Explaining AI to Parents
September 24, 2024
As schools adopt AI tools, parents are asking understandable questions about safety, learning and the future of teaching. This practical guide offers a ready-to-use script bank to help you explain AI in clear, calm language that works across cultures and languages. You will find FAQ-style talking points, adaptable email and newsletter templates, and phrases that align with existing AI, safeguarding and data policies. Use it to support consistent messages across your website, parent meetings and everyday conversations, while building trust and partnership with families.
OpenAI o1: reasoning models for teachers
September 13, 2024
OpenAI’s new o1 (Strawberry) model is the first “reasoning‑first” AI many teachers will encounter. It does not just answer quickly; it works through problems step by step, using deliberate chains of thought and tools along the way. This article explains what that actually looks like in practice, how it differs from GPT‑4o, and what it means for everyday classroom and assessment workflows. You will find concrete examples for modelling reasoning, generating worked solutions and supporting marking, alongside clear guidance on exams, academic integrity and practical rollout in schools.
Claude 3.5 Sonnet vs GPT‑4o: a buyer’s guide for education
June 24, 2024
Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet now beats GPT‑4o on many benchmarks, but what does that actually change for schools, universities, and edtech platforms? This pragmatic guide focuses on classroom practice, assessment, and product design, with concrete rollout checklists rather than technical deep‑dives.