Every GPS works the same way: you tell it where you want to go, it gives you turn by turn directions, but you're still the one behind the wheel making the decision to not turn onto that steep dirt road (that's a true Montana story π). That's basically my whole philosophy on AI in the classroom too, which is exactly why this month's big release is called Guide, Don't Give. Generated with Gemini This issue is your full route for the next few weeks: π Stop 1: A framework for using AI as a real...
about 2 months agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Everyone has an opinion about "screen time" right now. Politicians. Pediatricians. Parents. Your neighbor. The internet. ALL of them. And honestly? Some of these opinions are worth listening to. Some of them... need to be changed to a different channel. Think about it this way: a TV is just a TV. You can watch a David Attenborough documentary or a reality show where people eat bugs for money. Same screen. Completely different experience. One has learning potential. The other... well, I'll let...
3 months agoΒ β’Β 6 min read
π₯³ Happy AI Literacy Day! March 27th is National AI Literacy Day in the US, and there's no better way to celebrate than with a special edition newsletter, podcast episode, and blog. This month's newsletter is your Family Feud board. Each section flips over key AI in education questions every educator is wrestling with right now. The answers? Summaries of what the research is saying on AI in education. Generated with Gemini Over one hundred educators surveyed. The board is loaded. Let's play. πͺ...
5 months agoΒ β’Β 4 min read
In this edition, I'm serving up my favorite recipes for making AI work in your classroom, not the other way around. Because here's the thing: AI is just an ingredient. YOU are the executive chef of your classroom's creations. From vibe coding interactive visuals for your students to teaching discernment through Chopped-themed challenges, this issue is all about giving you the ingredients and recipes to cook up something meaningful for your learners. No Michelin stars required, just curiosity,...
7 months agoΒ β’Β 5 min read
You're here first. I have a BIG announcement in this January edition of the LindyHoc newsletter. And you get to hear it before the public launch, before social media, before anyone else. Get ready to press play. In this edition, here's what you'll hear about first: π§ Big surprise! Keep scrolling... βοΈ Listen live at FETC: Opportunities to connect at FETC (onsite or virtually) and make your own friendship bracelet! π₯ What Students Need to Hear: YOU!: The research behind teacher created video....
7 months agoΒ β’Β 4 min read
From Chaos to Creation: Your December Survival Guide Let's be honest about December in schools: it's chaos. Teachers are running on fumes. Attention spans are measured in seconds, not minutes. So this month, I'm sending this newsletter earlier than usual, because the best way to tame December chaos is to get ahead of it. Here's how to move from chaos to creation with tools and activities that work with December's energy, not against it. βοΈ 13 Days of AI Literacy Advent Calendar: 5 minute...
8 months agoΒ β’Β 3 min read
Surprise! π₯³ The LindyHoc Newsletter has a new look, but don't worry, the same great content. This glow-up pairs with another one in the LindyHoc community: a brand new website! You'll find everything you love but with an improved UX (in tech speak: user experience, meaning itβs easier than ever to find what you need). It's so new we're still in the QA phase, so be gentle. You are the first to hear about it! If you find any errors or broken links, hit reply and let me know. Check Out the New...
9 months agoΒ β’Β 4 min read