New update to Google NotebookLM. Discover Sources button added that will search the web for sources on your topic and easily include them in your Notebook sources. See how it works here: youtu.be/s3E5xdswncg

@briskteaching.bsky.social has a new AI generated podcast tool. I created a video showing how it works youtu.be/afL_eQw7g6Q

I was interviewed by Tech & Learning magazine about why teachers should use AI Chatbot in the classroom. Here is the article: www.techlearning.com/news/using-c...

📢 @BookCreator.com is hosting the Tell Your Story Competition, open for Elementary, Middle, and High School students. Entries are judged on originality, design, communication, and literacy skills. #Sponsored #TLSky 📅 Submissions open March 5 – April 5, 2025

We hope to see you tomorrow night for our webinar with The Writing Revolution team! Join us for an in-depth discussion about our current moment in K-12 writing, including the role that writing plays in the science of literacy. Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

I'm working at my computer while listening to the premiere of "Severance — Music to Refine To." It's Lo-fi music with a Severance twist. 👨‍💻 www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRnD...

Google Classroom AI updates and new accessibility features for Chromebooks are among the new features #Google recently announced. #ai #accessibility www.techlearning.com/news/4-new-t...

Your questions inspire us to ask more questions. Join #Rethink_Learning today at 2/17/25 4PT/7ET @mrsholdcraft.bsky.social @dhasty01.bsky.social @julishively.bsky.social @melching5.bsky.social @techsavvysupt.bsky.social @travistrue.bsky.social @pammoran1.bsky.social @glenngrobbins.bsky.social

💡 District leaders: Need funding for PD? Join EduMatch’s free webinar on March 12 to learn how to secure professional learning funds—even with tight budgets! @sarahdateechur.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/4aUKizq

Excellent break down and quite timely article from @ditchthattextbook.com. #EduSky ai-admin.beehiiv.com/p/2-12-2025

5 Google Drawings features you (probably) don’t know about #2️⃣is REALLY good! https://s.mtrbio.com/dsrdauatcs #ditchbook

📚 I'm so excited to share 10 School AI Chatbot Spaces to use in class right away at @TCEA! Hope you'll join me at 2:00 PM Sunday at the @GetSchoolAI Booth #947. See you there! #TCEA

👀 My Google Slides groundhog saw his drop shadow today! 💡 Learn more fun activities to do with Slides here: bit.ly/curts-slides #EduSky #EdTech #GoogleEDU #GroundhogDay

✈️ Headed to @TCEA ? Me too! Don't miss my session on Monday and Tuesday in the Figma Booth #2339: 🔍 The 'It Could Be ... It Is! Activity ⭐️10 Out of 10, Would Recommend: A Fun Rating Activity in FigJam 🤯Templates galore! #TCEA 

The Super Bowl is an opportunity to kickoff some fun learning www.techlearning.com/how-to/best-... #superbowl #teaching

🚨 Big news! The 2025 MACE Conference is March 6–7 at K-State! 🎉 Keynote: @lesliefisher.bsky.social 🙌 ✅ Schedule is LIVE: mace2025.sched.com ✅ Register now: www.mace-ks.org/47531_3 2 days of learning, networking & inspiration. Don’t miss it! #MACEKS25 #EdTech #PD

The deadline for this is fast approaching!

There are a few seats still available for this workshop!

🗓️ Plan your #MACE2025 like a pro! Build your custom schedule now: mace2025.sched.com 💡 Need ideas? Watch this quick promo for one of our top sessions: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDTm... Make this event your own. Let’s do this! 🚀 #ConferenceGoals

How we built Face control to help Chromebooks be more accessible blog.google/outreach-ini...

New Google for Education features for more personalized learning blog.google/outreach-ini...

Google: New controls to keep students and educators safer online blog.google/outreach-ini...

11 ways Google AI can help educators and students in 2025 blog.google/outreach-ini...

Google Class tools: a streamlined way for educators to manage Chromebooks blog.google/outreach-ini...

New Google education tools for 2025 blog.google/outreach-ini...

