Gen AI and COPPA
Earlier today, someone from a private, Catholic school wrote and asked me about COPPA and Gen AI use. I thought I'd share my response and, if someone has some additional points to
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Revisiting MineTest
I wrote this back in 2022, and ran across Minetest on my computer again. So amazing! Check it out if you are looking for something similar to Minecraft.
Bot Stacking with BoodleBox
A short time ago, I had a fun conversation with Clyde ISD's Saicy Lytle and Mike Neal. They are the hosts of the Ruff Draft podcast
ChatGPT's Study Mode
Capturing the education market is a key strategy for many Gen AI companies. After all, there's a boatload of money in education reform. Too bad that money isn't there for K 12 publ
MyNotes: AI as Cognitive Infrastructure
Wow, this piece by Carlo Iacono blew my mind. What a cool way to describe GenAI
My Notes: A Societal Necessity
This quote caught my eye. What do you think? "Critical thinking, long considered an academic virtue, is now a societal necessity. In the past, it may have been seen as a metaskil
MyNotes: AI as Critical and Cultural Practice
I enjoyed this piece from Michael G. Wagner. You will want to read the whole piece but here’s a t
Rebuttal to Cutler: Embracing AI as a Pedagogical Partner
This rebuttal was written by Gen AI, specifically, a Boodle Box bot (a.k.a. custom GPT) called Logic Architect. I thought it was fun
What the Future Holds
Gen AI tools are changing rapidly. I can't keep up. As one of my colleague put it, no one can. He cites Carroll's Alice in Wonderland characters
An Outline of David Cutler's Article
Over the weekend, David Cutler's article, ChatGPT 5 Just Changed My Mind — AI Has No Place in My Classroom
Costly Experimentation
What a powerful insight about Gen AI adoption by Clara Hawking via Linked In
Epictetus Bot
With Boodle Box's update, I switched the model powering the Epictetus Bot
NSPA: Icebreakers That Stick
NSPA Virtual AI Series Home "The best connections happen when we stop being titles and start being people." This wisdom from a vetera
The Journey to Deeper Learning: A Three-Phase Roadmap for Your Classroom
We all want our students to achieve deep, lasting understanding. But what does that journey actually look like? And how can we use technology to guide them, not just distract them?
Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?
I don't know why that title came to mind, perhaps Doug Johnson's post, "Why be afraid of AI?" coaxed it out of me. With the launch of ChatGPT 5 , the…
1 - The Learning Loop: AI and Education
In this Issue 1: Discover how to prepare pre service teachers for the AI enhanced classrooms of tomorrow with evidence based frameworks and practical strategies. Learn how adm
2 - The Learning Loop: AI and Education
In this Issue: Discover how BoodleBox is leveling up with access to more powerful AI models for educational bots. Learn what really happens to your deleted chats across differe
Are We Preparing Pre-Service Teachers for the Classroom of 2030?
As higher education professionals, our mandate is to prepare the next generation of educators for the realities of the classroom. In an era of rapid technological change and the ri
BoodleBox Makes Powerful Models Available GenAI AI
Do you know what one of the advantages frontier models like ChatGPT Custom GPTs and Gemini Gems had over Boodle Box Bots? The power of the underlying model.…
Chats with Z.ai
I missed the announcement of Z.ai, but it's a friendly AI, if a bit verbose. I like this chart it generated when I asked, "What formats can you export to?"
ChatGPT 5, AGI, Bot Stacking
Over the last few weeks, I've heard numerous podcasts focused on ChatGPT's "imminent arrival," "the model router of [ChatGPT] AI models," and how easy ChatGPT 5, the model that a
Ditch the Burnout: 3 High-Impact, Low-Prep Digital Strategies That Actually Work
As a teacher, your time is your most precious resource. You're constantly asked to integrate new digital tools, but you need strategies that are both effective and manageable. You
Banni: Gateway to Gen AI for Everyone webinar
Welcome! On this page, you will find resources for the Banni: Gateway to Gen AI for Everyone webinar resources.
Is Your EdTech Investment Actually Improving Learning? A Framework for Impact
As a K 12 administrator, you've likely overseen significant investments in educational technology. But the nagging question remains: Is it making a difference? Too often, expensive