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Crystal Uhiren @mrsuteachestech.bsky.social · 21d

I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at #FETC2026 in Orlando! 🎤✨ Join me as we explore fresh ideas, bold strategies, and game-changing innovations shaping the future of education. See you in January!

Use my registration code FETC26SPEAKER to get a 10% discount.

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I’ll be presenting at #FETC2026

Join me!

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Crystal Uhiren @mrsuteachestech.bsky.social · Aug 18

While a LMS isn’t the flashiest tool, it’s one of the most heavily utilized. Effective use is most impactful for students & parents. Starting the year w #Canvas vocab review #edtech #edtechcoach #backtoschool

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Paige Tutt @tatertutt.bsky.social · Jul 1

First day of #ISTELive was fabulous! Learning a lot! 📈

Went to an amazing session where I ran into @mrsuteachestech.bsky.social. Introduced a bunch of educators to @edutopia.org and met lots of Edutopia fans. Got to spend time w/ @mirplo.bsky.social, too.

Excited for what day 2 has in store!! 🤩

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Crystal Uhiren @mrsuteachestech.bsky.social · Jul 1

I am so glad you emailed me and we could spend some time together ❤️

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Crystal Uhiren @mrsuteachestech.bsky.social · Jun 29

In San Antonio for #ISTE Who else is here?!?

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · Jun 19

Think-Pair-Share has been a classroom mainstay since the 1980s. It helps increase participation, reinforce key concepts, and aid in recall, professor of English education @toddfinley.bsky.social writes.

But even the strongest learning strategies can get boring if they’re overused.

🧵1/9 #EduSky

1-Minute Read. Collaborative Learning. 16 Variations on Think-Pair-Share to Keep Students Engaged. By Todd Finley. Illustration of students participating in various think-pair-share activities.

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Crystal Uhiren @mrsuteachestech.bsky.social · Jun 18

Two epic workshops today featuring @quizizz.bsky.social and @magicschoolai.bsky.social with the one and only @mrshillteaches.bsky.social 🥰 #summerpd #edtech #edtechcoach

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Education Technology News @edtechnews.bsky.social · May 28

Five Techie Things Teachers Should Try Over the Summer (2025 Edition) #EdTech
#edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators

Five Techie Things Teachers Should Try Over the Summer (2025 Edition)

Feeling techie? Teachers should try these five things this summer to make your life simpler, healthier, and more entertaining!

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Crystal Uhiren @mrsuteachestech.bsky.social · May 10

Over the past few years, I’ve become more and more passionate about considering the student experience, especially with #edtech. Check out my article about how Wearing the ‘Student Hat’ can impact the classroom.

www.edutopia.org/article/unde...

Wearing the ‘Student Hat’

Working to understand the students’ experience of the class gives teachers a way to see where they can make improvements.

www.edutopia.org

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Crystal Uhiren @mrsuteachestech.bsky.social · Apr 23

Wide awake brainstorming ideas for #FETC2026 proposals. My brain is GOING! It’s never too early to get excited about #FETC

a man stands in front of a microphone with the words trying to sleep and my brain is like

ALT: a man stands in front of a microphone with the words trying to sleep and my brain is like

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Crystal Uhiren @mrsuteachestech.bsky.social · Mar 27

Had a great visit with @magicschoolai.bsky.social yesterday to share insights & give feedback about using AI Image generators in the classroom. Love working with a company that cares so much about teacher voice. #MagicSchool #AIinEducation

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Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · Mar 20

Classroom safe AI tools that are both COPPA and FERPA compliant? 👀

Here's part ✌️ our 💥FAVORITES!💥

📚 @bookcreator.com
📖 @bookji.bsky.social
🌊 @wakelet.bsky.social
💭 @quizizz.bsky.social
🎮 @gimkit.com
✏️ @myshortanswer.bsky.social
💜 Seesaw

Learn more ⤵️
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#EDUsky #AIinEDU

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Crystal Uhiren @mrsuteachestech.bsky.social · Mar 20

It’s easy to become overwhelmed w all the options. But continue to encourage all the creative options that iPads provide. Mark up on photos or screenshots, Pages, Keynote are all great tools. The Everyone Can Create r great resources from Apple too.

