Teach Prompt Engineering: Turn AI Into Student Thinking Partner
Student Prompt Engineering: Teaching Kids to Ask AI Better Questions Students don’t need more AI access—they need better AI thinking.Without guidance, they use AI like a shortcut. With the right prompting skills, it becomes a thinking partner. Why it matters: • Moves students beyond “do my homework” • Builds clarity, reflection, and critical thinking • Turns AI responses into drafts What to teach: • Role + Task + Instructions + Constraints • Revise prompts • Analyze weak prompts
Agentic AI Powers Rapid Rocket-Tracking App for Student Entrepreneurs
🤖 Just did the kickoff guest lecture at Stanford Business School for "The AI Awakening" — a new class cross-listed with CS where the students will use agentic AI to forge new businesses in 3-person teams. So I vibe coded a...
2026 AI Trends Shaping the Future of Education
🎧 Looking ahead at emerging AI trends in education for 2026. 📈 @WillcottJulie shares what educators should keep on their radar as AI evolves. 🤝 I’m excited to partner with @jotform to share this episode. https://t.co/g3YgC1yDdH
Teachers and Schools Now Own Their EdTech Future
We are entering an era where the power to build, run, and maintain EdTech tools is shifting directly into the hands of teachers and schools, and it is all happening locally. https://matthewrhoads.com/2026/04/07/build-your-own-edtech-why-the-future-is-local/
AI Transforms Messy Notes Into Polished Drafts Instantly
📋 You know what belongs in that rubric. ⏳ The formatting is what slows you down. 💡 AI can turn your messy notes into a polished starting point. https://t.co/GDB21nrz89
Trade‑focused “Lambda School” Could Thrive for Decades
My hot take of the day is that a Lambda School for electricians, CNC machinists, and other advanced manufacturing roles would do very well for the next 20+ years. Maybe longer.
Vibe Coding Lets Teachers Instantly Build AI-Powered Tools
🎥 Just shared on YouTube 👉 What if you could describe exactly what you want and AI would write the code? That's vibe coding—and it's transforming how educators create classroom tools instantly. In this episode, Vicki Davis (@coolcatteacher) explores three game-changing...
Four Decision Gates for LMS Renewal Success
Do you use a #learningsystem for #training? Eventually, you'll face contract renewal. But what should you do first? Take a beat. Here's my renewal advice as a longtime consultant: "Should You Renew Your #LMS? Navigating 4 Decision Gates"➡️https://t.co/DQ4MXQo5oG #B2B #LT2026 https://t.co/djJbjc112w
AI Delivers Personalized Tutoring, but Adds Hidden Costs
How will AI change education? I am seeing glimpses in the way my kids use @sage_teacher: Each kid gets a personalized teacher, the AI guide keeps them engaged and challenged, and the parents have to pay extra to avoid the manipulation...
Personal AI Agents Will Soon Transform Daily Decisions
Education and financial services are also evolving. Personal AI agents will soon guide decisions, manage tasks, and optimize daily life. https://t.co/CiMPUn7gGj
Guided AI Tutor Turns Solo Tool Learning Into Teamwork
Most people struggle with tools because they learn alone. FarzaTV built Clicky to fix that. It sees your screen, talks to you, and guides you step by step like a real teacher next to your cursor.
Free Tech Learning Stack: Consistency Beats Talent
Beginner in tech? Don’t waste time guessing. Here’s a free learning stack: 1. CS basics → CS50 (Harvard – free on YouTube) 2. Frontend → The Odin Project 3. Backend → freeCodeCamp APIs course 4. Data → Kaggle (free datasets...
Start Your Tech Career with Free Resources
If you want to break into tech but don’t know where to start, start here: • Learn tech fundamentals → freecodecamp.org • Understand Git & GitHub → try.github.io • Practice coding → leetcode.com • Learn design basics → canva.com/designschool •...
Free BX Academy Webinars Elevate Creators to Professionals
I have noticed the need for more professional development within our community. Whether you're aiming to do content creation and influencing part-time or full-time there are industry standards and unspoken rules all brands and agencies except creators to adhere to....
