Jon HughesAI + EdTech Systems

Work

Selected systems and initiatives

A short case-study view of practical work across AI integration, classroom systems, staff training, and technical education.

AI-Assisted Systems / Educational Technology

SlimLED

Educational and operational platform concept

AI-assisted classroom notification, countdown, timing, and alert platform concept built around embedded hardware and classroom operations.

Problem

An existing WLED-based setup was limited for classroom timing, dismissal, alerts, and operational communication.

Impact

Improved classroom communication, operational timing, visual notifications, and emergency alert concepts across a shared educational environment.

ESP32Raspberry PiLEDsAI-assisted developmentNetworked devicesClassroom operations

Responsible AI / Educational Technology

Classroom AI & RAG Initiative

Active classroom initiative

Classroom initiative exploring local LLM usage, responsible AI practices, and retrieval-augmented generation for school documentation.

Problem

Students and educators need safe, structured, regulation-aware ways to use AI in K-12 settings.

Impact

Supports AI literacy, responsible use, privacy awareness, and hands-on understanding of modern AI systems.

Local LLMsRAGAI toolsDocumentation workflowsK-12 technology policy

AI Training / Staff Development

AI Professional Development for Educators

Professional development work

Training and guidance for teachers on responsible AI use in K-12 education.

Problem

Teachers need practical, responsible ways to use AI for productivity while respecting student privacy and applicable education laws.

Impact

Helped staff understand practical AI use, responsible boundaries, and productivity opportunities.

ChatGPTCodexAI workflow toolsGoogle Workspace-style workflowsK-12 compliance awareness

Student Projects / Technical Education

Student AI Innovation Projects

Student-centered innovation work

Guided students through AI-assisted projects including Raspberry Pi games, D&D character builders, Jarvis-like AI systems, and AI-powered wearable concepts.

Problem

Students need authentic, engaging technical projects that connect AI, hardware, and problem-solving.

Impact

Increased student engagement, technical confidence, and exposure to real-world AI-assisted creation.

Raspberry PiAI-assisted developmentHardware prototypingCoding conceptsStudent-led design

Technical Education / Workforce Development

IT Certification & Career Pathway Program

Ongoing instructional program

Instructional program covering networking, hardware, cybersecurity, help desk, AI tools, virtualization, coding, and 3D printing.

Problem

Students need career-connected technology instruction with certifications, college credit pathways, and internship opportunities.

Impact

Students have earned many ITF+ and Tech+ certifications, some A+ certifications, articulated college credits, and IT-related internships.

NetworkingCybersecurityHardwareHelp deskVirtualizationAI tools

Help Desk / Technical Training

Help Desk & Technical Support Learning Systems

Instructional systems work

Classroom systems and training experiences focused on troubleshooting, customer service, hardware repair, and technical support workflows.

Problem

Students need realistic help desk experience and structured troubleshooting practice.

Impact

Builds job-ready troubleshooting, communication, and technical support skills.

Help desk workflowsHardware repairTroubleshootingDocumentationCustomer service