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Crystal Uhiren @mrsuteachestech.bsky.social · Mar 20

I would create a collection of short student tutorials to walk Ss through assignment submissions & completion. We r Microsoft too so OneNote is our preferred app for annotations. Pick 1-2 apps and have Ts practice being the “student” so they r familiar w the student iPad experience.

Crystal Uhiren @mrsuteachestech.bsky.social · Mar 20

At the beginning of the year we do a set-up session with all new staff and then follow up with individual coaching to get basics in place. Settings, Apple Classroom, digital whiteboards, screen mirroring etc. Is this move for teachers & students? Our Ts have a MacBook & iPad but Ss only iPad.

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MoAIJobs - AI job alerts @moaijobs.bsky.social · Mar 20

🤖 Claude just launched "extended thinking" in Claude Code! Now, you can ask it to "think" or "think harder," and it’ll show its thought process—powered by Claude 3.7 Sonnet.

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Crystal Uhiren @mrsuteachestech.bsky.social · Mar 20

I can definitely help you. I’m in a K-12 iPad district. I’m at the high school.

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Crystal Uhiren @mrsuteachestech.bsky.social · Mar 12

Loving these ideas for using AI Image Generators in the English classroom. Check out my newest AI image generation tutorial that goes along with it. youtu.be/MiCg8w7srhY #edtech #edtechcoach #EnglishTeacher #AIinEducation

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Crystal Uhiren @mrsuteachestech.bsky.social · Mar 12

Hey @magicschoolai.bsky.social #Pioneers. I am so grateful to be a semi-finalist for AI Educator of the Year. The link to vote went out in this week's Pioneer newsletter. If interested, I have a link to my Wakelet of resources from presentations and content. wakelet.com/wake/j0S9JR_...

AI with MrsUTeachesTec

Presentations, Resources and more...

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Crystal Uhiren @mrsuteachestech.bsky.social · Feb 28

Loved being a part of this @edutopia.org article about @quizizz.bsky.social! It was so great to work with @tatertutt.bsky.social

www.edutopia.org/article/supe...

Supercharge Your Quizizz Use

Even if you’ve used Quizizz for years, power users have pro tips for taking your assessments, lessons, and differentiation to the next level.

www.edutopia.org

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Crystal Uhiren @mrsuteachestech.bsky.social · Feb 27

Sometimes it's just as important to show students what NOT to do in the classroom. Check out my PD in 60 Seconds for some ways @magicschoolai can help make this EASY PEASY.
#teachernerd #AIinEducation #MagicSchool #edtech #edtechcoach

youtu.be/LcTI1AKhbeI?...

PD in 60 Seconds: MagicSchool AI Teacher Tip

YouTube video by MrsUTeachesTech

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Education Technology News @edtechnews.bsky.social · Feb 19

Progress Monitoring Examples: 12 Tools and Tips for Effective Student Assessment #EdTech
#edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators

Progress Monitoring Examples: 12 Tools and Tips for Effective Student Assessment

Educators know firsthand how challenging it can be to keep track of every student’s progress. Some days, it feels like you’re juggling a million tasks—planning lessons, managing classrooms, and...

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Crystal Uhiren @mrsuteachestech.bsky.social · Feb 18

I stumbled across these peer review templates in #Canva that are perfect for educators looking to improve the quality of work in the classroom. #edtech #edtechcoach #Canvalove

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PD in 60 Seconds: Peer Review Activities in Canva

YouTube video by MrsUTeachesTech

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Crystal Uhiren @mrsuteachestech.bsky.social · Feb 18

Edtech tools and platforms.
Made GIFs with @brianbuffington.bsky.social at #FETC ❤️ and it was delightful

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Crystal Uhiren @mrsuteachestech.bsky.social · Feb 18

Hidden Gems!! 💎 Low-Prep, READY-TA-GO Classroom Activities. Perfect to bust out when students (and teachers) are dreaming of snow days. #edtech #edtechcoach #teacherlife

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