Director of Innovation & Technology, Beach Park District 3, Times 10 Author, Ryze AI Advisor, ISTE Com Leader, Ed Consultant, CoSN/IETL, NCSS/ICSS, Doc Student
How do we ensure learning happens when AI can generate perfect student work instantly? My new open-access article explores "unproductive success" and details the Pedagogical Friction Framework to protect cognitive struggle in K-12 schools.
Read the full paper in Inquiry in Education here: https://t.co/vtZlsiSLGp
#EdTech #AIinEdu #LearningSciences
I’m honored to be named a 2026 @EDSAFEAI Vanguard Fellow! 🛡️🤖
I look forward to collaborating with global K-12 leaders to establish the policy and best practices needed for a safe, ethical, and effective AI-enabled future in our schools.
Let's get to work.
#EDSAFEAI #AIVanguard #EdTech #K12
Chicago-area #EdLeaders! 📣
Want to elevate your professional development sessions? Alisa Simeral's The Masterful Presenter Course is back this January (26th & Feb 9th).
Highly recommend this for leaders who train adult learners and want to maximize their impact.
Register here: https://t.co/NzQXAZNzL8
#ProfessionalDevelopment #PresentationSkills #Chicago #K12 #Leadership
AI in schools may seem frictionless and efficient, but is it too easy? In my new post on the LTC Beyond Easy Answers blog (Aug 25, 2025), I argue for thoughtful AI adoption that reminds us that learning often needs a bit of struggle to truly stick. Read →https://t.co/j9l2LMxQRd
📢 Big news for AI in Education in Illinois!
Two key bills—SB1556 & HB2503—are moving through the legislature to ensure responsible AI use in schools. They focus on oversight, student safety, and AI literacy.
💡 We need your support!
✔️ Advocate with legislators 📞
✔️ Spread the word 📢
✔️ Endorse the bills 🏛️
Let’s make AI work for students & teachers! 🚀
🔗 Learn more:
SB1556: https://t.co/UooHmX8x8I
HB2503: https://t.co/UooHmX8x8I
#AIinEducation #EdTech #IllinoisEducation #AIpolicy
Have you registered yet for this free learning and networking opportunity ?
Registration link is below…and we’ll likely have a special @ISTEofficial + @ASCD guest to introduce those new Transformational Learning Principles!
We’re happy to announce that Illinois State Superintendent of Education Dr. Tony Sanders has been elected by his peers across the country to serve as a board member for @CCSSO. Congratulations, @TonySandersSupt!
Excited to keynote at the 1st Annual Illinois Social Studies Summit! Join us Dec. 4 at Oak Brook Hills Resort for a FREE day of insights, networking, prizes, and a closer look at integrating AI into social studies. Open to all educators & leaders!
Register 👉 https://t.co/yjXT2bPkbI
#EdTech #SocialStudies #AIinEducation #IllinoisEducation #ImagineLearning
Teaching balanced history in a polarized world? 🤔 Check out my latest blog post for @SocialStudies where I share the C.O.R.E.-H.E.A.R.T. framework and discuss the role of AI in the classroom. #historyeducation#edtech#balancedhistory
https://t.co/SdpV1vLX8C
#historyteaching #criticalthinking #balancedhistory #coreheart
Level up your school's AI game with the "Ryzing with AI" podcast! 🎧 District leaders, edtech innovators, & educators discuss AI adoption, PBL, and ethical AI. Co-hosted by @ImranHusain & @MicahMiner. #AIed#EdTechChat
https://t.co/wPT63AxMqj
National voices. Home-grown teachers. Seasoned leaders – they’ll all be at #IETC2024 👀
Explore the full schedule now, including sessions from @ericcurts, @SantosEdTech, @minerclass & more.
🎟️ Grab your ticket before Sept. 6 & save $50
🔗 https://t.co/5KLazjJeTR @ILEdTechCon
The latest IJEI article is out: “ChatGPT versus human essayists: an exploration of the impact of artificial intelligence for authorship and academic integrity in the humanities” by Revell et al. #AcademicIntegrity#ArtificialIntelligence
https://t.co/wy10Dg4F4L
The latest Technoskeptical Guide to AI in Ed is out! 🤖📚 This month's edition dives into the C.O.R.E. for balanced viewpoints, the H.E.A.R.T. for civic-minded critical thinking, & 5 key questions to review AI in K12ed. https://t.co/z2jM7zAN2E #AIinEd#Technoskepticism#EdTech
You can’t coach educators who don’t want your help, says @nmzumpano. Find out more about this and get other tips in our article:
https://t.co/GJrBw8uEEZ