“A real programmable robot with character!” That’s the slogan used by Robotical to advertise Marty the Robot and, after spending some time with it, I’ve got to say I think that’s pretty accurate! Check out my full video review where I: If you are interested in seeing what Marty can offer for you and your … Continue reading
Building Relationships with Families with Mote & Canva Good communication with parents and families from the very start of the year can make all the difference. I believe that gaining a student’s trust is the first step in building their (math) confidence, and it begins with making sure parents are part of the team. If … Continue reading
I’m back with another update on life with aibo, Sony’s AI robot dog. Mia has learned a lot since my first video & post. Enjoy my new video, where I talk about her development, what to expect, how Mia interacted with my young nieces during a recent visit, and a bit more about visual programming … Continue reading
After publishing my TED-Ed Educator talk in July, EdSurge presented me with the opportunity to share an edited version of my talk in written form. I hope this piece resonates strongly with you and equips you with simple ideas and tools so that all learners you work with are able to contribute in a format … Continue reading
I had a chance to join FOX Baltimore to talk about the importance of continuing to use digital tools even though most students are now in-person as well as some tech tools that can help students as we gear up for a new school year. You can watch the clip here: FOX Baltimore – Back … Continue reading
Edpuzzle chose my book, Tech with Heart, to lead a series of conversations throughout the month of August. We started with a back-to-school edition of EdpuzzleLive, where I was joined by Steve Martinez for a panel discussion with the Edpuzzle team. After a fun contest on Twitter, we closed the month with a Twitter chat. … Continue reading
Have you been looking for a way to allow your students to 🔊 REPLY WITH VOICE 🔊 in Pear Deck? If so, I’ve got just the solution for you! Using Mote‘s free Chrome extension, students can create a voice recording without ever leaving the Pear Deck. In this very quick video (2.5 mins), I share … Continue reading
You’ve heard me talk about the flipped classroom at length and embracing edtech to provide a platform for every learner to contribute their ideas in a format that best fits them. I recently had a chance to give a talk geared to education leaders and coaches. In this session, I focus on transforming the traditional … Continue reading
I’m extremely honored & excited to share that my TED-Ed Educator talk was selected and published! I hope you find my message inspiring, applicable, and relevant. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if I can further support you in bringing these ideas to life in your classroom and school. Classroom Tech for Classroom Equity: How … Continue reading
It was an honor to join Dave Burgess on his podcast, The Dave Burgess Show! Dave went deep with his questions, giving me the chance to talk about how my book & book cover came to be, the significance of me sharing my personal experiences as a student, the why behind my edtech innovation journey, … Continue reading
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