AI for Educators Daily with Dan Fitzpatrick
Episodes
AI Is Not A Tech Project. It's a Leadership Issue
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if school leaders treated AI like a CEO-level responsibility? New enterprise data reveals why AI leadership, decision-making, and strategy—not ...
Claude Cowork: The Moment AI Stopped Helping & Started Doing?
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we explore Claude Cowork, a new AI desktop assistant that handles tedious tasks for educators, freeing time, reducing workload, and reshaping ho...
Writing, Trust and AI
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A reflective look at how Grammarly Authorship reshapes writing, trust, and assessment in education, exploring process over policing and what AI means ...
How Exactly is AI Transforming the Workplace & Why We Should Care
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming industries today and what it means for educators, teaching, and learning, through practical exampl...
AI Literacy in PreSchool
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How Finland teaches preschoolers to spot fake news, build media literacy, and understand AI. Educators explore lessons for classrooms, democracy, and ...
This School Uses AI to Predict Absence Before It Happens
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How schools can use AI to spot attendance patterns, predict absence, and support families earlier, based on real headteacher experience and practical ...
Are AI Cautious Schools Causing a Social Divide?
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode explores fears of a growing AI social divide, why computing literacy matters for every child, and what educators can do to ensure ag...
Does AI Have a Water Problem?
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is AI really wasting water? We unpack Andy Masley’s viral article, challenge common myths teachers raise, and explore what the data actually says ab...
Why the NYT Gets AI in Education Wrong
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A critical look at New York Times fears about AI in schools, unpacking why the real risks aren’t the tools themselves but outdated pedagogy, assessm...
How Detection Tools Are Reshaping Student Lives
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As AI detection spreads in schools, false accusations rise. This episode explores flawed tools, student harm, and what educators can rethink about ass...
8 AI Research Papers That Every Educator Should Read
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eight standout AI studies from 2025 explained for educators, unpacking how generative tools reshape learning, assessment, collaboration, wellbeing, an...
10 Podcasts That Shaped AI In Education In 2025
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A reflective walkthrough of the ten podcasts shaping AI in education, based on my recent Forbes article, exploring judgment, leadership, and what real...
10 Books from 2025 Every Educator Needs On Their Shelf
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Based on my recent article for Forbes.Here's the list:Reshuffle Who Wins When AI Restacks the Knowledge Economy by Sangeet Paul ChoudaryInfi...
10 AI Tools That Upped Their Game in 2025
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Based on my recent article for Forbes.Have your voice heard on AI in Education in 2026. Click here to complete the quick survey now.Find Dan on:...
A quick holiday message
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
See you all next week! If you'd like to say thank you for the podcast this year please consider writing a review and reviewing the podcast on your...
Quick! It's Passing Us By
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are schools preparing students for yesterday’s jobs? This episode explores a recent article on how AI is reshaping work, why careers advice is laggi...
Each School To Get £500K for AI
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hong Kong is investing big in AI for schools. What does this story really mean for teaching, learning, and leadership and what can educators everywher...
Parents Weaponize AI Against Schools
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A growing number of parents are using AI to escalate complaints. This episode explores how that shift is reshaping school relationships, staff wellbei...
AI Adoption in the Education System
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore OECD insights on AI in education, global school innovation, AI policy, teacher workload, student learning, assessment reform, and future-ready...
Elon Musk's AI is Entering Classrooms
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
El Salvador set to bring xAI into schools while Grok’s extremist past sparks serious concerns over student safety, trust and education ethics. Read ...
Can AI Fix PD?
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is traditional PD broken? Discover how AI tools could revolutionize teacher growth by automating planning, scaling coaching, and creating personalized...
More Information = More Hallucinations
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New research shows AI persuades through "information density" but sacrifices accuracy to do so. We explore the critical implications for stu...
The Essential Skill of Theory of Mind
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers quantify how human "Theory of Mind" drives collaboration success with AI, revealing key insights for adaptive AI design.I’m pr...
