Ep1 - It’s About the Journey

Welcome to episode 1 of The Kitchen Think Vodcast/Podcast. This episode is based on Dr Tim Kitchen's LinkedIn article published on the 3rd of January, 2026 titled - It’s About the Journey – The generative AI evolution is giving K-12 education the revolution it has needed for many years.This article is focused how the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in late 2022 marked a turning point for education, accelerating the adoption of generative AI across schools, forcing educators to rethink teaching, learning, and assessment. It explores how the rise of gen AI has shifted the focus of assessment away from polished end products, back toward the learning process itself, highlighting the renewed importance of critical thinking, creativity, reflection, ethical use, and frameworks like Bloom’s Taxonomy in preparing students for an AI-rich world.You can find the full article including the list of references via https://timkitchen.net/kitchen-think-archives/ Dr Kitchen's CTL - Creative Teaching & Learning site - https://timkitchen.net/ctl is also worth a look if you for more resources and support around the safe & ethical use of AI and digital creativity. You can book Dr Kitchen to engage with your school in-person or online via - https://timkitchen.net/book-tim/Chapters:Introduction - 0 min 0 sec Resources - 0 min 58 secSummary - 1 min 30secThe Article Intro - 2 min 19 secFrom COVID lockdowns to Gen AI - 4 min 47 secA change to teaching & learning - 7 min 49 secLinking back to Benjamin Bloom - 8 min 47 secRethinking assessment - 10 min 36 secClosing comments & resources - 13 min 4 sec