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 →

It was an honor to have a chance to lead a virtual talk offered through NYU’s Mid-Career Alumni Network. My session focused on leveraging simple technology tools to create more equitable and empowering discussions. I shared strategies for using edtech like Flip and Pear Deck to transform the traditional meeting culture to make the best … Continue reading →

I met Sean Gaillard on Twitter years ago, and he quickly became a go-to education leader who I looked to for both inspiration and to fuel my passion for the work I was doing within my school & beyond. I so admire Sean’s leadership style and genuine care. Beyond what I learn from his actions … Continue reading →

Thanks to McGraw Hill PreK-12 for the opportunity to share some of my tips for ensuring that even the quietest students have a voice in the classroom. I’d love to hear strategies you are using to make sure every idea & voice in your classroom is heard. Comment here or tweet me @buddyxo.