From Burnout to Breakthrough: How AI is Giving Teachers Their Time Back

Overview
Teaching is more demanding than ever—but can AI help educators reclaim their time and focus on what matters most?
Educators are overwhelmed by administrative tasks, lesson planning, and the increasing demands of modern education. AI-powered solutions are stepping in to reduce this burden, streamlining workflows and enabling educators to spend more time doing what they do best—teaching.
In this exclusive fireside chat, join Jess Nichols, Product Lead from hedgehog lab and Ian Cunningham from Teachmate as they discuss:
🔥 The Challenges Teachers Face – How administrative overload and inefficiencies contribute to teacher burnout.
🔥 AI as an Educational Ally – How Teachmate’s AI platform is automating lesson planning, grading, and student insights to free up teachers’ time.
🔥 The Future of AI in Education – What’s next for AI-driven edtech, and how can schools ensure they integrate AI tools effectively?
🔥 Real-World Impact – Firsthand insights from educators using AI to improve efficiency and enhance student engagement.
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How to get involved
Please read the information back below, and then fill out an expression of interest form. This will let us know you’d like to take part, what age the participating children are and whether you’d like any support from us or an ‘industry mentor.’
Plan your challenge, consider your resources and the participating students. Challenges can be completed in small or large groups. but please be aware that only 8-10 students from selected schools will be able to attend the celebration event.
Submit your challenge responses via our online form below. Your school can submit up to 10 entries. The deadline for responses is Friday 9 May, 2025. Please get in touch if you are struggling to meet the deadline.
The Schools Challenge steering committee will identify a small group of students from selected schools to be invited to a celebration event on the morning of Friday 20 June at South Shields Customs House.
If selected, you will be invited to attend by 23 May. There will also be an opportunity to display students‘ work as part of a number of public
exhibitions across local authority areas.
If you have any issues, contact us via email: getinvolved@technext.co.uk