About Connected Classroom
Founded by Timothy Cook, M.Ed. — Educational AI Researcher, International Teacher, Human-Centered Learning
At Connected Classroom, we believe technology should serve to enhance our students’ learning.
“Learning thrives not in the answers AI provides, but in the questions educators and students ask together. I believe in learning that challenges thinking, sparks inquiry, and preserves the human connection at the heart of education”
Who I Am
I began my career as a classroom teacher across four countries, working within diverse systems including IB PYP/MYP, Common Core, and NGSS. Over time, I noticed a growing trend across schools: students and teachers were becoming more reliant on technology as shortcuts, and educators felt sidelined by tools that created more administrative burden, or didn’t reflect their expertise.
The first time I used ChatGPT, I knew we needed something different: AI tools built by educators, for student-centered learning.
That’s why I created the Connected Classroom Intelligence Suite — EdConnect AI, UDL Pathways, REAL Connections, and CrossLink AI — all designed to support learning, never to replace it.
My work has been featured in Psychology Today, where I explore the cognitive risks of AI in classrooms. My research and expertise focuses on:
Ethical AI integration
Critical thinking in the age of automation
Student agency and authentic learning
I’m available for:
Virtual presentations
Workshops for school teams
Consulting on AI policy and implementation
Connected Classroom is compliant with the EU Artificial Intelligence Act. Check your compliance here.
Connected Classroom is aligned to the Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education executive order.