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AI the Basics

A plain-English guide to AI for educators by Al Kingsley MBE. Learn the essentials of artificial intelligence, neural networks and Large Language Models, how to prompt AI tools well, and how AI is transforming teaching, learning and school leadership.

What You'll Learn

What is AI?
The fundamentals of artificial intelligence, explained in plain English for educators.
Neural Networks
How machines learn from data — the building blocks behind modern AI.
LLMs Explained
What Large Language Models are, how they work, and why they matter for schools.
Prompting
How to get the best, most reliable results from AI tools.
AI in Schools
Practical applications of AI across teaching, learning and school leadership.

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AI the Basics is an interactive, plain-English guide to how artificial intelligence and Large Language Models work — written for educators, school leaders and governors who want to understand AI without the jargon. Curated by Al Kingsley MBE.