Rubric-Based Grading Speeds Feedback While Staying Customizable
✍️ Grading student writing takes forever when you want to do it well. 📋 @Kira_Learning suggests rubric-based scores and feedback you can accept, edit, or override. 🤝 Excited to partner with Kira for this post. https://t.co/5OHA7m8BiF
AI Prompts Cut Student Feedback From Hours to Minutes
🎯 What if your feedback process took minutes instead of hours? 🤖 I'm sharing prompt examples that help AI draft consistent comments for student work. 🎙️ All the details are in Episode 364! https://t.co/17uH9N7Fbz
AI Formats, Teachers Focus: 12 Ready‑to‑Use Prompts
💡 You already have the expertise. 🤖 Let AI handle the formatting so you can focus on the content. 📝 12 copy-and-paste prompts for teachers on the blog now. https://t.co/yYaO02BkT3
Beijing Targets AI‑Powered Classrooms Nationwide by 2030
Beijing wants AI in every classroom by 2030, and pilot schools are already using AI to teach English, grade art, and screen kids for psychological problems. Check out our latest deep dive: https://t.co/jSQZaCR5la @tarbellcenter
Hermes Agent Adds Manim for Sharper AI Explanations
This changes how AI explains, not just responds. Hermes Agent now integrates Manim, enabling precise, programmatic animations for math and technical concepts. The latest update significantly improves output quality, making explanations cleaner, sharper, and actually usable for real learning.
13 Free AI Courses and Certificates From Claude
Did you know @claudeai has 13 AI courses and certificates available COMPLETELY FREE? You can jump in and start learning right away. #1 Claude 101 → https://t.co/XraisqA9KB #2 AI Fluency: Frameworks & Foundations → https://t.co/gyEeIGcnCP #3 Introduction to Agent Skills → https://t.co/YFX4UShweQ #4 Building with the Claude API →...
AI Can Transform Education—We Must Rethink Institutions
AI has the potential to dramatically improve education. But we'll have to be intentional about experimenting, discovering what works, and changing how education operates to take advantage of it. I'm more bullish on the tech than the institutions.
Turn AI Papers Into Audio Walks with Gemini
10x’d my bleeding edge AI x Science learning Hack: Grok/Gemini for real time papers + NotebookLM turns them into podcasts I listen to while walking/lifting. My current list (now audio): • 1943 McCulloch-Pitts neural nets • 1958 Perceptron • 1986 Backprop •...
Streamlining School Planning with Collaborative Platforms
📚 I’m joined by @kefalastech to talk about collaborative platforms and schoolwide projects. 💡 We share ideas for keeping planning and communication organized across a school. 🤝 I’m excited to partner with @jotform to share this episode. https://t.co/6z03aWTjLJ
AI Tools Cut Weekly Hours for School Leaders
How could AI save school leaders time each week? 💡 During National #AssistantPrincipalsWeek next week, explore practical ways AI can help craft emails, support teachers, and streamline school communication. Download the free ebook 👇 https://t.co/xDp2UrxM1G #K12
Boost Your Child's STEM Passion with Oyla Subscription
If you have a kid who's into math and science (or you want them to be), get a subscription of Oyla for your house. https://t.co/O1ddLdEsu0
Dynamic Discounts Demand Complex Purchase‑history Integration
I was working through requirements for a client project this week and hit a pricing structure that sounds completely reasonable until you try to implement it. The client sells an introductory course, an advanced course, and a set of individual topic...
Kira Learning Lets You Create Full Courses, Not Just Lessons
📚 Most AI tools help you write one lesson. @Kira_Learning helps you build an entire course. 🗂️ Units, lesson sequences, and assessments all aligned to standards in one place. 🤝 Excited to partner with Kira for this post. https://t.co/5OHA7m8BiF
Stanford's Full Transformers & LLM Course Now Free
If you’re serious about AI, this is worth your attention. Stanford has just released its course CME 295: Transformers & Large Language Models in full on YouTube. What stands out to me is the level of clarity and structure. This isn’t another surface-level...
Prioritize Core LMS Requirements Over Trendy Features
NEW When choosing a #customereducation system, don't chase cool features + trends. Focus on what counts: 6 #LMS #requirements buckets 🪣Business Goals 🪣Use Cases 🪣Functionality 🪣Tech Capabilities 🪣Services 🪣Licensing/Cost Get details on this podcast▶️https://t.co/6sh2r8qaLJ https://t.co/3PVDE1dzYa
AI Accelerates Teaching Tasks, Your Expertise Still Key
🧠 Your expertise is what makes the final product great. 📝 AI just helps you get there faster. 🔗 New on the blog: 3 types of tasks AI can help teachers tackle. https://t.co/GDB21ns6XH
Turn Words Backwards for a Hilarious Classroom Brain Break
Take a brain break and get the class laughing with The Reverse Card. Draw a word or phrase card, tap Record, and try to say it backwards. Then play it in reverse to hear the hilarious result and rate how...
AI Enables Fast Classroom Infographics Without Design Skills
📊 Infographics can help students focus on the most important ideas. 🤖 In this new blog post, I’m sharing how AI can help you create classroom infographics quickly, even if you don’t have a design background. 🔗 Read the full post here:...
Free Descript Video Editing Course to Replace Bad Tutorials
Soooooo... how badly do you want to learn Descript for your video editing? I am considering dropping a full course on how to edit in Descript and putting it out for free on YouTube, because the tutorials out there are GARBAGE.
