(If You) USEME-AI: Learning for Hope & Agency in an AI World

By Stephen Taylor

(If You) USEME-AI: Learning for Hope & Agency in an AI World is a practical, accessible and research-based book for educators who are wrestling with teaching and learning in the face of rapidly-changing technologies. Packed with research and strategies and based on over four years of work on AI in education and 20 years of experience and study, this book will give you a solid foundation in adapting to a changing educational ecosystem.

(If You) USEME-AI is based on a model created by Stephen in 2022. Written in 2026, this book contains up-to-date research and approaches, across eight main chapters and a few sidequests:

(If You), with a focus on the choices we face and the importance of being a pragmatic idealist.SideQuest 1: Mitigation, Adaptation & Innovation, which takes inspiration from climate action as we identify the multiple states we occupy as teachers.Understanding Learning & AI, which builds a strong foundation in learning, teaching, agency, AI fundamentals and guidance.Support, Not Replace, Thinking, Learning & Teaching, which frames how we can protect powerful thinking with and around AI, as well as support the work of busy teachers.Expect More... Clearly, which unpacks the power of high expectations for thinking, learning and academic integrity.SideQuest 2: Assessment & Feedback, which gives practical strategies for assessment and feedback with and around AI.Model & Motivate Interactive Learning, which provides practical routines, engagements and foundations for making learning more human.Evaluate Ethics: BE HUMAN, which explores some of the (many) ethical issues of AI in education through the BE-HUMAN model: Bias and Discrimination; Environmental Impacts; Human Rights & Agency; Use of Data & Privacy; Misinformation, Truth & Trust; Accountability & Attribution; and Next Generations.SideQuest 3: The TEMPERed Learner, which explores the importance of developing the whole learner for flourishing and self-efficacy in an AI world.Authentic Applications, which goes deeper into authentic learning and potential adaptations with and around AI.Inspiring Innovations, which connects the futures of AI with innovative learning ideas and connections for students.Conclusion: Visions of Hope & Agency in an AI World. Where do we go from here?

Throughout the book, you will meet Ziggy, Izzy, Ozzy and Jazz: teachers and students at Wayfinder International School, as they wrestle with the ideas and adapt to AI. The book is packed with reflective moments and AI tasks to help develop your own skills and understanding in each chapter, as well as references to follow and an extensive, free resource site.

(If You) want to build a solid understanding and practical foundation on AI in learning and teaching, this is the book for you.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GVYP7M1S
• ISBN13: 9798254517047
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"