I had a great time facilitating a session on “Enhancing Active Learning with Canvas Studio Quizzes” for our high school teachers. We explored how to create interactive quizzes that support the integration of our AZ EdTech Standards. I'm excited to see how teachers implement these strategies!

⭐ EdTech AM is BACK for 2025 with a fresh new look! 🥳 Join us for a special Canva SLAM episode featuring amazing educators from around the world sharing their favourite Canva tips and tricks! 💪 🎬 Watch now: bit.ly/etamcs1 📝 Show notes: EdTechAM.org #EduSky #EdTechAM #Canva #CanvaSLAM

"... the lack of clarity about districts’ AI-use policies is one of the top reasons many educators have yet to experiment with the emerging technology. It has also led to confusion among teachers about how to handle student misuse of AI tools, according to educators." www.edweek.org/technology/s...

My teammates and I had a fantastic time leading a PD session on “Designing Flipped Classroom Lessons with Canvas.” We demonstrated how to design a three-part flipped lesson and highlighted how this supports the AZ EdTech Standards. I'm excited to see how teachers implement this in their classrooms!

Need a short link in seconds? ⏳✨ Go to ta.padlet.com, drop in your URL, and get your short link. No ads. No login. Just short links. #edusky

My teammate and I had an awesome time leading a “Using AI to Enhance Learning & Teaching” session at Sunrise Mountain High School! Teachers enjoyed practicing their new prompting techniques, and we enjoyed learning more about how they're using AI tools for teaching.

Calling all coaches! Join us for our monthly ASCD +ISTE coach meet up on Monday, March 10 at 7pm EST to discover how to go From Good to Great: Helping Transform Teachers Classrooms. Register here: bit.ly/CoachMeetMAR! #EduSky #AIinEducation #ISTE

Three Ways You May Be Cognitively Overloading Your Students #EdTech #edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators

"They found that, on average, ChatGPT scored white, Black, and Hispanic students’ writing 0.9 of a point lower on a 1-6 scale than the humans." www.edweek.org/technology/i...

Are students lazy, or are they just disengaged? 🤔 If they don’t see the relevance, they check out. Instead of compliance, let’s focus on connection. 🔥 Read my latest post & grab a quick, actionable strategy to boost engagement! 🚀👇 #EdChat #PBL #StudentVoice coachthomastech.com/blog

Excellent article on the era of "post-plagiarism" and how we can rethink academic integrity completely. #EduSkyAI #EduSky www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/we-ha...

I built a free URL shortener for teachers bc we don't need ads when we're just trying to help each other out Edushare.ing No redirecting to ads, no stealing your traffic, no registration or log-in, no charge I hope you find it useful. Please share with teachers freely #TeachersHelpingTeachers

So many great ideas were shared today at the AZ Canvas Connect Conference! I’m grateful for the chance to lead a session on “Empowering Learners with Canvas” and to join the lunch panel. Thanks to all who attended my session! Check out my session resources here: bit.ly/azcanvas25

I had a fun afternoon co-facilitating a session at the ADE Instructional Coaches Academy! We discussed the AZ EdTech Standards and the importance of modeling effective technology integration in PD sessions. Also, 8 coaches joined our AZ EdTech Coaches Community! Excited to see our community grow! 💻🌵

🚀 Honored to once again share the work, I’ve been a part of as an advisory board member of the CoSN Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory Board! 📘 Check it out to see how we are driving meaningful change! #EdTech #K12Innovation #CoSN #FutureOfLearning cosn.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?...

I had a great time at today's PD session on “Using AI for Effective Instruction” with @beckykeene.com and @steviefrank.bsky.social! Thanks to @lalindsey.bsky.social for organizing this fantastic learning opportunity. I'm excited to bring these new ideas back to my district!

My teammate, Alex, did an awesome job leading a session on “Best Practices for Course Design” in Canvas. I'm grateful to have Alex on board as one of our new instructional technology coaches, expanding our team to a small but mighty team of three. Exciting times ahead!

#Multilingualism doesn’t develop overnight-it flourishes in the right conditions. Every lesson should provide opportunities for students to listen, speak, read, & write while building content knowledge. #Language doesn’t develop in isolation-it grows in connection, context, & community.

Launching 25TipsforCoaches.com! A website companion that will go hand in hand with my upcoming book Crush it from the Start: 25 Tips for Instructional Coaches and Leaders! It will include blogs on instructional coaching, coaching podcasts (from the past and the future), and the book! #edusky

Integrating tech into collaborative PD, grounded in adult learning principles, makes sessions more engaging and effective. These strategies leverage digital tools and model tech integration for classrooms. Check out my @edutopia.org article for more: www.edutopia.org/article/inte...

Those who provide professional development are often experts in pedagogy (child learning) PD is for adults delivered for adult learners. Understand the difference or continue falling short. tomwhitby.com/2023/07/10/a...

👣🔁🔰 A Step-by-Step Process for Replacing Tests With Meaningful Performance Tasks https://buff.ly/4jwogXG via A.J. Juliani #edusky #teachersky #learningsky

Hello! I'm a new editor at Edutopia -- I'd love to hear from educators who are podcast fans. Is there a podcast you love? Tell me why. (And stay tuned for more podcast news from Edutopia!)