AI‑Powered ChatPods Offer Guided, Bilingual Student Support
💬 @Kira_Learning's ChatPods let students work through problems with guided AI support. 🌎 A student can even switch to Spanish mid-conversation and Kira keeps going. 🤝 Excited to partner with Kira for this post. https://t.co/5OHA7m8BiF
Birthday Giveaway: Unlimited Access for Everyone
On my birthday, I am discounting access to everyone: students, professionals, and experts. You are welcome to avail - https://learn.stevekeen.com/
AI Prompts Slash Teachers' Time-Consuming Formatting Tasks
📋 I polled teachers on their most time-consuming tasks. 🏆 Formatting and document prep was near the top of every list. ✨ Today's NEW blog post: 12 AI prompts to handle that for you. https://t.co/yYaO02BSIB
Scaling Quality Early Literacy Through AI-Powered One‑On‑One Support
The biggest barrier to solving early literacy? Our latest guest on Class Disrupted argues that it’s how we scale good instruction without losing sight of relationships. Diane Tavenner and I sat down with @mattpasternack, CEO of @once_reading, an AI-powered software...
Learn Sports Nutrition Anywhere with MySportScience Academy
What is mysportscience academy? https://t.co/RVRaegAZtE mysportscience academy is a sport nutrition online learning platform for anyone interested in developing their sports nutrition knowledge. Interested? Start your journey today... https://t.co/eedXNe0u7U
Google Launches Certified AI Toolkit for Educators
Google’s New AI Toolkit for Educators Finding safe, practical AI training has been a challenge. Google’s Generative AI for Educators hub changes that with a structured, certified learning path designed for real classroom use. Why it matters: Earn a recognized certification Access clear, responsible...
AI
Time & control are two of the most powerful enforcers of the status quo in education. AI has the potential to give teachers both back so they can spend less time designing & more time doing what matters most: working...
AI Boosts Grades, but Erodes True Learning
🚨 The AI Learning Trap When artificial intelligence helps students succeed but not learn. 👉AI boosted student performance 40 percent, but scores dropped 17 percent once the tool was removed. 👉Effortful learning builds critical brain connections that frictionless AI delivery may bypasses. 👉AI...
AI Is Reshaping Corporate Training and LMS Platforms
#AI is already making an impact on enterprise systems, including #LMS platforms. But what does it mean for the future of corporate training? @LearningCartLMS Co-Founder Troy Gorostiza looks ahead on our blog➡️https://t.co/kWjLaTItSK #elearning #futureofwork #onlinelearning https://t.co/FjGRTW0TqI
Final Call: AI Coding Bootcamp Enrollment Ends Tomorrow
Final call — the AI Coding Bootcamp closes enrollment tomorrow. We've been talking about this program for the past two weeks. Tomorrow — March 31 — is the last day to apply. 50 seats. First cohort. Once enrollment closes, it...
Use AI as Tutor, Not Shortcut, With Guardrails
"How much should I use AI? What should I use it for?" This research project with students at UC Berkeley revealed some great insights: Use as a tutor (not a shortcut), build guardrails to protect learning, know when to turn...
Design Student‑Centered Learning with Asynchronous Courses
The shift from teacher-led to student-centered isn't accidental. It's designed. My asynchronous courses help you build that design muscle, all at your own time, place, & pace. Explore my course catalog 👉🏻 https://t.co/UmFMwJjcmo #edchat https://t.co/soObekl3Ev
Free Expert Tips to Build a Qualified LMS Shortlist
Our "Office Hours for #LMS Buyers" series continues April 8th with "How to Build a Qualified Shortlist." No cost. No strings. Only my best advice as a longtime consultant. RSVP for all replays + resources➡️ https://t.co/pljjPpAW5S #onlinelearning #elearning #customereducation https://t.co/JiQHcc87AQ
AI Predicts Skill Gaps, Delivers Timely Micro‑Lessons
𝗧𝗵𝗲 "𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴" 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 for Trainers 🔮📈 Reactive training is outdated. In 2026, AI helps L&D teams predict skill gaps before they impact performance—delivering the right micro-lessons at the right time. 🎯 Stop failure early ⏳ Eliminate wasted training hours 🧠 Boost retention &...
Future Courses Will Embed Skills, Commands, and Agents
Smart creators in the future will just ship courses with skills, commands and agents built in.
Data Science Splits: Modelers vs System Builders
RIP traditional data scientists The role is splitting: 1. ML modelers ($65k/yr) 2. AI/DS System Builders ($200k/yr) Want to learn how to build + ship AI and Data Science projects (that businesses actually want)? On April 1st, I am hosting a free workshop to help...
Schools Should Teach Kids to Build with AI Code
I hope schools are teaching kids to just sit down with codex / claude code and make stuff.