Carl Hooker
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Risk-Taker | Educator | #GirlDad | Podcast host X 5 | Author X 8 | Bar Owner | Former DJ | Instigator4Life | https://mrhook.it/speak
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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
✅ 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
Yes this is how I pack for a conference.
November 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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
November 20, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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
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
November 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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
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.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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.
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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…
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…
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…
hookedoninnovation.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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…
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
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
November 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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
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
✅ 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
November 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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
✅ 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.
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.
November 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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.
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
November 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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.
October 23, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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
October 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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
October 21, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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!
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!
October 18, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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!
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
October 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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
October 6, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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
"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
October 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
"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
"By modeling positive use and setting clear expectations, teachers can shift the narrative from distraction to opportunity." - ZENgaged - https://mrhook.it/zen
September 30, 2025 at 12:15 AM
"By modeling positive use and setting clear expectations, teachers can shift the narrative from distraction to opportunity." - ZENgaged - https://mrhook.it/zen
"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
September 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
"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
"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
September 22, 2025 at 10:15 PM
"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
"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
September 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
"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
"Today's teens are navigating friendships in a 24/7 digital environment, where the line between connection and comparison is razor thin. When fitting in becomes a performance, the anxiety can be constant." - ZENgaged - https://mrhook.it/zen
September 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
"Today's teens are navigating friendships in a 24/7 digital environment, where the line between connection and comparison is razor thin. When fitting in becomes a performance, the anxiety can be constant." - ZENgaged - https://mrhook.it/zen
It’s official! ZENgaged has landed.
This one’s for every teacher who’s ever battled buzzing phones, wandering attention, and digital overwhelm.
Inside:
✔️ Strategies to boost focus
✔️ Reflection prompts
✔️ Stories that resonate
✔️ Practical classroom activities.
Order
This one’s for every teacher who’s ever battled buzzing phones, wandering attention, and digital overwhelm.
Inside:
✔️ Strategies to boost focus
✔️ Reflection prompts
✔️ Stories that resonate
✔️ Practical classroom activities.
Order
September 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
It’s official! ZENgaged has landed.
This one’s for every teacher who’s ever battled buzzing phones, wandering attention, and digital overwhelm.
Inside:
✔️ Strategies to boost focus
✔️ Reflection prompts
✔️ Stories that resonate
✔️ Practical classroom activities.
Order
This one’s for every teacher who’s ever battled buzzing phones, wandering attention, and digital overwhelm.
Inside:
✔️ Strategies to boost focus
✔️ Reflection prompts
✔️ Stories that resonate
✔️ Practical classroom activities.
Order
An excerpt from my latest book - "Now, many students turn to screens the moment a lesson ends or downtime appears, outsourcing their imagination to someone else's algorithm." - ZENgaged - https://mrhook.it/zen
September 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
An excerpt from my latest book - "Now, many students turn to screens the moment a lesson ends or downtime appears, outsourcing their imagination to someone else's algorithm." - ZENgaged - https://mrhook.it/zen
Big news: My new book ZENgaged is here!
Educators: Are you ready to help students (and yourselves) find balance in a hyper-connected world? This book blends storytelling, real classroom interviews, and practical activities to tackle distraction, presence, and digital well-being.
https://mrhook.zen
Educators: Are you ready to help students (and yourselves) find balance in a hyper-connected world? This book blends storytelling, real classroom interviews, and practical activities to tackle distraction, presence, and digital well-being.
https://mrhook.zen
September 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Big news: My new book ZENgaged is here!
Educators: Are you ready to help students (and yourselves) find balance in a hyper-connected world? This book blends storytelling, real classroom interviews, and practical activities to tackle distraction, presence, and digital well-being.
https://mrhook.zen
Educators: Are you ready to help students (and yourselves) find balance in a hyper-connected world? This book blends storytelling, real classroom interviews, and practical activities to tackle distraction, presence, and digital well-being.
https://mrhook.zen
Things you can do in Texas as an 18 year-old according to state law:
✅ Buy a lottery ticket
✅ Own a gun
✅ Vote
✅ Make your own medical decisions.
✅ Get married without parental consent
Things you can’t do in Texas as an 18 year old according to state law:
❌Have a cell phone in school
✅ Buy a lottery ticket
✅ Own a gun
✅ Vote
✅ Make your own medical decisions.
✅ Get married without parental consent
Things you can’t do in Texas as an 18 year old according to state law:
❌Have a cell phone in school
September 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Things you can do in Texas as an 18 year-old according to state law:
✅ Buy a lottery ticket
✅ Own a gun
✅ Vote
✅ Make your own medical decisions.
✅ Get married without parental consent
Things you can’t do in Texas as an 18 year old according to state law:
❌Have a cell phone in school
✅ Buy a lottery ticket
✅ Own a gun
✅ Vote
✅ Make your own medical decisions.
✅ Get married without parental consent
Things you can’t do in Texas as an 18 year old according to state law:
❌Have a cell phone in school