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...

Written by Matthäus Huelse

I admit it. I have been using AI for my work for months now. And I know what you are thinking: oh, it’s just another AI-generated article/blog post/recipe… but no! I did write this article. Every word. And then I handed it to the editor and if you ask them, they will conf...

Written by Torie Mollett

Picture it. 

You’ve been assigned a new coaching role, maybe your first coaching role ever, or your first day in a new school or district.  You’ve probably found a nice spot in your building, a home base, so to speak.  You’ve communicated via email where you are on which d...

Written by Brooke Conklin

Instructional coaches play a critical role in supporting teachers and improving student outcomes. But coaching in a large district, whether geographically or by student population, comes with unique challenges. In a recent Restart Recharge podcast episode, two experienced ...