Tuesday, July 29, 2025

AI Won't Revolutionize Education. Here's What Will.

We’ve been promised education revolutions before: flipped classroomsinteractive whiteboardstabletsMOOCs... and now AI. But if decades of innovation haven’t changed the system, what makes us think machines will?

In this article, I explore why the real transformation in education won't come from smarter tools—but from bolder leadership, better policy, and a culture that puts student agency at the center.

[Read the full article at Tech & Learning →]

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Lights, Camera, and 7 Actionable Ways to Use Google Vids

If you’ve ever wanted to make professional-looking videos without being a video pro, Google Vids might be your new favorite tool. From turning written content into engaging presentations to creating dynamic learning resources, this AI-powered platform is a game-changer for educators and education leaders.

📽️ Want 7 smart, practical ways to start using it today?
👉 Check out this article I wrote for Tech & Learning:
Lights, Camera, and 7 Actionable Ways to Use Google Vids

Perfect for classroom teaching, PD sessions, and district-wide communications!

Screenshot of Google Vids


Saturday, May 24, 2025

Navigate AI with New Risk Assessments from Common Sense Media

AI offers exciting possibilities for transforming teaching and learning—but it also comes with real risks, especially around student safety, privacy, and well-being. That’s why Common Sense Media's new AI Risk Assessments are such a game-changer. These tools help educators make smarter, safer choices when using AI in schools.

🚨 If you're an innovative educator committed to using tech responsibly, this is something you need to know about.
📰 I break it down in my latest article for Tech & Learning Magazine—check it out!



Thursday, December 5, 2024

Google Chrome's QR Code Generator Moved - Here's Where to Find It

Google Chrome moved its QR code generator. If you want to access it now, here's what you do: 

  1. Click the three dots on the top right of your screen
  2. Scroll down to "Cast, save, and share"
  3. Select "Create QR code"
The screenshot below shows exactly how to do this.

Screenshot of the menu to access the QR code generator


Thursday, October 17, 2024

Google’s NotebookLM: An Innovative Educator’s New Best Friend (and Podcasting Powerhouse!)

Google's NotebookLM is an AI powerhouse that can supercharge lessons, engage students in exciting new ways, and even help to create podcasts! Find out how and you'll even get to listen to podcasts I made in minutes in this article that I wrote for Tech & Learning Magazine.

Monday, October 14, 2024

Free AI Literacy Classes from Google and Adobe for Educators

Woman sitting at a computer and taking a class
As AI continues to transform the world, it's more important than ever for educators to keep up with this rapidly evolving technology. That's why I’m excited to share that Google and Adobe offer free classes designed to certify educators in basic AI literacy. These classes empower teachers with the skills and knowledge needed to better integrate AI into their teaching practice, ensuring that both they and their students stay ahead in our increasingly AI-driven world.

If you’re interested in leveling up your AI skills and earning a certification, check out the full details in an article I wrote for Tech & Learning called Free AI Classes for Educators. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity.