<p><b><i>This episode is sponsored by TWT Audio. Are your students dealing with broken headsets, poor audio quality, or unreliable microphones at moments that matter most? TWT Audio was built for educators, by educators, designing headsets specifically for real classroom environments, durable enough to last, and comfortable for all-day use. With over 5 million headsets and headphones sold, schools trust TWT because they just work, delivering consistent performance while simplifying technology.</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instead of replacing cheap headsets year after year, invest in a solution that schools nationwide trust every day.</i></b></p><p><b><i>TWT Audio — hear the difference.</i></b></p><p></p><p>What happens when one educator builds over 100 custom AI tools and realizes the real problem isn’t access, it’s adoption? In this episode, I chat with Eric Curts to discuss his world of Gemini Gems and how educators can stop reinventing the wheel every day. This conversation explores how AI can actually save time if we rethink how we use it.</p><h2><b>Connect With Gabriel Carrillo</b></h2><ul><li>EdTech Bites Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://edtechbites.com" target="_blank">https://edtechbites.com</a></li><li>EdTech Bites On Bluesky: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social</a></li><li>EdTech Bites Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/edtechbites" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/edtechbites</a></li><li>EdTech Bites X: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/edtechbites" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/edtechbites</a></li><li>EdTech Bites Facebook Page: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://facebook.com/edtechbites" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/edtechbites</a></li><li>EdTech Bites On TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites</a></li><li>EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites</a></li></ul><h2>About Eric Curts</h2><p>Eric has been in education for 34 years, and currently serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for SPARCC in North Canton, Ohio. Eric's areas of expertise include artificial intelligence, Google tools, assistive tech, and creative ways to use technology in teaching and learning. Eric runs the websites <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ControlAltAchieve.com" target="_blank">ControlAltAchieve.com</a> and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://EduGems.ai" target="_blank">EduGems.ai</a> where all of his edtech resources can be found.</p><h2>Connect With Eric Curts</h2><ul><li>Eric’s Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.controlaltachieve.com/" target="_blank">https://www.controlaltachieve.com/</a></li><li>Eric’s EduGems Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://edugems.ai/" target="_blank">http://edugems.ai/</a></li><li>Eric On X: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/ericcurts" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/ericcurts</a></li><li>Eric On Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/ericcurts/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ericcurts/</a></li><li>Eric On Bluesky: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bsky.app/profile/ericcurts.bsky.social" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/ericcurts.bsky.social</a></li></ul>