If It’s Difficult, You’re Doing It Wrong

What I learned in Japan about design that works

Apr 12 • Alex McMillan

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March 2026

Documenting Student Thinking

How documenting student thinking can lead to deeper learning

Mar 29 • Alex McMillan

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AI-Enhanced Process Generator 2.0

Your Customized Process in 10 Minutes

Mar 22 • Alex McMillan

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Shared AI Values

Core values to guide our use of AI to enhance our learning.

Mar 16 • Alex McMillan

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Six Pitfalls That Break AI-Enhanced Processes

Challenges, look-fors, and a checklist you can use in class

Mar 1 • Alex McMillan

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February 2026

How to Design AI-Enhanced Processes

Three powerful move: name the thinking, set expectations, and document learning.

Feb 8 • Alex McMillan

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The Metaphors We Use for AI

How we talk about AI, and why it matters in schools

Feb 1 • Alex McMillan

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January 2026

"AI and Assessment" (Revisited)

Featuring Emily Thomas, Tim Cook, and Nick Soentgerath

Jan 25 • Alex McMillan and Emily J. Thomas

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Designing for Creative Thinking in The Age of AI

How to protect K-12 student creativity from “school slop”

Jan 18 • Alex McMillan

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Who Should Be Efficient with AI in Schools? Part 2: The How.

How to design learning-first processes that keep kids as active learners.

Jan 12 • Alex McMillan

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Hindsight, Oversight, Foresight (HOF)

Three processes to support metacognition

Jan 8 • Alex McMillan

Acquire, Analyze, Act (AAA)

A process to support feedback

Jan 8 • Alex McMillan