<p><b><i>Want to bring your whole district together with one simple tool? ClassDojo for Districts makes it easy to engage families and strengthen school communities—at every level. It’s the number one communication app trusted by millions of K-12 teachers, now with district-wide oversight and controls. From Pre-K to high school, ClassDojo connects your schools and families in one seamless place. Learn more at </i></b><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://classdojo.com/districts"><b><i>classdojo.com/districts</i></b></a><b><i>.</i></b></p><p></p><p>In this episode, Carl Hooker and I unpack six of his bold 2026 edtech predictions, including students becoming the product in the AI economy, the rise of AI generated “pink slime” misinformation, the threat to critical thinking, and the emergence of a unified Teacher Operating System. We also explore wearable tech, social media trust, and the fine line between innovation and surveillance. If you want clarity and practical insight on leading responsibly in an AI saturated world, this conversation is for you.</p><h2><b>Connect With Gabriel Carrillo</b></h2><ul><li>EdTech Bites Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://edtechbites.com">https://edtechbites.com</a></li><li>EdTech Bites On Bluesky: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social</a></li><li>EdTech Bites Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/edtechbites">https://instagram.com/edtechbites</a></li><li>EdTech Bites X: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/edtechbites">https://twitter.com/edtechbites</a></li><li>EdTech Bites Facebook Page: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://facebook.com/edtechbites">https://facebook.com/edtechbites</a></li><li>EdTech Bites On TikTok: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites">https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites</a></li><li>EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites">https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites</a></li></ul><h2>About Carl Hooker</h2><p>Carl Hooker has spent the past 27 years in education as a teacher and administrator focused on the thoughtful integration of technology and innovation in schools. He consults for multiple districts across the country and is a frequent keynote speaker at state and national events. He’s also a 10-time author, 5-time podcast host, advisor to multiple ed tech companies, and National Faculty Emeritus for Future Ready Schools. </p><h2>Connect With Carl Hooker</h2><ul><li>Carl’s Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://carlhooker.com">https://carlhooker.com</a></li><li>Carl On X: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/mrhooker">https://x.com/mrhooker</a></li><li>Carl On Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/hookertech/">https://www.instagram.com/hookertech/</a></li><li>Carl On Bluesky: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bsky.app/profile/hookertech.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/hookertech.bsky.social</a></li><li>Carl On Facebook: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/CarlHookerFanPage">https://www.facebook.com/CarlHookerFanPage</a></li><li>Carl On YouTube: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@CarlHooker">https://www.youtube.com/@CarlHooker</a></li></ul>