Published inVoiceEDU·PinnedTeacher → Facilitator of LearningI hate educational buzz words. In my industry of educational technology, they show up on the regular. We redefine words to meet the current school climate and need- we now have Directors of Innovation and Directors of Equity and Inclusion. We hear words like “mindfulness,” “STEM,” and “digital citizenship” and…Education5 min readEducation5 min read
Published inVoiceEDU·PinnedSchool Dress Up DaysA few tips to maximize your fun-factor and minimize your stress Wednesday evening I was in my classroom preparing to teach preservice teachers that I have the honor of instructing this semester. I heard one of them talking about “Pajama Day” at her school placement and how she didn’t have something she would were to school for this special day because she just wears sweats or shorts and a t-shirt to bed.Education4 min readEducation4 min read
Published inVoiceEDU·Jul 18Learning the Value of UncomfortablenessI attended a conference last week and had the pleasure of meeting several teachers. On multiple occasions I met veteran teachers moving to new school districts where they would be teaching classes they had never taught before. They spoke of their nervousness. They spoke of their insecurities in these changes…Growth2 min readGrowth2 min read
Published inVoiceEDU·Jul 17CREATING A CULTURE OF AI USE FOR GOOD IN THE CLASSROOMCREATING A CULTURE OF AI USE FOR GOOD IN THE CLASSROOM A Christian Approach to AI Discernment Sometimes our biggest insights aren’t when we’re creating a presentation but when we’re telling someone about the presentation right before we’re about to do it. This is what happened to me last week. The topic of my presentation was “ adapting our classrooms for…Edtech Voiceedu3 min readEdtech Voiceedu3 min read
Published inVoiceEDU·Updated Mar 27Teacher Prepping with Generative AIThis weekend I had the privilege of attending Edcamp Gigcity where I gave a presentation on generative AI. Due to the nature of the ever-evolving topic, I didn’t even start prepping my presentation until Tuesday. …Generative Ai5 min readGenerative Ai5 min read
Published inMom’s Mumblings·Feb 3Artificial Intelligence in My Fallen WorldDoes the artificial intelligence algorithm that is controlling what you watch, read, and do have you stressed out? Mine sometimes does. I have been doing so much research on ChatGPT lately that I feel overwhelmed by the future and how artificial intelligence *could* change the world. …Think For Yourself2 min readThink For Yourself2 min read
Published inMom’s Mumblings·Feb 3A Servant’s HeartY’all! So I’m just scrolling through my Facebook feed tonight and BOOM. When you talk about Jesus a lot on social media, the algorithms start trying to sell you Jesus stuff. I see a lot of Christian t-shirts in my feed, but this one hit a little differently. “You can’t…Servants Heart2 min readServants Heart2 min read
Published inMom’s Mumblings·Feb 3Saw this tweet today and it is so me.Saw this tweet today and it is so me. I have a good friend who tells me I sell myself short professionally. I do have a varied skill set when it comes to educational technology — partially because I worked in a small district where everyone knows everything in order…Self Talk2 min readSelf Talk2 min read
Published inMom’s Mumblings·Feb 3Worthy of My Name?In the evening, I continually read through my Bible chronologically and also do a small devotional. Tonight, my reading and my devotional were both about Daniel. Anytime that kind of “coincidence” happens, I tend to wonder what it is God is trying to tell me (even more than usual). Daniel…Meanings Of Names2 min readMeanings Of Names2 min read
Published inMom’s Mumblings·Feb 3Fearing a Holy GodThere are many places in the Bible that call us to fear the Lord. In Psalm 111:10 it states, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.” …Trust2 min readTrust2 min read
