The Arch
The Arch
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Bridging the gap between educational research and classroom practice by connecting people with pedagogy.
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Explores themes of educational leadership, coaching strategies, team dynamics, and professional development. Notable episodes include conversations about cultivating high-performance cultures in schools, and identifying untapped talent among staff, drawing parallels between elite sports coaching and educational practice.

Bridging the gap between educational research and classroom practice by connecting people with pedagogy.
This is the 2nd part of a two part episode with Al Kinglsey MBE. In this part of the episode, we discuss:
- People often say they ‘use ChatGPT’ or that they ‘just Google it,’ but the reality is that there’s a huge range of AI tools out there – a bit like people saying they have a Hoover when really they own a Dyson. How important is it for teachers and leaders to understand the different types of AI, and not just the ones that have become household names?
- Why does prompting matter so much? And what makes a good prompt versus a weak one?
- What simple structure should teachers use when talking to AI?
- How are Schools and colleges using AI to become more efficient?
- How are teachers using AI to reduce planning time?
- How can it support differentiation and accessibility without just dumbing things down?
- What about feedback and report writing? Where does it genuinely help?
- What can senior leaders use it for day to day?
- How can leaders use AI to streamline admin?
- How can it be used to streamline information for governors?
- What are the most impressive uses of AI you’ve seen in the classrooms of schools or colleges?
- Examples that improved learning, not just novelty?
- Where has it genuinely changed teaching practice?
- Where are you seeing trusts use AI strategically to become more effective?
- How can AI support school improvement, data analysis or communication?
- Which categories of tools should educators explore first?
- Are there a few platforms you’d recommend people trial?
- What should teachers look for when evaluating new tools?
- Free vs paid – what’s worth it?
- What red flags should schools avoid?
- I’ve got 3 quick fire questions for you to finish with:
- One workflow tip every teacher should try?
- One leadership move that makes a big difference?
- One myth about AI in schools you’d love to kill off?
- And finally, what excites you most about where this is heading?

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