In this episode of the Integrate This! EdTech Podcast, we’re joined by Ruben Puentedura, creator of the SAMR model and founder of Hippasus, for a deep conversation on learning design, professional development, and what generative AI means for education.

Ruben shares his origin story, how SAMR emerged from real classroom research, and why the model is more relevant than ever in the age of AI. We explore common mistakes schools make with professional development, how learning should evolve beyond tools, and why creativity, storytelling, and student agency are essential for meaningful transformation.

This episode goes beyond buzzwords and gets into how learning actually changes—from K–12 classrooms to higher education, business, and beyond.

Short hook (first lines matter): What does responsible, teacher-first AI actually look like in the classroom? In this episode of Integrate This!, we’re joined by Arman Jaffer, CEO of Brisk Teaching AI, to talk about AI innovation in education—done right.

Full description: In this episode of Integrate This!, we sit down with Arman Jaffer, CEO and co-founder of Brisk Teaching AI, to explore how artificial intelligence can meaningfully support teachers without adding more to their workload.

Arman shares the story behind Brisk Teaching AI, the instructional challenges it was designed to solve, and how the platform focuses on high-quality feedback, teacher efficiency, and ethical AI use in education. We discuss why keeping teachers “in the loop” matters, how Brisk avoids AI hype, and what thoughtful AI integration can look like in real classrooms.

This conversation is ideal for K–12 educators, instructional coaches, tech integrationists, and school leaders who want practical AI tools that enhance—not replace—great teaching.

Brisk Teaching AI: https://www.briskteaching.com

What if assessment felt less like a “final verdict” and more like an ongoing draft—full of feedback, revision, and real learning?

In this episode, Jeremy and David sit down with Jen Ivers (Orono Public Schools) to talk about authentic assessment in the age of AI, and why the writer’s room mindset can be a powerful model for classrooms. Jen shares how shifting from “after-the-fact” feedback to process-based coaching can change what students produce—and what they learn along the way.

You’ll hear practical ways to:

• Design assessment that’s more authentic and personalized
• Use AI as a partner without losing student thinking
• Build a writer’s room culture: brainstorming, iteration, and collaboration
• Close feedback loops using tools like Gemini and Apps Script
• Help students evaluate AI feedback instead of blindly trusting it

If you’re trying to make assessment more meaningful (and more doable), this one’s for you.

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Resources and Links:

Jen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-ivers-577765372/

Authentic Assessment in the Age of AI Presentation: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG320Rh5bk/i92CaaNTt4l_plbbLFnJXQ/view?utm_content=DAG320Rh5bk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h0e6e408b4a