Happy New Year! We’re officially in 2026. Teaching on autopilot feels efficient until it drains energy from the classroom. This episode breaks down three simple changes to reset instruction, set healthy AI boundaries, and bring intention back to the second semester. And if you’re looking to start the year off with a great sourdough recipe, here it is. Buen provecho!

• 100g active sourdough starter (the star of the show)
• 325g water
• 500g bread flour
• 10g salt
• 20g honey (adds sweetness and helps the dough chill a bit)

For the full instructions, check out the blog post below.

https://edtechbites.com/2025/08/19/homemade-sourdough-sandwich-bread/

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In this episode, I chat with Graham Celine from Intelitek. He's been in the robotics game for quite some time and breaks down the realities of the future of robotics. He also debunks the myths regarding robots taking our jobs. This conversation will spark interest to anyone in the CTE or Robotics world. Buen provecho!

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In this episode, I go over some of my favorite tips and tricks to work smarter with Chromebooks and Google Chrome. I go over some quick time-saving keyboard shortcuts to give you a little extra time during your day and make you look like a boss doing so. And did I mention that I snack on some homemade donuts while doing so? Stay tuned because I'll be publishing the recipe for these power rings on the EdTech Bites website soon.

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Jesse Fidelio to discuss how we can address social emotional learning through student voice. We bring up some apps and examples of how this can be done as well as ways education will change in the 2020-2021 school year. He also lets us know where to grab some good grub when in South Padre Island, Texas. Buen provecho!

In this episode, I reflect upon the 2021-2022 school year. I also challenge all educators to do 3 things over this summer break. This episode was recorded live at the TCEA Elementary Technology Conference in Galveston, Texas while sipping on some Vietnamese coffee. So sit back with your favorite beverage and let's reflect together. Buen provecho!

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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Sam Fecich to discuss must have apps for pre-service teachers. In addition, Sam tells us about one of her favorite family restaurants. This is a must-listen for pre-service teachers to have ready to go for day 1 in the classroom. Check it out and don't forget to subscribe!

In this pre-ISTE episode, I chat with Michelle Muller and Luke Bilger from the School District of Philadelphia and Min Xin from SMART to discuss all things SMART Learning Suite Online. Michelle and Luke have began implementing SLSO in the district at various sites and have some great things to say about the implementation in their environment. The second half is with Min and he gives us some insight on the new integrations between SMART and GSuite. So check it out and if you're going to be attending ISTE, stop by booth #2400 and let them know that you heard it here on the EdTech Bites Podcast. Buen provecho!

In this episode, I'm joined by Adeel Kahn, CEO and founder of Magic School AI. He gives us his background in education and how he went about making his education dreams come true. But why stop there! He went a step further and in under a year, built Magic School AI. He also tells us about the limited marketing they've been doing and how word of mouth has took them to an astronomical number of users worldwide! Peep the great conversation and hear his passion for helping teachers come through the microphone. Buen provecho!

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My first book "Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons" is officially out! A HUGE shout out to Lumio for helping sponsor this book. I'm super excited about this project. It's filled with ideas on how to make memorable experiences for your students. In addition, each chapter also lays out a specific recipe mentioned in that chapter along with a video tutorial on how to prepare that dish. Make sure you get your copy and cook up some experiences for your students and loved ones!

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