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Why AI in Education Isn’t the Threat You Think It Is

“We didn’t ban calculators. We taught math differently. We didn’t ban the internet. We taught research differently. So why are we trying to ban AI instead of doing the same?” We’ve been here before. I was a young teacher when the internet showed up in classrooms in the 90s. Educators panicked. Teachers worried it would make students lazy, that it would only be used for cheating, and that memorizing facts and dates would go out the window. They were right. Sort of. The internet did change things. But it didn’t destroy learning. It made us rethink what was worth teaching and how we wanted to spend instructional time. It pushed us away from memorizing trivia and toward analyzing, questioning, creating, and connecting. The same thing happened with calculators decades before. There was real fear that students would lose the ability to compute. But what actually happened was that students stopped getting stuck in multi-digit calculations and started spending more time doing real math. They m...
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Why AI in Education Isn’t the Threat You Think It Is

“We didn’t ban calculators. We taught math differently. We didn’t ban the internet. We taught research differently. So why are we trying to ban AI instead of doing the same?” We’ve been here before. I was a young teacher when the internet showed up in classrooms in the 90s. Educators panicked. Teachers worried it would make students lazy, that it would only be used for cheating, and that memorizing facts and dates would go out the window. They were right. Sort of. The internet did change things. But it didn’t destroy learning. It made us rethink what was worth teaching and how we wanted to spend instructional time. It pushed us away from memorizing trivia and toward analyzing, questioning, creating, and connecting. The same thing happened with calculators decades before. There was real fear that students would lose the ability to compute. But what actually happened was that students stopped getting stuck in multi-digit calculations and started spending more time doing real math. They m...
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AI-Powered Solutions for Educators: 101 Strategies to Save Time and Reduce Stress

AI-Powered Solutions for Educators: 101 Strategies to Save Time and Reduce Stress 👇 Free Download Link Below  👇 Over the last 13 years of my 30-year career in education, I’ve worked directly with teachers and schools on systems change and professional learning. This journey has been incredibly rewarding, and I’ve learned a lot along the way. Recently, my focus has been on early literacy practices, building quality math programs, and helping teachers enhance their instructional strategies. Throughout this work, I’ve consistently demonstrated the use of AI. There are several degrees of AI utility in education; this guide aims to make your life easier and more effective, embodying the adage, “Work smarter, not harder.”   AI is beginning to offer a unique opportunity to create equitable learning environments for all students. While AI won’t replace teaching due to the irreplaceable human element in education, it will, like the internet did two decades ago, be a disruptive innova...
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“At the Forefront of Innovation: Educational Consultants and the AI Revolution” Or “Teaching the Teachers: When AI Goes to School”

“At the Forefront of Innovation: Educational Consultants and the AI Revolution” Or  “Teaching the Teachers: When AI Goes to School” "Stepping into the future of education means embracing AI—not as a distant future, but as a present partner. Let's not just adapt to change; let's lead it!" As I look back on the late 90s and early 00s, I remember the  impact the internet had on education and in my schools. Now, we're on the edge of another revolutionary innovation: AI. AI promises to reshape education in ways we can't even fully grasp yet. This is a pivotal moment for independent educational consultants and coaches. We must embrace the rapid pace of AI development or risk becoming obsolete. The old adage rings true: "If you are not seated at the dinner table, you are probably on the menu." It's necessary that we plan, innovate and grow alongside AI advancements to remain relevant and effective in our roles. The future is bright, but only if we are a...
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Creating Scaffolded Explanations for Tough Concepts (plus an AI cheat!)

"Bridging worlds with words, we turn tough ideas into something every student can get. Join me in exploring how we make the complex feel like second nature, one student at a time." When teachers aim to make learning more accessible, they often find themselves having to explain ideas and new terms in a way that connects with students. The goal is not to simplify the content but to help students understand complex concepts by gradually moving from everyday language to academic terminology. This thoughtful approach prioritizes depth, over simplicity ensuring that students fully grasp basic concepts before diving into complex topics.   It’s more of an art than a science to transform academic ideas into something concrete and accessible. What does that look like for you? Recently, I was exploring ways to help younger students understand the concept of volume. I’ve completed this task many times over the years and it can sometimes pose a challenge or require extra work. This time, ...
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