20/09/2026
I taught a class of 37 children two times this week which means I’ve already taught more children this year than I did in the entirety of last year 😅
It’s a slightly uncomfortable thing to admit.
Last year, I taught for two days.
A combination of circumstances, working in marketing and fitting content creation and brand work around it meant I gradually drifted further away from the classroom.
But this year, it’s just me, myself and I.
And I realised something.
If I’m going to talk about education, technology and what teachers actually need, I need to actually be in education.
Because one thing that really grinds my gears is seeing “educational experts” sharing advice with absolutely no classroom context.
And I was starting to become that person.
So… back to the classroom I went.
I rocked up at a lovely leafy village school expecting a nice, small class.
Then I looked around and thought…
“Hmm. There are a lot of chairs.” 😂
37 children.
I’d previously taught 33, so this certainly put my 10 years of experience to the test!
They were a genuinely lovely class and, despite the numbers, it was completely manageable over the two days.
But it did get me thinking about the role technology can play in making teaching more sustainable.
💻 During computing, technology helped reduce some of the marking workload.
⏰ Less time spent dealing with piles of books means more time for the things that actually matter.
🧠 And yes, academic outcomes are hugely important, but so is having a teacher who isn’t completely overwhelmed by the end of the day.
That’s a big part of why I created the AI & EdTech Club.
Not to throw another 47 AI tools at teachers.
But to explore practical ways technology can genuinely make teaching easier, more efficient and, hopefully, a little more enjoyable.
It’s currently just $9 a month, but that founding price won’t be around forever.
If you want to get in before it increases, I’ll pop the link in the comments 👇
And now I’m curious…
What’s been your highlight of the week? 👇
