My EdTech Life
July 27, 2026

Beyond the Worksheet: How Virtual Teachers Catch AI Cheating and Assess True Understanding

When students have 24/7 access to advanced language models, traditional take-home worksheets and static essay prompts no longer guarantee genuine learning. Virtual educators face the unique challenge of evaluating student mastery through a screen wh…

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July 17, 2026

I Don't Like Calling It Claude

When we refer to generative AI models by human names like "Claude," "Alexa," or "Siri," we inadvertently shape student perceptions of technology. By assigning human labels to machines that are inherently sycophantic, we risk undermining critical thi…

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July 4, 2026

Beyond 'Caveman Prompting': Crafting AI-Resilient Assignments for Authentic Learning

Are your students submitting AI-generated work? Instead of banning tools, learn to design assignments that foster genuine learning. This post explores how educators can build "AI-resilient" tasks that prioritize student thinking, making AI a collabo…

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June 3, 2026

Beyond the Curriculum: Reigniting the Spark of Curiosity in Your Classroom

Welcome back to the blog! In our latest episode, we delved deep into a topic that is absolutely fundamental to truly impactful education: curiosity. Specifically, we explored the compelling arguments of Olivia Odileke, a visionary educator who champ…

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May 17, 2026

Beyond the Algorithm: The Irreplaceable Human Touch in Instructional Design

Welcome back to the blog, and to a special post expanding on our latest podcast episode! In this week's show, What AI Can't Replace in Instructional Design ft. Jonathan De La Cruz, we had a truly insightful conversation with Jonathan De La Cruz abou…

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May 3, 2026

The AREA Method: A Framework for Smarter Decisions in the Age of AI

Welcome back to the blog, where we dive deeper into the conversations we're having on the podcast! In our latest episode, "The Human Edge: Smarter Decisions in the Age of AI ft. Cheryl Strauss Einhorn," we explored the complex and often overwhelming…

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April 29, 2026

AI Literacy: More Than Just Prompt Engineering

Welcome back to the podcast blog! In our latest episode, titled "If You Live on Earth, You've Been Opted Into AI ft. Valerie Brock," we had a truly illuminating conversation with Valerie Brock, the Curriculum Lead at Day of AI. The episode, availabl…

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April 15, 2026

A Practical Framework for Evaluating AI Tools in K-12 ft. Betsy Cooper

The Allure and Danger of Quick AI Adoption The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence has brought with it an undeniable excitement. New tools emerge seemingly every week, promising to revolutionize education, streamline workflows, and persona…

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April 11, 2026

The Danger of 'Job Readiness': Preparing Students for an Unpredictable Future

Welcome back to the podcast blog! In our latest episode, "No CS Background. Below Poverty Line. Now Learning Quantum ft. A.M. Bhatt | My EdTech Life 359," we had a truly eye-opening conversation with A.M. Bhatt about the fundamental flaws in our cur…

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April 30, 2025

La Nueva Mision Del Educador: Emociones, Pensamiento Critico y Experiencias Reales

En una era donde la inteligencia artificial está transformando la educación a pasos agigantados, tuve el honor de entrevistar al Dr. José R. Ferrer López en My EdTech Life. Su perspectiva es clara y poderosa: los educadores debemos evolucionar de di…

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March 24, 2025

Why AI Ethics Must Start with Our Kids

In my latest episode of My EdTech Life, I had the honor of chatting with Amber Ivey. She is the founder of AI DigiTales and host of the  AI for Kids podcast, and she is doing incredible work to help young learners understand AI and ethics in a fun, …

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March 15, 2025

Celebrating Be An Author Month with Book Creator

I am incredibly excited to share a tool that has made a massive impact on how educators create, share, and empower their students during Be An Author Month—Book Creator. You may have heard of it before, but if not, let me tell you why it is one of t…

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Feb. 27, 2025

Breaking Language Barriers in Education with Pocketalk

In today’s connected world, schools face the challenge of bridging communication gaps created by language diversity. That is where Pocketalk comes in. On this episode of My EdTech Life, I chat with Arturo Guajardo about how this innovative translati…

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Feb. 17, 2025

Breaking Barriers in Education with Adobe Podcast! A Conversation with Harmony Jiroudek

In today’s digital age, podcasting is more than just a platform for entertainment—it’s a powerful tool for education. Whether it’s students exploring storytelling or teachers making learning more engaging, podcasting has carved out a special place i…

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Jan. 29, 2025

Exploring AI, Equity, and Ethical Education with Stacy Kratochvil

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an important topic in education, and educators like you are navigating its benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations. In a recent episode of My EdTech Life, I had the privilege of speaking with Stacy K…

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Nov. 14, 2023

Embracing the Future of Education with edm8ker: A Deep Dive into Maker Learning

During our latest podcast episode, I had a discussion with Terence Tan, co-founder of edm8ker, about recent developments in education. Our conversation explored the realm of maker education and showed how it's revolutionizing how we perceive teachin…

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Nov. 8, 2023

Derivita's Blueprint for Modern Math Learning

I had the pleasure of interviewing Devlin Daley, co-founder and CEO of Derivita, on my podcast. Derivita is an innovative edtech company that aims to revolutionize math education through its intelligent learning platform. As a former math teacher an…

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Oct. 3, 2023

Aligning to Standards is Key for Edtech Platforms, says Judy AI Founder Alex Hassan

Last night, I had an enlightening conversation with Alex Hassan, founder of Judie AI, on my podcast "My Ed Tech Life." We dove deep into the origin story of Judie AI and Alex's mission to leverage AI to make education more accessible and personalize…

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Oct. 2, 2023

Soft Skills Development - The Key To Student Success

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Gavin Pringle, founder and CEO of JAKAPA, on my podcast, My EdTech Life. Our conversation focused on soft skills development in students and how JAKAPA is providing innovative solutions to address this nee…

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Sept. 13, 2023

Scavenger Hunts Energize Learning with GooseChase

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Alyshahn, the Chief Revenue Officer at Goosechase, and Sara Appleby, an instructional coach who uses Goosechase in her school. It was a fascinating discussion about how scavenger hunts and interactive game…

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Aug. 5, 2023

Tackling the Teacher's Sweets Drawer

As educators, we know the immense stress and pressure that comes with the job. Between lesson planning, grading, meetings, discipline issues, and trying to reach every student, our jobs are highly demanding both mentally and physically. It's no wond…

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Aug. 2, 2023

Accessibility is for Everyone: What I Learned from My Podcast with Ginger Dewey

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Ginger Dewey on my podcast, My EdTech Life. Ginger is a former math teacher and faculty trainer who has dedicated her career to making education more accessible for all students.  Our conversation centere…

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July 30, 2023

Bring Augmented and Virtual Reality into Your Classroom with Verizon's Free Immersive Learning Resources

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Jaime Donally, an educator passionate about bringing augmented and virtual reality into the classroom. Jaime shared with me the tremendous work that Verizon is doing to make these immersive technologies mo…

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July 24, 2023

Preparing Students to Think Critically in an AI-Powered World

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing William Grube for the 211th episode of my podcast, My EdTech Life. William joined me about six months ago when AI tools like ChatGPT started taking off in education. At the time, he had begun consulting wi…

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