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Big data, AI, and social media: What does this mean for learning design?

Based on the article “Artificial Intelligence-Based Exploration on Social Media Big Data Analytics: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Research Directions” by Singh et al. (2025). Although this study focused…

AI-Augmented Exploratory Learning: A Smarter Way to Upskill

In my doctoral research at Central Michigan University, I am working on a model I call AI-Augmented Exploratory Learning (AAEL). AAEL is a scaffolded, self-directed learning approach where…

From Prompt to Product: Building with Generative AI in EdTech

Yesterday, I shared a project I was developing for my doctoral course in Educational Technology at Central Michigan University. The goal was simple but bold: šŸ” Show students…

Teaching EdTech Students to Build with AI

Last week, I was hiking through the Grand Tetons with my son; no laptops, no Python, just trail time. Somewhere between conversations about wildlife and where to stop…

Home Sales Prediction Challenge

šŸ” Home Sales Prediction Challenge Can you predict the number of home sales for the next 12 months?This challenge puts your data skills to work using real estate…

Don’t Buy the Hype: AI Tools vs. Open Models

AI is everywhere right now — and so is the hype. But here’s the truth: Many of the ā€œAI-powered platformsā€ being marketed today are nothing more than pretty…

Can You Think Like a Data Analyst?

Can You Think Like a Data Analyst? Let’s warm up with two quick exercises. These aren’t just data games—they mirror the kind of pattern recognition and inference that…

The Housing Market Isn’t Magical Thinking — It’s Math.

For years, NAR’s chief economist Lawrence Yun has been confidently predicting rebounds that never arrive. Let’s take a look: šŸ“‰ November 2024 “2025 home sales will jump 9%….

New Class: Real Estate Data Mastery for Agents

Training and development is the #1 complaint for agents who want to build long-term careers. One of the most overlooked areas? DATA. Most agents and brokers don’t realize…

Mortgage Rate Predictions for 2025: A Data Analyst’s Perspective

šŸ“Š Mortgage Rate Predictions for 2025: A Data Analyst’s Perspective The wide range of mortgage rate predictions for 2025 highlights the uncertainty in the housing market. Here’s a…