Microsoft Copilot in Schools
September 3, 2024
Microsoft Copilot is now freely available on the web, without the need for Microsoft 365 licences or a technical rollout. Used well, it can save teachers time, support planning and differentiation, and give pupils a safe way to practise AI skills. This step‑by‑step playbook focuses on the completely free browser version, with concrete, low‑risk workflows you can use from day one. It also sets out clear guardrails around privacy, safeguarding, copyright and exams, so schools can move forward with confidence.
Future-Proofing Students: Skills AI Can't Replace
August 19, 2024
As AI tools become part of the everyday school timetable, the real challenge is no longer whether pupils can use them, but whether they can stay meaningfully human alongside them. This playbook offers practical, lesson-level routines that deliberately pair AI workflows with “human-only” thinking, so critical thinking, creativity and empathy are strengthened rather than sidelined. With examples for primary and secondary classrooms, guidance on curriculum and assessment, and a six-week starter plan, it helps schools future‑proof students’ uniquely human strengths instead of simply bolting character education onto technology use.
LGR22 and Inclusive Education: 15-Minute Access
August 15, 2024
LGR22 Section 1–2 treats inclusion as a core design requirement, not a later adjustment. This article turns that mandate into a repeatable, evidence-ready “Lesson Accessibility pass” you can run in 15 minutes on any lesson, while keeping teacher judgement at the centre. You’ll use four AI-assisted micro-tools to remove barriers, record auditable change notes, support learners using an additional language, and plan predictable routines for Year 3 transition behaviour. You’ll finish with a simple evidence pack and a copy-and-adapt prompt set that avoids sensitive data.
Back to School AI Toolkit 2024
August 9, 2024
This practical back-to-school AI toolkit for 2024 gives teachers a curated list of genuinely free, low-friction tools you can set up in under 15 minutes. Organised by everyday tasks like planning, differentiation, communication, behaviour and admin, it focuses on tools that respect safety and privacy. You will find concrete classroom examples, clear “what to avoid” notes, and guidance on how to introduce AI gradually without overwhelming yourself. It is ideal for educators at any technical level who want to save time while staying in control of data and professional judgement.
Human + AI: The Co‑Pilot Model in Teaching
July 25, 2024
AI is often seen as a planning tool or a distant threat, but its real power emerges when it works alongside teachers in the live flow of the school day. This article walks through a full day in three phases – before, during and after lessons – showing which tasks stay firmly human, which can be safely delegated to AI, and how to design simple, repeatable co‑pilot routines. You will find practical examples for different subjects, safeguards for professional judgement and data, and ideas for working with colleagues to embed a sustainable Human + AI approach.
Summer Learning Loss and AI Tutors
July 17, 2024
Summer learning loss remains stubbornly persistent, particularly in maths and reading, and many schools simply cannot run full-scale holiday programmes. This research-grounded guide explores how AI-powered tutoring can offer targeted, low-prep support over the break, even with limited staff time. Drawing on evidence from high-impact tutoring, it outlines practical models such as take-home AI tutors, short online clinics, and family-supported use. You will find concrete subject examples, clear guardrails for equitable and balanced use, and advice on working with families. The aim is to help you design a realistic, sustainable summer strategy that genuinely lightens your load.
Planning for Autumn: LGR22 unit plans with AI
July 16, 2024
Autumn planning can feel like rebuilding everything from scratch, especially when you want clear LGR22 alignment and documentation that stands up to scrutiny. This workflow shows how Swedish primary teachers can use AI to draft two full 10-lesson units—one in History (Medeltiden i Norden) and one in Geography—while explicitly evidencing the terminsplanering triangle: syfte, centralt innehåll and betygskriterier. You’ll also generate an audit-friendly mapping table, a fully planned Digerdöden lesson (Lesson 5), and a shared subject glossary, without manually rewriting your whole scheme.
