Carl Hooker

Yes this is how I pack for a conference.

Heading to #NYSCATE25? I'll be all over the Turning Stone Casino during the event. Check me out at one of my sessions or play along at one of the evening events with Trivia Night or Family Feud at Exit33. https://www.nyscate.org

When I wrote Learning Evolution, AI in classrooms felt like science fiction.


Two years later, it’s daily reality.


Here’s the 2nd Edition, built for this moment as we prepare students for an AI future.


Order here: https://mrhook.it/ai

Here's a recent "A-HA" moment I had with AI while helping design and create a wedding cake for my niece. AI will not replace humans...and in this post I explain the reason why.
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Why AI Won’t Replace Humans…It’s a Piece of Cake! There's been a lot of chatter online recently about whether or not AI will replace humans or create more jobs. In education circles, I often hear concerns about students using AI to cheat and skip ahead, essentially by-passing the learning process to get to their final product. These are both valid concerns and in some areas, well justified. However, I don't think AI will replace as many jobs as we think, nor will it create as many as we think. I also don't believe it will reach true superintelligence…

Why AI Won’t Replace Humans…It’s a Piece of Cake!

There's been a lot of chatter online recently about whether or not AI will replace humans or create more jobs. In education circles, I often hear concerns about students using AI to cheat and skip ahead, essentially by-passing the learning process…

The evolution continues. 🚀


The 2nd Edition of Learning Evolution is here — new frameworks, new stories, and a new era for AI in education.
Order here: https://mrhook.it/ai


#LearningEvolution2

What’s new in Learning Evolution (2nd Edition)?

✅ Updated frameworks for AI ethics and classroom integration
✅ Reflection prompts for teachers and leaders
✅ Brand new case studies from innovative schools
✅ A deeper look at what it means to stay human in an AI world

🔗 mrhook.it/ai

I’m thrilled to announce the 2nd Edition of my book Learning Evolution!


This updated edition comes with over 50 pages of new content including:
-A new framework for AI integration
-More interactive activities
-An AI scope and sequence
-Updated classroom strategies


Order here: https://mrhook.

Excerpt from my latest book - "When students receive completely different messages at home and at school, they learn to toggle behavior instead of developing healthy habits." - ZENgaged - https://mrhook.it/zen

As part of a research project my daughter is doing, she’s investigating the amount of Starbucks in each state and came across Idaho then freaked out for some reason. Yes, she’s in middle school.

Excerpt from my latest book - "We often talk to students about using social media responsibly, but we rarely talk to them about how social media uses them." - ZENgaged - https://mrhook.it/zen

Excerpt from my latest book - "By modeling positive use and setting clear expectations, teachers can shift the narrative from distraction to opportunity." - ZENgaged - https://mrhook.it/zen

Just now taking a moment to
Reflect on another amazing ACTEM. Got to see good friend AJ Juliani’s keynote and sign books with my editor Jacqueline Gardy. Even had someone buy all three of my latest books! Love my time with Maine educators!

Excerpt from my latest book - "That's why teaching students to recognize, reduce, and resist the urge to switch tasks is a vital part of building focus stamina in a digitally distracted world. The goal isn't perfection, it's awareness and intentionality." - ZENgaged - https://mrhook.it/zen

Excerpt from my latest book - "There's power in pausing. In logging out. In stepping back to remind yourself that your value doesn't live inside an app, a platform, or a notification bubble." - ZENgaged - https://mrhook.it/zen

"When students receive completely different messages at home and at school, they learn to toggle behavior instead of developing healthy habits." - ZENgaged - https://mrhook.it/zen

"By modeling positive use and setting clear expectations, teachers can shift the narrative from distraction to opportunity." - ZENgaged - https://mrhook.it/zen

"We often talk to students about using social media responsibly, but we rarely talk to them about how social media uses them." - ZENgaged - https://mrhook.it/zen

"There's power in pausing. In logging out. In stepping back to remind yourself that your value doesn't live inside an app, a platform, or a notification bubble." - ZENgaged - https://mrhook.it/zen

"That's why teaching students to recognize, reduce, and resist the urge to switch tasks is a vital part of building focus stamina in a digitally distracted world. The goal isn't perfection, it's awareness and intentionality." - ZENgaged - https://mrhook.it/zen

"Today's teens are navigating friendships in a 24/7 digital environment, where the line between connection and comparison is razor thin. When fitting in becomes a performance, the anxiety can be constant." - ZENgaged - https://mrhook.it/zen

It’s official! ZENgaged has landed.
This one’s for every teacher who’s ever battled buzzing phones, wandering attention, and digital overwhelm.
Inside:
✔️ Strategies to boost focus
✔️ Reflection prompts
✔️ Stories that resonate
✔️ Practical classroom activities.
Order

An excerpt from my latest book - "Now, many students turn to screens the moment a lesson ends or downtime appears, outsourcing their imagination to someone else's algorithm." - ZENgaged - https://mrhook.it/zen

Big news: My new book ZENgaged is here!
Educators: Are you ready to help students (and yourselves) find balance in a hyper-connected world? This book blends storytelling, real classroom interviews, and practical activities to tackle distraction, presence, and digital well-being.
https://mrhook.zen

Thanks for the mention! It’s a crowd pleaser for sure!

Things you can do in Texas as an 18 year-old according to state law:
✅ Buy a lottery ticket
✅ Own a gun
✅ Vote
✅ Make your own medical decisions.
✅ Get married without parental consent

Things you can’t do in Texas as an 18 year old according to state law:
❌Have a cell phone in school

New Book Announcement! I'm excited to announce my latest book - ZENgaged - just hit the virtual shelves! This book is all about teachers and students working in a state of "ZEN" with technology while also helping improve engagement in the classroom. Order it today - https://mrhook.it/zen

Unbeknownst to me - my daughter has saved all our old cell phones and iPods. Anyone recognize these classics? (Also my mom’s dog totally photo bombed this)

This #HookedOnAI goes over the debut of Brisk Next! Check it out at app.briskteaching.com and use my special link to get the pro version for 3 months for free! Https://mrhook.it/brisk

AI isn’t going away—and most of your students are already using it. So why not start the year by teaching them how to use it well?
Here are 8 back-to-school activities to set the tone for the whole year.
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