2035: A Day in the Life
In this immersive look at a day in 2035, I share what it feels like to teach AP Chemistry in a world where artificial intelligence quietly enhances learning without replacing the human heart of education. From circadian-aligned home lighting to AI supported titration labs to robotics mentoring and family creativity at home, this story shows how technology has evolved into a gentle background presence that makes real thinking curiosity and connection shine. The follow up section explains how we reached this future through ethical resource practices, clean energy powered AI and global privacy protections that put people first.
Rethinking Summer Reading Assessments
Ditch the dreaded summer essay! These creative, hands-on summer reading projects engage students in meaningful reflection without overwhelming teachers with grading. From interview podcasts to artistic dioramas, here are innovative, AI-resistant ways to bring literature to life for grades 9–12.
UDL in Action: Simple Tech Tools to Reach Every Learner
Want to make your lessons more inclusive, flexible, and engaging without reinventing the wheel? In this post, Chemistry teacher and edtech enthusiast Christiana Deeter shares practical technology tools that help any K-12 teacher bring Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to life. Whether you teach science, math, reading or foreign language, you’ll find ready-to-use ideas, links and classroom examples that make learning accessible for all students.