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Kate Baker
@katebaker.bsky.social
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🎓 M.Ed, MAIT | #Edtech Strategist & Leader| 📚20+ yrs HS #ELA Teacher | AdjunctProf supporting preservice Ts| Swim Coach |Head of Community Engagement #BookWidgets | Pedagogy, InstructionalDesign, #SEL, DesignThinking 🌟

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Excited to join amazing educators for #EduProtocolsWorldwide 7 🎉
I’ll be leading Fast & Curious: 31 Auto-Scored Ways to Spark Learning — a hands-on dive into instant feedback + engagement.

🗓 Nov 15 📍Session 3 · Room 2
🔗 Full schedule: tinyurl.com/EPWW7
#EduProtocols #EduSky #BookWidgets #EdTech
Promotional graphic for Kate Baker’s session at EduProtocols Worldwide 7. The top text reads, “I’m sharing… 31 Auto-Scored Ways to Spark Learning!” Centered are two logos — the Fast & Curious EduProtocol logo on the left and the EduProtocols Worldwide 7 circular logo on the right. Below the Fast & Curious logo is Kate Baker’s headshot in a circular frame wearing a BookWidgets shirt, with her name in bold orange text. Beneath her name are links to her LinkedIn profile and the BookWidgets website. On the right side, bold black text says “FREE FREE FREE NOV 15” and “tinyurl.com/EPWW7.” The color scheme includes blue, yellow, black, and white.
November 13, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Boo-kWidgets, anyone? 👻
I made a #Halloween joke flashcard set your students will howl over! 🧛‍♀️

Flip the cards, guess the punchlines, and get your giggles on.

🧠 Perfect for a brain break or Do Now!
🕸️ Try it here: www.bookwidgets.com/play/t:QaZ1z...

#BookWidgets #EduSky
Digital flashcard with an orange spiderweb background and the question, ‘What kind of music do mummies listen to?’ displayed in orange text as part of a Halloween-themed BookWidgets activity.
October 31, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Big news — I’ll be in Sacramento on October 25 for Vibe Shift! Marlena Hebern & I are sharing 2 sessions packed w practical ways to level up feedback:
⚡ Digital & personalized feedback loops
⚡ Dynamic exit tickets that keep learning moving

We’d love to see you there!
👉 Sign up: www.ourvibeshift.com
Promotional graphic for the Vibe Shift 2025 event. At the top, the Vibe Shift logo and website URL (https://www.ourvibeshift.com ). Below, text reads “October 25, 2025 — Sacramento, CA. Register & Join Our Sessions!” Two session titles appear in pink boxes: “4 Steps to Create Digital & Personalized Feedback Loops” next to a photo of Kate Baker, and “Feedback in a Flash: Exit Tickets for Dynamic Learning” next to a photo of Marlena Hebern. The BookWidgets logo appears at the bottom.
October 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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🐛 Current events bugging you out? 🪲
I turned the discovery of a new stick bug in Australia into a quick, ready-to-use #BookWidgets activity—students read, answer Qs, then invent their own.

🐞https://www.bookwidgets.com/play/t:PDAHRvKQ_OYkyVcZhu_6S64d-5P1OW4gYQxQ4CmctDFERzJEU0RK

#EduSky
Screenshot of a BookWidgets activity titled Stick Insects from Around the World. The left side shows an informational passage with sections on Southeast Asia and Australia, along with a flashcard image labeled ‘Indian Stick Insect (Carausius morosus).’ The right side displays Question 10: ‘Create Your Own Stick Insect,’ with directions for students to draw and describe an imaginary stick insect. Below the instructions is a graphic organizer with a box for ‘Name of Insect,’ a large drawing area, and two smaller boxes labeled ‘Region & Habitat’ and ‘Special Adaptations.’
August 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Make thinking visible! 🧠✨
I built a hexagonal thinking activity template in @bookwidgets.bsky.social —students explore, connect, & show their ideas in color.

Try it here: www.bookwidgets.com/play/t:Kxdlf...

