Andrew Douch speaking from a lectern

Keynote speaker · educator · consultant

Better teaching in a rapidly changing world.

Practical, inspiring professional learning at the intersection of AI, technology, cognitive science and great teaching.

Australia · worldwide

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Teaching is changing. Great teaching still matters.

Andrew helps educators make sense of what matters next.

From a theatre of students to a room of school leaders, Andrew combines generosity, deep classroom experience and a refreshingly practical view of technology.

Andrew presenting an AI keynote to a professional audience

Speaking & keynotes

Ideas that stay with the room long after the applause.

Andrew’s keynotes are built for conferences, staff events and leadership days. They are energising, challenging and immediately useful, tailored to the people in front of him.

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Current conversations

Sessions that meet the moment.

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Teaching well in the age of AI

A grounded, useful conversation about what AI changes, what it does not, and how schools can respond with confidence.

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Cognitive science, made useful

Practical teaching moves that make learning stick, without adding another impossible layer to a teacher’s workload.

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Technology that earns its place

Simple tools and better workflows that make room for the work that only people can do.

Professional learning

Ideas that move into practice.

Workshops are hands-on, conversation-rich and shaped around the needs of your staff. Andrew helps educators move from interest to confident practice.

  • AI and digital fluency for educators
  • Engaging classroom content and presentation
  • Cognitive science and memorable learning
  • Custom workshops for your context
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Andrew leading professional learning in a room of educators

What people remember

In 30 years of teaching, your presentation was the most inspiring thing I have ever heard at an education conference.

Russel Feben
Head of Junior School, Ivanhoe Grammar

The length of the applause was a clear indication of how well your keynote was received. It set the agenda for the rest of the conference.

Gary C.
Director of Curriculum, Middle Years

Thanks for what was one of the most inspirational days I’ve been to in my 24 years of teaching.

John B.
Teacher
Andrew Douch presenting at Charles Sturt University

About Andrew

Teacher first. Always.

Andrew Douch has taught since 1990. His work as an educator, speaker and consultant is grounded in the realities of classrooms and in a lifelong curiosity about how people learn.

He is the creator of Douchy’s Biology, the face of the VCE Biology course on Edrolo, and a Microsoft Worldwide Innovative Teacher of the Year.

‘You don’t need to be very good with technology to do very good things with technology.’

In the room

See Andrew speak.

A glimpse of the energy, warmth and practical challenge Andrew brings to the stage.

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Let’s talk

Planning a conference or professional learning day?

Tell Andrew what you have in mind. A short conversation is the best way to shape something genuinely useful for your people.