School Podcast Embrace the Future of Learning with Omar Al Hashimi
Nov 7, 2025
Omar Al Hashimi, a senior lecturer at the University of West London and an expert in immersive technologies and AI in education, dives into how AI is reshaping learning environments. He discusses ethical vs. unethical uses of AI, emphasizing its role as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for teachers. Omar also highlights the challenges of adopting technology in classrooms and the importance of balancing digital skills with human interactions. He urges educators to embrace AI and adapt their teaching methods to better prepare students for the future.
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Immersive Labs Replace Physical Practice
- Omar explains virtual and mixed reality let learners practice complex tasks remotely in simulated labs.
- These environments recreate device interactions so trainees can test and learn as if physically present.
AI Is An Inevitable Educational Tool
- Omar asserts AI is here to stay and should be adopted as a tool rather than resisted.
- He urges teaching ethical use so AI augments rather than distracts learners.
Use AI As A Learning Scaffold, Not A Shortcut
- Use AI to generate code or explain concepts, then learn and adapt that output rather than copy-paste it wholesale.
- Teach students to understand and reproduce work after using AI as a scaffold.