Carl Hooker

Teachers - what do you look forward to the most when it comes to going to a conference?

Trouble...it start's with a T and that rhymes with P and that stands for POOL!

Time for a little transitive property for those of you that remember that in math:
TEA=Abbott’s lapdog=Trump’s lapdog.

However, what is new is they are coming after people that specifically protest or mention things they don’t agree with. (I.e. protest ICE or mention Charlie Kirk). It’s ok if you call Pretti or Good domestic terrorists though….
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Just had a teacher friend send me a message. She told me TEA is now investigating what teachers post on their social media accounts. That part isn’t new, that’s been the practice of many hiring school districts too. Teachers are held to a higher standard despite the low pay 1/3

UnDisrupted | All4Ed Dr. Adam Phyall and Carl Hooker bring you, UnDisrupted, a Future Ready Schools podcast for school and district technology leaders.

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How AI ready is your school? Join me and this amazing panel in 30 minutes to learn more...https://mrhook.it/aiready @follettsoftware.bsky.social

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Yes, AI can save you time and make you more efficient, but what about creativity? Shouldn't that be leading this charge instead? This blog post dives headfirst into this educational conundrum.

https://hookedoninnovation.com/2026/01/29/the-double-edged-sword-of-ai-efficiency/

AI is already in schools. The question is whether districts are ready for it. Join myself and this amazing panel of district tech leaders at 3pm EDT today as we sort through the AI hype and talk about what really makes an impact - https://mrhook.it/aiready

AI adoption without strategy creates more problems than progress. This webinar focuses on what district leaders need to think about before rolling out AI tools, including infrastructure, policy, and long-term readiness.


January 29, 3pm EDT
Register here: https://mrhook.it/aiready

Apparently ChatGPT has morals

Bold Predictions for Edtech in 2026 The longest running prediction blog for Edtech continues! (Never mind that it might also be the ONLY prediction blog for Edtech...) Each year since 2012, I've put together a list of things I predict will happen in the coming year. The majority of these predictions revolve around the field of educational technology (aka "Edtech") but I sometimes throw in a couple of fun zingers too just to keep people on their toes. Here's a look back at the past few years if you want to take a gander at some near-misses and complete misses.

Bold Predictions for Edtech in 2026

The longest running prediction blog for Edtech continues! (Never mind that it might also be the ONLY prediction blog for Edtech...) Each year since 2012, I've put together a list of things I predict will happen in the coming year. The majority of these…

My Upcoming Sessions at FETC:

1/13 - Monday
10:30AM - ZENgaged
1:00PM - Future Ready AI Leadership Bootcamp
1/14 - Tuesday
9:30AM - What Does it Mean to Be Innovative?
11:00AM - Meet the Author Experience
1:00PM - Teaching Creativity and Durable Skills in an AI World .
2:00PM - Podcast Smackdown

What’s one thing you wanna do more of 2026?

2025 Bold Predictions REVIEW After a dozen years of doing these bold predictions, one thing is always true...I'm wrong a lot. However, i will say you miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take so I'll continue to dredge forward in the years to come. (I'm already working on my 2026 list). A couple of things I couldn't have predicted this year were the complete dismantling of the Department of Education (though I probably should have predicted this) or the rapid rise of the phrase "6-7" amongst all generation alpha kids. But let's face it, neither of those are BOLD predictions.

2025 Bold Predictions REVIEW

After a dozen years of doing these bold predictions, one thing is always true...I'm wrong a lot. However, i will say you miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take so I'll continue to dredge forward in the years to come. (I'm already working on my 2026 list). A…

Yes this is how I pack for a conference.

Heading to #NYSCATE25? I'll be all over the Turning Stone Casino during the event. Check me out at one of my sessions or play along at one of the evening events with Trivia Night or Family Feud at Exit33. https://www.nyscate.org

When I wrote Learning Evolution, AI in classrooms felt like science fiction.


Two years later, it’s daily reality.


Here’s the 2nd Edition, built for this moment as we prepare students for an AI future.


Order here: https://mrhook.it/ai

Here's a recent "A-HA" moment I had with AI while helping design and create a wedding cake for my niece. AI will not replace humans...and in this post I explain the reason why.
hookedoninnovation.com/2025/11/18/w...

Why AI Won’t Replace Humans…It’s a Piece of Cake! There's been a lot of chatter online recently about whether or not AI will replace humans or create more jobs. In education circles, I often hear concerns about students using AI to cheat and skip ahead, essentially by-passing the learning process to get to their final product. These are both valid concerns and in some areas, well justified. However, I don't think AI will replace as many jobs as we think, nor will it create as many as we think. I also don't believe it will reach true superintelligence…

Why AI Won’t Replace Humans…It’s a Piece of Cake!

There's been a lot of chatter online recently about whether or not AI will replace humans or create more jobs. In education circles, I often hear concerns about students using AI to cheat and skip ahead, essentially by-passing the learning process…

The evolution continues. 🚀


The 2nd Edition of Learning Evolution is here — new frameworks, new stories, and a new era for AI in education.
Order here: https://mrhook.it/ai


#LearningEvolution2

What’s new in Learning Evolution (2nd Edition)?

✅ Updated frameworks for AI ethics and classroom integration
✅ Reflection prompts for teachers and leaders
✅ Brand new case studies from innovative schools
✅ A deeper look at what it means to stay human in an AI world

🔗 mrhook.it/ai

I’m thrilled to announce the 2nd Edition of my book Learning Evolution!


This updated edition comes with over 50 pages of new content including:
-A new framework for AI integration
-More interactive activities
-An AI scope and sequence
-Updated classroom strategies


Order here: https://mrhook.

Excerpt from my latest book - "When students receive completely different messages at home and at school, they learn to toggle behavior instead of developing healthy habits." - ZENgaged - https://mrhook.it/zen

As part of a research project my daughter is doing, she’s investigating the amount of Starbucks in each state and came across Idaho then freaked out for some reason. Yes, she’s in middle school.

Excerpt from my latest book - "We often talk to students about using social media responsibly, but we rarely talk to them about how social media uses them." - ZENgaged - https://mrhook.it/zen

Excerpt from my latest book - "By modeling positive use and setting clear expectations, teachers can shift the narrative from distraction to opportunity." - ZENgaged - https://mrhook.it/zen

Just now taking a moment to
Reflect on another amazing ACTEM. Got to see good friend AJ Juliani’s keynote and sign books with my editor Jacqueline Gardy. Even had someone buy all three of my latest books! Love my time with Maine educators!

Excerpt from my latest book - "That's why teaching students to recognize, reduce, and resist the urge to switch tasks is a vital part of building focus stamina in a digitally distracted world. The goal isn't perfection, it's awareness and intentionality." - ZENgaged - https://mrhook.it/zen

Excerpt from my latest book - "There's power in pausing. In logging out. In stepping back to remind yourself that your value doesn't live inside an app, a platform, or a notification bubble." - ZENgaged - https://mrhook.it/zen