I dunno who needs to hear this, but you can copy paste folder + app icons on Mac when you select that folder or app & press ⌘i and then select the icon in the info window. (They easily paste into @figma.com btdubs) You can also paste over other default icons in their info panel and replace them.

This new(er) Google Forms update popped up on my district account. It makes managing who can fill out the form much easier. Read about it here: workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/12/add-... Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyBJ...

New Google education tools for 2025 #googleforedu #googleworkspace #edtech https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/google-tools-education-2025/

Microsoft Designer has a new limit of 15 credits (prompts) per month on free accounts. Those with a MS 365 subscription get 60 credits/month to spread between CoPilot and Designer. There are alternatives you can use for free after you run out of credits. #AIinEducation

For me it's taking the fear of tech/AI out of the equation for teachers. Coaching & giving them confidence they need to move forward with the tech. #rethink_learning

A4: I've been listening to LoFi playlists lately. #rethink_learning

A3: calm, flexible, failing = learning, and a unique ability to explain technology terms/concepts in a way that "non-techy" folks can understand. I've done tech integration for the past dozen years.

A2: continuously learning something new & frequently reaching/brainstorming with my PLN #rethink_learning

Bulk Create in Canva! 😲 Enter text into a spreadsheet, and Canva automatically places each row on its own page. It works with any design, so you can use it to quickly create personalized thank you cards. #EduSky

📢 New in #GoogleForms! You can now control exactly who responds: 🧑‍🎓 Specific students 👫 Classes 🏫 Groups Like sharing a Doc, but for your Forms! 🔒 Do you think this is useful? Does it solve a problem for you? Share your thoughts!👇 #EduSky #EdTech 🔗

I created a short demo video of how to use the Google AI Studio conversational Stream Realtime tool. This tool will view your screen and you can have a conversation about what both you and the AI are seeing. #EduSky www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UQq...

🚨 New in Google Classroom! 🚨 Introducing Google Vids 🎥 – create & share instructional videos seamlessly! Perfect for: ✅ Lesson overviews ✅ Student feedback ✅ Tutorials Boost engagement & simplify teaching! 🚀 🔗 Learn more: workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/11/goog... #EDUSky

Google Drive added 'Vids' as a file type in its advanced search filter! 🎥 Perfect for organizing and finding videos faster. 🔍 #GoogleDrive #TechUpdate #EduSky

It’s snow joke—Shapegrams is cooler than ever! ❄️😎 #EduSky #GoogleEdu Explore the Ice Skate Zipper and festive holiday designs to keep students engaged this season. Check out the latest update: https://birdsend.page/7854/b2ZvcDdNwJ

I have been working on a new session on "AI for Social Studies" that covers using AI for Prompts, Role Playing, Debates, Simulations, Content Aggregation & Custom Maps. Here is the resource doc (with slideshow linked inside): bit.ly/curts-aisoc Would love feedback & suggestions! #EduSky #EduSkyAI

🫧Bubbling this back to the surface since its #HourofCode Week 2024! Get your free #CoSpacesEdu CoBlocks Tutorials 👇 #CSforALL #CSEdWeek #EdTech #iPadEd #ComputerScience

It’s always good seeing quality accessibility-enhancing tools that don’t require too much teacher effort! #edusky #EdTech #EduTech #ETCoaches #BlendedLearning #EduCoach #eLearning

Oh, this looks like fun. Wordle for class!!

Teachers!!! You can now change theme colors for @diffitapp.bsky.social activities!!! Try it today at app.diffit.me #edtech #teachers

Time to try something new for #CSEDweek! Check out all these possible activities: www.canva.com/design/DAGYJ...

For anyone interested in learning more about @mirrortalkai.bsky.social be sure to get your ticket to #DitchSummit! There will be an amazing presentation from @blambroll.bsky.social on @mirrortalkai.bsky.social!! Get your free ticket at ditchsummit.com #EduSkyChat

Exciting News for Educators! Custom Tools are here, giving you the power to personalize MagicSchool tools and make them your own. Your teaching style, your tools, your way. 🌟 #EduSky #MagicSchool