Dear Friends, Fellow Bloggers, and Colleagues,
I wanted to take a moment to share something meaningful that’s been quietly unfolding over the past year. Before coming to Bhutan, I made a personal commitment to write more—seriously, purposefully, and with intention. That commitment has grown into something larger than I ever imagined: a 6-book series on ethical, practical, and inspiring uses of AI in education.
The topic itself didn’t fully take shape until about ten months ago, when a clear need revealed itself—on both sides of the classroom. Students were using AI with little guidance. Teachers were unsure how to respond, or how to integrate these new tools meaningfully. What emerged was a shared need for honest, practical, and hopeful education about AI—something that could empower rather than overwhelm.
Here’s the full series, in the order it’s been written:
1. Using AI as a Tool, Not a Crutch: A Practical Guide for Students and Teachers
2. Teaching Prompting for Generative AI: A Practical Guide for Students and Teachers
3. Beyond the Basics: Embedding AI Across the Curriculum
4. Students Who Think for Themselves: Cultivating Independent Thought in an AI World
5. The AI-Ready Teacher: A Professional Growth Guide
6. The Human Side of the Screen: Reclaiming Connection in the Age of AI
Book One is getting a lot of attention, and I’m incredibly grateful for the warm reception it’s received so far. Your support and encouragement have meant a lot—and it’s reminded me how powerful it can be when we work together to navigate new terrain with thoughtfulness, care, and creativity.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
Warmly,
Jackie
✍️ from Thimphu, 🇧🇹
soon to be ✈️ 🧳 🎒 to🇳🇵
Spring 2025
☮️ 🙏
