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Joe & Kristin Merrill

@themerrillsedu.com

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Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · Jan 1

We went to bed early last night, but that doesn’t mean we “dropped the ball!” 🥳

SURPRISE! 🎉

We are SO EXCITED to announce our new book, “Creation in a World of AI” is now available! 👀 🎨

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#EDUsky #interACTIVEclass

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Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · 5d

Give your class Deja Boo! 👻

Turn yourself into a ghost that visits your classroom! 😲🤭

Learn more about this fa-boo-lous activity here 👉 https://bit.ly/interACTIVEHalloween

#EDUsky #School #Halloween Doinkapps #EdTech #TeacherTwitter #Teach #Teaching #interACTIVEclass

Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · 9d

This February, we're trading palm trees for buckeyes! 🌴➡️🌰

Join us at the Pickerington Innovation Conference on Feb. 17th! 🙌

More info coming soon! 😀

#interACTIVEclass

Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · 10d

Padlet has AI generated images right within the platform! 😲

💻 Type your prompt
🤩 Select an image
🙌🏻 Students can comment on posts!

Learn more ⤵️
https://www.themerrillsedu.com/blog-1/2024/8/17/20-ways-for-students-to-use-padlet-in-the-classroom

Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · 11d

Have you checked out what's hiding in #Canva's Edit menu? 👀

Turn any photo into a vintage photograph in Canva! 📸

Follow these steps ⤵️
✏️ Edit ➡️ 📲 Apps ➡️ 🪨 Texture

For more CanvaEDU tips and tricks
⛓️‍💥 https://www.themerrillsedu.com/blog

#interACTIVEclass #EDUsky

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Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · Aug 22

💕 @wayground.bsky.social = 🧠📈🌱

Learn how it can help build a different kind of learning experience for your students! ⤵️
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#BackToSchool #interACTIVEclass

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Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · Aug 21

Creation over consumption, now more than ever! 💯

Learn how to provide new opportunities for your students to demonstrate their understanding! 🫶

💥 Tips & Tricks
💥 QR codes to templates
💥 100 pages of NEW lesson ideas and more!

Grab a copy ⤵️
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#EDUsky

Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · Aug 21

Teachers, meet @briskteaching… it’s the secret sauce of back-to-school. 🍖🔥

Spice up your year with AI-powered planning, grading & Brisk-it–style lesson ideas! 🙌🏻

Get the recipe for a smoother school year ⤵️
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#interACTIVEclass #BackToSchool #EDUsky

Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · Aug 20

💕 @wayground.bsky.social = 🧠📈🌱

Learn how it can help build a different kind of learning experience for your students! ⤵️
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#BackToSchool #interACTIVEclass

Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · Aug 19

Get ready to spark creativity, ignite motivation, and supercharge your classroom with our 💥NEW BOOK!💥 🎉

Discover how to inspire your students to use their talents and create magic in their learning journey! ✨🧠🎨✨

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#interACTIVEclass #EDUsky #FETC #BETT #TCEA

Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · Aug 19

Teachers, @briskteaching.bsky.social just opened the "Windows" and #MicrosoftEDU users, you’re invited in! ❤️💚💙💛

Now Brisk works with both Google and Microsoft, making it even easier to plan, differentiate, and assess! 🙌🏻

Learn more ⤵️
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#BackToSchool #EDUsky

Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · Aug 18

💥 Click
💥 Click
✅ Done!

Your class isn’t one-size-fits-all, so your lessons shouldn’t be either. 💡

@wayground.bsky.social (formerly Quizizz) makes differentiation happen in just a few clicks! 💪🏻

Learn more ⤵️
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#BackToSchool #interACTIVEclass

Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · Aug 15

Are your students cutting their teeth on a new school year? 😬

Sink into something sharp with this @wayground.bsky.social lesson! 🐍🦈

Not only will they be engaged, but they'll also be chomping away at learning the features! 🔥

Grab this idea ⤵️
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#BackToSchool #EDUsky

Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · Aug 14

Teachers and students are asking 💥BIG💥 questions about AI… and they deserve ✨CREATIVE✨ answers.