#EduSky #edtech
"Hexagonal thinking map showing cause and effect. A blue hexagon labeled 'Causes' connects to a green hexagon labeled 'Positive Effects,' a yellow hexagon labeled 'Neutral Effects,' and a red hexagon labeled 'Negative Effects,' with more green and yellow hexagons branching outward." "Hexagonal thinking map titled 'Odysseus' Leadership Skills during the journey home.' Central hexagon is surrounded by larger hexagons for 'Controlling / Delegating the group,' 'Communication & Persuasion,' 'Knowing the Group’s Resources,' 'Representing the Group,' and 'Setting the example.' Smaller hexagons give examples, such as 'Lotus Eaters: sends small team,' 'Scylla: convinced men to sail past,' and 'Doesn’t explain the Bag of winds.'"
July 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Here we go! Kicking off #ISTElive25 presenting a virtual session from my hotel room.

Here's my resources on exit tickets: www.bookwidgets.com/play/u7GCJ1K...

#EduSky
Image of computer w iPad and title slide "feedback in a flash: digital exit tickets for dynamic learning "
June 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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📚 Building my summer reading list + a new BookWidgets blog post!

Got any favorites that inspire professional growth or offer a bit of escapism? Bonus points if you tell me why you loved it. 🙌
Your rec might get featured! 🌞📖

#SummerReading #BookRecommendations #BookWidgets #EduSky #BookSky
Pop art-style illustration of anthropomorphic books enjoying summer activities. One book lounges on a beach towel with sunglasses and lemonade, another floats in a pool, a third reads under a beach umbrella, and two books play with a happy dog on a grassy area. A kite flies in the sky under a bright sun with dotted comic-style patterns throughout.
May 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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☕️ Ready to test your recall & refill your cup? This memory game has both. Match the daily affirmations!

www.bookwidgets.com/play/t:caNPp...

Curious about what other games & activity types are in BookWidgets? Visit www.bookwidgets.com/widget-library

#EduSky #SEL #EdTech
Digital memory game interface showing tiles with hidden daily affirmations, including illustrated backgrounds. One matching pair & another card are revealed, each featuring a different positive message.
May 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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I’m honored to be presenting two sessions at the 2025 Compassionate Action Conference! 💜

Join me online May 15 to explore SEL, tech, and climate action through poetry.
→ Register now bit.ly/CACregistrat...

#CAC2025 #EdTech #SEL #ClimateEducation #EcoPoetry #CompassionateLearning #EduSky
Kate Baker promotional graphic for the 2025 Compassionate Action Conference. Highlights her two sessions on May 15: “Compassionate Learning: SEL Routines Powered by EdTech” and “EcoExpressions: Inspiring Climate Action through Ecopoetry.” Features Kate’s headshot, event date (May 14–15), and call to register at https://ringcentr.al/4j4Jknn.
April 22, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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🎭 Poetry invites us to pause, reflect, and connect—with ourselves, with others, & with the world. Can you match the poet with the poem?

📚 Try it: www.bookwidgets.com/play/t:46kDE...

#EduSky #Poetry #iTeachEnglish
Screenshot of a purple BookWidgets pair matching activity titled ‘Famous Poems and Poets,’ showing names of poets (like Emily Dickinson, Maya Angelou, William Shakespeare) and lines from their iconic poems.
April 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Protesting in Galloway, NJ!! #handsoff #protest
April 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Despite the weather, we are protesting! #handsoff #protest
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April 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Right now in Galloway, NJ #handsoff #protest
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April 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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I created a game made with @bookwidgets.bsky.social where the goal isn’t to win—it’s to feel calm.
🎲 Journey to Calm guides students through reflection, gratitude, kindness, & confidence—one gentle step at a time.

www.bookwidgets.com/play/t:mgRXV...

Low-stress. High intention.

#SEL #EduSky
A spiral-shaped digital board game titled Journey to Calm with soft pastel colors and nature-themed background. The path includes 30 numbered circles grouped into five color-coded zones, each representing a different stage of social-emotional learning. The game begins at a large circle labeled "I am ready to begin" and ends at the center with a green circle that reads "I am calm." Dice icons appear at transition points between zones, with the phrase "I am willing to continue."
April 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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It might feel like its a drop in the ocean right now, but take a moment and breathe as you solve this Daily Affirmation jigsaw puzzle. These moments matter.

www.bookwidgets.com/play/t:Bjuq0...

#EduSky #SEL #Mindfulness
A digital jigsaw puzzle titled "Daily Affirmation" with an instruction overlay in a box. The instructions guide users to solve the puzzle to reveal an affirmation, reflect on its meaning, and write about how it applies to their day.
March 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Independence & collaboration fuel deeper learning. #BookWidgets lets students work at their pace, while #Padlet fosters idea-sharing.

