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Notes from the bench

Field notes on robotics, IoT, applied AI, and teaching computer science. Written for people who build things and people who teach others to.

7 posts

May 22, 2026· 9 min

Google I/O 2026: Every Major Announcement Explained

Gemini 3.5 Flash, Gemini Omni, Spark agents, Android XR smart glasses, the biggest Search upgrade in 25 years, and much more — here is everything Google announced at I/O 2026.

May 16, 2026· 8 min

The Google Guide to Prompt Engineering: Frameworks That Actually Work

A practical breakdown of Google's prompt engineering frameworks — zero-shot, few-shot, chain-of-thought, ReAct, and more — with real examples you can use immediately in your AI projects and classroom.

May 13, 2026· 6 min

Build a Real-Time Sensor Dashboard with Raspberry Pi, Python, and Flask

A step-by-step tutorial to build a live temperature and humidity dashboard using a DHT22 sensor, Python, Flask, and Server-Sent Events — viewable from any device on your network.

May 13, 2026· 8 min

How to Teach Arduino to Complete Beginners — A Classroom-Tested Guide

Arduino is one of the most powerful entry points into electronics and programming — if you introduce it the right way. Here's the exact approach I use to take students from zero to building real circuits in one week.

May 13, 2026· 6 min

AI Tools Every CTE Teacher Should Know in 2025

AI isn't replacing CS teachers — but teachers who use AI will replace those who don't. Here are the tools saving CTE educators hours every week and making their students better prepared for the real world.

May 13, 2026· 6 min

5 Raspberry Pi Projects That Get Students Excited About Computer Science

From weather stations to retro game consoles, these hands-on Raspberry Pi projects turn abstract CS concepts into real, working things students are proud to build.

Oct 30, 2025· 3 min

The Rise of Generative AI: Transforming Technology and Creativity

Explore how generative AI is revolutionizing both technological innovation and creative industries, while examining the challenges and ethical considerations that come with this transformative technology.