Author: MrHooker

Educator, global speaker and consultant, event organizer, educational strategist and CEO of HookerTech LLC, Future Ready Schools Faculty member, author of the 6-book series "Mobile Learning Mindset" and his newest book "Ready Set FAIL!" He also is the host of the ISTE Learning Unleashed podcast and the UnDisruptED podcast by Future Ready schools. He is most importantly, a husband and father of 3.

by MrHooker January 21, 2022 0

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My New Book Ready, Set, FAIL!

No one lives their life without failure. It can be one of life’s harshest teachers, but also lives hand inContinue Reading

by MrHooker January 11, 2022 0

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Bold Predictions for Edtech in 2022

Every year I embark on this tradition of trying to be “bold” in my predictions of what the twelve monthsContinue Reading

by MrHooker January 6, 2022 0

Innovation

A Look Back at Bold Predictions for Edtech in 2021

Wow. That year flew by! Like many of you, we have been teetering in and out of pandemic stress inContinue Reading

by MrHooker November 18, 2021 1

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The New Digital Divide: Academic Support

I have taught in many different communities during my time in education. Early in my career, I worked primarily withContinue Reading

by MrHooker October 26, 2021 1

Parents

The Longest Spring Break EVER: My Discoveries as a Home-School Parent

When March 13, 2020 hit, we didn’t know what to expect. Some of the media pundits were saying it wouldContinue Reading

by MrHooker October 13, 2021 2

Leadership

How Culture Can Grow (or Diminish) Talent

What I’m about to share is personal. This is not about airing dirty laundry or humble-bragging about my accomplishments, it’sContinue Reading

by MrHooker September 24, 2021 0

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Creating Inclusive Leadership Cultures for Technology Leaders

When you think of the typical technology department, what comes to mind? Probably a bunch of guys hiding behind screensContinue Reading

by MrHooker September 21, 2021 0

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My Conversation with ISTE CEO Richard Culatta

One of the many joys of being a podcaster is that I get to geek out with some amazing guests.Continue Reading

by MrHooker August 11, 2021 4

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21 Things Every Educator Should Try in 2021

In 2014, I debuted a blog post that was centered around ideas and strategies teachers should try and implement inContinue Reading

by MrHooker May 24, 2021 0

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12 Tips on Making the Most of the Virtual Conference Experience

Let’s face it, Zoom fatigue is real. We have all felt it this past year and the thought of attendingContinue Reading