AI That Saves Teachers Hours Every Week

This practical workshop from Critical Agendas explores how teachers can harness artificial intelligence as a personal assistant to dramatically reduce workload while improving the quality of their planning, feedback, reports, and everyday administration. Led by Adam Kruger and Scott Rumble, two experienced assistant principals and celebrated presenters, the session demonstrates how AI tools can help educators organise ideas, manage tasks, and streamline the time-consuming aspects of teaching. Participants will explore a range of AI tools including ChatGPT, Claude, Notion AI, Perplexity AI, and Fireflies.ai, learning practical strategies for using these platforms to support lesson planning, reflection on teaching practice, and management of both teaching and administrative tasks. No prior AI experience is required—the session focuses on immediately actionable strategies that any teacher can start using right away. Adam Kruger (Assistant Principal at Lyndhurst Secondary College, previously Head of Mathematics at Wesley College) and Scott Rumble (Assistant Principal at Clyde Secondary College) bring years of experience as mathematics leaders, curriculum developers, and professional development presenters. Their passion for practical, classroom-focused professional learning drives their popular STAR methodology, and they are currently developing a book, Teach like a STAR, focused on building positive change in the classroom.