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TeachAid | The All-in-One AI Curricular Solution

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Kasey Bell @shakeuplearning.bsky.social · 8d

💥 Have you seen TeachAid?
➡️ FREE, AI-Powered, Customizable Curriculum Units for Teachers!
www.teachaid.ca/ #edtech #edchat #k12 #teacherlife #aiineducation #aiinedu #TCEA #ISTE #FETC #googleedu #edusky

TeachAid, your AI-powered teaching partner, building complete, personalized lesson plans, assessments, slides and activities aligned to your curriculum standards and students' needs.

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How To Make Your Own Educational Videos - Easy EdTech Podcast 339 - Class Tech Tips

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 9d

🆕 New today! #EduSky

🎥 In this episode, I share how to make your own educational videos—no fancy equipment required.

🎧 Tune in here: classtechtips.com/2025/09/30/e...

Create engaging, personalized educational videos with ease! Discover tools, captions & QR code tips to boost learning in your classroom.

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Joe & Kristin Merrill @themerrillsedu.com · 9d

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

Advocacy isn’t an ‘extra’ for educators; it’s an essential part of protecting public education. This post is about understanding why our collective voice is so vital and how…

Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 11d

In my newest blog entry, I discuss advocating for public education particularly in the state of Texas. Although it might not be everyone's "cup of tea," it is important to remember as educators we have a powerful voice. #Education #EdChat #EduSky #EdPolicy

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Our Voice, Our Schools

A Family Communication Strategy That Works

Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 16d

Schools & families are the ultimate power duo for student success. 🤝 But let's be real, getting everyone on board can be tricky! There are some great tips in this @edutopia.org article. #EdChat #EdLeaders #SchoolCulture #EduSky

www.edutopia.org/article/fami...

To increase attendance at school events, teachers and administrators should think creatively about their messaging.

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Alice Keeler @alicekeeler.com · 17d

Shake up your slide deck with Randomize Slides by Alice Keeler! Shuffle slides in one click or keep your title slide locked when you need it.
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#EduSky #GoogleEDU #GoogleWorkspace

Google Slides add-on “Randomize Slides by Alice Keeler” interface showing the option to shuffle all slides or keep the first slide fixed, designed for teachers to randomize student presentations or activities.

This week’s post is more a Love Letter to Librarians. It stems from my love of books and the many, wonderful friends I have who dedicate their lives to being the kind of educators and advocat…

Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 18d

Thank you to all my librarian friends! 📚✨ Dive into my latest blog post where I celebrate libraries and the superheroes behind them—librarians! Find out why libraries are the coolest places on earth. #LibraryLove #NTChat #Libraries #ProfessionalLearning #EduSky

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Beyond the Bookshelves

Boost Classroom Participation with Student Engagement Tools - Class Tech Tips

Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 21d

🎉 Early Bird Registration for the 2026 @tcea.org Convention and Exposition is now open! 🎟️ Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn, connect, and have fun. Grab your spot today and get ready for an unforgettable experience! 🚀 #TCEA #EduSky #EdTech #ProfessionalLearning

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Monica Burns @ClassTechTips @classtechtips.com · 21d

NEW today! 🚀 Do you use student engagement tools? #EduSky

📊 Poll Everywhere 2.0 helps you capture feedback, boost participation, and drive instruction with real-time data.

🙌 I’m excited to partner with @polleverywhere to share their newest features.
classtechtips.com/2025/09/18/s...

Boost participation and check for understanding with student engagement tools featuring the new updates in Poll Everywhere 2.0.

classtechtips.com

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Kasey Bell @shakeuplearning.bsky.social · 22d

💥 Don't miss this awesome presentation by @AshleyShanley:
🪄 Using MagicSchool AI to Streamline Your Classroom
shakeuplearning.com/blog/using-m... #edtech #edchat #aiineducation #aiinedu #googleedu #TCEA #ISTE #FETC #edusky

Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 23d

Kick off the new school year with ideas you can use tomorrow. Join Back 2 Class with Genially, a free, fast-paced webinar full of classroom strategies from Ambassadors worldwide.

Can’t make it live? Register and you’ll get the recording:
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#EduSky #Genially #EdTech

The Stuff I Learned about Learning: A TCEA Podcast – TCEA

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TCEA @tcea.org · 28d

Registration for #TCEA2026 opens in just ONE WEEK on Sept. 18. Badge prices go up on Nov. 8, so start planning your trip to San Antonio now! We hope to see you there this Jan. 31 - Feb. 4! #InspiringEverydayBrilliance

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Kasey Bell @shakeuplearning.bsky.social · 23d

📚 Join our NEW Teacher Book Club!
📆 2 book studies this FALL (Anxious Gen & Uncommon Sense Teaching)
🎖️ 3 Hours Credit
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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 23d

🎉 Exciting news, everyone! @tcea.org podcast is back! 🎙️ Hear from a variety of educators as they share their passions and knowledge. Don't miss out—tune in, subscribe, and join the fun! 📚✨ #TCEA #EdChat #ProfessionalLearning #NTChat #EduSky

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Discover how TCEA helps educators transform teaching and learning with The Stuff I Learned about Learning: A TCEA Podcast. Explore resources, strategies, and innovative tools for education.