Learn how to app smash them in my latest #blog post!

🔗 www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2025/02...

#EduSky
A purple number "5" with the text "Reasons to App Smash Padlet with BookWidgets" and logos for Padlet and BookWidgets, emphasizing interactive learning.
February 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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3. Click on the Share icon to get link to share w students or click on the arrow to access more options
A screenshot of the "Daily Affirmations" folder in the BookWidgets interface, showing a list of widgets with their names, shortcodes, and types. Pink arrows highlight the "Share" icon, labeled "Click on share icon to get share link or send to LMS," and the dropdown menu icon, labeled "Click on the arrow to see more options, including duplicate to your account." The "Create new widget" button is visible in the top right.
January 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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2. Go to Blog Group & find "Daily Affirmations" folder
A screenshot of the BookWidgets interface, highlighting the "Create" button in the top navigation bar and the "Daily Affirmations" folder in the "BookWidgets Blog" group. Both areas are marked with bright pink outlines and arrows for emphasis. The interface displays a list of folders and options for organizing widgets.
January 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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I made a total of 25 affirmation puzzles (so far). You can use them, too!

🧵 3 Steps:
1. Click on green button in corner to add to your account (it will prompt you to make an account-- new accounts get 30 day free trial, but if you like BookWidgets, I can extend it🤫)
A digital jigsaw puzzle titled "Daily Affirmation" with a blue instruction overlay describing how to solve the puzzle and reflect on the revealed affirmation. A bright pink arrow and text reading "CLICK ON THIS!" point to a green button in the top left corner labeled "Make a copy in my account." The puzzle pieces display a black and white design with incomplete sections.
January 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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This week's affirmation....(I think I will be shouting these into the void for the next 4 years..........)

🧩 www.bookwidgets.com/play/t:hsuDA...

#BookWidgets #EduSky #SEL #GrowthMindset
A digital jigsaw puzzle titled "Daily Affirmation" with an instruction overlay in a blue box. The instructions guide users to solve the puzzle to reveal an affirmation, reflect on its meaning, and write about how it applies to their day. The puzzle features a black and white design with incomplete pieces. An "OK" button is visible at the bottom of the instructions.
January 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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My views today.

What is out your window?

#dogchat #mountains #whiteface
Dog looking out of window at snowy mountains View from window of mountains in Wilmington NY Shihtzhu sleeping on bed with mountain view in background
January 20, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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My #affirmation for today. Going to keep things in perspective, focus on what I can control.

What is your affirmation for today? Take a spin & see: www.bookwidgets.com/play/t:rJKG6...

#BookWidgets #EduSky #mindset #SEL
January 16, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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🌟TODAY, Jan 15! Join our webinar "10 Essential Tips to go from a Beginner to Advanced Widgeteer" at 1 PM EST.

Perfect for educators at all skill levels, w actionable tips to enhance teaching w #BookWidgets. 📚✨

Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#EdTech #Webinar #EduSky
A webinar promotional banner with a light blue background. The text reads, "10 Essential Tips to Go from a Beginner to Advanced Widgeteer," with "Webinar" written in a handwritten style on a tilted banner at the top right corner. On the left are icons of a chat bubble, a light bulb, a thumbs-up, and lines representing notes. On the bottom right, an illustration shows a young girl sitting at a desk with a laptop and a young boy standing next to her holding books, smiling.
January 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Piece by piece, build a positive mindset. 🧩 Solve this puzzle to uncover an affirmation & give yourself a mental boost!

www.bookwidgets.com/play/t:kkeoC...

#EduSky #FETC #Gamify #SEL #BookWidgets
A partially completed digital jigsaw puzzle titled "Daily Affirmation." The puzzle pieces feature a green background with delicate white leaf patterns and pink text. The puzzle is in progress with several pieces unplaced.
January 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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As a teacher, I’ve often been a lighthouse, guiding students & colleagues to safe harbor.

But now, maybe it’s enough to be the “check tire pressure” light—reminding people to pause, reflect, & take care of themselves.

What kind of light will you shine today? 🚨🌟

🧵3/3
#EduSky #SEL #EdTech
A quote graphic featuring the text: "It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness." – Eleanor Roosevelt. The background is a dark, blurred scene with soft glowing light spots, highlighting the warm flame of a single candle in the foreground, symbolizing hope and positivity.
January 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM