Two of my favorite tools for design projects, combined - and both are completely free for K12 education! #AIEdu www.canva.com/newsroom/new...

Not sure how this is possible just 8 months after our launch, but here we are - covering the country this month with more to come! #EduSky

It was my pleasure to present to the educators of the National Business Educators Association last week! I tailored parts of #AIOptimism specifically for business education and got amazing feedback from the participants. It's always a good day to share AI Optimism. #NBEA #AIEdu

One more year before my renewal - and I just found out that my old ISTE Certified Educator credential has been converted to the new ISTE+ASCD Edtech Leader certification! #ISTECert

What if letting students create first (especially with AI) isn't a problem to fix, but a more honest reflection of how thinking actually works? New post on my Substack! I'm exploring fluid learning, motivation, and why it's time to unlock the pyramid. open.substack.com/pub/beckykee... #AI #EduSky

This morning during the AIDE Symposium fireside chat, Ruben Puentadura dropped an awesome quote. When talking about using AI to redesign lessons for students, he noted, "Sure, you could create something brand new that doesn't include any student agency. But the question is - why?" #EduSky

Just used this new button in #Canva for the first time and it just feels so good. I have no idea why this took so long. Hooray!

When I wrote #AIOptimism, I knew it was important not to focus on current tools or technologies since they change so quickly. While I reference suggested options for education, the focus is on strategies - and there are many tools that work.

Several months before #AIOptimism was published, I started road testing the framework with educators across the country. My book isn’t full of idealistic theory - it’s filled with actual possibilities!

shattering: www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/o...

All my thoughts for educators on the big news from Canva Create just went live! Read on my Substack: open.substack.com/pub/beckykee...

Excited to be at #CanvaCreate today in Los Angeles! Phygital Labs is a Canva Education Partner AND a Canva Agency Partner, supporting education PreK-HED. Follow my stories for updates… or see you there! #Canva #CanvaEdu #PhygitalLearning

I am honored to be bringing the message of #AIOptimism to South Dakota, Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee this summer. I still have room to add YOU to my list. Let's spread the movement and see what we can do to transform teaching and learning together.

I'm looking forward to attending Canva Create in just two weeks, but meanwhile - what is this awesomeness that landed in my education account?! First Magic Layers (WHAT) then World Class? Go find either of these and let me know how you're using them! #Canva #AI #Education

🕹️I just completed Life Level 4.5, and it was full of rewarding and challenging elements. I published a second book, finished four triathlons, and launched a new company. 🎂 Thank you for all the birthday wishes! My upgrade to level 4.6 is off to a great start. Keeping an eye out for side quests!

It's been so exciting to kick off #Microsoft Copilot training with the University of Kentucky CATS-AI initiative! Last week, Nathan and Diana were onsite to work with faculty and staff for the first time. More to come!

With the incredibly long, growing list of AI tools created for education, I often get asked for recommendations. Thousands of educators around the world who are testing and using these tools every day. I think a site like this has value but it's only going to be as good as the information we put in!

I had a great day at Seattle Preparatory School last week! I was invited to speak on #AIOptimism, joining a panel in the morning and leading a session after lunch for the entire staff. It’s been ten years since I visited campus, and it was wonderful to see some familiar faces.

What a great day working with Rich Township Schools in Illinois! Over 100 educators got access to AI workshops from Phygital Labs: hands-on experiences with a focus on positive impact for teaching and learning. Learn more about our approach and these workshops at Phygitallabs.com/ai. #EduSky

Generative AI is powerful, but it’s not a search engine. In my latest post, I share a simple example where AI got it wrong and explain why this distinction matters for educators, students, and anyone using AI intentionally. #EduSky open.substack.com/pub/beckykee...

#FlashbackFriday to just two weeks ago at #NCCE, when @SchoolAI.com hosted me in their booth and gave away free, signed copies of #AIOptimism to attendees! Huge thanks to @thenerdyteacher.bsky.social for inviting me to share my AI, Identity, and Design unit. What fun! #EduSkyAI

No, you can't copyright your AI-generated art. (Do you own it? Yes. That's different.) www.engadget.com/ai/the-supre... #AI #DigCit #MediaLiteracy

Is it just me, or would these make an awesome hands-on option for a #PhygitalLearning experience with #MinecraftEdu?!

Thank you for more kind remarks about #AIOptimism! As a community builder, Starian Porchia knows what it takes to build a positive culture of innovation. Learn more about my book and framework at beckykeene.com/books.

The best compliment an author can ever get is to see a well-loved copy of her book. It was a joy to get this message from a superintendent I've known, worked with, and respected for the past twenty years. #AIOptimism

One unexpectedly fun part of our visit to the University of Kentucky last week was a sneak peek into the #esports lab! UK has some incredibly innovative spaces, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit. I'm so proud of the work we'll get to do through #PhygitalLabs!

