Practical AI Tools for School Leaders
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In this episode, organisational coach Shane Leaning sits down with AI in education expert Dan Fitzpatrick to explore practical ways school leaders can leverage AI tools to enhance their productivity and effectiveness. As we start the new year, this discussion offers timely insights for leaders looking to streamline their workload.
Key Topics:
- Recent updates in AI tools and platforms
- Practical tools for reducing leadership workload
- Using AI to enhance learning and professional development
Featured Tool: Google NotebookLM
- Upload and analyse multiple source documents
- Creates focused analysis without pulling from broader internet knowledge
- Generates audio summaries in podcast format
- New interactive feature allowing real-time engagement with audio content
- Perfect for processing new policies, research papers, and educational guidance
Leadership Applications:
- Creating personalised AI coaching tools
- Building specialised knowledge bases for different areas (leadership, strategy, policy)
- Developing internal chatbots for staff resources
- Using ChatGPT's new "Projects" feature for organised, ongoing work
Practical Tips:
- Start with simple tasks and experiment with capabilities
- Create sharing groups to exchange AI use cases with other leaders
- Consider using AI for processing and synthesising professional reading
- Look for ways to make professional development more accessible
Resources Mentioned:
- ChatGPT (with new Projects feature)
- Claude
Connect with Dan:
Episode Partners
The University of Warwick's International Programmes | Learn more at warwick.ac.uk
The International Curriculum Association | Learn more at internationalcurriculum.com.
