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THIS WEEK IN DIGITAL LEARNING


Dream It, Build It
What if your dream classroom tool was just a prompt away? See how to take real problems and goals and use AI to turn them into sleek, functional widgets. No coding background required. See what's possible when your imagination isn't held back by your technical expertise.
Melissa Brayall
Oct 2


How Not To Use AI
AI hype or AI panic? Let's take a minute to find a middle ground. From flyers that scream "AI" to emails that talk in circles, here's what to watch for and how to keep your own creative control.
Melissa Brayall
Sep 11


Scale Up Your Projects With AI
Large-scale interdisciplinary projects are incredible for student engagement, but they can be a nightmare to organize. See how AI can streamline the process and help you create experiences your students will never forget.
Melissa Brayall
May 15


The Invasion of Gemini
This is a quick one - don't want to see that annoying Gemini bar at the bottom of every new Google Doc? Learn how to turn it off!
Melissa Brayall
May 8


SchoolAI's Glow Up
SchoolAI's latest update brings back the assistants, tools, and everyday Spaces you loved, while keeping the awesome new features introduced in 2.0. Here's a quick tour of what changed, why it matters, and what is coming.
Melissa Brayall
Apr 17


AI Literacy For Teachers & Students
Ready to make AI feel manageable? This post provides practical PD and classroom-ready lessons to help you teach AI Literacy with confidence.
Melissa Brayall
Mar 27


Canva's Interactive Tools - March Madness Style
Learn how to use Canva's new features and AI to build reusable and fun activities.
Melissa Brayall
Mar 20


Building Better Thinkers with AI Feedback
Learn how students can use AI to become better writers without letting it do the work for them.
Melissa Brayall
Mar 13


Should I Use AI For Feedback?
AI can generate feedback in seconds...but should you let it? Explore how to use AI as a support tool while keeping comments personal, intentional, and truly yours.
Melissa Brayall
Feb 13


Make Any PDF Editable in Canva
Learn how to upload a PDF to Canva and make changes to text, images, and layout without starting from scratch.
Melissa Brayall
Feb 6


Finally...AI Slides That Look Good!
Check out NotebookLM’s newest features and see how easy it is to create surprisingly good slide decks and infographics from existing content.
Melissa Brayall
Jan 30


SchoolAI's New Chrome Extension
Check out how the SchoolAI Chrome extension helps you create lessons, give feedback, and generate ideas from any website, video, or document.
Melissa Brayall
Jan 16


New Year, New You
Check out how AI can help you plan healthier habits, reduce stress, and make life a little easier as you head into the new year.
Melissa Brayall
Dec 19, 2025


"Ask Canva" to Transform Your Designs!
Check out how the "Ask Canva" button can transform your images, suggest design ideas, and add creative styles you didn’t know existed.
Melissa Brayall
Dec 12, 2025


Explore Computer Science with the Hour of AI
Learn how to bring the Hour of AI to your classroom next week with simple activities, helpful resources, and a recorded session (by me!) that you can use for PD.
Melissa Brayall
Dec 5, 2025


Transcribing Your Audio With Microsoft Word
Learn how to use Word’s transcription feature to quickly convert interviews, meetings, or class recordings into editable text.
Melissa Brayall
Nov 14, 2025


Making Learning Fun with MagicSchool
Check out how to use MagicSchool’s Student Rooms to keep students learning, creating, and having fun with AI.
Melissa Brayall
Oct 24, 2025


Google Classroom's New AI Features
Google Classroom just got an AI upgrade! Check out the newest tools you can use to make learning more interactive, engaging, and accessible!
Melissa Brayall
Sep 26, 2025


MagicSchool Teacher Tools
Check out MagicSchool’s wide range of AI tools for lesson planning, content creation, and more—all designed to save time and spark creativity in your classroom.
Melissa Brayall
Sep 12, 2025


SchoolAI Crosswalk to 2.0
SchoolAI 2.0 is here with a completely revamped platform and powerful new features. Check out some great resources to get you up to speed!
Melissa Brayall
Sep 4, 2025
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