S2 E17 | Stop Using AI Wrong! Safe, Smart and Time-Saving AI for Teachers | Matt Wemyss
If you’ve ever wondered how to actually use AI safely and effectively in your teaching, this episode is for you.
Today I’m joined by Matthew Wemyss, international school leader and bestselling author on AI in education, to dig into the realities of AI in schools: the opportunities, the risks, and the mistakes teachers need to avoid.
We talk about:
• The GDPR traps teachers fall into without realising
• What you must not upload into AI tools
• How to reduce AI bias in your resources
• Which AI tools are safest for schools (Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, NotebookLM)
• Why AI should support teacher autonomy, not replace it
• How to turn your existing teaching into more efficient, higher-impact practice
• How students’ use of AI is already shaping classrooms
• The future of AI governance in schools
Whether you’re experimenting with AI or still feeling cautious, this episode gives you the clarity you need to feel confident, protected, and efficient.
Listen in and learn: how to use AI, how not to use it, and how to keep your workload under control without compromising student data or safeguarding.
Books
AI Bias in Education: Performing Critical Oversight: Perspectives and Practical Approaches for Educators
AI in Education: An Educator's Handbook (AI in Education: Handbook Series)