AI for SEND: Beyond Personalisation
July 15, 2024
AI tools are often promoted as “personalisation engines”, but that is not enough for learners with dyslexia, autism and ADHD. This practical playbook shows teachers and SENDCos how to turn Automated Education’s tools into concrete, repeatable support plans. You will find sample pupil profiles, step‑by‑step prompt examples and ready‑to‑copy classroom workflows for reading, writing, behaviour and assessment access. The focus is on neurodiversity‑affirming practice, safeguarding and realistic classroom routines, so you can quietly embed support for SEND pupils in everyday teaching rather than bolt‑on interventions.
Designing AI‑Resilient Assessments
July 8, 2024
Generative AI has changed how students complete written work, but it does not have to undermine meaningful assessment. This article offers a step‑by‑step playbook for designing ‘AI‑resilient’ portfolio, oral and practical assessments that focus on learning rather than policing. You will find ready‑to‑copy task briefs, sample rubrics and clear AI usage rules that can be dropped straight into existing units without rewriting your whole curriculum. The aim is not to ban AI, but to design assessments where authentic understanding, process and performance still matter most.
AI for Outdoor Learning: Fieldwork Cycles That Start in Nature
July 1, 2024
Explore how to design AI-supported fieldwork cycles where pupils collect data outdoors, then use AI back in the classroom to analyse, compare and reflect. Discover practical project ideas for different age bands, clear guardrails to protect time in nature, and a simple checklist to get started.
Effective Behaviour Management for Educators
June 3, 2024
Introducing the new **Behaviour Management Tool** in the Automated Education app, designed to help educators tackle classroom behaviour challenges efficiently. This innovative tool offers scenario-based assistance, providing personalised strategies and tips for issues such as disruptive behaviour, bullying, and mental health struggles. By using this tool, teachers can create a positive and productive learning environment, save time on behaviour management plans, and gain fresh perspectives on recurring problems. Enhance your classroom dynamics with tailored solutions and maintain focus on teaching with ease. Start improving your classroom environment today with the Behaviour Management Tool.
Free AI Training for Educators
May 30, 2024
Enhance your teaching methods and meet the diverse needs of your students with Google's **Generative AI for Educators** course. This free, self-paced training, developed in collaboration with MIT RAISE, offers practical, hands-on experience with AI tools to save time, personalise instruction, and create engaging lessons. Suitable for middle and high school teachers across all disciplines, the course requires no prior technical experience. Upon completion, educators receive a certificate that may count towards professional development credits. Transform your classroom and streamline your workflow by enrolling today.
Substitution Planning Just Got Easier
May 24, 2024
Introducing the new **Cover Work** feature in Automated Education, designed to simplify substitute lesson planning. This tool enables swift creation of detailed lesson plans, ensuring smooth transitions for substitute teachers, even with limited subject familiarity. By inputting the lesson topic, year group, and subject, users can generate structured plans with defined learning outcomes and key points. Ideal for last-minute arrangements, this feature supports various subjects like geography, history, and science. Experience seamless, efficient lesson planning and maintain educational continuity with the Cover Work feature.
Word Problems Tool for Educators
May 17, 2024
Elevate your teaching with our **Word Problem Tool**, designed to create customisable, age-appropriate word problems that make learning both fun and interactive. Suitable for subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts, this tool allows educators to tailor problems to their lesson plans and students' needs. Features include adjustable difficulty levels, cultural relevance, and easy integration with lesson topics. Enhance critical thinking, comprehension, and engagement in your classroom effortlessly. Transform your teaching approach and help students develop essential skills with the **Word Problem Tool** from Automated Education.
National Tests and LGR22: Skill Sprints
May 14, 2024
Nationella prov can be a helpful checkpoint, but they should not drive day-to-day teaching. This article sets out an LGR22-first preparation model for Years 3, 6 and 9 that builds transferable reading stamina, mathematical reasoning, and higher-quality written responses without past-paper drilling. You’ll use short, low-stakes “skill sprints” two or three times a week, supported by four small AI micro-tools that generate mixed retrieval practice, 1,000-word expository reading sets, percentage and proportionality word problems, and E/C/A exemplars for moderation and feedback.