Tag: AI in education
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What Actually Happened in San Antonio: Why I Went to ISTE 2025 – Part II
ISTE 2025 wasn’t defined by a single keynote or breakthrough moment. It was a slow saturation — a week immersed in conversations, tools, and quiet realisations that reshaped how I think about AI, education, and scale. This is what actually happened in San Antonio, and why the real transformation began after I returned home.
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Early Signals Ahead of ISTE 2025 AI in Education: Why I Went to San Antonio – Part I
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…
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Houston, NASA, and the Quiet Before ISTE 2026: A Visit to Johnson Space Center
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.
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AI Skills Strategy New Zealand: Beyond Policy into the Real Spine of Learning
An AI Skills Strategy New Zealand needs must be rooted in vocational learning, braided funding, and sovereignty—not just high-level policy.
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🔻 SIGNAL DROP 002: The Assessment Collapse Is Already Here – Real-World Performance Is Breaking the System
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.
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🚨 SIGNAL DROP 001: The Panic Phase Is Coming
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.
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🛠️ Why OpenAI Isn’t at Your Conference (And Why That Matters for Education Leadership)
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.
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Meet AIHOA @ AKO AOTEAROA — Our AI Companion for the Tertiary Education Sector in Aotearoa New Zealand
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in Education, Adult Learning Innovation, AI in Education, AI-Powered Tools for Educators, Career & Vocational Support, Culturally Responsive AI, Ethical AI in Education, Future of Work & Learning, Human-Centred Design in AI, Literacy & Numeracy Reform, Narrative Intelligence, Strategic Use of AI in AotearoaAIHOA 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.
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AI in Education: A New Era of Support for Tertiary Educators Is Coming – June 18
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.
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Further Reflections on Ako Aotearoa Defunding 2025: Teaching Without a Centre
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?