Experiences

“I thought AI was only for tech nerds. Then my son showed me ChatGPT.”

At first I was sceptical. But when I asked it to create a lesson plan about volcanoes, I was gobsmacked. In 30 seconds I had a structured plan with age-appropriate language. Today I use it daily for worksheets, parent letters, and differentiation materials. It doesn't replace me — it gives me my afternoons back.

“My first thought was: I don't need this. My second: Why didn't I discover this sooner?”

A mate showed me how to write quotes faster with AI. Instead of spending an hour on a customer email, I briefly describe the situation and get a professional draft. I also use it for bookkeeping — the AI explains tax rules so I finally understand them.

“At first I was afraid AI would make my job redundant. Today it's my best colleague.”

In my job I constantly have to produce social media copy, newsletters, and campaign ideas. With AI, I brainstorm in minutes instead of hours. It writes the first draft, I add my personal touch. My results have improved, not worsened — because I have more time for strategy instead of routine.

“Learning something new at 67? I was unsure. But the AI took away my uncertainty.”

My granddaughter set up Gemini on my tablet. Since then I ask the AI all sorts of things — from gardening tips to explanations of my medical reports. What impresses me most: I can ask as many times as I want, and it never gets impatient. That completely eliminated my threshold anxiety.