Mr F's: AI Classroom

What is the middle principle?

Today I discuss The Middle Principle, where humans should start and end all AI interactions. We should use direction at the beginning to ensure we give AI the best possible… Today I discuss The Middle Principle, where humans should start and end all AI interactions. We should use direction at the beginning to ensure we give AI the best possible input, then use judgement at the end to check the output is accurate, correct and fits our needs. Read more

AI Literacy Is a Mindset, Not a Toolset

Before schools talk about tools, policies, or routines, they need to understand AI literacy.In this episode of Mr F’s AI Classroom, we explore the foundations of AI literacy and why… Before schools talk about tools, policies, or routines, they need to understand AI literacy.In this episode of Mr F’s AI Classroom, we explore the foundations of AI literacy and why it must come before any attempt to use AI in teaching and learning. Mr F breaks down the first three principles of AI literacy: understanding what generative AI actually is, recognising bias and ethical implications, and protecting pupil data through sound safeguarding and GDPR practice.This episode sets the groundwork for responsible, confident AI use in schools.You will hear:Why AI literacy is about judgement, not toolsWhat generative AI is — and what it is notHow bias and ethics show up in classroom useWhy data protection is a professional responsibilityThis is the starting point schools cannot afford to skip. Read more

Building Teacher Confidence With AI Prompts

Many teachers feel that “prompt engineering” sounds technical, complex, or intimidating. In reality, it is simply about writing clear instructions — something teachers already do every day.In this episode of… Many teachers feel that “prompt engineering” sounds technical, complex, or intimidating. In reality, it is simply about writing clear instructions — something teachers already do every day.In this episode of Mr F’s AI Classroom, we explore how schools can support teachers to become confident AI prompt users without adding pressure or performance anxiety. Mr F reframes prompting as an extension of professional judgement, explains what confidence actually looks like in practice, and highlights the role of collaboration and shared expertise in building trust.You will hear:Why prompt engineering is not a new skill for teachersWhat confident AI use really looks like in practiceHow collaboration builds confidence without comparisonWhy pressure and performative CPD undermine progressHow teacher confidence with AI shapes student behaviourThis episode is for teachers and school leaders who want AI use to feel supportive, sustainable, and grounded in everyday practice.Welcome back to Mr F’s AI Classroom. Read more

Clear rules alone do not create consistent practice. Routines do.In this episode of Mr F’s AI Classroom, we explore how schools can embed AI expectations into everyday routines so good… Clear rules alone do not create consistent practice. Routines do.In this episode of Mr F’s AI Classroom, we explore how schools can embed AI expectations into everyday routines so good practice becomes automatic rather than effortful.Mr F explains why AI rules are often forgotten when they are not built into daily workflows, and how starting with small, repeatable tasks can reduce teacher workload while increasing consistency. The episode looks at practical examples such as using AI to support Do Now questions, lesson planning, and retrieval, and how predictable routines create clarity for both teachers and students.You will hear:Why rules fail without routinesHow embedding AI into small tasks reduces workloadHow routines remove ambiguity for studentsWhy consistency matters more than remindersWhat good AI practice looks like in two years’ timeThis episode is for teachers and school leaders who want AI use to feel normal, sustainable, and professionally grounded.Welcome back to Mr F’s AI Classroom. Read more

From Policy to Practice: Communicating AI Boundaries Clearly

Many schools now have an AI policy. Far fewer have shared understanding.In this episode of Mr F’s AI Classroom, we explore why AI guidance often stops at compliance and how… Many schools now have an AI policy. Far fewer have shared understanding.In this episode of Mr F’s AI Classroom, we explore why AI guidance often stops at compliance and how schools can communicate boundaries clearly so staff and students are not left interpreting policy in isolation.Mr F examines the gap between intent and implementation, why staff understanding must come before student expectations, and how visible, consistent frameworks help protect teachers, students, and schools. The episode also introduces the idea of clear levels of AI use and explains why assumptions create unfairness, safeguarding risks, and misconduct.You will hear:Why having a policy is not the same as shared understandingHow unclear communication creates inconsistency and riskWhy staff must understand AI boundaries before studentsWhere AI guidance should live day to dayHow clear communication protects fairness and trustThis episode is for teachers and school leaders who want AI policies that actually work in practice.Welcome back to Mr F’s AI Classroom. Read more

Clear Boundaries Around AI: Protecting Teachers and Students

As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in everyday school practice, unclear boundaries create risk rather than safety.In this episode of Mr F’s AI Classroom, we explore where schools should draw clear… As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in everyday school practice, unclear boundaries create risk rather than safety.In this episode of Mr F’s AI Classroom, we explore where schools should draw clear lines around AI use and why those boundaries protect teachers, students, and institutions. The episode addresses safeguarding and GDPR risks, the misuse of AI for homework, and why well-meaning workload reduction can quickly become professional vulnerability without clarity.Mr F also connects this discussion to the Department for Education’s Curriculum and Assessment Review, explaining why AI guidance must focus on objectives and levels of use rather than specific tools or platforms.You will hear:Why boundaries are not bans, but protectionHow unclear AI use creates safeguarding and GDPR risksWhy levels of AI use are more effective than naming toolsHow clear boundaries prevent misconduct and over-relianceWhy waiting for statutory guidance is the riskiest optionThis episode is for teachers, school leaders, and anyone responsible for setting safe, realistic expectations around AI in education.Welcome back to Mr F’s AI Classroom. Read more