My entire dissertation process was during the peak of the pandemic. I completed my dissertation in my dining room at a tiny corner desk or from a race car trailer at a race track. And through the process, I kept reminding myself “You should be writing.” Post-it notes littered my mirrors, my car, my desks, and my planner taunting me with the fact that I was not writing if I was reading the phrase, “You Should Be Writing.” As a backlash, I have not been an avid blogger, have not finished a book idea, and generally enjoy not being mandated to write. When, during my dissertation,  I could no ..read more

I remember the challenge. It came from a Principal I respected. It was the right call, but I did not have an answer – at that time. I was delivering training, not even a professional development session, just a “when-you-need-this, do-that” session. And the principal had a read to the room that I did not, that I was not even trying to gauge in fact. After all this “was the training” in my mind. I attended this meeting with the solution, without regard for the challenge – and it showed. When the principal asked me to “differentiate this training,” I was at a loss. The feeling of being in the m ..read more

Many families and educators are asking what to do about the Saturn app. The app is currently #3 in the Apple App Store for social apps, behind Threads and WhatsApp. What is the Saturn App? The Saturn app has a powerful hook for young people with mobile devices and lifestyles. The Saturn app promotes itself as how to spend more time with friends. It is a calendar or planner for those with active schedules to intentionally coordinate or predict time with their friends. By either uploading a schedule generated from school or identifying themselves through school and grade level students can also ..read more

Thank you for participating in the 2023 #8weeksofsummer blog challenge! The newest disruptive technologies are artificial intelligence in the form of large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT. Right now education-centric organizations like ISTE and ASCD are developing protected versions of Artificial Intelligence for K-12 organizations. This summer we dedicate our #8weeksofsummer blog challenge to encouraging bloggers and readers of blogs to explore what we know, want to know, and need to know about artificial intelligence in education. #8weeksofsummer blog challenge encourages bloggers an ..read more

Thank you for participating in the 2023 #8weeksofsummer blog challenge! The newest disruptive technologies are artificial intelligence in the form of large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT. Right now education-centric organizations like ISTE and ASCD are developing protected versions of Artificial Intelligence for K-12 organizations. This summer we dedicate our #8weeksofsummer blog challenge to encouraging bloggers and readers of blogs to explore what we know, want to know, and need to know about artificial intelligence in education. #8weeksofsummer blog challenge encourages bloggers an ..read more

Thank you for participating in the 2023 #8weeksofsummer blog challenge! The newest disruptive technologies are artificial intelligence in the form of large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT. Right now education-centric organizations like ISTE and ASCD are developing protected versions of Artificial Intelligence for K-12 organizations. This summer we dedicate our #8weeksofsummer blog challenge to encouraging bloggers and readers of blogs to explore what we know, want to know, and need to know about artificial intelligence in education. #8weeksofsummer blog challenge encourages bloggers an ..read more

Thank you for participating in the 2023 #8weeksofsummer blog challenge! The newest disruptive technologies are artificial intelligence in the form of large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT. Right now education-centric organizations like ISTE and ASCD are developing protected versions of Artificial Intelligence for K-12 organizations. This summer we dedicate our #8weeksofsummer blog challenge to encouraging bloggers and readers of blogs to explore what we know, want to know, and need to know about artificial intelligence in education. #8weeksofsummer blog challenge encourages bloggers an ..read more

Calling all educators! Amazon Prime Days are July 11 and 12, 2023 this year. Let’s game plan in order to maximize your savings this summer. #PrimeDay2023 10-Day Countdown || Deals and Shopping Info #edchat Click To Tweet The Setting for Prime Days 2023 The back-to-school season is retail’s second-largest spending event of the year (National Retail Federation, 2022). For many teachers that means purchasing for their own family and their classroom. According to EdWeek’s Lieberman (2023), over a quarter of districts have spent all of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ES ..read more

I chose my last degree program based on three criteria. First, I wanted to find an online school that utilized the learning management system with which I was most comfortable. Second, I needed an affordable option with an easy payment plan. And lastly, I wanted a program with good student reviews. I am happy to report that 21 months after graduating I have paid off my doctorate in instructional technology. Share in my #Reflection on teaching graduate courses online #edchat #OnlineTeaching Click To Tweet Teaching Graduate Courses Online Allow me to share my reflection on teaching graduate c ..read more

Thank you for participating in the 2023 #8weeksofsummer blog challenge! The newest disruptive technologies are artificial intelligence in the form of large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT. This summer we dedicate our #8weeksofsummer blog challenge to encouraging bloggers and readers of blogs to explore what we know, want to know, and need to know about artificial intelligence in education. #8weeksofsummer blog challenge encourages bloggers and readers of blogs to explore what we know, want to know, and need to know about artificial intelligence in education #edchat #AIchat Click To Twe ..read more