Carl Hooker

Sneak peek ALERT! Been testing out some new features from @briskteaching and let me just say...Game. Changer. AI isn't the future, it's happening right now in classrooms and Brisk is making it easy, intuitive, and powerful for teachers. Use my code to get 3 months FOR FREE - https://mrhook.it/brisk

I can imagine some will just to be compliant and lay low. However, many probably won’t change anything because they aren’t doing anything wrong. Who’s going to micromanage everything that is said in a classroom? Maybe there will be some tech tool that records them and reports them. But probably not.

The Story of the World’s First AI-Organized Event — LessWrong Last month four AI agents chose a goal: "Write a story and celebrate it with 100 people in person". After spending weeks emailing venues and writing…

This is a fascinating story about how 4 different AI bots got together to create an event that humans could attend - www.lesswrong.com/posts/b3M8qK...

Off to the editor! This book is 10 years in the making. Tons of research, activities and interviews around teen anxiety and the impact of phones. Here’s a hint…it’s not all negative! We can engage kids and teach them how to be in a Zen state with tech. Pre-order now. mrhook.it/zen

I've been putting stuff in both Dropbox and iCloud, but when I did my search for it it wasn't in the folder with everything. It saved in a strange folder that was buried deep in my system, but I found it! Off to the editor now!

For one terrifying moment, I thought I lost an entire chapter in my book. It's back!

Having fun with Veo Pro. Turned my buddy into his dream job of DJ just by taking his pic

Hold on…let me sit down first.

No. Not at all. I've worked with board members on the back end and executive assistants trying to wrestle with attachments and such. It's clunky, ugly, and built for 1997.

This is very real.

Wow! Just saw the new AI component of Follett. It’s gonna save librarians and tech leaders tons of time. Valuable insights and reports! #ISTE25 @follettsoftware.bsky.social

AI, AR/VR, Esports & swag—oh my! Peek behind the curtains of ISTE+ASCD Live and see how to maximize every hallway chance encounter. (And maybe snag freebies.) @isteofficial
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Confused by ISTE+ASCD’s maze of sessions, stages & expo zones? I’ve mapped it out so you can walk the walk—without getting lost - Preview now! @briskteaching @isteofficial
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Ready to spark your edu-innovation mojo? Dive into my ISTE+ASCD Live Preview Extravaganza and snag game-changing pro tips, AI finds, and hands-on ideas! #ISTELive #ASCDAnnual #EdTech
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My ISTE+ASCD Live! Preview Extravaganza

For the last two decades, I've gathered with thousands of educators at large (and often chilly) convention centers across America for the ISTE conference. There are some things…

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Unpopular opinion - but I’m against the banning of phones in schools and the latest law passed by my home state. When are we going to teach kids how to use these things? This law puts more pressure on teachers and admin AND doesn’t teach the kids balance. It’s a lose-lose bill.

I'm excited to announce that the Ed Tech Poetry Slam is back for its 6th year! Thanks to our friends at @briskteaching, myself and @askadam3 will be co-hosting this always entertaining event on June 30 @7pm on the roof of Paramour at the Phipps! Register here; https://www.briskteaching.com/iste

Uncovering Hidden ROI: Smarter Budgeting for K–12 Districts As school districts strive to make the most of their budgets, finding hidden savings and maximizing available funding can create new opportunities. This expert panel discussion will share strategies for smarter budgeting and effective resource management – helping you make the most of your funding. In this webinar, you’ll learn about: Boosting Operational Efficiency & Cost Savings • Preventative maintenance strategies to reduce costly emergency repairs • Smarter inventory management to avoid waste and unnecessary purchases • Facility scheduling to optimize space usage and generate additional revenue Tapping into Funding Opportunities • Understanding grants and federal funding Long-Term Financial Planning • Evaluating total cost of ownership for edtech and infrastructure investments • Balancing technology investments with staffing and professional development Join us for this helpful session, and walk away with ideas you can put to work in your district right away. Save your spot today!

Join myself and this amazing group of panelists in one hour (2pm CST/3pm CST) for this insightful session on ways district leaders can save money within their district. @follettsoftware - https://mrhook.it/budget
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Excited to announce I'll be featured at the Brisk Teaching Booth at #ISTE2025 #ASCD2025! Come by on July 1 @1pm to say hi! @briskteaching

YouTube video by Carl Hooker Future Ready AI Leadership 6-Week Boot Camp!

Excited to share that I'll be working with Adam Phyall III, Ed.D. Future Ready Schools and All4Ed for this 6-week AI Leadership bootcamp! VERY limited spots for available for later this summer. Register here: all4ed.org/future-ready...

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US House passes 10-year moratorium on state AI laws A clause in the new federal tax bill would ban states and localities from regulating AI for a whole decade.

This is wild - what effect will this bill have on schools and districts and their own policies on AI? www.grip.globalrelay.com/us-house-pas...

Confluence Family Feud! Your responses will be part of the final show at Confluence 2025

If you're a educator, I would love 1 minute of your time to enter answers into this fun survey that I'll be using as part of a "Family Feud" style game show at an upcoming event. Have fun with it and share! mrhook.it/feud

Why Experience Matters in a Post-AI World This week Google announced an update to their DeepMind video model called Veo 3 and some of the demos have been absolutely mind-blowing (and somewhat mind-altering). Videos that could be commercials or even part of a feature film are starting to be produced and distributed widely. They have authentic audio and even the look and feel of something that is real. Here's an example of a series of car show interviews: Just like those creepy Will Smith-eating-spaghetti videos from a couple of years ago, these are the worst examples of this technology.

Why Experience Matters in a Post-AI World

This week Google announced an update to their DeepMind video model called Veo 3 and some of the demos have been absolutely mind-blowing (and somewhat mind-altering). Videos that could be commercials or even part of a feature film are starting to be…

It's Saxon math, we bought it as a suppliment to tutoring. BUt yes, it's old school.

My daughter just asked me how could you rent a movie with cash? Look at this problem in her math book.

Fun times!

Someone randomly sent me this shirt in the mail. No note. No address. Just wanted to let my secret admirer know I’m wearing it at a conference today in Boston and it’s gotten some interesting response. #GulfofMexico

I've embarked on a new project set to launch later this summer....My new book!
"ZENgaged - An Educator's Guide to Teaching the Anxious Generation" gives teachers practical strategies to boost focus, manage tech distractions, and build resilience.
Pre-order now at mrhook.it/zen #ZENgaged

ICYMI! 🎧
What’s your theme song as an edtech leader? In Season 9, Ep 4 of UnDisrupted, @askadam3.bsky.social & @hookertech.bsky.social sit down with the legendary Chris Lockhart to talk tech leadership, testing season survival, and keeping it real. Be sure to tune in!
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If you haven't yet, be sure to join the ISTE/ASCD 25 community on K12Leaders - It's a great place to meet other conference goers and to find out about great events in and around #ISTE25 #ASCD25 - k12leaders.com/group/iste-c...