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Building AI Capability for Schools and Educators

Educator Intelligence helps Australian teachers and schools implement AI responsibly, reduce workload pressure and build coordinated practice.

 APPLIED AI 

The thinking shaping AI in Australian schools

Matthew Esterman has helped schools across Australia make sense of artificial intelligence and develop practical approaches for responsible implementation.

Educator Intelligence brings this work together into a structured learning program for educators and school leaders.
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 Insights 

AI capability is lacking

58.6% of educators across Australia rate themselves low to mid confidence in utilising and integrating AI to their daily practices.
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 Insights 

Only 9.9% of schools report having a formal AI strategy.

That means over 90% of schools are operating without a formal AI plan, despite it already being used and experimented with in their classrooms.
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AI is already in classrooms.

Some staff are using it. Some are avoiding it. Students are definitely using it.
Most schools are still working out what it means in practice.
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Flexible, structured learning

Short, focused modules designed for busy educators.
Join as an individual or bring your whole staff.
Learn at your pace, with optional guided support each term.

Expert Led

Led by Matthew Esterman, one of Australia’s leading voices in AI and education. Trusted by schools nationwide for practical, governance-aware responsible implementation.
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Applied, not theoretical

Build real artefacts, redesign real tasks and test real workflows. Templates, demonstrations and practical implementation you can use immediately.
 Wave 1: AI Foundations

What you will learn this Term

The first release of courses focuses on the highest-demand areas identified by educators:

AI First Aid

6 in 10 educators rate their AI confidence as low to moderate.
AI First Aid exists to build foundational judgement, shared language and safe starting points.

Radical Workload Reduction

Nearly 2 in 3 educators want AI to reduce workload and admin.
This course focuses on practical workflows that save time without cutting corners.

Assessment Architecture

More than half of educators identified assessment design in the age of AI as a key need.
This course supports task redesign that protects rigour and integrity.

The Differentiation Engine

More than 1 in 2 educators prioritise using AI to differentiate instruction effectively.
This course shows how to personalise learning while maintaining high expectations.

Mapping the Tools

More than 1 in 2 educators want clarity on which AI platforms to use and how to use them.
This course cuts through the noise and helps schools choose tools responsibly.

Wave 1 Courses:  Term 2 2026 

The first release of courses focuses on the highest-demand areas identified by educators:

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Subscription

Individual

$149 /per year

(Normally $249 - Save $100)

For educators who want to build AI capability.
  • Access to the full Educator Intelligence course library
  • New courses released termly 
  • Course certificates and knowledge checks
  • Monthly live conversations with Matthew Esterman
  • Member-only resources and updates

2026 Pass

School Access

$49 /per seat

(Normally $89 - Save $40)

For schools building AI capability across their staff.
  • Includes everything in Individual
  • Minimum 10 seats (seats available in blocks of 10)
  • Discounted school-wide pricing
No automatic charges.
Schools stay in control of annual renewals and seat numbers.
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A Collaboration Between Matthew Esterman
& ClassCover

Matthew Esterman, founder of The Next Word, is an educator, author, learning designer and strategist, and one of Australia’s recognised voices in the shift toward AI-enabled education. His work helps schools build capability, rethink practice, and navigate emerging technologies with clarity and confidence.

Educator Intelligence is developed in partnership with ClassCover and ClassCover Learn, supporting thousands of schools and educators across Australia with trusted workforce tools and professional learning.

Frequently asked questions

How do course “waves” work?

Courses are released in waves throughout the year as the AI landscape evolves.

When you join, you receive access to the full library of courses available at that time, along with any new courses released during your access period. Each year the program expands with new topics, tools and perspectives reflecting changes in technology, classroom practice and policy.

What’s the difference between Individual access and School licences?

Individual membership is a yearly subscription designed for educators purchasing access independently.

School licences allow schools to purchase access for multiple staff members at a discounted per-seat rate. Each staff member receives their own account and can complete courses and earn certificates individually.

How do School licences work?

School licences are purchased in blocks of 10 seats, with a minimum purchase of 10 licences.

Each licence provides one staff member with full access to the Educator Intelligence program.

School licences are purchased as a one-year access licence rather than an automatically renewing subscription, allowing schools to review and renew access each year if they wish.

Are the courses aligned to Australian teaching standards?

Yes. Courses are designed with reference to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) and include guidance on how learning connects to professional practice.

Where relevant, courses also reference policy, governance and responsible AI use within Australian education contexts.

Who is Educator Intelligence designed for?

Educator Intelligence is designed for educators across the school system, including:
  • Classroom teachers
  • School leaders and executive staff
  • Instructional leaders and curriculum specialists School administrators
  • Casual and relief teachers
  • Content spans early childhood, primary and secondary education.


While not every course is intended for every role, the program includes learning designed for different professional contexts across schools.

Do I need to be technical to take these courses?

No. The program is designed for educators, not technologists. Courses focus on practical understanding, classroom applications and responsible implementation rather than coding or technical development.

Who created Educator Intelligence?

Educator Intelligence is developed by Matthew Esterman, founder of The Next Word, in partnership with ClassCover and ClassCover Learn, supporting thousands of schools and educators across Australia.

Is this focused on classroom use or school leadership?

Both. The program includes content for classroom practice as well as courses addressing leadership, governance, policy and whole-school AI capability.

Become a Founding Member

Join the first cohort of educators building AI capability in Australian schools. 40% off for founding members is only available in Term 2, 2026 at launch.