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!

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.

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.