Published inILLUMINATION·Sep 24Member-onlyMy Favorite Tools for Course CreationI have been creating courses for decades, and I have used a lot of different tools in the process. Teaching virtually really expanded my horizons when it comes to new tech tools. I am always open to trying a new tool as long as it suits my needs. So, when…Solopreneur3 min readSolopreneur3 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Sep 19Member-onlyAre You Webbing?A Great Tool for Course Creation — I love using webs. Some people call them Mind Maps. I’m sure you used on in elementary school. Maybe you used a web to write personal characteristics of a book character. Or, maybe you used one to start the writing process. …Course2 min readCourse2 min read
Published inTeachers on Fire Magazine·Sep 16Member-onlyWhat Task Did AI Fail?Our second week of school is all hustle and bustle. We establish routines. We get to know our students. We have back to school fever. Unfortunately, I had another fever, and it came with pneumonia. I was out of school for over a week trying to recuperate. …AI2 min readAI2 min read
Published inTeachers on Fire Magazine·Sep 5Member-onlyMy Favorite AI Teacher ToolAI is exploding. So many tools are popping up seemingly out of nowhere. If you have been exploring AI, like I have, you may be overwhelmed with all of the different platforms now available. One of my favorites for teachers is MagicSchoolAI. A platform created by educators for educators, MagicSchoolAI…AI3 min readAI3 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Sep 2Member-onlyAre You Lost in the Weeds?You are an expert. You have spent decades working in your field. You know your topic inside and out. Now, you want to instruct others and share your knowledge. You know you have a lot to offer and really want to dive into all of the concepts, details, and minutiae. …Solopreneur3 min readSolopreneur3 min read
Published inTeachers on Fire Magazine·Aug 27Member-onlyAre You Using AI to Start the New Year?I’ve been playing around with AI for over a year. I recognize its potential to cut through menial tasks in our daily lives. I also have a lot of questions about its impacts based on our use. I do not use AI regularly for my work. Now that many creators…Education4 min readEducation4 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Aug 25Member-onlyWhat About Using AI to Plan My Online Course?Can I just design my course using AI? Using these tools seems to make this simple and quick. I have several thoughts on this topic. First, you could use AI to design your course. But, why would your clients need you? …Solopreneur2 min readSolopreneur2 min read
Published inTeachers on Fire Magazine·Aug 23Member-onlyAre We Modeling Joy?School’s final week. Filled with energy and anticipation of what the summer months will bring. Sunshine and warm weather. During our final week of school, my team organizes an all-day “fun” field trip. We have planned trips to local lakes, parks with hiking trails, and local swimming pools. …Education4 min readEducation4 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Aug 17Member-onlyHow Do I Begin Planning A Course?One of the toughest challenges in planning a course is getting started. Sure, an idea may be swirling in your head, you’re an expert on a topic and want to share, but how do you even begin planning all that you know with others? I like to begin with a…Course2 min readCourse2 min read
Published inTeachers on Fire Magazine·Jan 18Member-onlyUsing Live Flight Tracking to Teach GeographyLast August, my son flew to traveled to India. On his own, he took flights through Germany and Saudi Arabia to meet some college friends in Mumbai. He had plans to fly around India while there and visit places like the Taj Mahal. As a mom, I wanted to keep…Education3 min readEducation3 min read
