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Miguel Guhlin

San Antonio, Texas mguhlin.org | mglearn.github.io | LinkedIn

EDUCATION LEADER • CURRICULUM DEVELOPER • PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DESIGNER

Educator, curriculum developer, writer, and educational technology leader with more than 30 years of experience across K–12, higher education, and nonprofit education organizations.

Former bilingual/ESL classroom teacher with extensive experience designing professional learning, social studies and interdisciplinary curriculum, online courses, and classroom-ready instructional resources. Current work includes history and social studies investigations, Problem-Based Learning, primary-source analysis, evidence-based teaching strategies, Gen AI in education, and development of free digital learning resources for K–16 educators.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Curriculum and Instruction
Texas K–12 Education
Bilingual and ESL Education
Teacher Preparation and Professional Learning
Primary-Source Analysis
Problem-Based Learning
Instructional Design
Evidence-Informed Teaching
Online and Blended Learning
Educational Technology
Generative AI in Education
Digital Curriculum Development
Learning Management Systems
Educational Software Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA)

Director of Professional Development | 2016–Present

Lead professional learning, online course development, certification programs, webinars, workshops, and educator-facing curriculum for K–16 audiences
Design learning experiences for classroom teachers, instructional coaches, librarians, campus and district administrators, and technology leaders
Develop social studies, history, science, literacy, digital citizenship, and interdisciplinary classroom resources
Create professional learning focused on evidence-informed instructional strategies, student thinking, formative assessment, Gen AI, instructional technology, and digital learning
Develop and maintain self-paced online courses and professional certification programs
Write extensively for TCEA TechNotes on teaching, learning, technology, Gen AI, data privacy, instructional strategies, and educational leadership
Design frameworks, rubrics, instructional routines, slide decks, interactive resources, and classroom-ready materials
Develop browser-based educational applications and free instructional resources for teachers and students

East Central ISD

Director of Technology Operations | 2012–2016

Led district technology operations, infrastructure planning, device management, purchasing, disaster recovery, and technology lifecycle management
Worked with instructional and administrative departments to connect technology systems with classroom and organizational needs
Supported online professional development, digital citizenship, STEAM, VEX Robotics, and MinecraftEDU initiatives
Provided training and implementation support for teachers, administrators, and district staff

San Antonio ISD

Director, Instructional Technology and Learning Services | 2002–2012

Led instructional technology, online learning, professional development systems, and district digital learning initiatives
Managed and supported district learning management systems, including Moodle
Designed and facilitated professional learning for classroom educators and school leaders
Supported campus study groups, instructional technology integration, digital citizenship, and digital media initiatives
Worked with teachers and administrators to connect curriculum, instruction, professional learning, and technology

Northside ISD / Houston Baptist University

Project Director, PAVE | 2001–2002

Coordinated professional development and educator support through a university-school district partnership
Supported teachers in integrating instructional technology into classroom practice

Earlier K–12 Roles

Classroom and Educational Technology Positions | 1994–2000

Served as a bilingual/ESL classroom teacher
Worked in campus and district instructional technology roles
Designed and delivered professional learning for teachers
Supported curriculum, instruction, digital learning, and technology integration

UNIVERSITY TEACHING

University instructor in interactive design and systems thinking
Design learning experiences that emphasize inquiry, creation, analysis, reflection, and application
Connect instructional technology to curriculum goals rather than treating technology as an end in itself
Incorporate practical classroom examples, active learning, and authentic assessment

Develop and publish free instructional resources through mglearn.github.io for teachers and students.

Problem-Solving Teaching

Created Problem-Based Learning experiences that place students in historical, civic, geographic, and economic situations requiring analysis, evidence, discussion, and decision-making.

Topics include:

Texas history and the Texas Revolution
Spindletop and economic change
Immigration and Ellis Island
The Constitutional Convention
U.S. expansion and the Panama Canal
Geography and world cultures
Government, citizenship, and civic decision-making

Historical Inquiry and Primary Sources

Developed resources that help students:

Examine primary and secondary sources
Identify evidence and perspective
Distinguish observation from interpretation
Consider missing voices and competing accounts
Analyze cause and effect
Examine continuity and change
Place events in chronological and historical context
Support claims with evidence

Selected resources include:

History Event Maps
Relic Rooms
Primary-source investigations
ACE Image Inquiry
Critical Thinking Online Breakouts
Social studies entry and exit activities
Suffrage and voting-rights learning experiences
Texas and U.S. history investigations

Critical Thinking Online Breakouts

Developed browser-based activities requiring students to use evidence, sequencing, classification, close reading, and problem solving to reach defensible answers.

Activities span:

History and social studies
Civics
Historical documents
Cultural and commemorative events
Digital citizenship
Science
Literature and reading

DIGITAL CURRICULUM AND OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Develop and publish free K–12 instructional materials through mglearn.github.io.

