In this episode, John Schembari is joined by student author Amy Wallace and education researcher Dr. Nick Jackson to explore AI in education—from the learner’s perspective.

Key Topics Covered



How students actually use AI to think, revise, and plan



Why bans and AI “detection” tools fail



What AI reveals about broken assessment systems



Student agency vs. performative voice



AI, careers, and uncertainty in the future workforce



Lessons from Australia’s social media ban



Why education must move from binary rules to ethical gray zones

Key Takeaway
AI is not an instructional shortcut—it’s a systems stress test.
And students are telling us exactly where the cracks are.

Music by Aylex

The Next Word: AI and Learning (https://ambapress.com.au/products/the-next-word-ai-learners)

Dr. Nick Jackson LinkedIn Page (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickjac/)

Now Future Learning Website (https://www.nowfuturelearning.com/)