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Convocation – Doctor of Education
June 10, 2026 - I did it!! I was the first to cross the stage at the University of Calgary's spring convocation, and I...
Tired Teachers and Administrative Dread
We have all felt it: that heavy, sinking sensation in the pit of the stomach when you open your inbox to find a...
What Happens After You Pass Your Dissertation Defence?
So, you've defended your dissertation, and you've passed it. What happens after that? At UCalgary, I met with my...
Dissertation Defended
Best Conversation of my Life I successfully defended my dissertation titled "A Case Study of Rural K-12 Teachers’...
I’m Afraid My Teacher will Accuse me of Using AI
What About the Really Good Kids? How much time and energy are teachers putting in to catching the cheaters without...
AI Detection Tools
Students and Generative AI When the Turing Test was passed in November 2022 with the release of ChatGPT, things...
Algorithmic Governance, Epistemic Fracture, Surveillance and Visibility
Introduction We are living in a time when the pace of technology moves so quickly that all sectors of society are in...
I got my Ethics Approval!
I got the green light today! The ethics process is not an interesting one to blog about, but it is a crucial step in...
I am now a Doctoral Candidate!
I passed it!! I passed my candidacy exam this morning! The above images reveal my nervousness in the moments leading...
Take the Challenge! Make this the Best Year Ever!
Download our free planner here!! A great school year is built on great relationships.... for both teachers and...
Masterclass in Graduate Studies Organization
Completing a graduate degree while working full-time, having a family, and wanting to still have some personal time...
What is the “Turing Test?”
At a conference at Dartmouth in the 1950s, Alan Turing; the mathematician and computer scientist who had played a...
Chat GPT #QuickWins for Teachers
Let's talk about some ideas for teachers to start using ChatGPT to save time. Teachers are busy people, and sometimes...
Eduaide – AI Tool Review
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a...
Class Companion – AI Tool Review
Today I took some time to have a peek at a formative assessment tool for students' written work. I used a portion of...
Converging Technologies that Shaped the AI Landscape
When OpenAI released ChatGPT on November 30, 2022, it felt as though AI had suddenly "arrived". Despite this feeling...
10 Artificial Intelligence Uses in K-12 Education
In the dynamic landscape of K-12 education, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the way...
Key Concepts and Terminology in AI
Technojargon can be overwelming, not just for teachers, but for everyone. The world of artificial intelligence is no...