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Becky Young
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#ISTEcert educator | #GoogleET #GoogleEC | MS Learning Specialist & #EdTechCoach, former HS science T | mom of magical kid | lover of cats & tea
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Becky Young @techybeckyyoung.bsky.social · Nov 14
Hi 👋 I'm Becky, a learning specialist and instructional technology coach from Illinois. Making the move to #EduSky from the bird app. Looking forward to building my #PLN here!
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A quote from an article about the latest "TikTok trend" - this is one of the worst ideas to prevent kids from making poor choices. We need to help them learn with the tech, not take it away. #DigCit #EdTech #ISTEcert #BlueSky
"Honestly, I think that the best thing to do is go back to old-school books. Then these kids wouldn't have Chromebooks to do these things, and it'd lessen the amount of things they have to watch on social media," said French.
May 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Hmmm I wonder who it could be! 🤔
katiefielding.com Katie Fielding @katiefielding.com · Apr 26
Im hosting my last #MakeoverMonday of the season! Join me and a surprise Book Creator community guest on Monday so that I can make over their lesson.

share.hsforms.com/1vJB3ThcVS6O...
Makeover Monday: elevate your classroom activities April 28 3pm EST
April 28, 2025 at 1:18 PM
techybeckyyoung.bsky.social
DYK that teachers can get 40% off Tarte makeup? Love when companies help Ts out! 💜💜

🔗https://tartecosmetics.com/shop/offers.html

#EduSky
February 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
techybeckyyoung.bsky.social
Very interesting! And if Ss make a #Quizizz with the questions, I bet that percentage would go up! @thecoffeenancy.bsky.social did a session about this at #ISTELive in 2023!! Do you remember this @kyleniemis.bsky.social & @quizizz.bsky.social?
Nancy's slide with the title "Get students to create your Quizizz quizzes!" With these link addresses: bit.ly/studentquizmaker bit.ly/studentquestiondata
February 12, 2025 at 11:37 AM
techybeckyyoung.bsky.social
ummmm @diffitapp.bsky.social is life changing...

YES!! Totally agree! #Diffit is not just making activities for kids, they're making high quality activities for kids that are customizable, can be differentiated, and promote higher level thinking!

#EduSky
text conversation with another teacher teacher: "um diffit is life changing..." me: I KNOW! Isn't it awesome? teacher: seriously...used it for our BHM assignment and it was great
February 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
techybeckyyoung.bsky.social
Yesterday we began to create our #AI literacy plan for our K-12 district. My brain was exhausted at the end of the day but I'm very proud of the work we did and excited to continue to work on it. Does your district have one? Would love to see it! #EduSky #ISTEcert
January 29, 2025 at 12:25 PM
techybeckyyoung.bsky.social
A great start to the day - @diffitapp.bsky.social provided our school with a premium subscription for the rest of the year! Thank you #Diffit!! 💚💚💚 Here's my favorite activity 👇
screencap of one of the Diffit activities using hexagonal thinking
January 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
techybeckyyoung.bsky.social
Look at this group of #EdTech companies at the @ideaillinois.bsky.social #IDEAcon expo hall!
@magicschoolai.bsky.social, @mirrortalkai.bsky.social, and @padlet.com!!

🔗 Check out the expo hall here to find your favorite companies and where they'll be: ideacon2025.expofp.com
a portion of the IDEAcon expo hall map that shows that MagicSchool, Swivl, and Padlet will be right next to each other!
January 14, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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@wakelet.bsky.social why is Chrome recommending I remove the #Wakelet extension? It says it contains malware...what's happening??? #EduSky #GoogleEDU

@jbdbiz.bsky.social @rosieclifford.bsky.social @adamhowarth32.bsky.social
screen cap of safety check in Chrome. It says to remove 1 extension that may be unsafe and lists Wakelet and states that the extension contains malware.
December 31, 2024 at 7:12 PM
techybeckyyoung.bsky.social
This looks really fun and am effective way to practice vocabulary - I especially appreciate the breakdown of how the activity supports all learners! Thank you @tisharichmond.bsky.social! #EduSky
tisharichmond.bsky.social Tisha Richmond @tisharichmond.bsky.social · Dec 30
Looking for a fun way to ease back into the classroom after the holiday break! Your Ss will love Wild Unicorn! Easy to play, engaging, inclusive of all learners & a great way to review concepts and terminology!🦄 www.tisharichmond.com/blog/wild-un...
Wild Unicorn: A fun & inclusive game for every learner
December 30, 2024 at 4:54 PM
techybeckyyoung.bsky.social
Such a great activity for the new year! Thank you @katiefielding.com! #EduSky
katiefielding.com Katie Fielding @katiefielding.com · Dec 30
Need a warm-up activity for the return after a break? I made a Word of the Year activity book you can use with students to help them set their intentions for 2025.

