Building with AI: What's possible in the classroom?

Why does AI in schools work in one classroom and not another? In this episode of the Hello World podcast, we talk to Dr Mark Peart about looking beyond the tool to the people, beliefs and culture around it, why teacher agency matters, and why schools should ask why before selecting a tool to use.

Can you really tell the difference between human and AI-generated writing? We explore why AI detection tools fall short in education, the importance of AI literacy and critical thinking and practical ways to rethink assessment in the age of AI.

In this episode of the Hello World podcast we chatted with Julie York, a computer science and media teacher with over 20 years experience in the classroom. Julie shares her experiences using AI in the classroom to build accessible tools and apps to help teaching and learning. 

The Hello World podcast is back alongside the newest issue of Hello World magazine focused on 'Critical thinking in the age of AI'. In this episode, host James Robinson is joined by James Abela, Director of Digital Learning & Entrepreneurship at Garden International School in Kuala Lumpur. Together, they discuss the difference between using cognitive load to support learning and using AI in ways that replace the thinking process entirely.

In this episode of the Hello World podcast we chatted with Doctor Karla Badillo-Urquiola, Assistant Professor at the University of Notre Dame, to discuss her research into adolescent online safety and what it can teach us about creating safer, more inclusive digital learning experiences.

In the latest episode of the Hello World podcast, we sit down with Chanel Belvin, a Computer Science Education Specialist from the Texas Advanced Computing Center. With 15 years teaching experience in the K-12 setting and an MS in Computer Science, Chanel shares her expertise on how educators can navigate the rapidly changing world of generative AI while keeping student safety and data privacy at the forefront.

In this episode of the Hello World podcast we sit down with Claire Walden, a former primary school teacher, to discuss cybersecurity, safeguarding, and why digital safety is so important.The conversation offers practical advice for educators and students, such as using "three random words" to create long, unique passwords and implementing two-step verification to prevent the "domino effect" of account breaches. Additionally, the episode explores the Cyber Choices programme, which helps divert technically skilled students toward legal and ethical careers in computing.

In this episode we continue our Teacher Tips mini-series where we share practical, actionable tips from teachers around the world. Hear from US based educator Victoria Berkowitz, who shares her experiences and strategies to effectively teach digital safety to her students.

In our end of year special where we look back at the biggest developments of 2025, from digital skills and data science to advances in AI education. Watch or listen now to hear practical advice on what to expect for your classroom in 2026.

In this episode educators from the Raspberry Pi Foundation discuss the pros and cons of using Scratch, Python, Java and other programming languages to teach coding skills at different learning stages.