What happens when one of education's most beloved innovators dives headfirst into vibe coding with AI, rapid 3D printing, and everyday productivity hacks? In this episode of GaETC: The Podcast, co-hosts Clint Winter and Kris Plummer catch up with returning GaETC featured speaker Tony Vincent of Learning in Hand.
Marking his 17th year presenting at GaETC, Tony shares what has been his most productive, creative stretch to date. He reveals the story behind Teacher Hive, his new platform showcasing hundreds of teacher-created micro-apps built using natural-language AI prompts. Tony explains how educators can transition from passive AI consumers into creators of practical classroom utilities, touching on his sessions Your Chatbot is an App Builder, Hop Aboard the Tool Bus, and Digital Snacks.
The conversation also shifts to Tony's hands-on maker side with Printspiration, featuring glowing classroom manipulatives, custom keyboard clickers, and personalized student tools printed on his Bambu Studio setup. Plus, Tony breaks down why Apple Notes is his ultimate organizational brain with over 3,000 notes and built-in AI transcription workflows.
Tony also tackles our game, How Well Does Gemini Know You?, trading laughs with Kris Plummer’s robot voice and evaluating AI predictions on visual design, keeping tech fresh after 25 years, and the absolute necessity of post-presentation naps.
Catch Tony Vincent in person this November at GaETC 2026 at the Georgia International Convention Center, and be sure to sit near the front row for the best prizes. Connect with Tony's latest projects, micro-apps, and newsletter at learninginhand.com and teacherhive.app.