Blog
Insights on AI in education, practical workflows, and stories from the Zaza community. Articles are added regularly.
Why Most EdTech Pilots Fail - And How to Run One That Actually Works
Schools don’t have an EdTech problem - they have an implementation problem. Here’s the science of pilots that succeed.
Why Professional Learning Fails - And How AI Can Finally Fix It
Most professional development doesn’t change practice. AI can help, but only if schools rethink how learning actually works.
Why AI Won’t Fix Bad Pedagogy - And What It Can Fix
AI can accelerate great teaching, but it cannot replace the professional judgment, relationships, and design thinking at the heart of learning
Why Most AI Tools Fail in Schools - A Cognitive Load Perspective
Schools don’t reject AI because it’s ‘too advanced’ - they reject it because it adds mental effort instead of reducing it
How AI Changes the Role of the Teacher - And What It Doesn’t Change
A clear, research-informed look at what AI will automate, what it will augment, and what remains uniquely human in teaching
The AI Tools Schools Think They Need - Versus the Ones That Actually Help Teachers
Why most AI investments in education miss the point and what genuinely reduces teacher workload
From Admin to Impact - How AI Gives Teachers Their Time Back
The practical ways AI reduces teacher workload and restores time for meaningful teaching
The Real Reason Schools Struggle With Technology Adoption - It's Not the Tech
Why most digital tools fail in schools and the organisational patterns that predict successful adoption
What Schools Get Wrong About AI - And How to Fix It
Why most AI rollouts fail in schools and the practical steps leaders can take to get them right
The 7 Biggest Time Wasters for Teachers - And How to Eliminate Them
A practical, research-backed guide to reclaiming 10–15 hours every week
Why Teachers Are Burned Out - The Hidden Workload No One Talks About
Understanding the invisible pressures behind teacher burnout and what can actually be done to fix them
Lesson Planning in 2025: What Teachers Wish They Knew Sooner
Practical strategies, modern tools, and the mindset shift that saves teachers hours every week
The Hidden Cost of AI: When 'Helpful' Tools Increase Cognitive Load
Why many AI tools exhaust users instead of empowering them - and how to design better
How AI AutoPlanner Saves Teachers 2+ Hours a Week
Practical time-saving in lesson planning
The Future of Teaching: Human Creativity, AI Support
What the next decade means for educators
Why Teachers and Real Estate Agents Face the Same AI Future
What classrooms and closing tables can learn from each other
What Teachers Can Learn from Startups
Borrowing business hacks for the classroom
Protecting Your Wellbeing in an AI Assisted World
Why professionals need to set boundaries with technology
Wellbeing for Teachers: Why Self-Care Isn't Selfish
Sustainable strategies for educator mental health
Case Study: How Lincoln Elementary Transformed Teacher Workload with AI
From 18+ hours of admin work to 15+ hours saved weekly - A 6-month implementation success story
The Science of Professional Follow-Ups: Data-Driven Strategies That Get Results
How to transform follow-ups from ignored messages to response-generating communications
Building Trust in AI: The Foundation of Successful Implementation
Why trust determines AI adoption success and how to build it systematically
Agents vs. Assistants: Why the Next Decade Belongs to Agent-Native Tools
Understanding the fundamental difference between AI assistants and AI agents, and why agents represent the future of professional productivity
Why 'AI First' is Failing Teachers and Professionals
Why 'AI-first' tools often fail in real classrooms and workplaces, and how workflow-first AI like Zaza delivers real value
How AI Lesson Planning Gives Teachers Back Their Evenings
Transform after-school exhaustion into quality personal time
What Parents Really Want From Teacher Communication
Bridge the gap between classroom and home with meaningful messages
The Hidden Cost of Teacher Burnout — and How AI Can Help
Understanding the crisis and embracing technology for educator wellbeing
From Worksheets to Workflows: How AI Reshapes Teaching
The future of education is intelligent systems, not endless paperwork