About
Phillip Alcock
CEO / AI Education Lead — PBL Future Labs (opens in a new tab)
I'm Phil. Australian, based in Acapulco. I've spent 3+ years building AI workflows in Claude Projects, Claude Skills, and Google NotebookLM — and I've packaged everything I know into this site.
I co-founded PBL Future Labs alongside Thom Markham, Ph.D. — widely recognized as "The Godfather of PBL." Together we're building the bridge between AI and Project-Based Learning, helping educators design learning experiences students actually want to engage with.
My background is in media production — photography, video editing, animation, special effects, stop motion, and content creation. That lens shapes everything I build. I think in systems, sequences, and production pipelines, and that's exactly how I approach AI workflows.
I've advised the Stanford GenAI Accelerator Project and TeachAI. I'm contributing to a Harvard emerging technologies course. I've spoken with ISTE, ASCD, and more schools and universities than I can count. I'm also the author of Transform Your Teaching With AI.
No AI slop. I promise. Everything on this site is something I've actually built, tested, broken, rebuilt, and documented.
What I'm Building Here
The AI Blueprint Store is where I'm packaging all of my workflows, prompts, and systems — everything I've built over years of working with AI tools — and making them available to you. Here's what's coming:
- Claude Skills Workflows — Student Portfolios, Gamma Designs, and more
- Homeschooling AI Workflows — Claude Skills + Projects + NotebookLM
- Image Workflows + GPTs — Custom image generation pipelines
- NotebookLM Workflows + Projects — Including workflows to build workflows
- Video Workflows — End-to-end video production with AI
- Claude Projects Workflows — Systems for research, content, and curriculum
- PBL Design & Edu Workflows — Designed alongside PBL pioneers like Thom Markham, Ph.D.
- Media & Creative AI — Photography, Video Editing, Animation, Special Effects, Stop Motion, and Content Production
I'm also deep into AI-assisted creative production — I've found some incredible animation tools using Claude Code and Remotion, and those workflows are coming too.
Newsletters & Writing
I write across several publications. Subscribe to stay connected:
PBL Future Labs
The flagship newsletter on AI-enhanced Project-Based Learning, curriculum design, and the future of education. Co-founded with Thom Markham, Ph.D.
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AI for Beginners
A practical, approachable guide to understanding AI from the ground up. Built for educators, parents, and anyone curious about how AI actually works — no jargon, no hype.
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AIxPBL
Exclusive deep dives into AI applications in Project-Based Learning. Practical guides, detailed analyses, and a growing community of educators passionate about the future of learning.
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Articles, updates, and conversations on AI in education, digital literacy, and emerging technology. This is where the real-time conversation happens.
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Want to Feature Your Workflow?
If you've built a workflow that delivers real results and you'd like to see it featured on The AI Blueprint Store, I'd genuinely love to hear from you. I'm always looking to collaborate with educators, creators, builders, and anyone doing meaningful work with AI tools. Whether it's a Claude Project you've refined, a NotebookLM pipeline you've perfected, or a creative production workflow that saves hours — reach out and let's talk about getting your work in front of the right audience.
Contact: phil@pblfuturelabs.com