What does raising kids in the age of AI really require? Crevita Moody didn't touch a computer until she was 13. She didn't own one until she was 21. About 15 years later, she became the first African American woman data scientist at the FAA, where s…
School librarians are uniquely positioned to lead artificial intelligence literacy initiatives rather than being relegated to support staff roles. By leveraging their core expertise in source evaluation, research frameworks, and information ethics, …
Simply handing students a Chromebook and labeling them digital natives does not prepare them for the complex, high-stakes realities of the modern internet. While growing up surrounded by technology grants young people high technical proficiency, it …
When teachers hand students rigid step-by-step instructions for digital projects, they often mistake compliance for genuine learning. Scripted edtech lessons teach children to blindly mimic a process rather than understand why a concept works. By fo…
When students have 24/7 access to advanced language models, traditional take-home worksheets and static essay prompts no longer guarantee genuine learning. Virtual educators face the unique challenge of evaluating student mastery through a screen wh…
When we refer to generative AI models by human names like "Claude," "Alexa," or "Siri," we inadvertently shape student perceptions of technology. By assigning human labels to machines that are inherently sycophantic, we risk undermining critical thi…
Are your students submitting AI-generated work? Instead of banning tools, learn to design assignments that foster genuine learning. This post explores how educators can build "AI-resilient" tasks that prioritize student thinking, making AI a collabo…
Welcome back to the blog! In our latest episode, we delved deep into a topic that is absolutely fundamental to truly impactful education: curiosity. Specifically, we explored the compelling arguments of Olivia Odileke, a visionary educator who champ…
Welcome back to the blog, and to a special post expanding on our latest podcast episode! In this week's show, What AI Can't Replace in Instructional Design ft. Jonathan De La Cruz, we had a truly insightful conversation with Jonathan De La Cruz abou…
Welcome back to the blog, where we dive deeper into the conversations we're having on the podcast! In our latest episode, "The Human Edge: Smarter Decisions in the Age of AI ft. Cheryl Strauss Einhorn," we explored the complex and often overwhelming…
Welcome back to the podcast blog! In our latest episode, titled "If You Live on Earth, You've Been Opted Into AI ft. Valerie Brock," we had a truly illuminating conversation with Valerie Brock, the Curriculum Lead at Day of AI. The episode, availabl…
The Allure and Danger of Quick AI Adoption The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence has brought with it an undeniable excitement. New tools emerge seemingly every week, promising to revolutionize education, streamline workflows, and persona…
Welcome back to the podcast blog! In our latest episode, "No CS Background. Below Poverty Line. Now Learning Quantum ft. A.M. Bhatt | My EdTech Life 359," we had a truly eye-opening conversation with A.M. Bhatt about the fundamental flaws in our cur…
En una era donde la inteligencia artificial está transformando la educación a pasos agigantados, tuve el honor de entrevistar al Dr. José R. Ferrer López en My EdTech Life. Su perspectiva es clara y poderosa: los educadores debemos evolucionar de di…
In my latest episode of My EdTech Life, I had the honor of chatting with Amber Ivey. She is the founder of AI DigiTales and host of the AI for Kids podcast, and she is doing incredible work to help young learners understand AI and ethics in a fun, …
I am incredibly excited to share a tool that has made a massive impact on how educators create, share, and empower their students during Be An Author Month—Book Creator. You may have heard of it before, but if not, let me tell you why it is one of t…
In today’s connected world, schools face the challenge of bridging communication gaps created by language diversity. That is where Pocketalk comes in. On this episode of My EdTech Life, I chat with Arturo Guajardo about how this innovative translati…
In today’s digital age, podcasting is more than just a platform for entertainment—it’s a powerful tool for education. Whether it’s students exploring storytelling or teachers making learning more engaging, podcasting has carved out a special place i…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an important topic in education, and educators like you are navigating its benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations. In a recent episode of My EdTech Life, I had the privilege of speaking with Stacy K…
During our latest podcast episode, I had a discussion with Terence Tan, co-founder of edm8ker, about recent developments in education. Our conversation explored the realm of maker education and showed how it's revolutionizing how we perceive teachin…
I had the pleasure of interviewing Devlin Daley, co-founder and CEO of Derivita, on my podcast. Derivita is an innovative edtech company that aims to revolutionize math education through its intelligent learning platform. As a former math teacher an…
Last night, I had an enlightening conversation with Alex Hassan, founder of Judie AI, on my podcast "My Ed Tech Life." We dove deep into the origin story of Judie AI and Alex's mission to leverage AI to make education more accessible and personalize…
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Gavin Pringle, founder and CEO of JAKAPA, on my podcast, My EdTech Life. Our conversation focused on soft skills development in students and how JAKAPA is providing innovative solutions to address this nee…
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Alyshahn, the Chief Revenue Officer at Goosechase, and Sara Appleby, an instructional coach who uses Goosechase in her school. It was a fascinating discussion about how scavenger hunts and interactive game…