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elektronikav.bsky.social @elektronikav.bsky.social · Aug 23

Day 2 of 3 at #scwmania Dallas. The keynote asks us to consider how we talk to ourselves. Here is your journal prompt for today!

elektronikav.bsky.social @elektronikav.bsky.social · Jun 25

I read for 25 minutes today at a yummy spot- Leaves Bakery and bookstore in Fort Worth. What did you read today? #read25in25
@gretchenrubin.bsky.social

Woman standing in front of a store. She's holding up a book.

elektronikav.bsky.social @elektronikav.bsky.social · May 30

#CoffeeEDU crew at Google Gemini Academy today!
@cleoskye.bsky.social @educroupe.bsky.social @mama-mantha.bsky.social

4 women standing in front of a mural. Images of the people tagged in the post.

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elektronikav.bsky.social @elektronikav.bsky.social · May 30

Thrilled to be at the Google Gemini Academy today! Thx #GEGNORTX #Google Great job @cleoskye.bsky.social & @educroupe.bsky.social !

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elektronikav.bsky.social @elektronikav.bsky.social · May 27

Thanks Laura Kile of @Region10ESC for facilitating amazing sessions for us at #cfbtechtopia today! We got to choose each step of the learning path in these sessions. #CFBISD

elektronikav.bsky.social @elektronikav.bsky.social · Apr 4

This 🌧 Friday is NOT getting me down bc I'm w/my #NTXCUG pals! Thx @fergask.bsky.social for giving some quick, clear tips on accessibility to get us started.

Elements for accessibility:
Tables should be used for tabular data, not formatting.
Alt text for images in Canvas has a 120 characters limit and should describe the image and anything written on the image.
Be aware or screen reader textbox order.

elektronikav.bsky.social @elektronikav.bsky.social · Mar 9

If you want to read a carefully considered blog post on #professionallearning , go to Kathryn Laster's site! This post is about timing. I 💖⏱ ! Timers make SPACE for all the things, ensure EQUITABLE PARTICIPATION, & REDUCE COGNITIVE LOAD for everyone.
www.refinedlearningdesign.com/learn/timing...

Timing is Everything: How to Facilitate PD with Precision — Refined Learning Design

Avoid the common pitfall of running out of time in professional learning sessions. Discover how structured timing, clear agendas, and timers help facilitators stay on track, ensure full participation,...

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elektronikav.bsky.social @elektronikav.bsky.social · Feb 28

So true! I remind myself to consider what someone can really take in during the time we have for a particular #ProfessionalLearning session.

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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · Feb 15

💗 What a terrific start to the weekend! Our DFW #CoffeeEDU had such a great time sharing and learning in community! #EduSky

📚 books, Readwise, journaling, book studies
💡 #TCEA takeaways
🔗 URL shorteners
🦋 social media connections
+ more!

Want to join us next month?
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Zoom window showing multiple people holding up coffee mugs and pets! Roxanne, Kathryn, Lydia, Melanie, Amy, Kerry, Marilyn, Erika, Mason, Marvia, Jen, Danielle

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elektronikav.bsky.social @elektronikav.bsky.social · Feb 14

Happy Valentine's Day! RL Turner librarians & I celebrated the day with a Book Tasting & Sweet Strategies for the campus. I'm loving talking #EduProtocols & books! #CFBISD

elektronikav.bsky.social @elektronikav.bsky.social · Feb 13

Exploring how we can use our spaces as a learning tool as part of #CBISD Innovation Academy today! Thanks to Dr. Holly Bishop of Region10ESC for inspiring us to use the outdoors & showing us the power of movement for our students!

elektronikav.bsky.social @elektronikav.bsky.social · Feb 13

Exploring how we can use our spaces as a learning tool as part of #CBISD Innovation Academy today! Thanks to Dr. Holly Bishop of Region10ESC for inspiring us to use the outdoors & showing us the power of movement for our students!

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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · Feb 10

We 💗 our #CoffeeEDU community! We meet 1-hour each month to learn, share, & grow together. Saturday is a virtual meetup - want to join us? #EduSky

📆 Sat., 2/15, 11-12 CST
📍 RSVP for the Zoom link bit.ly/2BBKV4G

@educroupe.bsky.social
@u2woods.bsky.social
@elektronikav.bsky.social

Virtual #CoffeeEDU, all educators welcome, Saturday, Feb. 15, 11am-12pm CST, bit.ly/DFWCoffeeEDUSite, illustration with zoom screen, books, and latte nearby

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elektronikav.bsky.social @elektronikav.bsky.social · Feb 3

Starting my morning with GEG-NORTX @educroupe.bsky.social Good to meet you, Monica Napier #TCEA2025
#TCEA #TCEA25

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elektronikav.bsky.social @elektronikav.bsky.social · Feb 1

Here are a few things I learned/want to investigate from today at #TCEA2025 #TCEA
made w/Adobe Express! #AdobeEduCreative

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elektronikav.bsky.social @elektronikav.bsky.social · Feb 1

Hey hey NTX TCEA 2025 attendees! #TCEA2025 #TCEA Monday meetup! #GEGNORTX

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elektronikav.bsky.social @elektronikav.bsky.social · Feb 1

We love the 80s, Active Discussion Strategies, & PearDeck ! Join us at 10.30 in the Austin Suite today to experience some & share your favorites! #TCEA2025 #TCEA

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elektronikav.bsky.social @elektronikav.bsky.social · Dec 2

#NTXCUG About to learn about #Khanmigo from @fergask.bsky.social

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elektronikav.bsky.social @elektronikav.bsky.social · Nov 16

One of my many takeaways today: when designing professional learning, what do you want your participants to Learn, Remember, and Feel by the end of the session?

Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · Nov 16

🥰 It’s always a fabulous day when DFW #CoffeeEDU is part of the weekend! We especially love it when new people join our community! (👋 Emily & Amy)
First on the agenda - getting everyone on this app! 🦋

I ❤️ this community of #EDUFriends!

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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · Nov 15

I'm happy to re-engage with #EduSky and I'm ready to find my people!

🔎 Who loves chatting about #ProfessionalLearning?

It's perfect timing for this post about building PLNs and creating communities.
✨ s/o to #MTBoS and #CoffeeEDU!

www.learningforwardtexas.org/post/find-yo...

Find Your People: Expand, Connect, and Grow with PLNs

Finding the right professional learning network (PLN) can transform your practice and open doors to new ideas and support. In our latest blo

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