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Kate Baker
@katebaker.bsky.social
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🎓 M.Ed, MAIT | #Edtech Strategist & Leader| 📚20+ yrs HS #ELA Teacher | AdjunctProf supporting preservice Ts| Swim Coach |Head of Community Engagement #BookWidgets | Pedagogy, InstructionalDesign, #SEL, DesignThinking 🌟

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Boo-kWidgets, anyone? 👻
I made a #Halloween joke flashcard set your students will howl over! 🧛‍♀️

Flip the cards, guess the punchlines, and get your giggles on.

🧠 Perfect for a brain break or Do Now!
🕸️ Try it here: www.bookwidgets.com/play/t:QaZ1z...

#BookWidgets #EduSky
Digital flashcard with an orange spiderweb background and the question, ‘What kind of music do mummies listen to?’ displayed in orange text as part of a Halloween-themed BookWidgets activity.
October 31, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Big news — I’ll be in Sacramento on October 25 for Vibe Shift! Marlena Hebern & I are sharing 2 sessions packed w practical ways to level up feedback:
⚡ Digital & personalized feedback loops
⚡ Dynamic exit tickets that keep learning moving

We’d love to see you there!
👉 Sign up: www.ourvibeshift.com
Promotional graphic for the Vibe Shift 2025 event. At the top, the Vibe Shift logo and website URL (https://www.ourvibeshift.com ). Below, text reads “October 25, 2025 — Sacramento, CA. Register & Join Our Sessions!” Two session titles appear in pink boxes: “4 Steps to Create Digital & Personalized Feedback Loops” next to a photo of Kate Baker, and “Feedback in a Flash: Exit Tickets for Dynamic Learning” next to a photo of Marlena Hebern. The BookWidgets logo appears at the bottom.
October 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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bookwidgets.bsky.social
⏳ Stop recreating lessons from scratch! With BookWidgets, import your Word, PDF, or CSV files & turn them into Quizzes, Worksheets, Flashcards, games & more! 🚀 Save time, teach smarter.
👉 www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2025/09...

#EdTech #BookWidgets #TeacherTips #EduSky
How Teachers Can Save Time by Importing Existing Lessons into BookWidgets
Are you tired of spending countless hours recreating lesson content you already have? At BookWidgets, we understand that your time is precious. That's why we've made it easier than ever to import your existing materials and transform them into engaging digital exercises.
www.bookwidgets.com
September 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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bookwidgets.bsky.social
Teachers don’t need more work — they need smarter tools.
✅ Lesson frames that save time
✅ Digital templates you can adapt in minutes
✅ Feedback tools that close the learning loop

www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2025/09...

#EdTech #EduProtocols #BookWidgets #Feedback #StudentEngagement #EduSky
Header image with the title "10 EduProtocols in BookWidgets to Boost Engagement and Feedback" in bold blue, black, and yellow text.
September 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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bookwidgets.bsky.social
🕊️ Looking for a thoughtful way to help students explore the themes of heroism, leadership & legacy tied to 9/11?

This free BookWidgets activity by educator Kate Baker includes videos, a virtual museum tour, & reflective prompts.

🔗 www.bookwidgets.com/play/t:eozPC...

#September11 #EdTech #EduSky
September 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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🐛 Current events bugging you out? 🪲
I turned the discovery of a new stick bug in Australia into a quick, ready-to-use #BookWidgets activity—students read, answer Qs, then invent their own.

🐞https://www.bookwidgets.com/play/t:PDAHRvKQ_OYkyVcZhu_6S64d-5P1OW4gYQxQ4CmctDFERzJEU0RK

#EduSky
Screenshot of a BookWidgets activity titled Stick Insects from Around the World. The left side shows an informational passage with sections on Southeast Asia and Australia, along with a flashcard image labeled ‘Indian Stick Insect (Carausius morosus).’ The right side displays Question 10: ‘Create Your Own Stick Insect,’ with directions for students to draw and describe an imaginary stick insect. Below the instructions is a graphic organizer with a box for ‘Name of Insect,’ a large drawing area, and two smaller boxes labeled ‘Region & Habitat’ and ‘Special Adaptations.’
August 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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rhunedhel.bsky.social
And for a cynical look at heroism, check out @ruthaylett's "Great-hearted Odysseus", also in the current issue of Forgotten Ground Regained.

alliteration.net/poetry/great... #epic #hero #Odysseus #Odyssey #poem #alliterative #poetry #poetrysky #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #alliterativeverse
Great-hearted Odysseus: An alliterative free verse poem by Ruth Aylett
Such a stupid war for a start: / all bruised male egos over / poor pass-the-parcel Helen...
alliteration.net
July 15, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Make thinking visible! 🧠✨
I built a hexagonal thinking activity template in @bookwidgets.bsky.social —students explore, connect, & show their ideas in color.

