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Continue reading to learn more about specific project highlights spanning grades K-12 and across all subjects

I finally got the Elgato Stream Deck, and I have some exciting news to share with you, along with an exclusive discount! In this video, I showcase the new Elgato Stream Deck +, which introduces dials and an LCD touch strip. When I heard that mmhmm was releasing an official plug-in for the Stream Deck, … Continue reading →

The following are two videos that I had the chance to create in partnership with Wacom to celebrate the holidays! I hope you enjoy watching and get a small laugh out of my attempt to write some clever captions 😊 Video 1: My Dream Classroom Setup 🎶 I’m dreaming of the perfect classroom setup. Unlike … Continue reading →

It was an absolute honor to be a guest alongside Howard Levin on the National Association for Independent Schools’ #NewViewEDU Podcast, hosted by Tim Fish. Learn more about Season 5, Episode 49: The View from the Classroom

If you’ve watched me present virtually anytime in the past three years, you’ve seen me use an app called mmhmm. mmhmm is a video presentation app that seamlessly connects with any virtual meeting platform you use, such as Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, and Webex. It empowers you with features to be more engaging on video … Continue reading →

As the new school year gets underway, I want to open up and share something deeply personal – the topic of burnout. This post comes from a place of vulnerability as I reflect on the experiences that led to my own burnout and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. While I can’t turn back … Continue reading →

Introducing my new Wacom One 13 touch! As you know, I’ve raved about the Wacom One display since it was first released. This is the first time that Wacom has launched new tablets in this line, so I am pretty pumped to be doing this hands-on demo and review. In this video, I am reviewing … Continue reading →

As we head into the 2023-24 academic year, I wanted to compile and share some resources related to social-emotional learning, mindfulness, check-ins, self-care, understanding feelings, celebrating one another, creating a culture of respect, and more. Additionally, I’ve curated a selection of ideas that you might find useful in the first couple of weeks of school. … Continue reading →

When it comes to the most game-changing app to organize my life, research, notes, and tasks, NotePlan has been the perfect solution for me. This powerful app for Mac and iOS seamlessly combines “daily notes” with general notes, integrates with your Calendar + Reminders, and allows you to create tasks and even time block – … Continue reading →

I got the all-new OKIOCAM S2 Pro, a 4K Ultra HD document camera boasting a 12MP camera in the most compact and portable form factor you’ve ever seen. This camera is not only ultra-flexible, easy to use, and high quality, but it’s also surprisingly affordable and comes with exciting OKIOPoint technology. If you’re wondering, “What … Continue reading →