I had a great time co-facilitating a session for the ADE Instructional Coaches’ Academy! Coaches explored the AZ EdTech Standards & reflected on active vs. passive tech use. I also shared how my district is working to create a shared vision of tech use. Thank you to all the coaches who participated!

It’s time to register for our next #AZEdTechCoaches meeting! 💻🌵 This one is special as it marks our 1-year anniversary, and I'm so grateful for our amazing community of coaches. The registration link was emailed to members. If you'd like to join our group, click here: bit.ly/3RzoRMl

I'm building a resource to highlight the work we're doing in my district to create a shared vision for using technology to enhance learning. I'm excited to share it at an upcoming PD session with coaches from districts across AZ. You can check it out here: bit.ly/icapusd

Excited to invite you to this Tuesday’s #EduSkyChat! 🌟 I’ll be moderating a discussion on Being an Accessibility (#a11y) Ally. Join the conversation and connect with amazing educators like @karlymoura.com , @catetolnai.bsky.social @scandela9.bsky.social, and @alicekeeler.com Don’t miss it! 🙌

"In fact, 83 percent of families want their schools to provide more information on how to use digital tools to support their children’s learning..." www.edweek.org/technology/p...

Once I figured this out, it dramatically reduced the number of times I felt the need to yell at a class. 🫢 www.cultofpedagogy.com/edutips/edut...

Calling all coaches! Join us for our monthly ASCD + ISTE coach meetup on Monday,January 13th, at 7 p.m. EST. Learn about the Google Coach Certification and get tips for using Google Workspace for Education tools! Register here: bit.ly/CoachMeetJAN!

👷‍♀️ Get your hard hats ready....it's time to lay the foundation for #EdTechCoaching! New release from @ajbloomedtech.bsky.social and me with a forward from @mrshowell24.com! Get your copy today: xfactor.link/architech #ArchiTech Thanks to @matthewxjoseph.bsky.social #XFactorEDU Publishing!

What are the differences between playlists and choice boards? Tap to find out: bit.ly/41koDfc #edchat #k12 #blendchat #edusky

I'm excited to introduce our new Instructional Technology Coaches! Mandy Metz, formerly an English Learner Strategist, and Alex Dominguez, previously an Instructional Coach, are joining the team. We're so happy to have these amazing coaches on board!

Looking forward to moderating this chat at a new date and time! #EduSky #EduSkyChat #StudentVoice

What would you say is the BIGGEST BENEFIT of instructional coaching? https://buff.ly/4frhBdY #educoach #edusky #academicsky

🌐✨Discover how to encourage digital #accessibility in your classroom! From accessible design to assistive technologies, these strategies help ensure all students can engage with learning materials. Let’s empower every learner! https://buff.ly/4fvr6IW #edusky #tlsky

FREE for Educators! On Wed Jan 22 from 7-8pm EST, ISTE+ASCD Community Leaders host a Digital Escape Room themed around the new #ISTE+ASCD Transformational Learning Principles (TLPs). Join me + @gsandler.bsky.social + @amanda-d-nguyen.bsky.social Register: bit.ly/TRANSFORMescapeSIGNUP

Edtech Coaches: I’ve learned the following five things to get teacher buy-in: *Understand Their Needs and Concerns. *Build Relationships and Trust. *Highlight the “Why” and the “How”. *Make it Easy and Engaging *Celebrate Success. education-technology.ghost.io/winning-teac... #EduSky #edtech

I'm looking to compile a list of technology that I should introduce to my maths pre-service teachers. Desmos, GeoGebra, Polypad, ... Suitable for use across Years 7-12, and in any area of the maths curriculum. What else do you suggest? Thank you! #iTeachMath #iTeachMaths

"The gold rush days of the pandemic, when new edtech tools were embraced out of necessity, have long since passed, but as budgets grow tighter, expect 2025 to be the year school districts really take a closer look at their subscription plans." #EduSky #EdTech www.techlearning.com/news/5-edtec...

Start 2025 off right by designing dynamic #BlendedLearning lessons with your adopted curriculum. Tap for my examples & walkthrough 👉🏻 bit.ly/42qiltq #edtech #k12 #edchat #edusky

Digital Tools Guide 3 Here's a quick guide to Thinglink to help you design interactive, engaging lessons! 🌍✨ It includes how to use it, lesson ideas, and more to enhance your digital pedagogy. Download it now on my website! sites.google.com/view/miss-ai...

In today’s digital world, teaching your students the art of writing an email is a must. Explore lesson ideas, videos, and resources to help. https://buff.ly/3DqQRNm #edusky #edtech #tlsky

Anyone else thinking about packing for #FETC?! #EduSky Here are some of my favorite travel tips and tricks! ✈️ wakelet.com/wake/HdRAEyM...

I want to connect with Microsoft for Edu educators who are crushing it in their schools or classrooms. I'm looking for a great guest or guests for my podcast @houseofedtech.com. Comment ⬇️⬇️⬇️

This quick guide to Quizizz includes how to use it, lesson ideas, and more to support your digital pedagogy. ❓️ How do you use Quizizz in your classroom? 👇 Download it now on my website! sites.google.com/view/miss-ai... #EdTech #DigitalLearning

I think one of the most important pieces I can bring over from Twitter to start is a collection of assessment resources that everyone is allowed to copy and use, if it's helpful. docs.google.com/document/d/1...