Building the Future in the Heartland: Miami EdTech Ignites Indiana’s STEM Scene
Last weekend, something special happened in Indianapolis. As part of a broader initiative to expand STEM access nationwide, Miami EdTech—in partnership with the Infosys Foundation USA—brought its signature blend of innovation and hands-on learning to Indiana. On April 12–13, we hosted the Infento Build-a-thon and Riders Hack-a-thon at the cutting-edge Infosys Tech & Innovation Hub. […]
AI’s Jagged Edge: Why Simple Tasks Still Trip It Up
At FETC 2025 in Orlando, I attended a session by Monica Burns titled “Bringing AI to Your Team: Tips for Introducing AI to Your Colleagues.” During the talk, she mentioned a term I hadn’t heard before: “jagged technological frontier.” It refers to how AI can handle complex tasks yet sometimes fails at basic ones. This […]
AI Replacing Teachers? Why Human Connection Still Matters
The idea of AI replacing teachers is making headlines—and raising eyebrows. While the teaching profession continues to offer job security in many places, finding and retaining qualified educators remains a challenge. From my experience working in schools and serving on hiring committees, I’ve seen just how hard it is to fill these essential roles. However, […]
Top AI Tools for Educators: My Favorites and New Ones to Try
It seems like everyday I hear about a new AI tool or a new thing AI can do. All this change can make teaching exciting or overwhelming, or a little of both. To help sift through the options I have put together a list of my favorite tools and ones I look forward to trying. […]
The Next Frontier in Education: How Quantum Computing is Transforming the Future
When I first started teaching, I thought my role was to teach the students the curriculum and hard skills. Eventually, through some amazing professional development offered by my school, I had an ideology shift. I began to see my role was actually to prepare my students for the future. This change in mindset completely invigorated […]
Learning in the AI Era: Reflections on the New Era of Learning
Last week, I had the chance to attend Google’s “Learning in the AI Era” event, and it was one of those moments that reminded me why I do what I do. As someone who works directly with educators and focuses on preparing people for the workforce of tomorrow, seeing the intersection of AI, education, and […]
South Florida Showdown : Minecraft Education Training with M-DCPS
Last week, we had an amazing time hosting a Minecraft Education training session with teachers across Miami-Dade Public Schools in preparation for the Minecraft South Florida Showdown! This session aimed to prepare our teachers with the necessary training, guides and resources to guide their students through this immersive learning experience as they prepare to compete […]
Unlocking the Power of AI in Everyday Learning: AI Snapshots for Spanish Speakers
Miami EdTech is excited to partner with AiEDU to bring AI Snapshots in Spanish for your classroom! AI Snapshots are bite-sized lessons tailored for the classroom, each taking just about 5 minutes to complete. They allow students to interact with real-world examples of AI, enabling them to define, identify, and think critically about how AI […]
Empowering Tomorrow: How AI and Hands-On Learning are Shaping Student Futures
AI has increasingly become integral to our daily lives. At Southwest Senior High School, students are not only learning about AI—they’re mastering it. With a growing focus on AI education, teachers like Rudy Perez lead the charge, ensuring students are prepared for the future. “AI is everywhere, even if you don’t realize it,” Mr. Perez […]
Miami EdTech Awarded $250,000 from ECMC Foundation
Miami EdTech is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a $250,000 grant from ECMC Foundation! This significant funding will boost our efforts to expand apprenticeship programs and enhance postsecondary success in STEM and deskless worker positions. Carlos Vazquez, our Founder and CEO, expressed his gratitude, stating, “This generous grant from ECMC Foundation is […]