I learned about aibo, Sony’s “robotic puppy, powered by AI,” a couple years ago. What initially sparked my interest was that aibo learns and grows over time when given human care and attention. How could this robot dog provide companionship and bond with its owner? My teacher brain also went straight to the visual programming … Continue reading
I had a chance to sit down with Lainie Rowell for an open & honest conversation on her Evolving with Gratitude Podcast as I describe my past & current journey, real-life challenges, & the impact #gratitude continues to have on my life. This episode is dedicated to my sweet Buddy π© who had crossed the … Continue reading
I’m extremely excited to share a conversation I had with David Hall of Quiet and Strong. On the podcast, I talk about discovering my own #introvert superpowers & how Iβve rethought the classroom dynamic to empower all voices. Susan Cain’s Quiet had a PROFOUND impact on my teaching & has driven much of the work … Continue reading
Google Docs recently rolled out some great updates, including: The ability to insert dropdown menus Project tracker table templates @ Shortcuts for quick access to common features & commands I hope that this quick video walkthrough will help you understand what is now available & how to make the best use of these great features! … Continue reading
I had a chance to sit down with Fonz Mendoza to record episode 109 on his show: My Edtech Life. The title captures the excitement I felt throughout the recording: Get Passionate! Innovative Ways to Leverage Technology. If you have not had a chance to check out the My Edtech Life podcast yet, let me … Continue reading
I’m excited to share that an article I wrote for American Consortium for Equity in Education was featured as a 4-page spread in their May/June issue of Equity & Access Magazine. I hope you’ll have a chance to check it out and that you find it uplifting & inspiring. Read the full article here: Pandemic-driven … Continue reading
Canva recently came out with a draw tool and, speaking as a math teacher, Iβm thrilled about the possibilities this presents. I had a chance to write two feature posts, one on the Canva website and one on the Wacom website, diving into the opportunities this new tool opens up and applications in a variety … Continue reading
I am excited to be attending a number of Wall Street Journal events this spring and summer, and I wanted to share another opportunity with you today. Youβve seen me share information about The Future Of Everything Festival already. This post will focus on one of the WSJ Women Events β Women In: Sustainable Finance. … Continue reading
It has been a while since I’ve published a post focused on productivity. This topic goes hand-in-hand with my interest in intentional tech use. I have done a ton of reading on the topic of productivity and focus, and one of my goals is to share more about how I have applied some of the … Continue reading
If youβve seen me present virtually, youβve seen me useΒ mmhmmΒ to do an over-the-shoulder slides look & easily toggle between screen share & my camera. What you donβt see there is the power of mmhmm to record & share to empower students with resources to drive the pace of their learning! Check out my interview on … Continue reading
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