I have been in the world of education and technology for a long time. I have led professional development sessions, supported teachers in real classrooms, and adapted to changing tools and learning platforms. Recently, I have felt a stronger pull toward a familiar yet increasingly pressing question: What does meaningful education look like as artificial intelligence becomes part of the classroom?
This is not the beginning of my journey. It is the continuation of work I care deeply about, shaped by new questions and emerging opportunities. I am choosing to be more intentional about reflecting, writing, and sharing my learning in a consistent way. I want to stay rooted in this field. I want to continue leading professional development sessions that do more than introduce tools. My goal is to encourage thoughtful reflection, build educator confidence, and provide space to explore and experiment. I want to be a reliable partner for educators; someone who can offer guidance, support, and perspective.
At the heart of this new chapter is a strong sense of curiosity. I want to understand how AI is not just adding new tools, but creating a shift in how teaching and learning are approached. I want to see what happens when scholars engage with these technologies in ways that promote responsibility and critical thinking. I want to keep asking how we preserve what matters most in education : strong relationships, intellectual challenge, joyful discovery, and shared purpose. (Even as the landscape continues to change.)
This blog will be a space where I share what I learn. I will write about the strategies that resonate, the questions that emerge, the conversations that spark deeper thinking, and the moments that stay with me. Some entries may be brief. Others might explore bigger ideas. All of them will be honest reflections from the field. There is much more to come. My hope is that this space will grow into a place of learning, collaboration, and encouragement for others who are also exploring how education and technology are evolving together.
If you are thinking through these questions too, I invite you to follow along. Let me know what you are trying in your own practice, what challenges you are facing, and how we might support one another in this work. We are not beginning from nothing. We are building on a foundation of care, creativity, and commitment. That foundation continues to guide everything we do, even as the tools around us begin to change.
Sincerely,
Ms. Banuelos
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