Campfire Session — Successful Flint Pilots (Asia + Oceania)

Introduction • 00:00

• Lulu introduces the session and agenda.

Ice-breaking news • 01:17

• A discussion on the evolution of AI sentiment in schools occurs. The focus has shifted from skepticism to exploration of AI tools.

• Xander highlights the need for clarity on target audiences for AI tools. Schools are increasingly segmenting their needs between teachers, students, and administrators.

• Dalton Flanagan shares insights from a staff survey. Increased comfort with AI tools among educators is noted.

Initial pilot structure • 05:21

• Admins are suggested to seek out teachers who like to tinker and explore. A diverse group enhances pilot discussions.

• Open communication methods are emphasized for pilot groups. Regular meetings and shared documents are suggested.

• Dedicated time for teachers to experiment is crucial. Aha moments occur during hands-on experiences with the tool.

• A comparison between Flint and Magic School is discussed. Teachers preferred Flint due to its integration and intuitive design.

• Dion Norman shares insights from piloting Flint. Feedback from teachers highlighted Flint's powerful data support and user-friendly interface.

• Dalton Flanagan explains the shift from Magic School to Flint. Higher quality responses from Flint were emphasized as a key factor in the transition.

Pilot timing and goals • 16:33

• A pilot period of 30 days is recommended. This timeframe helps gauge teacher engagement and tool effectiveness.

• Two to three enthusiastic teachers are essential for successful implementation. Their consistent use of Flint can indicate its value to the school.

• Ethical considerations around AI use in schools are emphasized. Schools need clear policies to support effective AI integration.

• Concerns regarding the EU AI Act are raised. Individual teachers are held liable for non-transparent tools.

Evaluation metrics • 26:40

• Feedback from teachers is emphasized as crucial. Excitement from teachers can influence others positively.

• Usage statistics from top schools are shared. Aiming for specific engagement metrics is suggested for successful pilots.

• Analytics for student assistance requests from a specific school were discussed. Younger students requested help less than older students.

Continuing usage • 33:56

• The importance of communication between teachers was emphasized. Collaboration on AI applications was highlighted as beneficial.

• Support for teachers in using AI was deemed crucial. Encouragement from leadership was noted to foster exploration of AI tools.

• A swag store is announced for launch soon.

• Teachers are encouraged to use Flint for their own learning.

Admin shareout • 40:22

• Dion Norman shares insights from the rollout experience at Chadwick International. Emphasis is placed on teacher collaboration and departmental focus.

• Albert Schram, Ph.D. discusses early adoption at Nexus in Singapore. The organic spread of Flint's usage is highlighted despite internal challenges. A structured process is proposed for implementation. The tool is praised for its effectiveness.

• Creativity in using Flint is highlighted. Teachers are encouraged to have fun while using the platform.

• Success with small group work is shared by Dalton Flanagan and Cora Yang from CISHK. The built-in calculator feature is noted as beneficial for math classes. Cora highlights how introducing Flint when there is a need (like report writing) can lead to interest and wider adoption.

• Conversations about using Flint in classrooms are shared by Bruno Chaput from Chadwick International. He shares his experiences with the platform for science research.

• Lee Rira raises the potential of the Korean market. Questions about multi-language features for students are posed.

• Xander mentions the company's existing presence in Korea. The platform is confirmed to be free for public school teachers.

• The session is concluded with a wrap-up. Participants are informed about upcoming resources and events.

Conclusion • 59:53

• Upcoming campfire sessions were announced, including one for summer work and reading next week.

• Lulu also shares QR codes for the Campfire Calendar and new Flint Community forum.