by Katie Maciulewicz

I’m not afraid to admit that I don’t really like self-help books. They can be a little cheesy – sometimes literally; remember Who Moved My Cheese? – or preachy, and they're either too simplistic or overly complicated or just unrealistic. 

So what I’m offering here is not an in...

by Grace Brown

I have a confession. 

For most of my teaching career, I suffered from major teacher envy. 

Searching through TPT, scrolling through Instagram, or even sitting in faculty meetings, I saw presentations, worksheets, and activities that were vibrant, engaging, and consistently branded. H...

by Torie Mollett

In education, we are often forced, or gently encouraged, to leave our in-the-wild alter-egos, our authentic selves, at the door and assume the persona of a more polished, professional, and classroom-appropriate version of us. 

Clark Kent has entered the chat.

Generally, this make...

Written by Katie Maciulewicz

As Bob Dylan sings, “Times, they are a-changing.” And in the world of edtech, they’re a-changing rapidly. 

This past summer, Flip (formerly Flipgrid) announced that it had been acquired by Microsoft and was only going to be available to schools using Teams for Educatio...

Written by Brooke Conklin

 Remember Maslow's hierarchy of needs? That pyramid we all learned about in our undergrad Psychology classes? I motion that we bring it back to consider how it might help us better understand the needs of our teachers. In working with coaches from all corners of the United...

Written by Brooke Conklin

Teaching is often described as a calling, a profession fueled by passion and a desire to shape young minds. However, the reality of the classroom can be a stark contrast to the idealistic vision many new teachers hold. The first few years are particularly challenging, mark...

Written by Brooke Conklin

Let's face it: the world of instructional and technology coaching can be a bit of a rollercoaster. There's the thrill of seeing teachers grow and students thrive, but also the challenges of navigating complex dynamics and fostering meaningful change. Amidst all the strateg...

Written by Matthäus Huelse

Let's dive right into the thick of things with Google's Gemini AI. I don’t know if you’ve heard, but it's the talk of the town. Specifically, it’s about the image generating capabilities. A little bit of context first: One of the commonly quoted issues with AI is its inhe...

Written by Katie Ritter

The US Office of Educational Technology has released the latest version of the National Education Technology Plan (NETP), which highlights the latest research, classroom realities, national trends, and innovative solutions schools are using to tackle complex challenges. Whil...

Written by Brooke Conklin

Mark was frustrated. As an instructional coach at Roosevelt High School, he had been working hard to provide quality PD for teachers. But attendance at their traditional after-school workshops was dwindling. Teachers claimed they were too burned out to engage in more learn...

Written by Matthäus Huelse

As an EdTech coach, I've had the opportunity to engage in many enriching conversations with teachers, administrators, superintendents, and fellow EdTech coaches. The vast majority of the time, these discussions revolve around maximizing the benefits of AI tools in an educ...