Try it here: www.bookwidgets.com/play/t:Kxdlf...

#EduSky #edtech
"Hexagonal thinking map showing cause and effect. A blue hexagon labeled 'Causes' connects to a green hexagon labeled 'Positive Effects,' a yellow hexagon labeled 'Neutral Effects,' and a red hexagon labeled 'Negative Effects,' with more green and yellow hexagons branching outward." "Hexagonal thinking map titled 'Odysseus' Leadership Skills during the journey home.' Central hexagon is surrounded by larger hexagons for 'Controlling / Delegating the group,' 'Communication & Persuasion,' 'Knowing the Group’s Resources,' 'Representing the Group,' and 'Setting the example.' Smaller hexagons give examples, such as 'Lotus Eaters: sends small team,' 'Scylla: convinced men to sail past,' and 'Doesn’t explain the Bag of winds.'"
July 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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chrishopper.bsky.social
Playing games for SEL with @bookwidgets.bsky.social and @katebaker.bsky.social!
Screenshot of a spiral gameboard titled Journey to Calm A diagram illustrating of how Social Emotional Learning is supported by gaming
June 30, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Here we go! Kicking off #ISTElive25 presenting a virtual session from my hotel room.

Here's my resources on exit tickets: www.bookwidgets.com/play/u7GCJ1K...

#EduSky
Image of computer w iPad and title slide "feedback in a flash: digital exit tickets for dynamic learning "
June 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
katebaker.bsky.social
Great day at PA STEELS Summit!
Feel free to play along & learn abt #ecopoetry!

bit.ly/STEELSpoet

#EduSky
June 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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bookwidgets.bsky.social
📣 Don’t miss this free webinar cohosted with ISTE!
🎯 Learn how to use digital feedback tools aligned with ISTE Standards.
🗓 Tuesday, June 24 at 3pm ET
💡 Register now! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#ISTE #EdTech #DigitalFeedback #BookWidgets #EduSky
June 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
katebaker.bsky.social
Tired of spending hours reviewing student work? 🕒💬
This post shares smart ways to speed things up without cutting corners on feedback.
👉 www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2021/01...

#EdTech #TeacherTips #FeedbackThatMatters #EduSky
The Best Way Teachers Can Efficiently Review Digital Student Assignments
www.bookwidgets.com
June 3, 2025 at 5:57 PM
katebaker.bsky.social
📚 Building my summer reading list + a new BookWidgets blog post!

Got any favorites that inspire professional growth or offer a bit of escapism? Bonus points if you tell me why you loved it. 🙌
Your rec might get featured! 🌞📖

#SummerReading #BookRecommendations #BookWidgets #EduSky #BookSky
Pop art-style illustration of anthropomorphic books enjoying summer activities. One book lounges on a beach towel with sunglasses and lemonade, another floats in a pool, a third reads under a beach umbrella, and two books play with a happy dog on a grassy area. A kite flies in the sky under a bright sun with dotted comic-style patterns throughout.
May 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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oonziela.bsky.social
Here's a #PairedText on a beautiful Sunday! See links to each text below. "Ribollita" by Donna Hilbert and "Perfect Ribollita Soup Recipe" by Gino D'Acampo @katebaker.bsky.social @mraleosays.bsky.social 1/3
May 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM
katebaker.bsky.social
Poetry meets science standards.
Explore how ecopoetry aligns with NGSS, STEELS, and climate change education—plus free interactive activities to try. 🌿✍️

www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2024/09...

