Ahead of ISTE 2025 AI in Education: San Antonio was more than a conference trip — it was the beginning of a shift in how I work with AI in education. This post explores why I attended ISTE 2025, what I learned about the global AI conversation, and how it connects to the road toward ISTE 2026 AI in Education.
A reflective stop at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston — touching the history of spaceflight before stepping into ISTE and the wider conversation on AI in education.
An AI Skills Strategy New Zealand needs must be rooted in vocational learning, braided funding, and sovereignty—not just high-level policy.
As learners begin using AI tools to outperform curriculum rubrics, institutions face a growing crisis: assessment no longer maps to capability. This post unpacks the rupture between real-world performance and educational validation.
As AI tools evolve faster than institutions can adapt, education systems are entering a state of strategic dissonance. This post examines the feedback loop mismatch, systemic lag, and why “AI strategy” won’t be enough.
OpenAI isn’t sponsoring education conferences or keynoting summits—but its influence is everywhere. This piece explains why their strategic silence matters and what leaders must do to stay relevant in a rapidly shifting AI landscape.
AIHOA GPT is our values-based AI Companion for the Tertiary Education Sector in Aotearoa New Zealand. AIHOA stands for Artificial Intelligence for Holistic Outcomes in Aotearoa.
Interested in AI in Education? A new AI-powered support system for tertiary educators in Aotearoa is set to launch on June 18. Designed with cultural intelligence and practical insight, it offers a glimpse into what the future of teaching, policy, and professional learning could look like — starting now.
Further Reflections on Ako Aotearoa Defunding 2025: As the unexpected closure of Ako Aotearoa leaves a void in tertiary teaching leadership, we ask: what happens when the centre for excellence disappears—and what could rise to replace it?
THISISGRAEME PODCAST – EP#001: Smith Family Book Launch. First episode of the THIS•IS•GRAEME Podcast—join the Smith family as they launch new books and explore story, creativity, tech, and legacy.