5 Urgent Leadership Moves
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI education strategy for K-12 leaders: learn 5 high-leverage moves to shift AI from a tech problem to a leadership solution. Prioritize people, purpo...
Can AI Make Us More Human?
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we explore how AI can strengthen the human heart of education, this episode unpacks why care, safety and connection remain the true drivers of l...
It's Taken 70 Years
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dartmouth College’s partnership with Anthropic’s Claude AI marks a transformative shift in higher education, showcasing how universities can lead ...
Schools Lacking AI Guidance
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore how EdSurge’s report on lacking AI guidance in schools reveals challenges, opportunities, and insights for educators navigating AI literacy,...
Students Want AI But Fear It
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’m proud to announce the new book “The Educators’ AI Guide 2026” is OUT NOW. It includes contributions from hundreds of teachers and educatio...
What's the deal with AI bias?
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I share the foreword I wrote for a new book called “AI Bias in Education: Performing Critical Oversight: Perspectives and Pra...
Alpha School Part 5
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing Alpha's non-linear innovation, the founder details expansion plans and the challenge of accessibility. Watch the full episode by clicki...
Alpha School Part 4
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will AI replaces academic teaching, allowing human guides to focus solely on coaching and mentorship? This episode explores why at Alpha Schools the e...
Alpha School Part 3
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore how the Alpha curriculum dedicates mornings to academics and afternoons to vital life skills, like leadership and entrepreneurship. Watch the ...
Alpha School Part 2
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how Alpha Schools drives student motivation using rewards and human guides. Explore the AI platform's prescriptive, mastery-based academic s...
Alpha School Part 1
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alpha Schools founder McKenzie Price discusses innovating education using AI for personalized learning, rejecting the "factory model". Watch...
AI Agents Versus Human Work
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do AI agents complete real workplace tasks compared to humans? This episode explores a new research paper titled: “How Do AI Agents Do Human Wor...
A New ChatGPT for Teachers
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
OpenAI release a free version of ChatGPT built for teachers.I’m proud to announce the new book “The Educators’ AI Guide 2026” is OUT NOW. It i...
Google Gemini 3 Released
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Google launch Gemini 3 with a mission to improve learning.I’m proud to announce the new book “The Educators’ AI Guide 2026” is OUT NOW. It inc...
The Real Impact of AI
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new study, From Superficial Outputs to Superficial Learning, examines how large language models influence student thinking, motivation, and classroo...
Google Reinvents Textbooks
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could Google’s new AI-powered platform Learn Your Way help students with personalised textbooks, multimodal learning tools and adaptive content? I’...
More Time with Students
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
today we are exploring a fascinating article titled "North Dakota Schools Say AI Is Giving Teachers More Time With Students," written by And...
Could AI Worsen Inequalities?
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are exploring a compelling article titled "AI could worsen inequalities in schools – teachers are key to whether it will," publis...
Global Trends in AI and Education
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are exploring the fascinating and rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in education, drawing insights from a comprehensive r...
Google's Vision for Learning
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Google’s AI and the Future of Learning uncovers how artificial intelligence is reshaping education through personalized learning, innovative classro...
Inside The SchoolAI Revolution
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore how SchoolAI is transforming personalized learning with AI-driven Spaces that empower teachers, reengage students, reduce burnout, and scale i...
Beyond Policy. Strategy First
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore how schools can craft visionary AI strategies and policies that balance safety, innovation, and leadership. Expert insights for educators shap...
Is AI Bad For Students?
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the future of education, AI, and critical thinking in this in-depth analysis of Anastasia Berg’s New York Times essay on how artificial inte...
Get Out The Way
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore how two Kazakh teenagers using AI and virtual reality in education reveal the future of schools, student innovation, and the power of creative...
Students Outsourced Thinking
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring The Atlantic’s “I’m a High Schooler. AI Is Demolishing My Education,” this in-depth analysis examines how artificial intelligence re...
Sustainability & AI
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore how AI and sustainability intersect in education. Dr. Karen Boyd reveals the true environmental impact of AI tools, offering data-driven insig...
