Mr F's: AI Classroom
Mr F’s AI Classroom is a daily podcast for teachers and school leaders exploring how artificial intelligence can be used safely, ethically, and effectively in real classrooms. No hype, no shortcuts, just practical thinking for modern education.
New episodes uploaded daily, designed to be short, focused, and immediately useful. Practical. Ethical. Classroom-ready.
Recent episodes
What Explicit AI Instruction Actually Looks Like in Schools
In this episode of Mr F’s AI Classroom, we move beyond policy debates and bans to focus on practice.What does explicit AI instruction actually look like in a real school,… In this episode of Mr F’s AI Classroom, we move beyond policy debates and bans to focus on practice.What does explicit AI instruction actually look like in a real school, with real timetables and real students?Mr F explores why vague or inconsistent approaches to AI create more problems than they solve, and why teaching AI as a form of literacy is essential. The episode examines where AI fits within the curriculum, the leadership role of Computing, and why AI instruction cannot sit in one department alone.You will hear:What explicit AI instruction is — and what it is notWhy AI should be treated as a form of literacy rather than a toolWhere AI fits within the curriculum in practiceWhy Computing cannot carry AI education aloneHow a spiral approach supports understanding across Key Stage ThreeThis episode is for teachers and school leaders who want clarity, consistency, and practical direction when it comes to AI in education.Welcome back to Mr F’s AI Classroom.
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Why Banning AI Is the Weakest Policy a School Can Take
January brings fresh starts, new routines, and the same unresolved questions about artificial intelligence in schools.In this episode of Mr F’s AI Classroom, we tackle one of the most common… January brings fresh starts, new routines, and the same unresolved questions about artificial intelligence in schools.In this episode of Mr F’s AI Classroom, we tackle one of the most common and least effective responses to AI in education: banning it entirely or writing a policy purely for inspection purposes.Mr F explores why outright bans fail to stop student use, disadvantage teachers, and create the very issues schools are trying to prevent. We examine the gap between policy and practice, the rise of so-called “cheating,” and why the real issue is a lack of AI literacy rather than student misconduct.This episode also looks at how school policies can align with the shared goals of Ofsted and the Department for Education, focusing on safety, fairness, and responsibility through structured use rather than avoidance.You will hear:Why banning AI drives usage underground rather than stopping itHow policy-only approaches fail without classroom implementationWhy teachers are being put at a disadvantage by blanket bansThe difference between rules and AI literacyWhat a stronger, more realistic alternative actually looks likeThis episode is for teachers, leaders, and schools ready to move beyond fear and towards confident, ethical, and practical use of AI.Welcome back to Mr F’s AI Classroom.
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Welcome to Mr F’s AI Classroom: Teaching Smarter in 2026
Welcome to the very first episode of Mr F’s AI Classroom.This podcast is for teachers, leaders, and educators who want to understand how artificial intelligence fits into real classrooms, without… Welcome to the very first episode of Mr F’s AI Classroom.This podcast is for teachers, leaders, and educators who want to understand how artificial intelligence fits into real classrooms, without the hype, fear, or unrealistic promises.In this opening episode, Mr F introduces the purpose of the podcast and sets out a clear vision for how AI should be used in education: as a professional partner that supports thinking, planning, and inclusion, not as a shortcut or a replacement for teachers.You will hear what this podcast is not about, what it is here to challenge, and how it connects directly to the forthcoming book Mr F’s Classroom Prompts Unleashed.In this episode, you will explore:Why AI in education should be treated as a form of literacy, not a noveltyHow poor prompts lead to poor outcomes, and why this is not the fault of the toolThe principle of Garbage In, Garbage Out and how it applies to lesson planningHow better prompts start with better teacher thinkingWhy context, nuance, and professional judgement still matter more than automation
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