Episode 1, 2026: John Dolman, The AI English Teacher – 5 Ways Students Can Use AI to Learn

In this episode, we sit down with John Dolman, The AI English Teacher, who shares five practical ways students can use AI to enhance learning rather than shortcut it.

Take 1: Have the Dialogue Start by simply talking with students about their AI use. Focus groups and surveys help uncover whether students are using AI effectively or not. Avoid assumptions—understanding their habits gives you data to guide discussions and teaching.

Take 2: The Socratic Tutor Use AI as a guided tutor. LLMs can walk students through topics, answer questions, and summarize learning. The key is crafting prompts that position the AI as a Socratic tutor, e.g., “Explain this topic with questions and answers and sum ...