My EdTech Life

10/24/2026

Even the people building AI worry about what it means for their children.

In my latest newsletter, I feature my conversation with AI scientist and mom Crevita Moody about raising kids in the age of AI and building the thinking skills they’ll need as technology changes.

You’ll also find 3 news articles worth looking at on critical thinking, school AI policies, and student privacy.

Read Think First, Then AI: Link in the comments

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10/23/2026

I made the TOP 15! 🎙️

Friends, thank you for every vote, share, and word of encouragement. You helped get me here, and I’m so grateful!

For over six years, I’ve poured my heart and countless hours into My EdTech Life. Behind every conversation is a commitment to amplify authentic educator voices and bring their stories, experiences, and ideas to the forefront. My hope is that these conversations help us grow professionally and personally, and feel more connected in the work we do.

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10/23/2026

Friends, the My EdTech Life newsletter is back! 📬

This issue is built around one question I keep hearing in classrooms and district offices:

Who is actually doing the thinking? The student, the teacher, or the tool? 🤔

Inside, you'll find 3 podcast conversations, a fact-checking activity your students will love, and 3 questions every school should be asking their vendors after a huge student data breach.

It's free, practical, and hype-free. Just pedagogy first and privacy always.

Read it and subscribe here
https://myedtechlife.beehiiv.com/p/who-s-doing-the-thinking

If you know a teacher, librarian, or school leader who'd find this useful, please share!

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Three conversations, three stories, and one question that kept coming up.

10/17/2026

Are we asking school librarians to lead AI learning while leaving them out of the policy conversation? 📚🤖

Dr. Dr. Karina Cüe explains how weak district policies can limit librarians’ opportunities to teach students and support staff.

Giving librarians a seat at the table helps shape what becomes possible in classrooms.

Does your school librarian have a voice in your district’s AI decisions?

🎙️ Hear our conversation on My EdTech Life, Episode 375.

10/17/2026

We made the Top 20! 🎙️🙌

Thank you to everyone who has voted and supported me in the Top Host competition. You helped me advance, and I’m grateful!

For over six years, My EdTech Life has given me the opportunity to amplify educator voices and stories. Your continued support could help bring those conversations to the forefront and reach more people.

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10/17/2026

AI can talk to a child. But what happens when it replaces conversations with classmates and teachers? 👀

Jeff Piontek asks what schools must keep human in Ep. 376 of My EdTech Life.

10/16/2026

What happens when AI starts doing the talking for our students? 👀

Jeff Piontek reminds us that a conversation with a chatbot can’t replace a child talking with another child or an adult.

How do we protect those human moments as AI enters more classrooms?

🎙️ Episode 376 of My EdTech Life, “Who’s Thinking When AI Answers?”