Tom Rogerson: Leading the AI Educational Frontier.

Join us in this episode of The International Classroom podcast as we explore the forefront of educational innovation with our guest, Tom Rogerson, the visionary behind the pioneering integration of artificial intelligence (AI) at Cottesmore School, a renowned UK boarding school. Dive into a discussion that unveils the potential of AI to revolutionise the educational landscape, making Cottesmore School one of the first globally to embrace such advanced technology. Discover how Tom Rogerson and Cottesmore School are not just using AI for the sake of modernisation but are harnessing its power to foster a more inclusive, adaptable, and personalised learning environment. From being the inaugural school to host an AI festival to developing practical AI applications for special education needs (SEN), this episode sheds light on the innovative strategies that are setting new benchmarks in the educational sector. Follow Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-rogerson-659b287/ ------------------------------------------------------ SMART Technologies: See what SMART has to offer here: https://www.smarttech.com/en/education ------------------------------------------------------ 🎬 Follow and connect with me on other social platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandergray84/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ticpodcast ------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe to The International Classroom podcast for more episodes that bring you to the heart of educational innovation, and join us as we continue to explore how technology and traditional teaching methods can coexist to shape a brighter future for all learners. #TomRogerson #AIEducation #EducationalInnovation #CottesmoreSchool #AIinSchools #FutureOfLearning #EducationalTechnology #InclusiveEducation #globallearning Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Voice 01:12 First Day Back at School 03:24 Early Adoption of AI 04:46 The Potential of AI 06:16 Practical Master Class Festival 07:41 Inclusion and SEN 09:09 Collaboration with Other Schools 10:19 The Future of AI in Education 12:40 The Importance of Human Connection 22:58 The Bridge to the Future 26:12 Employing AI Specialists in Schools 29:30 The Importance of Conversational Skills 31:02 The Need for Deep Connection 31:28 Using AI to Enhance Teaching 32:26 Creating Real-World Applications 34:19 The Choice to Embrace AI 35:29 Balancing Tradition and Innovation 36:39 Starting Conversations and Narratives 39:03 Managing the Adoption of AI 40:23 Authenticity and Transparency in AI Use 41:45 The Impact of AI on Music and Creativity 43:10 The Lack of Novelty and Authenticity in AI Content 52:33 Sustaining Momentum and Engaging Parents