This summer, take time to recharge, reflect, & reimagine your classroom with ideas that put students at the center of of it all. 🎨

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#interACTIVEclass #EDUsky #BackToSchool

Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · Aug 13

#BackToSchool just got a WAY more fun. 😍

@wayground.bsky.social (foremly Quizizz) isn’t just a rebrand, it’s a whole new playground for learning! 🎨🧠💥

Meet your all-in-one hub for quizzes, creativity, and classroom magic ⤵️
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#EdTech #interACTIVEclass #EDUsky

Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · Aug 12

Looking for classroom safe AI tools that are both COPPA and FERPA compliant? 👀

Here are some of our 💥FAVORITES!💥

🤖 SchoolAI
✏️ Class Companion
🙌🏻 Padlet
📚 Reading Coach
🎨 Adobe Express
🤿 Snorkl
🪞MirrorTalkAI

Learn more ⤵️
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#interACTIVEclass #EDUsky

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Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · Aug 11

Let AI carry some of the #BackToSchool load! 🤪😅

@wayground.bsky.social helps you build lessons from docs, videos, articles, and more-in seconds! 😲🫢

Learn how to level up your next lesson! ⤵️
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#interACTIVEclass #EdTech #EDUsky

Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · Aug 8

AI that meets students where they are! 💡✏️💻

With @schoolai.com , differentiation is built in—helping students access content, share ideas, and engage in new ways! 🌍✨

See how we’re using AI for support & differentiation in our latest blog! ⤵️
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#EDUsky #interACTIVEclass

Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · Aug 7

Assessments don’t have to be boring! 🥱

When students see them as part of their learning journey, they will be more invested in their work. 🚀

Ready to make assessments more creative? Check out our 💥ALL NEW💥 book for fresh ideas! ⤵️

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#EDUsky #interACTIVEclass

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Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · Aug 7

Our #CanvaCreate session is now available to watch back ✨ON DEMAND!✨

3️⃣ Ready-to-use lesson ideas
🙌🏻 Adaptable for all ages
🤩Free templates

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📚 Purchase our book: buff.ly/68D4lOT

#EDUsky #interACTIVEclass

Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · Aug 5

AI can personalize, adapt, and support—but it can’t replace the heart of the classroom. 🍎 ❤️

✨YOU✨ bring the context, the connection & the why! 🙌🏻

Discover how to blend tech and your magic in our new book ⤵️
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#interACTIVEclass #EDUsky #AIinEDU #EdTech

Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · Aug 5

💥APP SMASHING💥 is SO back!

🤖 Students use @schoolai.com to talk to Walk Disney
🎨 Design a poster of a "lost" park or amusement ride on #Canva or #AdobeforEDU
🤿 Explain & share on @snorklapp.bsky.social

Grab this for ⚡️FREE⚡️ ⤵️
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#interACTIVEclass #BackToSchool #EDUsky

Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · Aug 4

Excited to be featured speakers for @wakelet Community Week! 🏄🌊

Join us as we share practical ways to redesign learning and spark innovation in your classroom 💡

📅 Tuesday, August 5
🕥 10:30am ET | 9:30am CT | 8:30am MT | 7:30am PT

#interACTIVEclass #WakeletCommunityWeek #WCW25 #EDUsky

Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · Aug 1

Our dear friend, @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social said it best! 💯

Learn how to make space for creativity in your classroom and lessons - it's easier than you might think! ⚡️🧠🎨✏️

Check out our 💥ALL NEW💥 book! ⤵️
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#AIinEDU #interACTIVEclass #EDUsky

Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · Aug 1

You've GOT to try this App Smash with your students next year! ⚡️👀⚡️

🤖Build background knowledge in @schoolai.com
🤿 Have students create a video explanation and then collaborate on @snorklapp.bsky.social!

For more Snorkl ideas, check out our blog post! ⤵️
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#interACTIVEclass #EDUsky

Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · Jul 31

Using AI with students can be tricky, intimidating, and stressful. But, it doesn't have to be. 😅

Try focusing on refining, rather than replacing, creative thinking! 🤔💡🎨

Check out our 💥ALL NEW BOOK💥 to help you get started! ⤵️
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#BackToSchool #EDUsky