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OBS is great for creating videos and liverstreaming or posting them online.

TinkerCAD is Autodesk's free, cloud-based three-dimensional design program.

The $35 Raspberry Pi is a great way to get started with physical computing, coding, and learning the basics of computer science.

Seesaw is a powerful, flexible electronic portfolio system for students, with additional features for activities and blogging.

BookCreator.com is a great way for students, and teachers, to create their own books and eBooks.

>Who inspires you? What historical figure embodies your "fifth rule"?

Teach like you're Isambard Kingdom Brunel, one of the greatest designers and engineers of all time. Know that planning is important, but that imagination is what makes the extraordinary possible.

Teach like you're Coco Chanel, who changed the world of fashion design forever. Strive for beauty and elegance, but understand those things are different for everyone.

Teach like you're Leonardo da Vinci, the quintessential Renaissance Man. Be curious about everything, and never stop questioning how you can make things better.

Teach like you're Banksy, the incognito activist street artist. Read the rulebook, then rip it up and create something that challenges the accepted wisdom.

Design is about providing a pleasant and effective experience for users, whether we're talking about architectural design, software design, or instructional design.

The average shoe size fits very few students. Instruction designed on average meets the needs of very few students.

Can podcasts be used and created by individuals with disabilities?

Letting students work on projects that have meaning for them.

Answering the question "What is the best technology for my classroom?" with a question. Looking at the SAMR Model.

An analogy, and a description of the educational technology continuum.

My inspiration for starting this podcast.