December 2025

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Why Your School District Can't Afford a Weak Technology Plan

This article reminds district leaders that  a strong technology plan is no longer optional; a weak one will quietly drain your budget and lead to wasted tools and system failures that interrupt instruction. It emphasizes that a plan should serve as a leadership tool to ensure all technology decisions are strategically aligned with student learning goals.

 Dr. Bruce Ellis, TCEA TechNotes

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Schools Have 36 Months to Make It

This thought-provoking article urges educators to recognize the rapid ascent of Artificial Superintelligence and use the next 36 months to radically transform schools. It advocates for replacing the traditional "Memorization Model" with an "Innovation Model" centered on meaning, creativity, and preparing students to be "philosopher-builders" who orchestrate AI rather than compete with it.

Scott Martin, The Insightful Educator Newsletter

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Embodied Learning in a Gen AI Age

How do we balance the rise of AI tools with the need for physical, active, hands-on learning? This article explores how movement and doing enhance student learning alongside technology.

Miguel Guhlin, TCEA TechNotes

Dynamic Learning 2.0: A Framework for What's Next 

This episode updates the popular Dynamic Learning Framework for today's classroom! It introduces the first three key shifts, including how to build in flexible learning time, incorporate interdisciplinary exploration across subjects, and foster safe global connections for students.

Kasey Bell, The Shake Up Learning Show

5 Tech Integration Mistakes--and What to do Differently Next Time

This article shares five common pitfalls of integrating technology in the classroom—like trying to use too many new tools at once or not having a backup plan—and offers practical, resilient strategies for teachers to ensure tech supports learning instead of causing frustration

Paige Tutt, Edutopia