AI Enhanced Processes: Introduction

AI-Enhanced Processes reimagines how teachers can help students think with AI rather than let it think for them. Drawing on frameworks like Harvard Project Zero’s Making Thinking Visible and Visible Learning, it defines clear processes that reveal who is doing the thinking, what kind of thinking is expected, and how AI can enhance learning without replacing it. Through chapters on Creativity, Feedback, Information Literacy, and Writing, Alex McMillan introduces routines like Think–Generate–Edit, Generate–Verify–Reflect, and Acquire–Analyze–Reflect that make thinking visible and purposeful in AI-rich classrooms. Grounded in real classroom stories, the book argues that deep learning depends not on polished AI outputs but on transparent, effortful processes that strengthen reflection, agency, and human-AI collaboration. Alex has shared these ideas in keynotes and workshops across Asia, helping educators reimagine learning in the age of artificial intelligence.

Facilitated By

Alex McMillan

Instructional Technology Coach, Shanghai American School

Alex McMillan is a High School Tech Coach at Shanghai American School, Puxi, with over 15 years of experience in education and a background in commercial photography and advertising. As the co-author of “Designing for Understanding”, 5 editions of “Saigon Artbook”, “Using AI to Enhance Creativity”, and “The AI Guide” with Holly Clark, Alex loves designing books, and materials, and integrating technology to enhance teaching and learning.

Having lived in Asia for 18 years, Alex embraces the evolving nature of his role—from technology integration to coaching, from online learning to generative AI—emphasizing the importance of staying flexible in the 21st century. He designs educational materials to help educators teach with generative AI in ways that encourage deep and critical thinking. Check out withTAPE.com for some great AI-related designs you can use immediately.
His passions include digital music, generative AI, photography, drones, and volcano hunting. Alex is also co-organizer for the AIFE conference and frequently speaks at events such as 21st Century Learning HK, ISTE, and the Vietnam Tech Conference.