text faster than they can raise their hand, how do we actually teach critical thinking? In this episode of The What & Who of EDU, we dig into 10 real-world strategies from educators across the country who’ve figured out how to move beyond right-or-wrong thinking. Whether it’s rem…
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After starting with an existential crisis - "Are we basically doing the AI equivalent of a maths calculator podcast from the 1970s?" - in this news and research update, Dan and Ray unpack the latest developments in AI and education. Starting with China’s decision to shut down AI tools during national exams, they then revisit NSW’s EduChat chatbot, …
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Crutch or Catalyst? The Truth About Pinyin
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27:40You’re reading Chinese, and there it is, pinyin over every character. It feels helpful, even comforting. But is it actually holding you back? In this episode, Jared and John explore how pinyin can become a crutch that cripples your Chinese progress and keeps you from truly mastering characters. They revisit Jared’s blog post from years ago, Pinyin …
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We're halfway through Season 12 - the Student one - and in episode 6 you finally get to meet Megan (Year 7) and James (Year 11). Long-term listeners will have heard co-host Dan talking about how his own children use AI, and so now you can hear their perspectives. Dan asks both of them share how they and their friends use AI in school and outside. E…
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EP 10: The Heartbeat of Berea: How Hutchins Library Builds Community and Critical Thinkers
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36:47In this episode of The What & Who of EDU, host LaShawn Springer sits down with Amanda Peach, Associate Director of Library Services at Berea College, a place where students don’t just study in the library; they co-author, co-create, and even campaign for their favorite databases. Brought to you by Macmillan Learning Learn more about: What it means …
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In this news and research-packed episode, Ray and Dan dive deep into the AI highlights from EduTech 2025 in Sydney - reflecting on the vibe, standout presentations, and the surprisingly light AI presence on the expo floor. They unpack major news from the UK’s Department for Education, OpenAI’s model pricing shake-up, and raise serious red flags ove…
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Starting Over in China: Chimsy’s Story of Risk, Grit, and Growth
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49:19In this episode, Jared sits down with Chimsy—marketer, meme connoisseur, and host of the China University Podcast—to dive deep into his unconventional journey from Costa Rica to China. What started as a challenge to prove a dismissive restaurant owner wrong turned into a life-changing adventure of language, culture, and self-discovery. Chimsy share…
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Episode 148: PyCon 2025 AI Education Open Space
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57:25In this special episode of Teaching Python, hosts Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster-Paredes convene an open space discussion at PyCon US 2025 in Pittsburgh. Surrounded by a diverse group of educators, developers, and learners, they hand the mic to the community to answer two key questions: How are you using AI personally, and how do you see AI shaping …
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Students as AI Innovators, with Brett Moller
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44:25Students as AI Innovators In this inspiring episode of the podcast, hosts Ray and Dan speak with Brett Moller, Director of Knowledge Services / Head of Creative Industries at St. Andrew’s Anglican College on the Sunshine Coast. Brett shares how his school is flipping the AI narrative — from fear and compliance to student agency, creativity, and rea…
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EP 9: From Blah to Aha! 10 Instructor-Approved Ways to Engage Students
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24:04Lectures have a reputation. And it’s... not great. Think glazed eyes, hidden phones and the eternal question: “Will this be on the exam?” But lectures don’t have to be one-way streets. In this Top 10 episode of The What & Who of EDU, we share 10 engagement strategies straight from real educators who’ve wrestled with disengaged students, and won. 🔥 …
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Agents, Optimism & Essays: The Real AI Student Life
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30:01In this episode of the AI in Education Podcast, Dan and Ray dive deep into how students are really using - beyond the hype. They unpack recent findings from the Anthropic Education Report, exploring how students interact with models like Claude for study, writing, and even problem-solving. They discuss the latest sentiment data from a KPMG/Universi…
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Are AI Tutors the Future of Language Learning?
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36:55AI tutors are everywhere—but are they actually good for learning Chinese? In this episode, Jared and John take a deep dive into the fast-evolving world of AI-powered language learning tools. They explore how these AI tutors work and why tools that work well in English often fall short in Chinese. You'll learn: - The surprising limitations of AI whe…
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Students First: How AI Is Changing Study Habits
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41:55In this episode of the AI in Education Podcast, hosts Ray and Dan kick off Series 12 with a powerful focus on students—how they learn, what they need, and how AI is shaping their academic journeys. Joining them is Nina Huntemann, Chief Academic Officer at Chegg, who shares revealing insights from Chegg.org’s 2025 Global Student Survey, which polled…
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EP 8: Little Reflections, Big Gains: Digging Into the Data on Student Belonging & Metacognition
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29:12We talk a lot about helping students succeed, but what if the most powerful tools aren’t new technologies or teaching hacks, but the quiet moments where students reflect, connect, and feel like they actually belong? In this special edition of Digging Into the Data on the What & Who of EDU, host Marisa Bluestone returns with Marcy Baughman, VP of Le…
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Tutor, Teacher, Cheater: What Students Really Think About AI
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31:32New Series Alert - all about students In the kickoff episode of Series 12, Dan and Ray set the stage for a deep dive into AI from the student's perspective. Why are students confused about AI? How are they actually using it - and how should they be using it? The hosts explore the idea that AI can act as a tutor, a teacher, or a shortcut (a "cheater…
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EP 7: Four Strategies, Five Point Gains: Digging Into The Data on The Real Impact of Evidence-Based Teaching
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26:55What if improving your students’ exam scores didn’t mean more grading, longer lectures, or sacrificing your personal life to the pedagogical gods? In this special episode of Digging Into the Data, host Marisa Bluestone sits down with Marcy Baughman, VP of Learning Science & Research at Macmillan Learning, to break down a large-scale study funded by…
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