25TRA498 Helping Students Use AI to Learn, Not Cheat - A Teacher’s Guide to Using AI Tools for Real Learning

Date:     Tuesday 4th November 2025
Time:     7 - 8 pm
Venue:  Online via Zoom

Target Audience: Post Primary Teachers

This is a focused, practical session where I’ll show how I help students use AI to learn more, think critically, and prepare for exams. I’ll explain the common mistake most educators and students are making with AI, and what to do instead. I’ll share how tools like Custom GPTs/GEMs and Notebook LM are giving my students the edge, and how you can create AI chatbots tailored to your own learners. Everything is designed to be easy to follow and adaptable to your subject and context.

Key Takeaways

• What most educators are getting wrong about AI and how to get it right
• How Custom GPTs and Gems can improve independent thinking and study
• How to create chatbots that meet your students’ specific learning needs
• How Notebook LM is helping students prepare effectively for their final exams

Bio of Presenter: Jack Dougall

Jack Dougall is a full-time secondary school teacher and founder of Ecmtutors, a global social enterprise providing free educational resources and peer tutoring for schools worldwide. Recognized as an expert by UNESCO, he has spoken at global policy forums on the transformative power of AI in education. Jack is an invited member of the OpenAI Forum, contributes to UNESCO’s policy panel on private tutoring, and is part of the AIEOU Group at Oxford University.

He delivers AI training for educational institutions, students, and businesses worldwide. In 2025, Jack is a confirmed presenter at ISTELive 25 in San Antonio, Texas, and AIDUCATION’25 in Bucharest, sharing his AI teaching strategies. Alongside his speaking engagements, he has written for various books and publications such as ISTE and the TES.