#EduSky #Ecopoetry #NGSS #STEELS #ClimateEd #BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social
15+ Free Lesson Activities For Teaching Ecopoetry & Climate Change Education
www.bookwidgets.com
May 21, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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bookwidgets.bsky.social
Final exams are near! 🎓 Worried about online cheating?
🔒 Use BookWidgets + Safe Exam Browser to lock students into a secure test environment—no tab switching, no distractions.
👉 Learn how to set it up: https://www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2020/11/how-to-take-#EduSky #DigitalExams #SEB #BookWidgets
How to take secure digital student exams with BookWidgets and Safe Exam Browser
Administering exams digitally can be challenging—especially when students are hidden behind screens. With computers, tablets, and laptops offering instant access to the internet, it’s crucial to find effective ways to avoid students from cheating during online tests.
www.bookwidgets.com
May 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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bookwidgets.bsky.social
🎉 Finish the school year strong!
Here are 10+ free & fun digital activities for your last day of school—escape rooms, memory games, AI songs & more!
Made with BookWidgets, easy to use & adapt.
👉 www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2024/06...

#EduSky #LastDayOfSchool #BookWidgets #FunLessons
10+ Fun Digital Last Day of School Activities to Finish the Year in Style
That’s another school year almost in the books. Isn’t it incredible how fast time flies? In this blog post, we provide 10+ ready-to-use digital lesson activities for your last lessons of the school year, making them both meaningful and enjoyable.
www.bookwidgets.com
May 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
katebaker.bsky.social
☕️ Ready to test your recall & refill your cup? This memory game has both. Match the daily affirmations!

www.bookwidgets.com/play/t:caNPp...

Curious about what other games & activity types are in BookWidgets? Visit www.bookwidgets.com/widget-library

#EduSky #SEL #EdTech
Digital memory game interface showing tiles with hidden daily affirmations, including illustrated backgrounds. One matching pair & another card are revealed, each featuring a different positive message.
May 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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#EduSky #iteachEnglish #ELA
oonziela.bsky.social Oona Marie Abrams @oonziela.bsky.social · May 18
Here's a #PairedText on a beautiful Sunday! See links to each text below. "Ribollita" by Donna Hilbert and "Perfect Ribollita Soup Recipe" by Gino D'Acampo @katebaker.bsky.social @mraleosays.bsky.social 1/3
May 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Helping students write resumes, prep for a job interview, or research jobs? Check out these activities that align with SDG 8.

www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2025/05...

#EduSky #TeachSDGs
May 16, 2025 at 12:31 PM
katebaker.bsky.social
Oooh i LOVE THIS !!! 🤩🤩🤩

There have to be others out there!

#EduSky ##iteachEnglish
oonziela.bsky.social Oona Marie Abrams @oonziela.bsky.social · Apr 26
@katebaker.bsky.social Anyone else out there just like to put two versions of the same story side by side, one classic, one contemporary, & add some art to make it a broader text set? Or... just folks like you & me? 🤣 #celchat #nctechat #textset #mythology #TheIliad drive.google.com/file/d/1muhP...
Text Set Patroclus Eurypylus.pdf
drive.google.com
April 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
katebaker.bsky.social
I’m honored to be presenting two sessions at the 2025 Compassionate Action Conference! 💜

Join me online May 15 to explore SEL, tech, and climate action through poetry.
→ Register now bit.ly/CACregistrat...

#CAC2025 #EdTech #SEL #ClimateEducation #EcoPoetry #CompassionateLearning #EduSky
Kate Baker promotional graphic for the 2025 Compassionate Action Conference. Highlights her two sessions on May 15: “Compassionate Learning: SEL Routines Powered by EdTech” and “EcoExpressions: Inspiring Climate Action through Ecopoetry.” Features Kate’s headshot, event date (May 14–15), and call to register at https://ringcentr.al/4j4Jknn.
April 22, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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oonziela.bsky.social
Happy Sweet Day 16 of #NationalPoetryMonth! Today's poem, "Living Will" is #Ecopoetry & TBH didn't realize it at first. But that's what working with @katebaker.bsky.social can do for a gal! #WriteBesideThem #PoetryasPractice #AmWriting #WriteforYourLife poetryaspractice.blogspot.com/2025/04/apri...
April 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Celebrate Earth Day with me by composing some ecopoems!
#EduSky #iTeachELA
bookwidgets.bsky.social BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · Apr 22
🌎🌍🌏 Celebrate Earth Day with some EcoPoetry! 🌱

Check out this blog post with ready to use poetry lessons for composing poems about the world around us.

www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2024/09...

#poetry #edtech #EcoFriendly #EarthDay #EduSky
15+ Free Lesson Activities For Teaching Ecopoetry & Climate Change Education
www.bookwidgets.com
April 22, 2025 at 12:34 PM