In this episode of Voice of TIE Podcast, Stacy welcomes Cora Yang and Dalton Flanagan, two dynamic educators from the Chinese International School in Hong Kong who are leading the way in exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can meaningfully enhance teaching and learning.
Dalton and Cora introduce the series they will be writing for TIE in the coming months and together, they unpack not just the what of AI in schools, but the why and how, shifting the conversation from fear and uncertainty to practical integration and empowered pedagogy. They share their real-world experiences developing AI frameworks for both primary and secondary classrooms. From designing student-friendly prompting tools to preserving academic integrity through metacognitive reflection, their approach focuses on agency, intentionality, and pedagogical purpose. They emphasize that the power of AI lies not in the tools themselves, but in how educators design learning around them. As the conversation unfolds, they tackle common missteps schools make, either avoiding AI altogether or jumping in without reflection, and advocate instead for thoughtful, student-centered implementation.
Whether you're just beginning to explore AI in education or already knee-deep in experimentation, this conversation offers clarity, encouragement, and actionable strategies.
Stacy Stephens is the host of the Voice of TIE Podcast and the Director of TIE.
Cora Yang is a Learning Tech coach at Chinese International School Hong Kong and the co-founder of Alignment Education. She is an educational innovator who believes that technology should serve, celebrate, and elevate the human experience of learning. At her core, she is an educator, driven by a deep commitment to the growth and wellbeing of every student. In her roles, she puts this philosophy into practice. Cora partners with school leadership teams and classroom educators to demystify emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence. She excels at translating the complexities of AI into practical, actionable strategies that can be implemented school-wide. Her passion and mission are to ensure that innovation is always guided by pedagogy, creating accessible and powerful learning experiences that prepare students for the future with both wisdom and heart.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cora-yang/
Dalton Flanagan is the Learning Innovation coach and Innovation Lab coordinator at Chinese International School Hong Kong. In this role, he focuses on bridging the gap between established pedagogy and the future of technology. He is a leader in educational innovation with over a decade of experience spanning Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), and A-Level frameworks. Dalton’s work is centered on designing authentic learning experiences that embed generative AI tools. Leveraging his deep background in Computer Science and Design, he equips students and fellow educators with the skills to use generative AI tools to deepen inquiry and enhance creativity. As a key voice shaping the conversation around generative AI, he has authored and implemented comprehensive generative AI guidance documents for international schools, establishing frameworks for their strategic and ethical use. He is also the Co-Founder of Alignment Education.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalton-flanagan/
