Utilizing EdTech and AI for Early Education featuring Diana Hughes and Sunil Gunderia

Utilizing EdTech and AI for Early Education featuring Diana Hughes and Sunil Gunderia

Host Mike Palmer concludes our coverage of the ASU+GSV Summit with two shorter conversations recorded in San Diego with Diana Hughes and Sunil Gunderia from Age of Learning, the company behind educational products like ABCmouse and the classroom offerings MyMathAcademy and MyReadingAcademy. First, we delve into Diana’s background designing empathetic video games and how that … Read more

Comparison of Immigration Policies Between Ronald Reagan and Stephen Miller

Comparison of Immigration Policies Between Ronald Reagan and Stephen Miller

During a rally at Madison Square Garden, Trump’s advisor Stephen Miller spoke out against immigrants, stating that if Trump is re-elected, Miller will be responsible for a program to round up and expel millions of undocumented immigrants. Miller, a close advisor to Trump who has influenced many of his immigration policies, claimed that Americans are … Read more

Assisting K-12 leaders in enhancing their use of data with greater confidence.

Assisting K-12 leaders in enhancing their use of data with greater confidence.

Autumn is a season that is familiar to everyone. Whether you live in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by redwoods or in the sunny southern states, the cooler air, shorter days, and yellow school buses are all part of our shared experience of fall. Students are back in the swing of things, and teachers and school … Read more

Reflection: Developing a New Chatbot for ELL Educators – Is it Effective?

Reflection: Developing a New Chatbot for ELL Educators – Is it Effective?

(I am republishing some of my top posts from the first half of the year. You can find the complete list here.) Last April, I used the AI tool Poe to create a free chatbot specifically designed to assist English Language Learner teachers. It appeared to function adequately, and I detailed the process of creating … Read more

Preparing International Students for College: Nine Essential Items

Preparing International Students for College: Nine Essential Items

An international student guidebook can be a valuable resource to help address the concerns that new students may face as they transition to the U.S. and their institution. Starting college can be a challenging experience for many students, especially for those who come from different countries to study. International students often encounter cultural and social … Read more

Online Conference: The Ultimate Learning and Development Toolkit

Online Conference: The Ultimate Learning and Development Toolkit

Feeling Overwhelmed by Your L&D Workload? Join us for the Ultimate L&D Toolkit Online Conference: a high-energy event designed to help L&D professionals streamline their workflows, enhance their skills, and create more impactful learning experiences. Through user-led demonstrations and expert insights, you’ll discover innovative tools, techniques, and strategies to boost your productivity and deliver exceptional … Read more

Important information about approaching college application deadlines

Important information about approaching college application deadlines

A student is working on completing her college applications as the deadlines for fall 2025 admissions approach. The applications for California’s two public university systems, the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU), are now open, offering students a choice of 32 campuses. In addition to these options, there are over a hundred … Read more

Should High School Students Have Less Work and More Experiences?

Should High School Students Have Less Work and More Experiences?

The New York Times recently published a guest column by an English teacher advocating for high school students to take on less in order to achieve better results. However, responses from students at three schools on October 10 highlighted the prevalent issue of stress and overscheduling. While the intention behind the call to reduce expectations … Read more

Utilizing AI in Education with Author Eddie Watson

Utilizing AI in Education with Author Eddie Watson

In this engaging conversation, host Mike Palmer reconnects with Dr. C. Edward Watson, Vice President for Digital Innovation at the American Association of Colleges and Universities. Eddie shares insights from his latest book, Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning, delving into the practical implications of generative AI tools … Read more