Never Create a Presentation from Scratch Again: Power Your Slides with AI

Want to be done with staring at empty slides, waiting for inspiration that never fully hits? In my latest piece for Tech & Learning (published September 2, 2025), I pit general AI engines: ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot—against tools built specifically for slide creation: SlidesAI, BeautifulAI, and Gamma. The verdict: Gamma delivers the best presentation-ready, story-driven decks with minimal effort.

Stop wasting time and get incredible presentations with a smarter AI that lets you focus on content, not formatting. Learn how to make the blank-slide syndrome a thing of the past and the best tools to do so. 

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Wondering How to Choose the Right AI? Start Here.

You may have heard, “It doesn’t matter which AI you use; they all do the same thing.” Innovative educators know that's not just wrong. It’s risky. 

In my latest article for Tech & Learning, I break down why AI platform choice matters and how ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini each serve different needs when it comes to instruction, productivity, data privacy, and integration.

• Want AI that works inside Google Workspace? Gemini is your best bet.

• On a Microsoft 365 ecosystem? Copilot aligns with your tools and your compliance policies.

• Exploring AI for personal use and ideation? ChatGPT shines, but may not be your best educational enterprise partner.

The takeaway: Choosing the right AI is not about hype. It is about fit. This article will help educators and tech leaders make smarter, safer choices.
👉 Read it here on Tech & Learning

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

We’ve been promised education revolutions before: flipped classrooms, interactive whiteboards, tablets, MOOCs... 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 →]

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!

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!