In this episode, organisational coach Shane Leaning sits down with AI in education expert Dan Fitzpatrick to explore practical ways school leaders can leverage AI tools to enhance their productivity and effectiveness. As we start the new year, this discussion offers timely insights for leaders looking to streamline their workload.

Key Topics:

- Recent updates in AI tools and platforms

- Practical tools for reducing leadership workload

- Using AI to enhance learning and professional development

Featured Tool: Google NotebookLM

- Upload and analyse multiple source documents

- Creates focused analysis without pulling from broader internet knowledge

- Generates audio summaries in podcast format

- New interactive feature allowing real-time engagement with audio content

- Perfect for processing new policies, research papers, and educational guidance

Leadership Applications:

- Creating personalised AI coaching tools

- Building specialised knowledge bases for different areas (leadership, strategy, policy)

- Developing internal chatbots for staff resources

- Using ChatGPT's new "Projects" feature for organised, ongoing work

Practical Tips:

- Start with simple tasks and experiment with capabilities

- Create sharing groups to exchange AI use cases with other leaders

- Consider using AI for processing and synthesising professional reading

- Look for ways to make professional development more accessible

Resources Mentioned:

- Google NotebookLM

- ChatGPT (with new Projects feature)

- Claude

- ElevenLabs (voice AI tool)

Connect with Dan:

- AI in Education Daily podcast

- Book: "Infinite Education" (releasing January 6th, 2024)

Episode Partners

The University of Warwick's International Programmes | Learn more at warwick.ac.uk

The International Curriculum Association | Learn more at internationalcurriculum.com.

Thank you for tuning in, and as always, if you found this episode useful, please share your experience. You can find me online on LinkedIn. My website is shaneleaning.com and email address is shane@shaneleaning.com.

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Shane Leaning, an organisational coach based in Shanghai, supports international schools globally. Passionate about empowering educators, he is currently co-authoring 'Change Starts Here.' Shane has extensive experience in the UK and Asia and is a recognised voice in international education leadership. Learn more at shaneleaning.com.

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