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Pedro Garcia, M.Ed @mrgarciaiv.bsky.social · 5d

Base bot built to help guide my robotics coaches on what the base build #huey will look like for the #vexiq #mix&match Can’t wait to share EDP strats with them to help promote student creativity & curiosity next week as we prepare to launch another successful robotics season at SMBSD.

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Eric Curts @ericcurts.bsky.social · 24d

Super excited to be a featured presenter at GaETC this November! www.controlaltachieve.com/2025/09/gaet...

🧰 The AI Toolbox
💎 Gemini for Schools
🔎 Managing AI Cheating
📛 AI Class Activities
🤖 Custom Chatbots for Students
👓 Hipster Google
🔑 Accessibility Tools
💻 Chromebook Tips

#EduSky #EdTech

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Pedro Garcia, M.Ed @mrgarciaiv.bsky.social · 19d

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Dave Burgess @burgessdave.bsky.social · Jun 11

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This. QUOTE!
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Straight from The Station Rotation Model & #UDL by @catlintucker.com

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#dbcincbooks #EduSky #tlap

“The problem lies not in the differences among our students but in the rigid nature of the one-size-fits-all lesson.” Catlin Tucker
Has book cover in bottom right

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Pedro Garcia, M.Ed @mrgarciaiv.bsky.social · Jun 2

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

Episode 10: June 2nd, 2025 - T&L Bulletin Recap

Podcast Episode · SMBSD Teaching and Learning Podcast · 06/02/2025 · 12m

podcasts.apple.com

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VEX Robotics @vex.com · May 6

The 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship is HERE! 🔥 Good luck to all of our teams today and we can't wait to see you for our first Opening Ceremony this afternoon!

📺 Catch it live on VEX Robotics TV: buff.ly/F9LKrBW

#VEXWorlds

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National Education Association @neatoday.bsky.social · Apr 19

Our students can’t afford education cuts.

Anti-education politicians are pushing cuts to public school funding which will hurt students—especially for students with disabilities and from low-income families.

Join educators, parents, and allies to help protect our public schools.

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National Education Association @neatoday.bsky.social · Apr 19

Not sure what to say? We've got you!

📄 Use NEA’s call script and tip sheet to help you speak up for public schools and Medicaid.

Text ACTION to 48744 to call your member of Congress. Share with a friend, teacher, or neighbor!

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Pedro Garcia, M.Ed @mrgarciaiv.bsky.social · Apr 15

www.ksby.com/santa-maria/... Annual district-wide robotics competition brings students together

Annual district-wide robotics competition brings students together

In Santa Maria, dozens of budding engineers came together at Tommie Kunst Junior High School on Saturday to share their passion for robotics.

www.ksby.com

Pedro Garcia, M.Ed @mrgarciaiv.bsky.social · Apr 4

New Research Finds Schools of Education Fail to Prepare Teachers to Use AI www.the74million.org/article/new-...

New Research Finds Schools of Education Fail to Prepare Teachers to Use AI

Weiner & Lake: Not one superintendent we spoke with considered higher education a resource for artificial intelligence-related professional learning.

www.the74million.org

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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · Feb 3

🚀💡 Dive into the future of education with this FREE webinar!

"Understanding AI Tutors in K-12 Classrooms" with Matt Miller

📆 Feb 6, 2025,
⏰ 2:00 PM EST.

Secure your spot now! 👉 https://www.toddleapp.com/learn/talk-post/understanding-ai-tutors-in-k-12-classrooms/ #ad

The image is a promotional banner for a virtual conference titled "Understanding AI Tutors in K-12 Classrooms." The event features Matt Miller, the creator of "Ditch that Textbook." It is scheduled for February 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. There's a "Register for free" button, and the event is sponsored by "toddle."

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Pedro Garcia, M.Ed @mrgarciaiv.bsky.social · Feb 1

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Join us THIS Saturday for local robotics students in action at the Central Coast Clash Rapid Relay Invitational. Can't watch in person? Tune in to the... | By Santa Maria-Bonita School District | Fac...

Join us THIS Saturday for local robotics students in action at the Central Coast Clash Rapid Relay Invitational. Can't watch in person? Tune in to the...

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Pedro Garcia, M.Ed @mrgarciaiv.bsky.social · Jan 24

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Episode 6: January 23rd, 2025 - T&L Bulletin Recap

SMBSD Teaching and Learning Podcast · Episode

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VEX Robotics @vex.com · Dec 2

Is your team registered for the 2024-2025 competition season? Don't forget—the deadline to register your VEX IQ, VEX V5, and VEX U Robotics Competition team is December 13, 2024! 🗓️

🤖 Register here: buff.ly/2xZ4HBQ

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Dr.Sonal Patel @drsonaledu.bsky.social · Dec 1

A great starting point for those that have started the work around #AILiteracy: digitalpromise.org/2024/06/18/a... #EduSky #AI

AI Literacy: A Framework to Understand, Evaluate, and Use Emerging Technology – Digital Promise

An expanded framework for AI literacy and emerging technology with strategies to integrate into PK-12 education

digitalpromise.org

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Pedro Garcia, M.Ed @mrgarciaiv.bsky.social · Nov 26

I'm signed up for #DitchSummit 🎉 a free online conference for teachers. Join me!
🔗 ditchsummit.com

Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit

A free, online conference for teachers. Sessions on technology, pedagogy and more. Offered annually in December. Hosted by DitchThatTextbook.com.

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Frankie Baker @baconedtech.bsky.social · Nov 26

I'm signed up for #DitchSummit 🎉 a free online conference for teachers. Join me!
🔗 ditchsummit.com

Excited to learn from @ditchthattextbook.com! #EduSky

Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit

A free, online conference for teachers. Sessions on technology, pedagogy and more. Offered annually in December. Hosted by DitchThatTextbook.com.

ditchsummit.com

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