In this pre-show kickoff to The Summer Rebuild: Brick by Brick series, I get honest about a rough round of golf—and an even rougher attitude. After toe-hooking his irons and turning into a cranky playing partner, he realized something that hit way closer to the classroom than expected…When things fall apart—whether on the course or in your classroom—it’s not always about trying something new. Sometimes, the fix is going back to what actually works.This episode is about:

• Why I got mad on the golf course—and what it revealed about his teaching
• The “grip, stance, and tempo” of great instruction
• How losing your fundamentals leads to frustration, burnout, and classroom chaos
• A preview of The Summer Rebuild series to help you reset and retool—with joy, purpose, and play

Whether you're toe-hooking lessons or just need a reset, this is your invitation to start fresh—and build something better, one brick at a time.📌 Mentioned in this episode:The Summer Rebuild: Brick by Brick blog series → coachthomastech.com/blogFollow me on Twitter: @coachthomastechHashtag to join the conversation: #WheresTheFunInThat

In this episode of The Tech Ed Clubhouse Podcast, I sit down with the always brilliant Rachelle Dene Poth—Spanish and STEAM teacher, attorney, author, and one of the leading voices in AI and future-ready education.

We talk about what’s real and what’s noise when it comes to AI in schools. Rachelle shares how she’s using AI with students to boost creativity, support language learning, and build confidence. I share how I use AI to break creative blocks and save time in my own projects. Together, we dive deep into how tech can support—not replace—real teaching.

If you're curious about where AI fits in your classroom—or how to even start—this one’s loaded with practical ideas, real examples, and zero fluff.

🔑 Key Topics:

• How to start using AI without getting overwhelmed
• Real ways teachers are saving time with AI
• How Rachelle uses AI to build language skills and student confidence
• Classroom management when using emerging tech
• The ethics of AI, student voice, and why we need all learners at the table
• Top AI tools to try this summer (we list a bunch)

🛠️ AI Tools We Mentioned:

• ChatGPT / Gemini
• Almanack
• Brisk Teaching
• Eduaide.AI
• TeachShare.com
• MagicSchool
• SchoolAI
• Socrate
• CoGrader
• Class Companion
• Snorkl
• Pathlight

• Quizziz...and more

🔥 Bonus:Stick around for a sneak peek of my summer learning series launching July 7th, called “The Summer Rebuild: Brick by Brick.” It’s designed to help educators reset, retool, and rebuild their teaching practice—one hands-on idea at a time. Sign up at coachthomastech.com.📲 Connect with Rachelle Dene Poth:Website Blog: www.rdene915.comX / Twitter: @Rdene915Email: rdene915@gmail.comBooks & Resources: Amazon Author Page📣 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going:Follow me on X: @CoachThomasTechCheck out the blog: www.coachthomastech.com/blogIf this episode got you thinking, share it with a colleague and drop a review. Let’s bring common sense, creativity, and fun back to learning—one episode at a time.

This episode dives into the real-world impact of AI in classrooms. Becky Keene joins Dan to share how AI tools are reshaping teacher workflows, PD, and student learning—without replacing the human side of teaching. We talk about creativity, cheating myths, assessment shifts, and how “systemic disruption” might be exactly what education needs right now. Becky breaks down how to coach reluctant teachers, leverage tools like Canva AI, and embrace AI as a partner—not a threat.

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• “AI is your classroom caddie—not your swing.”

• Becky’s favorite tools: Canva AI, Claude, ChatGPT, andCopilot.
• AI can speed up workflows—but can’t replace teacherrelationships.
• Using AI responsibly means knowing when to source it—andwhen to just create.
• Teachers need to move beyond the “easy button” and startthinking about incremental innovation.
• Creativity still matters. Let students build, make, and create—with guardrails.

👣 Follow Becky Keene:
🌐beckykeene.com📱TikTok: #TikTokWalks📷Socials: @beckykeene

🔗 Related Topics:

• Incremental innovation
• AI tools for teachers
• Coaching the tech-reluctant
• Student engagement through creativity
• Systemic disruption in schools