Truth Beyond the Algorithm
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking podcast, explore Jack Clark’s powerful speech on AI ethics, technological growth, and human responsibility—unpacking Ant...
Universities Meet Artificial Intelligence
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore how California State University partners with tech giants like OpenAI and Amazon to revolutionize higher education with artificial intelligenc...
AI Turns Browsing Educational
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore how OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas transforms browsing into learning. This episode unpacks AI-powered education, contextual learning, and the future...
Teen Reinvents Lab Access
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how 13-year-old innovator Samanyu Sathyamoorthi’s AI-powered MyChemLab.ai is revolutionizing global science education, bringing virtual che...
Teaching for Obsolescence
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how AI in education may unintentionally train students for automation. This episode unpacks Andrew J. Peterson’s research on “The AI-Driv...
Inside AI-Native Minds
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore how AI-native students use artificial intelligence for schoolwork, based on Oxford research. Discover insights for educators on AI literacy, c...
Teaching, Assessment & Policy
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore UNESCO’s 2025 report AI and the Future of Education, revealing how artificial intelligence is transforming teaching, assessment, and policy....
Diverse Outputs with AI
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how Verbalized Sampling boosts creativity and unlocks the full potential of large language models in education. Learn to combat mode collapse...
Unlocking Genius
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how educators can unlock creativity and insight by building multiple AI “brains” using tools like NotebookLM—transforming learning, lea...
Smart Tech, Disconnected Students
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the latest Education Week report on how rising AI use in K–12 schools is impacting student learning, teacher relationships, and critical thi...
Principles Over Performance
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore Harvard’s “Performance or Principle” study revealing why Americans resist AI in certain jobs, what it means for education, and how schoo...
The Speed of Need
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming education into a more inclusive, accessible, and human-centered experience, empowering teachers an...
When AI Replaces Friendship
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore how students’ growing emotional relationships with AI could harm social and emotional development, as NPR’s 2025 report reveals rising dig...
Securing AI in Education
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how Mark Orchison's 9ine platform empowers schools to manage AI safely and ethically. Learn about governance, safeguarding, and cost cont...
Agency is the New Literacy
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are exploring my article from Forbes titled "Why 'Agency' Is the New Literacy Schools Can’t Ignore." The piece is a power...
Case Study - Act Now
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how Haileybury College rapidly integrated AI into education, embracing urgency and practical tools like MagicSchool AI. Learn their strategy ...
Case Study - Anchor in Practice
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore how Rotterdam-Mohonasen School District successfully integrated AI into daily workflows. Learn their strategy for anchoring AI in practice, ad...
Microsoft Boosts AI Ed
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft expands AI education partnerships with NEA, AACC, and NAAIC, aiming to train millions of educators and students. Learn about their strategy ...
Showcase - Toddle
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are featuring Toddle, an AI-first platform built by teachers, for teachers. Discover how it saves educators 10 hours a week through AI-powere...
Case Study - Audit The AI
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how Berea City School District strategically integrated AI in education. Learn their audit process, task force approach, and pilot programs f...
Your AI Guide for 2026
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover The Educators’ AI Guide 2026 . Your essential guide for implementing AI in education through 2026. Packed with tools, case studies, and exp...
The Truth About AI Pilots
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do 95% of AI pilots really fail and what schools can learn from MIT’s latest report on AI adoption and implementation challenges.I’m proud to anno...
Anthropic Taps Academic Leaders
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anthropic launches a Higher Ed AI Advisory Board & free AI Fluency courses, shifting focus from tools to governance, trust & pedagogy.I’m pr...
AI for People. Not to Be a Person
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI isn’t conscious but it can trick us into believing it is. Learn why ‘Seemingly Conscious AI’ is dangerous and how leaders can build AI for pe...
Here’s What Google’s CEO Told Me
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover what Google CEO Sundar Pichai told me about preparing kids for the AI future and why sparking curiosity, not just teaching content, may be th...
Learning Tool or Cognitive Crutch?
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ChatGPT and AI tools may be reshaping brain health and learning in children and adults. Based on a powerful Diary of a CEO episode with Dr. Daniel Ame...
