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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 School in Tasmania, shares how his school built its own AI tool – "Annabelle" – to give students a tailored, ethical, and effective AI tutor. From exam revision to building study guides, students are using it creatively and proactively, showing just how valuable thoughtful AI implementation can be.
Then, Jake Turnbull, Digital Learning Leader at Pymble Ladies College, discusses empowering students through leadership and voice. From running AI professional learning for 500 teachers to organising student-led symposiums, Jake highlights how students are already shaping the future of AI in education.
Links
During the conversation we mentioned:
Alpha School in Austin, Texas: https://www.alphaschools.org
Khan Academy's AI Tutor Khanmigo: https://www.khanacademy.org/khan-labs
By Dan Bowen and Ray Fleming3.4
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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 School in Tasmania, shares how his school built its own AI tool – "Annabelle" – to give students a tailored, ethical, and effective AI tutor. From exam revision to building study guides, students are using it creatively and proactively, showing just how valuable thoughtful AI implementation can be.
Then, Jake Turnbull, Digital Learning Leader at Pymble Ladies College, discusses empowering students through leadership and voice. From running AI professional learning for 500 teachers to organising student-led symposiums, Jake highlights how students are already shaping the future of AI in education.
Links
During the conversation we mentioned:
Alpha School in Austin, Texas: https://www.alphaschools.org
Khan Academy's AI Tutor Khanmigo: https://www.khanacademy.org/khan-labs

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