One unexpectedly fun part of our visit to the University of Kentucky last week was a sneak peek into the #esports lab! UK has some incredibly innovative spaces, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit. I'm so proud of the work we'll get to do through #PhygitalLabs!
It was only one day, but I had a great time at #NCCE in Seattle last week. From presenting #AIOptimism to moving backwards through time at my book signing, it was a whirlwind!
If you're at #NCCE2026 this week, come say hello on Thursday! Check out my schedule for details on where I'll be, how to get a signed copy of #AIOptimism, or how to participate in some Phygital Learning!
>> bit.ly/BeckyNCCE
Ten years ago, almost all of my events were on the west coast. I’m not sure when the shift happened, but this is the next few weeks.
#PhygitalLabs
After lunch, I have a Meet the Author timeslot where anyone can come by and get a signed copy... wrapping up the day with a fun new workshop I'm calling "Copilot Can" presented just for NCCE by special request! #NCCE
Looking forward to NCCE happening this week! I'm only there one day, so I'm packing it in. I have one session on #AIOptimism first thing in the morning, then a partnership in the SchoolAI booth where we'll be talking AI Design plus giving away 25 copies of my book.
I'm excited to offer a meet-the-author session at #NCCE next week! Come grab your signed copy of #AIOptimism and let's have a chat in between my presentations.
Right now, I'm listening to Scott nunes share about his TCEA experiences on today's episode of Phygital Learning. Excited to hear about his learning from this event - even if I couldn't attend. #PhygitalLearning
New on my blog and Substack! A fresh article called You Can't Download Connection: What social media should have taught us about generative AI.
open.substack.com/pub/beckykee...
I finally got around to uploading the five-minute video of my ISTE Ignite Talk from 2025, where I introduced the audience to #AIOptimism! If you're interested in checking it out, now it's available everywhere thanks to the wonder of YouTube. It's also available on my website.
youtu.be/zy0b087dTN8
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Bryon!
Sharing a sentence from the pages of #AIOptimism today... "Teachers who approach AI with optimism don't ask, 'How do I prevent students from using AI?' but rather, 'How do I use AI to deepen learning?'" Learn more and grab your own copy at bit.ly/AIOptimism.
I am so grateful for the amazing reviews on Amazon for #AIOptimism, including this one by Tisha Richmond! If you've read AI Optimism, please share your voice as a review too! bit.ly/AIOptimismAmazonReview #EduSky
Going LIVE this morning with Tim Cavey on the Teachers on Fire livestream! Join us in one hour - at 8:00 AM PT Saturday - where we'll be talking #AIOptimism and more: youtu.be/-7ZJpNoAPoE
I have questions about what's going on in Utah. A month apart, headlines claiming to roll back device usage and also advance AI. The amazing work Matthew Winters has been doing is highlighted, and I'm glad to see some #AIOptimism. How will these two initiatives complement each other? #EduSky
Watch all four (one min each) or pick a favorite: www.youtube.com/watch?v=De-_...
Anthropic's new videos (just went live today) trolling OpenAI for their targeted ads announcement are spot on... and pointed, with words like betrayal, treachery, and violation. As I've been saying, trust is the new currency. #EduSky
Canva just released a student creator challenge for Black History Month. These ideas would work in any design platform, but of course the challenge submission part needs to be in Canva. #EduSky
public.canva.site/student-desi...
Oh, what an interesting comment! In this case I typed my idea into ideogram to get help with a prompt. I usually use Midjourney for my images, and this one is no different. Then I added text on my own, using Canva. I will DM you my prompt. It’s too long for here!
We’ve moved from trading data and attention to demanding trust. AI-made images, shifting terms, and quiet rights grabs leave people feeling deceived—learning what they surrendered only after clicking “accept.” Trust is the new currency. Read my newest blog post on my website or on Substack. #EduSky
✔️ Access this course at www.linkedin.com/learning/ai-...
I'm excited to share that my fourth course for LinkedIn Learning is now live! ⭐ AI for Talent Development showcases a variety of AI-powered tools to help move a presenter from brainstorming through reflection. Over 20k people have learned from me on LinkedIn in the past two years - you can too!
I generated a template link for anyone to try this with their class! >> bit.ly/BeckyBriskWhiteboard
Have you seen the new Brisk Boost whiteboard activity? I made one for students to explore character traits for a literature class. I would love to try this with students as it encourages them to #ThinkinInk - a powerful pedagogy for sure. Em-dash my own. ;) #AIOptimism #EduSky
AI Optimism: (n)
A view of AI's incredible potential to address long-standing educational challenges while acknowledging the very real concerns it raises
Learn more: bit.ly/AIOptimism #AIOptimism
It was an honor to join the Unpacking Education podcast team from AVID Open Access to talk #AIOptimism! The podcast landing page is *full* of information, resources, and sound bites! Link in thread.
Just received this sound bite from my guest interview on the AVID Open Access podcast, Unpacking Education. I'll be releasing the link to the full episode tomorrow! #AIOptimism #AIEducation #EduSkyAI
Have you seen the new "Learning Session" option in Canva's sharing menu? I am so excited to use this for professional development!
#CanvaEdu
