Author – Speaker – Innovator
Walk through any city and you will notice the small ramps at every street corner — “curb cuts.” They were originally created to help wheelchair users move safely from sidewalk to street. What no one predicted was how universally useful they would become. Parents with strollers, travelers with rolling suitcases, delivery workers — everyone benefits.That …
Innovation does not happen all at once. It follows a journey — one that always begins with an idea, matures through trial and error, and eventually becomes so natural that we hardly notice it. Understanding this journey not only explains the past, it helps us lean into the future with confidence and excitement. Take smartphones. …
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UNESCO’s AI and the Future of Education: Disruptions, dilemmas and directions is a landmark work that frames artificial intelligence as one of the most urgent forces reshaping learning globally. It asks powerful questions about what it means to learn, to teach, and to be human in an AI-driven age. Reading through this work, one cannot …
The conversation about AI in education has often started with fear. Can students still be trusted to write their own essays? Will detectors catch misconduct? Should we return to blue books and oral exams? These questions matter, but they do not go far enough. If we remain focused only on cheating, we miss the deeper …
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In education, it is easy to get swept up in the waves of FUD—Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. Headlines warn of artificial intelligence replacing teachers. Edtech trends move faster than professional development days can keep up. And the pace of change? Exhausting. We feel fear of innovations like AI taking over classrooms. We feel uncertainty about …
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🌎 Just wrapped an incredible day of professional development at Lincoln International Academy in 📍Nicaragua!We worked with over 100 passionate educators—from preschool through 12th grade, including their amazing coaches and staff.Our focus? Helping teachers embrace change, leverage AI practically, and prioritize SEL (with Laura Shippee) as we prepare students for a future where artificial intelligence …
I am looking forward to speaking at ISTE and connecting with attendees. For me, the best part of ISTE is meeting with colleagues new and old, catching up, and thinking about the future for our students. With that in mind, I wanted to let you know about a few places you can find me. If …
The official 2059 Audiobook is out! I have been working with the team at ElevenReader to provide the best, free audiobook experience possible for all of you. The link below will take you to their page/app where you can create a free account an begin listening to the book! Why free as an audiobook? Writing …
Hello readers! I wanted to personally reach out because I deeply respect your passion and commitment to the future of education—it is something we both care about deeply. After years of research, writing, and reflection, I am excited to have shared my new book with you: 2059: The Future of Education. I believe the ideas …
Reflecting on the Future: A Conversation on My EdTech Life with Fonz Mendoza I recently had the privilege of joining Fonz Mendoza on My EdTech Life for Episode 321, and what an energizing and meaningful conversation it was! As a returning guest, it felt like catching up with an old friend—Fonz is not only an …
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