The tools pillar
The Right Tools, Not All of Them
Every year there are more tools and fewer hours. The honest answer isn't to use everything; it's to pick the small handful that actually compound and let the rest go.
This pillar covers the tools we trust, the tools we don't, and — more importantly — the frameworks for deciding either way. Including how to use AI tools well in a home learning environment without quietly turning the child into the AI's apprentice.
- Pick tools that compound, not tools that distract
- Use AI without letting it teach the child for you
- Stop paying for software you opened twice
What this guide covers
Three angles on teaching tools & tech — pick the one closest to your situation.
Tool selection frameworks
How to decide whether a new tool earns its place.
AI in home learning
Where AI helps, where it harms, and how to tell.
Stack simplification
Replacing five tools with one — without losing function.
Articles on Teaching Tools & Tech
Every post we've published in this pillar.
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