In this episode of Trailblazing Schools, Trudy Graham explores how large language models/AI can support educators and leaders in various roles beyond simple editing or writing. Trudy focuses on 5 main roles, including data analysis, research, coaching, training, and consulting. She shares practical ways to leverage AI to enhance productivity and decision-making in schools, including a helpful prompt (see below) that you can get started with this week.

Prompt: “You are an [occupation] with high-level expertise in [a particular task]. What information do you need from me to create [output]?”

Example. “You are a workplace health and safety consultant with high-level expertise in education environments. What information do you need from me to complete a risk assessment?”

Resources:

Find out more about the Trailblazing Schools Partnership here: https://www.trudygraham.com.au/trailblazing-schools/ 

Find out more about the Leaders Learning Circle here https://www.trudygraham.com.au/leaders-learning-circle/

 Get your copy of AI in Action: Field Notes from School Leaders. It's free, practical, and designed to prompt your own next step. Download today at trailblazingschools.com/fieldnotes

 If this conversation resonated and you're exploring how to strengthen leadership in your school network or system, visit trudygraham.com.au/connect  to explore working together.

Credits

The Trailblazing Schools Podcast is hosted by Trudy Graham - https://www.trudygraham.com.au/

This podcast is edited and produced by Ellen Ronalds Keene from PERK Digital - https://perkdigital.com.au/

The theme music is Dusty Road by Indiebox

 Trudy Graham acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which she lives and is recording today, the Darumbal people, and pay my respect to elders past and present, for they hold a deep and continuing connection to the land, sea, and sky.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to AI roles in education

02:02 The challenge of wearing multiple hats in school leadership

03:15 AI as a productivity and thinking partner

04:13 Starting with AI for author and editor tasks

07:48 Using AI as a data analyst and researcher

10:44 AI as a coach for leadership development

13:11 AI as a trainer for skill development

14:31 AI as a consultant with reverse prompting

16:30 Practical steps to start using AI roles today

AI in education, large language models, data analysis, research, coaching, training, consulting, educational leadership