Episode Summary: It’s a brand-new school year! Jeremy and David share practical tips, tech integration strategies, and fun activities to help teachers start strong. Whether you’re establishing routines, planning icebreakers, or looking for ways to engage students, this episode is packed with takeaways you can implement right away.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Simple strategies to set routines and expectations in the first two weeks
• Easy tech integration ideas for any subject area
• Fun icebreaker and “get to know you” activities that build community
• Why teacher joy and connection are crucial for student success

Resource Links:

• Eric Curts's Blog on When I Grow Up: https://www.controlaltachieve.com/2025/09/when-i-grow-up.html
• Back-to-School Boost Activities: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i3HpOqjUhDVC--A6VCfZjYy5R8K2JYUBZj2EdwIXU4U/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode of Integrate This!, Jeremy and David sit down with Brett Vogelsinger, English teacher and author of Artful AI in Writing Instruction. Brett shares how he helps students write with confidence, read voraciously, and stay creative in an era where AI is reshaping classrooms.

We dive into:

• The inspiration behind Brett’s new book Artful AI in Writing Instruction
• Practical ways teachers can integrate AI without losing student voice
• The balance between technology, artistry, and authentic learning
• How educators can prepare students to be thoughtful, ethical writers in a digital age

🔗 Brett’s Website

🔗 Brett on X/Twitter - Brett on LinkedIn

🔗 Artful AI in Writing Instruction on Amazon

In this episode of Integrate This!, we sit down with Becky Keene, author of AI Optimism. Becky shares how artificial intelligence is reshaping classrooms and how the SAMR model provides a framework for meaningful integration. From privacy and prompting to equity and innovation, she explains why educators can approach AI with confidence, creativity, and optimism.