When BigTech Fails Our Students
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring how AI policies from tech giant Meta can enable harmful AI experiences for our children, and why ethical literacy must be central to digital...
NYT Critique of AI in Education
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore The New York Times' take on AI in education with a forward-thinking critique. Learn why schools must adapt teaching for an AI-driven futur...
Stanford Finds AI Surge in K–12
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Stanford study reveals rapid AI adoption in K–12 classrooms, showing teachers integrating tools like SchoolAI to boost productivity, personalize l...
What’s Next for AI in Classrooms?
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore how AI is reshaping education in 2025 and beyond. This in-depth analysis of Lila Shroff’s The Atlantic article examines the shift from AI’...
The End of Original Thought
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why educator Lauren Boulanger warns AI is doing more harm than good in classrooms — and how the ‘Outsource Your Doing, Not Your Thinking’...
AI’s New Leap Forward
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
GPT-5 has arrived, reshaping what AI can do and the clock is ticking for schools. Discover why this breakthrough demands urgent changes to teaching, a...
Genie 3 Just Blew My Mind
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are exploring how Google DeepMind’s Genie 3 turns simple text prompts into real-time VR worlds, promising to make immersive learning mainst...
Google's Back To School Offering
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are exploring Google’s sweeping Gemini upgrade for students: free AI Pro Plan, Guided Learning, and a $1 billion education accelerator—ai...
Hassabis & The Great Shift
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore how Demis Hassabis’s AI breakthroughs at DeepMind signal urgent shifts for education. Discover what schools must do now to prepare students ...
Are Students Ghosting Themselves?
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're exploring how AI is reshaping creative writing in classrooms, challenging student voice, teacher roles, and authenticity in education. Explo...
AI Fills Education’s Void
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are exploring “AI thrives where education has been devalued,” an opinion piece written by Kenan Malik for The ObserverI’m proud to anno...
Where's Microsoft?
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the podcast today I want to talk about Microsoft. With so many AI updates for education coming from major AI companies Google, OpenAI and Anthropic...
Claude's HE Move
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are exploring my recent article titled Anthropic Continue The Push For AI In Education, published in Forbes. I wrote this piece to document a...
Big Tech Meets Teacher Unions
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are exploring an article I wrote for Forbes, titled "Microsoft, OpenAI & Anthropic Fund A National AI Academy For Teachers." As...
Revealed, Not Caused
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are exploring a fascinating article from The New Yorker, titled "What Happens After A.I. Destroys College Writing?" written by Hua Hsu. This ...
AI Lessons In UAE & China
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are exploring two significant developments in the global AI-in-schools movement—an announcement from the United Arab Emirates and a report ...
Empathy = Human
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are exploring “The Enduring Importance of Human Empathy in the Age of AI,” an article from Scienmag. It examines how empathetic connectio...
AI is Coping
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are exploring a thoughtful and urgent piece published in The Guardian, titled “It’s true that my fellow students are embracing AI – but...
Google's Giveaway
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are exploring a piece titled “Google Overhauls Its Education Suite With Free, Powerful AI For All,” an article I wrote for Forbes this we...
Six Weeks Saved
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are exploring a compelling new report titled Teaching for Tomorrow: Unlocking Six Weeks a Year With AI. This research was produced by Gallup ...
Lightyears Ahead: A Student's View on AI
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are exploring an article I wrote for Forbes last week, titled "What’s Really Going On With AI In Schools? A High School Student’s P...
Brains Before Bots (NEW Research)
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are exploring a piece of research titled "Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Wri...
Putting Students First in AI Innovation
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are exploring a thought-provoking academic paper titled "A Participatory Strategy for AI Ethics in Education and Rehabilitation grounded...
Asking the Right Questions
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are exploring “The Art of Asking Smarter Questions” by Arnaud Chevallier, Frédéric Dalsace, and Jean-Louis Barsoux, published in the Ma...
What We Want From AI
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're diving into a fascinating study from Stanford University, titled "Future of Work with AI Agents." It's the kind of resea...