Everyone in K-12 education seems to be talking about AI literacy. We want students to be prepared for a world and a future where AI will be everywhere. But how do we do it? Do teacheres see it as "just another thing on my plate"? In this episode, Holly and Matt explore "embedded AI literacy," where it squeezes into regular classroom instruction -- and actually supports and strengthens the teaching of curriculum and content.

Teachers have been using worksheets for ages. They claim to give students repetitions with content and help them strengthen connections -- but how well do they really work? In this episode, Holly and Matt explore the idea that we can do better than worksheets in 2026 -- and suggest some alternatives and upgrades to consider.

Providing student feedback has always been time-consuming for teachers -- and slow feedback often produces less learning than timely feedback. AI has the potential to speed the process up, but at what cost? In today's episode, Matt and Holly talk about the importance of the "human in the loop" and how to balance it all.

We're back! The Digital Learning Podcast has been on a one-year hiatus, but the show is live once again. In this episode, Holly and Matt discuss the state of educational technology in 2026. Artificial intelligence is growing in implementation by teachers and students. People are railing against the use of technology at all in classrooms. Holly and Matt share their takes -- and how they'd characterize edtech in 2026.

AI literacy is all about preparing us with skills and understanding about AI so we can survive and thrive in the future. But it isn't just for students! In this episode, Holly and Matt discuss the ACE Framework they've created to help schools think about AI literacy, including: Awareness, Critique, and Exploration.

Lots of school districts are having to decide on contracts for all of the new AI tools that are coming into the education market. If they're not careful, they can be locked into an expensive contract with a tool that doesn't support their needs. How can they tread carefully and avoid a bad decision? Holly and Matt weigh in.

Artificial intelligence has advanced dramatically in recent years, but where are we headed next? Are today's schools and education systems prepared to equip students for this future? Join Matt and Holly as they delve into their observations in schools and explore the path forward in this episode.

Matt and Holly have seen lots of innovations in artificial intelligence over the last couple years. But nothing has quite blown their minds the way that NotebookLM did recently. Hear how this free tool works, how it might be implemented in education, and how it points to the future of education.