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Thanks to @mbfxc.bsky.social for sharing this. It is a must read. time.com/7286184/worr...

Episode 30 of #SMILEFactor is LIVE Join @smilelearning.bsky.social and I as we sit down with the inspiring @mbfxc.bsky.social for a powerful conversation on digital wellness and the critical importance of mental health awareness in today’s connected world. Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/0D1z...

Sir Prise and THE BRIDGE OF INGENUITY is LIVE By @coachthomastech.bsky.social A playful tale packed with #STEM learning, problem-solving, and the power of perseverance. Check it out at: www.xfactor.link/prise @mbfxc.bsky.social @prideinstem.bsky.social @thestemvillage.bsky.social

It was awesome to go visit a class today and they were completing the digital safety work from my new book The Digital Explorers @mbfxc.bsky.social

Celebrate @primaryteachermary.bsky.social by checking out her book "Reaching the World without leaving the classroom" Learn more at: www.xfactor.link/ellie Come on an adventure with Ellie Elephant! @mbfxc.bsky.social

Now Available The Digital Explorers Set in Mrs. Mac’s innovative classroom—where creativity meets critical thinking—students turn everyday moments into exciting tech adventures. Check it out at: www.xfactor.link/explore @mbfxc.bsky.social @smilelearning.bsky.social @coachthomastech.bsky.social

Come on an adventure with Ellie Let Mary Jalland's story inspire educators everywhere to model and embrace technology and social media as powerful tools for positive change in the lives of their students. Visit: xfactor.link/ellie @mbfxc.bsky.social

Coming soon The Digital Explorers Students turn their everyday classroom into a hub for tech adventures and life lessons. These friends navigate the thrills and challenges of the digital world with curiosity, courage, and teamwork. @mbfxc.bsky.social

Play remains essential throughout the K8 spectrum, offering far more than mere amusement. Thank you District Administrator for sharing thought about the importance of play in education districtadministration.com/opinion/play... @dmacc.bsky.social @mbfxc.bsky.social @annkozma723.bsky.social

So very excited for this one!! Yay Stephanie!!

Exciting News!! We are thrilled to announce @mrshowell24.com has signed to write he latest book with #XfactorEDU Check out the announcement: youtu.be/eKvxgZvvY0c We are #StrongerTogether @smilelearning.bsky.social @mbfxc.bsky.social

Connections Across the Student Desk Insightful book about the impact of connection between home and school. By Donna Maccaroni Now available in paperback and Kindle at xfactor.link/connection @mbfxc.bsky.social @wickeddecent.bsky.social @farmerfaubs.bsky.social @gregbagby.bsky.social

PreK students from WNY met PreK students from near the Hudson river today! We celebrated WRAD sharing stories about nature with @noveleffect.bsky.social Thanks to @mbfxc.bsky.social for the assist!

Getting ready to do introduce a Pre-k class from WNY to a Pre-k class on the other side of NY! So excited! Pics of last week's prep to meet our new friends! @noveleffect.bsky.social @mbfxc.bsky.social #WRAD

We are travelling 3475 virtual miles for World Read Aloud Day next week. Can’t wait to meet up with a classroom in Maryland and reading to one another. #EduSkyPrimary #EduSky @mbfxc.bsky.social @noveleffect.bsky.social

If you’d like to see how digital and global citizenship can be taught in early years using social media then please take a look at my wee book! amzn.eu/d/dzZtDSz

Digital well-being involves the balanced use of technology to enhance, rather than hinder, mental, emotional and physical health. Check out ideas about Digital well-being: From the school district perspective districtadministration.com/digital-well... @mbfxc.bsky.social

When I was at NCTE last month, I heard from a lot of teachers worried about parental backlash to teaching my books. On my website, I just posted what I think is a model letter home from a school administrator. I like it because it's forthright, honest, and firm.

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@primaryteachermary.bsky.social @ajobpickard.bsky.social @browniesedbites.bsky.social @pherediaedu.bsky.social @loliveira55.bsky.social @hcallihan.bsky.social @mdrez.bsky.social @hayesmel.bsky.social @smilelearning.bsky.social @stephaniedannehl.bsky.social @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social #NFXamb

If you're new to captioning videos for your content, you might feel as if you don't know what you don't know. Meryl Evans' "Does Your Video Make These 6 Common Caption Mistakes?" is a great resource to help make your captions better. meryl.net/common-capti...

YouTube uses automatic speech recognition to automatically generate captions for videos when they are uploaded. These might need some editing and tweaking before publishing, but it's possible to edit these captions directly in YouTube. support.google.com/youtube/answ...

