The Kitchen Think - Podcast/Vodcast

In Episode 12 of The Kitchen Think , Dr Tim Kitchen chats with Dan Ingvarson about AI bans, assessment redesign and meaningful AI literacy. In this episode Dan explores why blanket screen time limits can miss the point, how AI can support learning without replacing students’ thinking, and why it doesn’t belong in every task. Dan also shares practical priorities for teachers and school leaders, inc...

In this episode of The Kitchen Think, Dr Tim Kitchen speaks with Victoria “Tori” Spicer-Stuart, Head of Teaching & Learning and Adoption Lead at Beaconhills College, an independent, coeducational Christian school with campuses in Berwick and Pakenham. Recorded at the National Education Summit, our conversation explores how teachers can make expectations about AI use clear within assessment tas...

When AI can produce a polished assignment in seconds, how do teachers know what students actually understand? In Season 1, Episode 10 of The Kitchen Think, Dr Tim Kitchen speaks with Adrian Cotterell, co-founder and Managing Director of Thinking Mode and Managing Director of AI & Assessment Solutions. Recorded at the 2026 National Education Summit in Melbourne, this conversation explores how s...

In this episode of The Kitchen Think, I’m joined by Alwyn Hunt , co-founder of The Rookies , a global community helping emerging creatives explore pathways into games, filmmaking, animation, design and other creative industries. We explore what happens when a young person loves playing games and wants to learn how to make one? Or watches a film and wonders what it would be like to create its chara...

What if the city itself became the classroom? In this episode of The Kitchen Think, Dr Tim Kitchen interviews Laura Bain, Director of Vision and Development for the Immanuel Lutheran College Urban Campus Project on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Laura is helping to develop an innovative senior learning community in the heart of the Maroochydore CBD on the Sunshine Coast on QLD, Australia. Built arou...

This episode of The Kitchen Think explores how a diverse school community helps students thrive and prepares them for an increasingly AI-shaped world. Dr Tim Kitchen interviews Sean McMahon, Assistant Principal at Braybrook College, Melbourne and discusses school culture, leadership, the opportunities and challenges of generative AI, and the importance of keeping people at the centre of education....

What does the Castlereagh Statement actually mean for busy teachers? In this episode of The Kitchen Think, Dr Tim Kitchen explores this Australian cross-sector call to action for education in the age of AI and translates its big ideas into practical classroom strategies. Discover why “process over product” matters when AI can generate polished work in seconds, how assessment can better reveal genu...

In this episode of The Kitchen Think , Dr Tim Kitchen explores new Australian eSafety research revealing how young people are using AI assistants and companions—not just for schoolwork, but for advice, connection and emotional support. He highlights key implications for student wellbeing, online safety and school AI policies, and speaks with education consultant Matt Esterman about Educator Intell...

In this episode of The Kitchen Think , Dr Tim Kitchen explores Australia’s emerging national approach to artificial intelligence and what it could mean for schools, teachers and students. Drawing on his recent visit to St Rita’s College in Brisbane and a conversation with Noni Harrison, the College’s new Head of Teaching and Learning Innovation, Tim examines AI literacy, assessment, authorship, cr...

What’s the most important thing teachers can do to prepare students for an AI-rich future? In this episode of The Kitchen Think , Tim Kitchen shares insights from leading educators interviewed at EDUtech 2026, including Professor Danny Liu, Emma Wilson, Vince Wall, Bridget Pearce, James Jenkins, Miriam Scott, Dylan Sulzer, Laura Bain and Matt Esterman. A clear message emerges: as AI becomes more c...

In this episode of The Kitchen Think Podcast/Vodcast recorded on 16th June, 2026, Dr Tim Kitchen shares insights gathered from leading education presenters at EDUtech Australia 2026 and explores key messages from Pope Leo’s recent encyclical on artificial intelligence. The discussion highlights why critical thinking, ethical decision-making, creativity, and other uniquely human qualities are becom...

Welcome to episode 1 of The Kitchen Think Vodcast/Podcast. This episode is based on Dr Tim Kitchen's LinkedIn article published on the 3rd of January, 2026 titled - It’s About the Journey – The generative AI evolution is giving K-12 education the revolution it has needed for many years. This article is focused how the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in late 2022 marked a turning point for education, a...