Marialice B.F.X. Curran, Ph.D.
@mbfxc.bsky.social
Community builder & ripple maker in education🌀
Working with school communities to promote digital well-being, digital wellness & mental health with a particular focus on intergenerational learning, accessibility & inclusion.
#SameHere 🤙
Working with school communities to promote digital well-being, digital wellness & mental health with a particular focus on intergenerational learning, accessibility & inclusion.
#SameHere 🤙
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Join our FREE Back-to-School Webinar on Aug 19 at 7pm ET! 💛 We’re sharing our favorite read-alouds, activities, and strategies to build emotional literacy from day one. Save your spot: streamyard.com/watch/YB3wBU...
August 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Join our FREE Back-to-School Webinar on Aug 19 at 7pm ET! 💛 We’re sharing our favorite read-alouds, activities, and strategies to build emotional literacy from day one. Save your spot: streamyard.com/watch/YB3wBU...
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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...
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...
May 12, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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...
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...
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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
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
April 27, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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
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
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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
@mbfxc.bsky.social
April 15, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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
@mbfxc.bsky.social
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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
Learn more at: www.xfactor.link/ellie
Come on an adventure with Ellie Elephant!
@mbfxc.bsky.social
March 30, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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
Learn more at: www.xfactor.link/ellie
Come on an adventure with Ellie Elephant!
@mbfxc.bsky.social
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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
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
The Digital Explorers: A Digital Well-being Journey : The Adventure Begins (Innovation X-Kids Collection: A Journey Book 1)
The Digital Explorers: A Digital Well-being Journey : The Adventure Begins (Innovation X-Kids Collection: A Journey Book 1) - Kindle edition by Joseph, Matthew, Arshad, Nafeesa. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Digital Explorers: A Digital Well-being Journey : The Adventure Begins (Innovation X-Kids Collection: A Journey Book 1).
www.xfactor.link
March 29, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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
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
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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
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
March 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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
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
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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
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
March 22, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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
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
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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
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
Play power: New ideas to drive development in K8 classrooms
The pressure to meet academic standards and excel in testing overshadows an equally vital component of student development—play.
districtadministration.com
February 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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
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
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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
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
Exciting news with Stephanie Howell
YouTube video by X-Factor Podcast Network
youtu.be
February 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
So very excited for this one!! Yay Stephanie!!
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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
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
Exciting news with Stephanie Howell
YouTube video by X-Factor Podcast Network
youtu.be
February 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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
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
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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
Now available in paperback and Kindle at xfactor.link/connection
@mbfxc.bsky.social @wickeddecent.bsky.social @farmerfaubs.bsky.social @gregbagby.bsky.social
February 8, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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
Now available in paperback and Kindle at xfactor.link/connection
@mbfxc.bsky.social @wickeddecent.bsky.social @farmerfaubs.bsky.social @gregbagby.bsky.social
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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!
February 7, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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!
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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
February 7, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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
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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
January 30, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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
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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
January 30, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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
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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
Check out ideas about Digital well-being: From the school district perspective
districtadministration.com/digital-well...
@mbfxc.bsky.social
January 8, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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
Check out ideas about Digital well-being: From the school district perspective
districtadministration.com/digital-well...
@mbfxc.bsky.social
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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.
How To Talk To Your School Community About Reading A "Controversial" Book
When I was at NCTE last month, I heard from a shocking number of teachers that their use of one or both of my nonfiction narratives, The 57 Bus and Accountable, was either being challenged by parents ...
www.dashkaslater.com
December 17, 2024 at 6:57 PM
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.
@noveleffect.bsky.social didn't want you to miss this post!
@mbfxc.bsky.social Today I read my class How the Grinch Stole Christmas with Novel Effect. The soundscape was so effective that one of the children cried at one point because it was just so beautiful!
December 18, 2024 at 4:14 PM
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WIN 1 Year of Novel Effect, How to Catch a Yeti book + plush, and a LED neon sign📚 🎶
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December 18, 2024 at 3:38 PM
WIN 1 Year of Novel Effect, How to Catch a Yeti book + plush, and a LED neon sign📚 🎶
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✨ Retweet for an extra entry!
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WIN 1 Year of Novel Effect, How to Catch a Yeti book + plush, and a LED neon sign📚 🎶
✨ Follow us!
✨ Tag a friend and tell them why you love Novel Effect!
✨ Retweet for an extra entry!
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✨ Follow us!
✨ Tag a friend and tell them why you love Novel Effect!
✨ Retweet for an extra entry!
Not affiliated with BlueSky. Giveaway ends 12/24.
December 18, 2024 at 4:08 PM
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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.
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6 Common Caption Mistakes: Is Your Video Guilty of Any?
Your captioned video has standard captions that are accurate and in sync with the audio. It could be making one of these six mistakes.
meryl.net
December 12, 2024 at 3:02 PM
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...
meryl.net/common-capti...