Alexa Heinrich's Accessible Social is a free resource for digital marketers, communication professionals, content creators, everyday social media users, and anyone who wants to learn how to make their content accessible for people with disabilities. www.accessible-social.com

Hypothetically, the caption text could have included any number of additional details, like how many ingredients or how long it takes. That is all suitable information one could include in caption text, should one choose. That kind of supplementary information works in a photo caption, not alt text.

The alt text doesn't mention who shot the photo or who styled it. That is not the type of information that a sighted person could identify just by looking at the image. The alt text focuses on what is actually in the image: creamy off-white soup topped with cauliflower florets and crushed pepper.

Alt text is not the same as a photo caption. Captions are typically written to support a photo, and usually depend on users being able to see the photo. But alt text is meant to be the stand-in for the photo. The alt text is what a screen reader user gets in place of the photo.

Nervous system healing is key to healing our emotional wounds.

Pay attention to the things your students are naturally drawn to, and find ways for them to tap into or use them at school. This fosters students learning and promotes their well-being while setting the stage for personal fulfillment and collective success. #BOBs #CelebrateMonday #courage #passion

The @childmindinstitute.bsky.social named Louder Than Hunger one of the Best Kids' Books on Mental Health of 2024: childmind.org/article/the-...

Educating young people about social media would be far more effective than a ban – Finland can show us how

This book challenged me in a number of ways. I highly recommend reading it. A true story told from multiple perspectives. It’s easy from the outside to see mistakes being made but we can do better by reflecting on the mistakes made by others.

Book 75 of 2024… The nueroscience of art and its impact on our brains cannot be ignored. If the arts are not a regular part of your teaching, working, playing, and living, change that now. #JedReads #BookSky

Color contrast is the difference in brightness between foreground and background colors. You can check your color contrasts with the WebAIM Color Contrast Checker to determine if people with low vision can tell the colors apart and see your content. webaim.org/resources/co...

Had to quit my 9-5 on Monday because they wanted me to limit my reach with my personal consulting business. Now I am Keynoting one of the largest EdTech conferences in California… Spring CUE. @kendricklamar.bsky.social God got me #SquabbleUp #kendricklamar #california

The Best Kids’ Books on Mental Health of 2024: childmind.org/article/the-... via @childmindinstitute.bsky.social

This is checked out of my classroom library more often than it’s on the shelf. I’m in awe of many writers, but John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social is in the tippy top of that list.

All these constructions mean something to the children who created them. All these constructions involved collaboration, communication and shared thinking. Play is the way. #PlayIsTheWay #EduSkyPrimary

The BBC's Accessibility Guide has several resources, including step-by-step instructions to using assistive technologies. The resource includes insight into several assistive technologies, including VoiceOver, JAWS, NVDA, TalkBack, ClaroRead, and Dragon. bbc.github.io/accessibilit...

This excitement is priceless! They absolutely LOVED @MergeVR Their faces say it all! Love what I do❤️ @jaimedonally.bsky.social

Day 3 - #ARVRinEDU Advent Calendar Dive into a world where robotics meets immersive learning with Kai’s Education #VR. Perfect for interactive and collaborative experiences in the classroom! www.arvrinedu.com/post/day-3-k... #EdTech #VirtualReality #KaiClanVR

Day 4 - Verizon Innovative Learning Lab: STEM Workshop Build your own #drone and explore the skies! Join the Verizon Innovative Learning Lab! #Aviation #Drones #ARVRinEDU www.arvrinedu.com/post/day-4-v...

Weaving its way through our stories, #loneliness is a shared human experience. Harness the power of stories to cultivate #empathy & understanding, inspire meaningful #connections & help people feel less lonely. only7seconds.com/i-know-lonely/ #MentalHealth #IKnowLonely #DigitalWellnessAdvent

Meryl Evans' "Why and How to Create Accessible Social Media and Website Content" introduces content creators to basic accessibility considerations for links, hashtags, emojis, alt text, transcripts, and more. meryl.net/digital-cont...

#HealingCentered #peacebuilding is strength-based. It recognises systems and structures supporting recovery and rebuilding are often greatly damaged by the same violence and #trauma. Key to the approach is interventions are not just about raising awareness but behavior change.

I’m in a better place and able to better tackle #mentalhealth challenges because of @samehereglobal.bsky.social. The #SameHere scale app and their STARR exercises offer gym needed for the brain. If you haven’t tried it yet, check it out: samehereglobal.org/scale-app-do... #5in5

This nonprofit organization does incredible work around #mentalhealth. Their ripple effect of good continues to spread through schools, sports programs, organizations & local communities. Consider donating and making an impact this #GivingTuesday. 🤙🏼 samehereglobal.org/giving-tuesd...