15/06/2026
We had the pleasure of attending 2026 earlier!
We spent two days listening to educators and leaders in Innovation Alley as part of the EduGrowth network. Together, we created lessons, simulations and adapted work for diverse students' needs.
Here's what stood out for our team:
Three things stood out π¬:
1. Schools are not looking for more AI tools, they want less chaos.
A common question that moved beyond 'what can AI do for me?' was 'how do we maintain consistency with AI?' With plenty of tools to choose from and new developments each week, it's hard to keep up!
2. Differentiation is still the biggest challenge in the classroom.
Class sizes and individual learning needs continue to grow with very little support for classroom teachers. How can we realistically attend to the needs of 30 students at once, without letting any of them slip through the cracks?
3. Time saved is not time found.
This was the heart of Bec Burrell's session on the EdTech Innovation Stage. If AI saves a teacher an hour of planning, that hour isn't spent in the staffroom relaxing. It's reapplied into another aspect of the teaching workload - marking, feedback, extra-curricular work, meetings, the list goes on.
The better question is: what should that space be used for?
We heard from the audience it belongs to connections.
Connections with students, parents, peers and the wider school community, the very human element of teaching.
Thanks to everyone who came to see us, entered the competition, and joined the conversation. We're looking forward to fostering less chaos, more headspace and better connection.
If you want to continue the conversation, Comment 'BOOK' and we'll send you a link to book time with Bec or Sarah.