Join hosts David Berner and Jeremy Mikla on Integrate This! as they welcome Leon Furze, Australian-based consultant, best-selling author, and PhD researcher. With over 15 years’ experience teaching English and drama across secondary and tertiary levels, Leon dives into his work on the AI Assessment Scale (AIAS) and discusses how generative AI is reshaping teaching and learning. Leon's Website: www.leonfurze.com Leon's Blog Cast leonfurze.com/blog AI Assessment Scale and Research: aiassessmentscale.com Books: https://a.co/d/3K5zHX3 https://a.co/d/740j3U8 In this episode, we explore: Leon's journey from UK-trained English teacher to PhD candidate studying AI’s impact on writing instruction. Classroom tensions—teachers banning tools versus embracing AI as a tool for feedback, brainstorming, and revision. The origins of AIAS (launched Feb/March 2023) as a middle-ground alternative to outright bans or unlimited use. How the scale evolved from a “traffic light” system to a flexible, circular framework—designed to spark conversations, not enforce rules. The importance of disciplinary context: tailoring AI policies to subject areas like math, science, and English. The need for structural + discursive approaches: balancing formal assessment design with open, ongoing dialogue. Challenges around integrity, access, student motivation, and balancing multi-modal AI’s role in writing versus broader learning goals. Concrete strategies for schools: “attack your assessments,” identify potential AI vulnerabilities, and determine where AI adds value or poses risks. Leon’s emphasis on respect, teacher expertise, and educational curiosity as the foundation for sustainable AI integration. ➡️ Perfect for educators, school leaders, and EdTech innovators looking to thoughtfully integrate generative AI into classrooms. Tune in for practical frameworks and a powerful case for teacher-led, adaptive AI policy.