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What happens when artificial intelligence becomes the smartest presence in every classroom?
In this essential follow-up to their acclaimed first guide, Dr Nick Jackson and Matthew Esterman team up with Amy Wallace - a Year 12 graduate who brings the student voice to this urgent conversation about AI's role in learning. The Next Word: AI & Learners moves beyond the basics to tackle the complex realities students face today, from banned apps to cognitive offloading, from deepfakes to digital wellbeing.
The authors dive deep into the science of learning and investigate the crucial question: is AI a helpful prosthetic or a dangerous crutch? Most importantly, this isn't just another book about students - it's a book with them. Amy's perspective illuminates how young people actually want AI to shape their futures and what authentic learning looks like when machines can seemingly learn everything. With practical insights for educators and real-world tools for navigating education's AI-integrated future, The Next Word: AI & Learners ensures you're part of the conversation that's reshaping how we think about learning itself.
Dr Nick Jackson
Dr Nick Jackson leads Digital Technologies at Scotch College in Adelaide, South Australia, and is the founder of Now Future Learning. With over 23 years in education, Nick's research focuses on empowering high school students to positively impact technology integration for improved teaching and learning. His specialties include pedagogy, educational technology, AI in education, and digital innovation.
Matthew Esterman
Matthew Esterman has worked in education for over 15 years as a teacher, school leader, presenter, writer, and consultant. He holds postgraduate degrees from Macquarie University and the University of Sydney, and is the recipient of the Commonwealth Bank Teaching Fellowship for 2023 supported by Australian Schools Plus. Through his consultancy work, Matthew is a fresh thinker in the strategic and practical use of AI in schools, exploring innovative approaches including eSports, entrepreneurship, and partner projects.
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