Screens Aren’t the Whole Story. A Twin Study Just Showed Why.
A new Karolinska twin study finds the link between screen time and mental health weakens sharply within families. Counting minutes isn’t the answer; what…
Category: EdTech & AI
Before We Blame Screens, Let’s Count the Empty Desks
Chronic absenteeism is still well above pre-pandemic levels. Before blaming screens for achievement, schools should make sure students are in the room — and…
AI Isn’t Ruining Student Thinking. Bad Task Design Might.
Is AI ruining student thinking? New research says the answer depends on task design, and a new EdReports study shows schools should demand evidence…
Lock Boxes Aren’t a Lesson Plan: Rethinking Cell Phone Bans
Cell phone bans in schools are heading to Congress, yet new survey data shows phone use creeps back as the year goes on. A…
Is My School Behind the AI Curve?
This past school year while co-facilitation the creation of the AI guidance for the State of Washington I have also worked with over 60…
AI in the Classroom: Crafting Responsible Guidelines for Educators and Learners
This week I have had the pleasure of working with Singapore American School (SAS) in supporting educators around AI as well as starting to…
Washington State Releases K12 AI Guidance
I am proud to announce the first of many documents being released by the @waospi on guidance for K12 educators in the state of…
Virtual School Tips and Recommendations
NCCE 2020 here in Seattle has just wrapped up. NCCE (Northwest Council For Computer Education) being our regional ISTE sponsored conference with somewhere around…
Chromebooks in Band Class
As I start my second full year working with Auburn School District educators in what they call their Auburn Teacher Leadership Academy 2.0Â (ATLA), it’s…
Google I/O: The machines are learning
I always look forward to Google’s I/O conference to see where the future of technology and innovation is headed and today, once again, didn’t…