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So, I decided to start a podcast, and one recommendation I've gotten is to post the transcript of the podcast on my blog! So, if you didn't check out episode 1, or you want to read my thoughts instead of listen to my dulcet tones, then here we go! So last week I gave my high school economics class. Some Play-Doh. And to find out why. It's time to plai around and find out. In today's episode, there are going to be two topics of discussion. What I'm lovingly dubbing, playdo

As a high school student (1998-2002), I vividly remember the times when my creativity was stifled by the rigid structure of traditional education practices. The repetitive assignments and standardized tests left little room for imagination and innovation. If I wanted to get create unique essays or projects, I was penalized for "not taking the assignment seriously." However, those opportunities where we engaged in game-based learning, or we just got to "play" that I truly fel

I have always been fascinated with the idea of hands-on learning and experiential education. This is why I've created games, simulations and a variety of other "creative" endeavors for my students to engage in. However, these are always things dictated by me, with little room for creativity by the students. So, as I've pivoted more into the arena of pushing for more student-owned knowledge production, I wanted to figure out how I could easily transform what I had already b

As a teacher, incorporating technology into our instructional strategies has become more important than ever. One exciting aspect of educational technology is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into lesson design and teaching. AI-powered tools can enhance student learning, provide personalized feedback, and support instructional planning. To help you harness the power of AI, in addition to my recommendations from part 1 , here are 5 additional websites and/or app

Part 1: The Personal Digital Divide Last week, the International Business Times reported on UNESCO's "Artificial Intelligence and Education: Guidance for Policy-makers" report. UNESCO is currently trying to grab the bull by the horns and issue guidance throughout multiple social and economic sectors as part of it's "AI For All" campaign (Summer) . I'll highlight several areas from their recommendation, and give my trench-level thoughts on if AI can be successful in bridging

Its not everyday that you decide "well, its time for me to write something." When I was in middle and high school, I was very excited for...

On Tuesday the 7th, I was offered the amazing opportunity to walk through some of their NEW AI Literacy lessons in a webinar! I had such a good time, I decided to start a blog! You can check out a recording, and snag my resources here: https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20231107/