Last Friday I had one of the most pleasant (NOT!) experiences in recent memory. I needed to have a tooth extracted. UGH! Clearly I was going to be better off without this diseased tooth, but did I want to go through the process of having it removed? Of course not! The oral surgeon proved to …
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My AI and Education Reading — March 2026
Here is a link to my reading list on AI and education during March, 2026. I included an AI-generated summary of the month's articles at the bottom of the list. Some themes for the month include: The emergence of agentic tools and their potential impact Addressing AI accuracy Skills that will remain distinctly human How …
2026 MLB Predictions
My guess is that most of you read and subscribe to FaithEdTech to engage in conversations about faith and technology. But those of you who know me also know that I am a huge baseball fan, and that no matter how lousy I am at predictions (I picked the Atlanta Braves to win the World …
My AI Reading From February
As you may have already noticed, each month I compile a list of articles and books I have read about AI and education. My hope is that by sharing my reading list this will engage others in greater learning and conversation about this fast-changing topic. I also added an AI-generated summary from my list for …
Jesus is For Everyone and the New Testament Feedings
Just after our Christmas break I had the privilege of sharing a chapel message for a local Lutheran elementary school. Since we had just entered the season of Epiphany, I focused on the story of the Magi and their visit to the Christ child. Since the Magi were Gentiles and seen outside the family of …
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Respectful Political Engagement Follow Up
I am very proud of my seniors! Yesterday we had a class discussion about the amendments to the U.S. Constitution. I provided a few initial prompts for them to consider, asking them to consider the amendment that has the greatest impact on their daily lives, providing specific examples, sharing the most misunderstood amendment, and why, …
Neither a Hero nor a Villian: Education in the AI Era
As Christians, we live as both sinners and saints through Christ's death and resurrection, and we embrace that tension. The Law still applies to our lives, but the Gospel frees us. As I age, I am aware that I need to live with the wisdom I have accumulated through the years, but still have the …
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AI and Education Reading — January 2026
Click here to view my latest reading list for AI and education. This list of articles includes, in some cases, quick commentary. In addition, this month I also submitted the list to AI for a summary of the key themes and ideas as well. As always, I would love to hear from you and see …
Lutheran Education and Little Things
I had a former student who I have not seen for probably 25+ years message me this weekend. She is now married and has a family of her own. Here is what she said. For the record, the "drink water upside down" to get rid of hiccups thing you taught us middle school aged so …
AI and Education Reading — November and December 2025
I have continued my efforts to stay on top of emerging news and strategies related to artificial intelligence (AI) and education at the end of 2025. My reading lists, along with a few comments, can be found on my "What I Am Reading" page. It seems there is a weariness setting in among professional educators …
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