Students 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 real-world problem-solving. He discusses how students are not only using AI tools but building their own large language models, crafting apps that respond to deeply personal challenges like Parkinson's disease and anxiety, and collaborating with local industry on meaningful tech projects. From AI-powered research assistants to empathy-led app design, Brett's stories highlight a future where students are not just consumers, but creators of AI solutions. This episode is packed with powerful insights on ethical AI use, teacher transformation, and the evolving role of libraries, educators, and students in the AI era.

Learn more about the St Andrew's story:

Interview with the winning students

St Andrew's Students Win International Recognition in Apple Swift Student Challenge

Eight Aussie students recognised by Apple in their WWDC Student Challenge – Three from the SAME SCHOOL!

Discover more about Sandy Robinson, the new St Andrew's Research Assistant

St Andrew's Instagram

Links to things mentioned in this episode: The Learner's Apprentice: AI and the Amplification of Human Creativity - Dr Ken Kahn's book

GitHub project: MacMind (student-built LLMs) Apple Swift Student Challenge Microsoft Imagine Cup "Imagine Cup Junior" in a box