EDT123 Think big, Start small, and Scale fast with the Eisenhower Matrix. Plus, helps me prioritize what matters. Plus, updates from Snorkl, Google Classroom, and SchoolAI

Ever feel like the important work keeps getting overshadowed by
what’s urgent? In this episode, I reflect on the quote “Think
big. Start small. Scale fast.” and share how the Eisenhower
Matrix helps me keep my priorities aligned. I also share updates
from Snorkl, Google Classroom, and SchoolAI, plus a candid take
on More Than Words by John Warner. Tools featured include Snorkl
Coach, Video Explorer, and Read Along with custom content.


#EduDuctTape Episode 123


0:00:00 INTRO 


0:02:23 Today’s Soapbox Moment: “Parking Lots, Right
Turns, and What’s Important” 


Think Big, Start Small, Scale Fast: Stories from the Stage on
Disruption, Transformation and the Accelerating Future -
https://www.amazon.com/Think-Start-Small-Scale-Fast/dp/097365547X

The Eisenhower Method, Time management on Wikipedia -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_management#Eisenhower_method



0:10:10 Snorkl Coach 


Introducing Snorkl Coach -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQASwWKcMTA



0:12:29 Read Along in Google Classroom 


Read Along in Google Classroom -
https://support.google.com/edu/classroom/answer/14174515?hl=en-GB#zippy=%2Cassign-reading-materials

Educators can now upload content to Read Along in Google
Classroom -
http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2025/04/upload-content-to-read-along-google-classroom.html

New AI tools for Google Workspace for Education -
https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/workspace-gemini-classroom-iste-2024/



0:14:34 SchoolAI Video Explorer Spaces 


SchoolAI - Video Explorer -
https://app.schoolai.com/spaces/clnaw1t7u000ayvpt3po1373k



0:16:17 Honest Review of More Than
Words by John Warner


More Than Words: How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI:
Warner, John -
https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Words-Think-Writing/dp/1541605500