Resource collections include:

History and Social Studies
Science Detectives
Critical Thinking Online Breakouts
Literature Circles
Language Bridge bilingual and ESL resources
Teacher Printables
Substitute Packets
Graphic organizers
Getting-to-Know-You activities
Student reflection tools
Entry and exit tickets
Digital citizenship resources
Interactive classroom tools

Resources emphasize:

TEKS and curriculum alignment
Student reasoning and evidence
Accessibility
Multilingual learner support
Formative assessment
Browser-based access
Minimal collection of student data
Teacher adaptability

INSTRUCTIONAL FRAMEWORK DEVELOPMENT

ACE: Articulate, Connect, Extend

Developed a three-step instructional routine for making student thinking visible.

Articulate: Explain the idea in your own words
Connect: Explain relationships and why they matter
Extend: Apply understanding to a new situation

ACE connects with SOLO Taxonomy and Surface, Deep, and Transfer Learning.

CLEAR

Developed and use the CLEAR reasoning structure:

Claim
Lens
Evidence
Alternatives
Response

Used to support analysis, source evaluation, discussion, and evidence-based responses across content areas.

Additional Frameworks

Five Phases of District AI Adoption
VIBES Framework for AI-assisted creation
PROTECT privacy and safety rubric
SHINE technology and Gen AI evaluation framework
LEARNS Coaching Cycle
Prompt-development frameworks for educators

EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Sapiqo LMS

Developer of Sapiqo LMS, a vibe-coded learning management system designed to support professional learning for K–16 educators.

Features include:

Course enrollment
Progress tracking
Digital badges
Certificates
Self-paced learning
Educator-focused course delivery

DrawSplat

Developer of DrawSplat, a free browser-based interactive whiteboard and classroom tool environment.

Designed to support:

Visual thinking
Concept mapping
Formative assessment
Classroom interaction
Collaborative learning
Graphic organization
Student explanation and reflection

Additional Educational Tools

Created tools including:

ShareSpace
WonderWall
StickyBoard
GraphSplat
PlotPoint
SketchSpace VR
WebDeck Builder
Concept mapping tools
Charting tools
Rubric tools
Classroom games
Printable generators
Interactive professional learning resources

ONLINE COURSE DEVELOPMENT

Primary Course Development

AI Essentials for Educators
ChatGPT for Educators
Claude for Educators
Google Certified Educator Level 1
Google Certified Educator Level 2
Google Certified Trainer
Google Classroom
Schoology Educator
Chromebook Educator
Evidence-Based Teaching
Virtual World Builder
Cybersecurity for Educators
Strategies That Work

Course and Certification Co-Development

AI Tools for Educators
Campus Technology Specialist Certification
IT Director Certification
Instructional Coaching Certification
Remote Learning Educator Certification
Canva Specialist

Learning Management Systems

Sapiqo LMS
LearnDash
Moodle
Canvas
Schoology

PUBLICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL WRITING

Author of more than 900 professional blog articles
Author of more than 100 journal and magazine articles
Regular contributor to TCEA TechNotes
Write about social studies instruction, evidence-informed teaching, Gen AI, educational technology, digital leadership, data privacy, cybersecurity, online learning, and professional development
Develop supporting classroom materials, infographics, slide decks, interactive tools, rubrics, printables, and professional learning resources

PRESENTATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Presenter, trainer, or keynote speaker for:

TCEA
TxDLA
TCDLA
NSPA
ISTE
NETA
OTA
TUANZ, New Zealand
School districts
Universities
Professional associations
State and national webinars

Selected Topics

Social studies inquiry and historical thinking
Evidence-informed instructional strategies
Gen AI in education
SOLO Taxonomy and ACE
Digital curriculum development
Vibe-coding for educators
Instructional design
Professional learning
Online learning
Educational technology leadership
Data privacy and cybersecurity

EDUCATION

M.A., Bicultural/Bilingual Studies

B.A., English

CERTIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Texas Life Bilingual/ESL
Texas Life ESL
Google Certified Innovator
Google Certified Trainer/Administrator
Google Certified Educator Level 1
Google Certified Educator Level 2
ISTE Certified Educator
Microsoft 365 credentialing

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

ISTE Making IT Happen Award
EdTech blogging recognition
Professional service and leadership recognition

TECHNICAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS

Curriculum and Instruction

Social Studies Education • Historical Inquiry • Primary Sources • Problem-Based Learning • Bilingual/ESL Education • TEKS Alignment • SOLO Taxonomy • Formative Assessment • Professional Learning

Educational Technology

Instructional Technology • Online Learning • LMS Administration • Digital Curriculum • Interactive Learning • Accessibility • Educational Software Development

Generative AI

ChatGPT • Claude • Gemini • Perplexity • BoodleBox • Ollama • AI Agents • Prompt Design • AI Governance • Local AI

Web Development

HTML • CSS • JavaScript • Google Apps Script • WordPress • Git • GitHub Pages • Static Web Applications

Systems

Linux • PHP/MySQL • Network Operations • Server Operations • VMware • SAN Environments

PROFESSIONAL FOCUS

I have spent my career helping teachers and students make sense of ideas, evidence, and technology.

That work began in a bilingual classroom and grew into curriculum development, professional learning, educational technology leadership, university teaching, writing, and software development.

Whether I am designing a Texas history investigation, teaching educators to examine student thinking, developing an online course, or building a classroom tool, the goal is the same: create learning experiences that ask people to think, connect ideas, use evidence, and apply what they have learned.