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 25d

Check out my latest blog post that shares a bit about House Bill 2 in Texas & what that means for new hires and uncertified teachers. There is a lot I am still working through in understanding it all, but this is a start. #education #NTChat #EduSky #NewTeachers

cupoftea.education/2025/09/14/a...

A Guide to House Bill 2 in Texas

This post is going to look at some changes to hiring practices for school districts. I needed to understand it better since supporting the new teacher academy in my district is a large part of what…

From Overwhelmed to Empowered

Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · Sep 7

Transform mandatory PD into an opportunity for learning on your terms. Reclaim your role as a self-directed professional. Check out my blog post for tips on making mandatory training work for you. #ProfessionalDevelopment #NTChat #ProfessionalLearning #EduSky

cupoftea.education/2025/09/07/f...

Although my work involves supporting new teachers primarily, some of the ideas I am sharing in this post about getting the most out of required Professional Development may be helpful to experience…

Your Future Self Will Thank You: Tips for Avoiding Spreadsheet Chaos

Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · Aug 31

Inspired by my recent time working through a lot of data - here is my latest blog post where I share tips that help me when designing #GoogleForms so I can be a master with the data in #GoogleSheets

#GoogleForEdu #EdTech #EduSky #EdChat

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Data is quite the buzz word in education when shaping learning for both students and teachers. I’ve been elbow deep in data recently and realized the importance of backward designing my Googl…

The Hero’s First Steps: A Survival Guide to August & September

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Alice Keeler @alicekeeler.com · Aug 28

Spark curiosity in your classroom with Notice Wonder Form by Alice Keeler! This add-on transforms Google Forms into a space for student reflection and critical thinking.

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#EduSky #GoogleEDU #GoogleWorkspace

Purple graphic for Notice Wonder Form showing Google Forms to Google Slides workflow with the text “What do you notice? What do you wonder?”

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Shapegrams @shapegrams.bsky.social · Aug 28

Buckle up! The new Shapegram is a traffic signal.

It's never too LIGHT to get going with Shapegrams. Give your class a copy in Google Slides and see them light up with creativity. #EduSky #EdTech

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Emily Camar @emilyandedtech.bsky.social · Aug 28

NotebookLM: Admin uploaded back-to-school expectations, generated an audio overview, and gave teachers something to listen to while setting up rooms instead of sitting in a meeting. Saved everyone time. #NotebookLM #EduSky #EdTech #EduCoach #EmilyAndEdTech

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Shannon McClintock Miller @shannonmmiller.bsky.social · Aug 28

I figured out an quick and easy way to make lots of Canva created personalized bookmarks for your readers. 🥳

In the post, I shared the template and the link for them in Google too. Plus, my file for over 30 of the coloring bookmarks.❤️

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#TLSky #EduSKy #futurereadylibs #tlchat

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · Aug 24

Navigating through August and September as a new educator? Dive into my latest blog entry for strategies and advice to smoothly traverse this initial Survival Phase. Start your journey in the right direction! #EduSky #NTChat #NewTeacher

cupoftea.education/2025/08/24/t...

As your Fairy Tea Mother, I plan to continue discussing the Phases of a First Year Teacher compared to the Hero’s Journey. I will post at the beginning of each phase throughout the year. In b…

The Teacher’s Quest: Charting A Course for the Adventure of the First Year

Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · Aug 17

Embark on an epic adventure with my latest blog post, where a first-year teacher's journey mirrors the Hero's Journey! I hope you enjoy this overview and join me over the next few posts as I explore each phase further. #EduSky #NTChat #FirstYearTeacher

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School is back for many people, and as someone who supports new teachers, it is important to me that they understand what is in store for them this year. One of the best things I ever came across i…

Be the Marigold: How to Support New Teachers

Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · Aug 10

🌼 As you head back to inservice and the first day, dive into my latest blog post on how veteran teachers can be the best support for new educators. Let's make this school year vibrant and full of growth! #EdChat #EduSky #EdLeaders

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This post wraps-up my pseudo-series inspired by Cult of Pedagogy’s “Find Your Marigold.” I’ve discussed how to find those marigolds in a digital age, how to generate a suppo…