Carl Hooker
@hookertech.bsky.social
Risk-Taker | Educator | #GirlDad | Podcast host X 5 | Author X 8 | Bar Owner | Former DJ | Instigator4Life | https://mrhook.it/speak
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
New Book Announcement! I'm excited to announce my latest book - ZENgaged - just hit the virtual shelves! This book is all about teachers and students working in a state of "ZEN" with technology while also helping improve engagement in the classroom. Order it today - https://mrhook.it/zen
September 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
New Book Announcement! I'm excited to announce my latest book - ZENgaged - just hit the virtual shelves! This book is all about teachers and students working in a state of "ZEN" with technology while also helping improve engagement in the classroom. Order it today - https://mrhook.it/zen
Unbeknownst to me - my daughter has saved all our old cell phones and iPods. Anyone recognize these classics? (Also my mom’s dog totally photo bombed this)
August 30, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Unbeknownst to me - my daughter has saved all our old cell phones and iPods. Anyone recognize these classics? (Also my mom’s dog totally photo bombed this)
This #HookedOnAI goes over the debut of Brisk Next! Check it out at app.briskteaching.com and use my special link to get the pro version for 3 months for free! Https://mrhook.it/brisk
August 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM
This #HookedOnAI goes over the debut of Brisk Next! Check it out at app.briskteaching.com and use my special link to get the pro version for 3 months for free! Https://mrhook.it/brisk
AI isn’t going away—and most of your students are already using it. So why not start the year by teaching them how to use it well?
Here are 8 back-to-school activities to set the tone for the whole year.
hookedoninnovation.com/2025/08/15/8...
Here are 8 back-to-school activities to set the tone for the whole year.
hookedoninnovation.com/2025/08/15/8...
August 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
AI isn’t going away—and most of your students are already using it. So why not start the year by teaching them how to use it well?
Here are 8 back-to-school activities to set the tone for the whole year.
hookedoninnovation.com/2025/08/15/8...
Here are 8 back-to-school activities to set the tone for the whole year.
hookedoninnovation.com/2025/08/15/8...
From trivia battles to AI-generated theme songs—these activities aren’t just icebreakers. They’re your students’ first step toward AI fluency. Read more ⬇️ #EdTechTips @briskteaching
hookedoninnovation.com/2025/08/15/8...
hookedoninnovation.com/2025/08/15/8...
August 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
From trivia battles to AI-generated theme songs—these activities aren’t just icebreakers. They’re your students’ first step toward AI fluency. Read more ⬇️ #EdTechTips @briskteaching
hookedoninnovation.com/2025/08/15/8...
hookedoninnovation.com/2025/08/15/8...
Want your students to be confident, creative, and ethical with AI? Start on Day 1.
These 8 activities blend fun, critical thinking, and digital responsibility. #AIinEducation
hookedoninnovation.com/2025/08/15/8...
These 8 activities blend fun, critical thinking, and digital responsibility. #AIinEducation
hookedoninnovation.com/2025/08/15/8...
August 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Want your students to be confident, creative, and ethical with AI? Start on Day 1.
These 8 activities blend fun, critical thinking, and digital responsibility. #AIinEducation
hookedoninnovation.com/2025/08/15/8...
These 8 activities blend fun, critical thinking, and digital responsibility. #AIinEducation
hookedoninnovation.com/2025/08/15/8...
AI isn’t going away and most of your students are already using it. So why not start the year by teaching them how to use it well while also getting to know them?
Here are 8 back-to-school activities to set the tone…
https://hookedoninnovation.com/2025/08/15/8-ai-inspired-back-to-school-activities/
Here are 8 back-to-school activities to set the tone…
https://hookedoninnovation.com/2025/08/15/8-ai-inspired-back-to-school-activities/
August 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
AI isn’t going away and most of your students are already using it. So why not start the year by teaching them how to use it well while also getting to know them?
Here are 8 back-to-school activities to set the tone…
https://hookedoninnovation.com/2025/08/15/8-ai-inspired-back-to-school-activities/
Here are 8 back-to-school activities to set the tone…
https://hookedoninnovation.com/2025/08/15/8-ai-inspired-back-to-school-activities/