It was only one day, but I had a great time at #NCCE in Seattle last week. From presenting #AIOptimism to moving backwards through time at my book signing, it was a whirlwind!

If you're at #NCCE2026 this week, come say hello on Thursday! Check out my schedule for details on where I'll be, how to get a signed copy of #AIOptimism, or how to participate in some Phygital Learning! >> bit.ly/BeckyNCCE

Ten years ago, almost all of my events were on the west coast. I’m not sure when the shift happened, but this is the next few weeks. #PhygitalLabs

Looking forward to NCCE happening this week! I'm only there one day, so I'm packing it in. I have one session on #AIOptimism first thing in the morning, then a partnership in the SchoolAI booth where we'll be talking AI Design plus giving away 25 copies of my book.

I'm excited to offer a meet-the-author session at #NCCE next week! Come grab your signed copy of #AIOptimism and let's have a chat in between my presentations.

Right now, I'm listening to Scott nunes share about his TCEA experiences on today's episode of Phygital Learning. Excited to hear about his learning from this event - even if I couldn't attend. #PhygitalLearning

New on my blog and Substack! A fresh article called You Can't Download Connection: What social media should have taught us about generative AI. open.substack.com/pub/beckykee...

I finally got around to uploading the five-minute video of my ISTE Ignite Talk from 2025, where I introduced the audience to #AIOptimism! If you're interested in checking it out, now it's available everywhere thanks to the wonder of YouTube. It's also available on my website. youtu.be/zy0b087dTN8

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Bryon!

Sharing a sentence from the pages of #AIOptimism today... "Teachers who approach AI with optimism don't ask, 'How do I prevent students from using AI?' but rather, 'How do I use AI to deepen learning?'" Learn more and grab your own copy at bit.ly/AIOptimism.

I am so grateful for the amazing reviews on Amazon for #AIOptimism, including this one by Tisha Richmond! If you've read AI Optimism, please share your voice as a review too! bit.ly/AIOptimismAmazonReview #EduSky

Going LIVE this morning with Tim Cavey on the Teachers on Fire livestream! Join us in one hour - at 8:00 AM PT Saturday - where we'll be talking #AIOptimism and more: youtu.be/-7ZJpNoAPoE

I have questions about what's going on in Utah. A month apart, headlines claiming to roll back device usage and also advance AI. The amazing work Matthew Winters has been doing is highlighted, and I'm glad to see some #AIOptimism. How will these two initiatives complement each other? #EduSky

Anthropic's new videos (just went live today) trolling OpenAI for their targeted ads announcement are spot on... and pointed, with words like betrayal, treachery, and violation. As I've been saying, trust is the new currency. #EduSky

Canva just released a student creator challenge for Black History Month. These ideas would work in any design platform, but of course the challenge submission part needs to be in Canva. #EduSky public.canva.site/student-desi...

We’ve moved from trading data and attention to demanding trust. AI-made images, shifting terms, and quiet rights grabs leave people feeling deceived—learning what they surrendered only after clicking “accept.” Trust is the new currency. Read my newest blog post on my website or on Substack. #EduSky

I'm excited to share that my fourth course for LinkedIn Learning is now live! ⭐ AI for Talent Development showcases a variety of AI-powered tools to help move a presenter from brainstorming through reflection. Over 20k people have learned from me on LinkedIn in the past two years - you can too!

Have you seen the new Brisk Boost whiteboard activity? I made one for students to explore character traits for a literature class. I would love to try this with students as it encourages them to #ThinkinInk - a powerful pedagogy for sure. Em-dash my own. ;) #AIOptimism #EduSky

AI Optimism: (n) A view of AI's incredible potential to address long-standing educational challenges while acknowledging the very real concerns it raises Learn more: bit.ly/AIOptimism #AIOptimism

It was an honor to join the Unpacking Education podcast team from AVID Open Access to talk #AIOptimism! The podcast landing page is *full* of information, resources, and sound bites! Link in thread.

Just received this sound bite from my guest interview on the AVID Open Access podcast, Unpacking Education. I'll be releasing the link to the full episode tomorrow! #AIOptimism #AIEducation #EduSkyAI

Have you seen the new "Learning Session" option in Canva's sharing menu? I am so excited to use this for professional development! #CanvaEdu

I’m honored to find out that my book, AI Optimism, is featured as recommended reading and part of the theme for the 5th annual ICET conference, as “globally inspired and locally actionable.” Awesome! #EduSky

We could be surprised. But we just aren’t. We’ve lived this before. There are so many parallels between AI’s journey and the internet revolution. Here’s another one! ChatGPT’s integrated ads is just another step in monetization of our data. #AI (Graphic produced by me in ChatGPT)