AI in Schools

AI has entered in to Schools faster than many anticipated. Teachers, administrators, and students are all adjusting to new tools that promise efficiency and personalization—but also raise questions about ethics, creativity, and overreliance. Originally we were slated to discuss Misfits, Rebels and NeuroSpicy but we really went down the rabbit with our 1st time attendee – Tor Arne Jørgensen

The Classroom Perspective: Tor Arne Jorgensen

Tor Arne Jorgensen described the current reality in his classrooms: “We’re working closely with OpenAI, and we’re using ChatGPT as the main platform. The challenge is keeping up, because AI isn’t moving in baby steps—it’s moving in quantum leaps.”

For him, the core concern is ensuring students don’t become passive. “We are teaching them to use it in a good manner, so it isn’t becoming a crutch, where the AI does all the job and students stop being creative.”

AI as a Partner in Learning: Barbara Wainwright

Barbara Wainwright agreed, emphasizing AI as a support system, not a substitute: “AI is an incredible tool, but it can’t replace the human ability to imagine, reflect, and innovate. Teachers have to guide students to see it as a partner in learning rather than a replacement for their own thinking.”

Governance and Ethics: Professor Jim Treleaven

Professor Jim Treleaven broadened the lens to governance and ethics. He warned that schools need clear policies on AI use: “Institutions can’t just plug in AI without rules. We need transparency, guidelines, and accountability so that both teachers and students understand what responsible use looks like.”

Practical Strategies: Deanna Brakefield

Deanna Brakefield brought in a classroom perspective. “This is where digital literacy matters,” she said. “Teachers have to design assignments that require original analysis. AI can help with brainstorming, but the student’s own voice has to come through.”

She stressed that grading rubrics should reward critical thinking, not just polished AI-assisted answers.

Final Thoughts

PHred, who hosted the roundtable, kept drawing the panel back to practical workflows. “How do we balance these high-level ideas with day-to-day teaching tools?” he asked, highlighting the tension between exciting new technologies and the realities of classroom management.

Barbara Wainwright summarized, “The future of education isn’t about handing control over to machines. It’s about empowering students to use AI wisely, while keeping their creativity and curiosity alive.”

Our AI in Education Panel of Experts

Host PHred and Barbara were joined by:

• • Prof Jim Treleaven (Clinical Professor UIC, CEO Via Strategy Group, Board Member, Turnaround Specialist, Speaker, Author)
  • Tor Arne Jorgensen (Authoor, Teacher, Speaker)
  • Deanna Brakefield (classical musician, marketing pro, host of NeuroDivergent News)

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