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I have never really thought of myself as a software developer in the formal sense.

I have a fairly simple requirement for classroom technology: I should not have to develop a relationship with the classroom computer.

I often get asked if someone can contribute a “Guest Post” to my blog.

On Christmas morning in 2021, I woke up at my parents’ house, laced up my shoes, and got ready for my usual morning walk.

Yesterday brought an unexpected twist: just as Karey and I were about to put the turkey in the oven for Thanksgiving, the heating element burned out.

The holidays can be a tough time for anyone who’s dealt with trauma—whether it’s family struggles, the loss of loved ones, or simply the weight of personal history.

Lately I’ve been thinking about how stress doesn’t always announce itself with dramatic moments.

I guess this is a yearly thing now!

Ever find yourself thinking “I should really catch up on [insert favorite YouTuber here]”, only to remember you don’t have time to sit through hours of video content?

I’m a bit of a dinosaur when it comes to technology.

A few moments ago, I came across an intriguing post on Reddit that posed a simple yet provocative prompt: “Now that you can remember everything I’ve ever typed here, point out my top five blind spots?”

Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is changing the way we do things inside and outside of our classrooms.