# Ep. 285 | 3 Simple Changes to Avoid Teaching on Autopilot in 2026

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Podcast: [EdTech Bites Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edtech-bites-podcast-327318)
Published: 2026-01-04T17:28:03+00:00
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## Resource

Happy New Year! We’re officially in 2026. Teaching on autopilot feels efficient until it drains energy from the classroom. This episode breaks down three simple changes to reset instruction, set healthy AI boundaries, and bring intention back to the second semester. And if you’re looking to start the year off with a great sourdough recipe, here it is. Buen provecho! Sourdough Bread Recipe 100g active sourdough starter (the star of the show) 325g water 500g bread flour 10g salt 20g honey (adds sweetness and helps the dough chill a bit) For the full instructions, check out the blog post below. https://edtechbites.com/2025/08/19/homemade-sourdough-sandwich-bread/ Purchase Your Copy Of “ Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom ” https://tinyurl.com/CookingUpExperiences Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites X: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites

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