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Teaching Students to Think With AI & Tara Altherr - HOET269
High school chemistry teacher Tara Altherr joins the podcast to explain how she's helping students use AI as a thinking partner instead of a shortcut. From classroom assignments that encourage students to challenge AI's responses to practical strategies for maintaining authentic learning, Tara offers a thoughtful perspective on what responsible AI integration can look like today.
Whether you're AI-curious or already experimenting with tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, this conversation will leave
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July 19, 2026
Teaching Students to Think With AI & Tara Altherr - HOET269
High school chemistry teacher Tara Altherr joins the podcast to explain how she's helping students use AI as a thinking partner instead of a shortcut. From classroom assignments that encourage students to challenge AI's responses to practical strategies for maintaining authentic learning, Tara offers a thoughtful perspective on what responsible AI integration can look like today. Whether you're AI-curious or already experimenting with tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, this conversation will leave
268
April 5, 2026
TrafficLiteEdu: How to Clearly Define AI Use in Schools - HoET268
AI is everywhere in education—but clarity isn’t. I’m joined by Derek Tranchina, creator of TrafficLiteEdu, to unpack one of the biggest challenges schools are facing right now: not whether to use AI, but how to use it well. The real issue isn’t the tools—it’s the confusion around expectations, boundaries, and purpose. Derek shares how the TrafficLiteEdu framework helps schools bring clarity to AI use through a simple, practical approach—giving educators and students a shared language for what’
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March 15, 2026
Connectedness and the Future of EdTech - HoET267
In this episode of House of #EdTech, Chris Nesi explores a powerful idea that could shape the next era of education technology: connectedness. While many conversations about innovation focus on tools, platforms, and artificial intelligence, Chris zooms out to examine the deeper force that has always driven meaningful change in education. From the early days of a single classroom computer to today's globally connected learning environments, technology has steadily expanded our ability to connect
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Jan. 18, 2026
The 2026 "Level Up" – 6 Tools to Transform Your Practice - HoET266
Kicking off 2026, let's cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters: edtech tools that can genuinely move the needle for educators. Rather than chasing trends or shiny new platforms, this episode is about intentional, practical technology use that supports feedback, collaboration, creativity, engagement, organization, and student voice. #EdTech Thought: Shrinking the Engagement Gap The episode tackles the growing disconnect between students’ highly interactive digital lives outsid
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Dec. 21, 2025
2025 House of #EdTech Smackdown - HoET265
The House of #EdTech SmackDown is back — and episode 265 delivers the 12th annual celebration of educator-shared tools, ideas, and inspiration. This fan-favorite episode brings together contributions from teachers, coaches, podcasters, and edtech leaders who share what made a real impact in classrooms and schools throughout 2025. From AI-powered writing feedback and study tools to creative multimedia platforms, productivity apps, and wellness tech, this episode is packed with practical ideas you
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Nov. 9, 2025
Generative AI in K–12: What’s Real, What’s Risk, and What’s Next - HoET264
From lesson planning and assessment design to AI-assisted tutoring and district-wide policy development, Chris explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching and learning, not as a replacement for educators, but as a partner in creativity and efficiency. You will gain insights into the AI tipping point, practical classroom applications, real risks (including equity, bias, privacy, and the loss of human connection), and how teachers can lead responsibly through this transformation. T
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Christopher J. Nesi
Christopher J. Nesi is certified in social studies and supervision and has inspired students and teachers at the middle, high school, and collegiate levels. Technology and its role in education are his professional passion.
Mr. Nesi is on the cutting edge of education technology trends and he is a creative, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy educator who is never short on innovative ideas, energy, and the desire to get involved in a school community.
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