AIcademia
by Andy Fisher
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Using Chat GPT’s new native image art generator in your classroom
Using Chat GPT’s new native image art generator in your classroom
About this podcast
Your guide to navigating the AI revolution in education. Hosted by Andy Fisher, a seasoned teacher with nearly 30 years of classroom experience, this podcast offers practical insights into the latest developments in artificial intelligence and how they will transforming teaching and learning.
Each episode is packed with easy-to-understand advice on integrating AI into the classroom, reducing teacher workload, and improving efficiency—all while staying sensitive to the realities and demands of modern education. Tune in for actionable tips, inspiring ideas, and the tools you need to future-proof your career while preparing your students for the 21st century workplace.
Episodes
- Using Chat GPT’s new native image art generator in your classroom · 19 min · Season 1 Episode 17In the season finale of the AI Academia Podcast, I dive into ChatGPT-4o's new image-generation powers. From GANs to diffusion models and LoRAs, I trace the evolution of AI…
- AI and the future of music: an interview with Andrew Weeks · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 16In this episode, I’ll be sharing a conversation I had with Andrew Weeks, a colleague in the music department at the school where I teach. Andy and I chat about a recent…
- How will we interact with AI in the near future? · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 15In this episode, I’ll be looking at the evolving dynamics of human-AI interaction, particularly in educational and workplace settings. I’ll demonstrate ‘Sesame’, a cutting-edge…
- An interview with Bailey Tuddenham: designing kitchens for the moon! · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 14In this episode I interview with Bailey Tuddennam, an alumnus of the school where I teach. Bailey, who is now working for a startup focused on designing autonomous kitchen…
- Grok 3 vs Claude 3.7 · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 13In this episode I’ll be comparing two of the most recent fronteir LLMS to come to market - Grok 3 and Claude 3.7. I’ll explore the origins and philosophies behind both models…
- Does AI spell the death of the essay? · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 12In this episode, I explore the essay’s evolution as an assessment tool and its potential transformation with the advent of AI. Inspired by a LinkedIn post from Paul Matthews and…
- The 9 biggest misconceptions teachers have about AI · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 11In this episode of AI Academia, I tackle the nine biggest misconceptions teachers have about artificial intelligence. I’ve made this recording with two types of listeners in mind…
- Using Perplexity’s 'Deep Research' - can it save teachers time? · 18 min · Season 1 Episode 10In this episode I investigate the recent release of ‘deep research’ AI models and evaluate their suitability as tools for educators. I comment on the perceived pros and cons of…
- Using AI to inspire critical thinking · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 9In this episode of AI Academia, I explore how artificial intelligence can be used to foster critical thinking in education by employing a modified version of the Socratic method…
- DeepSeek R1: the aftermath · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 8In this week’s episode, I’m exploring the recent release of the Chinese large language model, DeepSeek R1. It’s an accessible overview of what makes this model so impressive, and…
- Art or Paint by Numbers? - AI and the creativity debate · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 7In this episode of the AI Academia podcast, I ask whether current AI systems can create something truly original. We will consider: What does it mean to be creative? Is an AI…
- How to use AI generated music to enhance your lessons · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 6In this episode of the AI Academia Podcast, I explore how to use AI generated tracks in your everyday teaching practice. Platforms like Suno and Udio allow educators to create…
- Leveraging AI Tools for Rapid Research · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 5In this episode of the AI Academia podcast, I share a practical workflow for using AI tools to assist students in performing rapid research tasks. I describe a lesson I taught to…
- Why we need to see AI as a bottle, not a beetle! · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 4In this episode I delve into the human tendency to anthropomorphize AI models and the potential risks associated with this behaviour. We explore why beetles mistake beer bottles…
- Is Artificial Intelligence coming for teachers' jobs? · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 3In this episode of the AI Academy podcast, I ask whether advances in artificial intelligence pose a threat to teachers' jobs. Drawing on insights from a LinkedIn article by Chris…
- The Future of AI: 7 Predictions for 2025 · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 2In this episode of the AI Academia podcast, I explore seven predictions for advancements in artificial intelligence by the end of 2025 and examine their potential implications…
- AI and Education: A Teacher's Journey · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 1In the inaugural episode of the AI Academia Podcast, host Andy Fisher introduces himself and shares the motivations behind starting the podcast. Andy, a seasoned secondary school…
