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Leon Furze is an international consultant, author, and speaker with over fifteen years of experience in secondary and tertiary education and leadership. He is studying his PhD in the implications of Generative Artificial Intelligence on writing instruction and education.

Leon discusses his journey from being a literature teacher to studying the impact of generative AI in education. He highlights the importance of good pedagogy and the potential dangers of relying too heavily on AI in the classroom. Leon also raises concerns about the commercial interests driving the integration of AI in education and the potential data collection implications. He emphasises the need for educators to have a critical understanding of AI and its limitations. The conversation explores the potential impact of generative AI on education, particularly in the context of high-stakes exams. It highlights the need for a balance between using AI as a tool to enhance learning and maintaining the importance of fundamental skills. The conversation also touches on the role of entrepreneurial education and reframing autism in promoting creativity, self-expression, and inclusivity in the education system.


You can find Leon at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonfurze/

https://leonfurze.com/
leon@leonfurze.com

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-murdoch-%F0%9F%A4%99-68a846b1/

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https://youtube.com/@thetattooedteacher01?si=tJy1U6Huz684CtZE

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