I even included some @schoolai.com in it! #EduSky

open.substack.com/pub/fielding...
Word of the Year 2025
Help students set their intention.
open.substack.com
December 30, 2024 at 4:50 PM
techybeckyyoung.bsky.social
Love this idea for when we have virtual days instead of snow days! Thank you @karlymoura.com!
karlymoura.com Karly Moura @karlymoura.com · Dec 30
❄️ Dive into the Science Of Snowflakes with this new Explore Board! ❄️

Just one of the resources in this new post:

🌨️ 35 Fun and Educational Winter Activities for Your Classroom
virtualescaperooms.org/35-winter-ac...

Includes:
🔬 STEM Activities
🚌 Virtual Field Trips
🔐 Escape Rooms
🎮 Games
and more!
An educational resource titled "The Science of Snowflakes" divided into sections: "Explore," "Learn," "Apply," and "Extend." The "Explore" section includes activities like "Growing Snowflakes," "Types of Snowflakes," "Snowflake Science," and "Snow - Britannica Kids." The "Learn" section features topics like "Where Do Snowflakes Come From?" and "The Science of Snowflakes." The "Apply" section contains tasks like "3-2-1 Learning Reflection," "Viral Video Script," "Quiz Maker," and "Picture Dictionary." The "Extend" section offers activities such as "Draw a Snowflake," "Make a Paper Snowflake," "The Science of Snowflakes Quizizz," and "Play a Science of Snowflakes Blooket."
December 30, 2024 at 4:44 PM
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ditchthattextbook.bsky.social
This online conference for teachers is 🤯🤯🤯

And it's FREE?!?! 😱

📺 90+ sessions. Free certificates for PD credit.

On your time. On your couch. (You choose the beverage.) 🛋☕️🍷

Register for the #DitchSummit (Dec. 16 to Jan. 10):

👉 http://DitchSummit.com
December 24, 2024 at 12:31 PM
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beckykeene.com
I am super excited to be presenting several sessions at #IDEAcon this February as a featured thought leader! Who’s going? #EduSky #AIEdu
ideaillinois.bsky.social Illinois Digital Educators Alliance | IDEA @ideaillinois.bsky.social · Nov 21
And if you missed our original Thought Leader lineup, be sure to check out the session schedule and the sessions @andredaughty.bsky.social, @beckykeene.com, @teach4justice.bsky.social, Dr. Sonal Patel, and Gabi Vargas will be leading.
IDEAcon 2025 Thought Leaders - Andre Daughty, Becky Keene, Dr. Sonal Patel, Alfredo Silva, Gabi Vargas
November 21, 2024 at 7:06 PM
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ideaillinois.bsky.social
#IDEAcon 2025 is drawing nearer, and we hope you'll join us for this experience.

✅ 100s of sessions
✅ 1000s of educators
✅ interactive spaces
✅ 7 Thought Leaders
✅ 3 Keynotes
✅ infinite smiles, laughter, innovative ideas

It's just missing you.

ideaillinois.org/ideacon #EduSky #IDEAil #education
a collage of pictures from IDEAcon 2024 with the IDEAcon logo and the dates for IDEAcon 2025, February 17-19, 2025
December 19, 2024 at 8:41 PM
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mrscford.bsky.social
I'm SO excited for #IDEAcon 2025, and I love seeing faces from 2024 in these pictures like @chanatown.bsky.social @deelanier.bsky.social @victoriathetech.bsky.social @mrdearybury.bsky.social @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social @shawnmccusker.bsky.social @mrpiercey.com and @mrsdollahsaid17.bsky.social
ideaillinois.bsky.social Illinois Digital Educators Alliance | IDEA @ideaillinois.bsky.social · Dec 19
#IDEAcon 2025 is drawing nearer, and we hope you'll join us for this experience.

✅ 100s of sessions
✅ 1000s of educators
✅ interactive spaces
✅ 7 Thought Leaders
✅ 3 Keynotes
✅ infinite smiles, laughter, innovative ideas

It's just missing you.

ideaillinois.org/ideacon #EduSky #IDEAil #education
a collage of pictures from IDEAcon 2024 with the IDEAcon logo and the dates for IDEAcon 2025, February 17-19, 2025
December 19, 2024 at 8:47 PM
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mcikesh.bsky.social
I’m SO EXCITED that my proposal was accepted for #IDEAil IDEACON! I can’t wait to share all the things in my AI Toolbox! #EduSky #edtech Are YOU going to #IDEAcon? Hope to see you there! tr.ee/vq_OOa72Ag
December 21, 2024 at 12:56 AM
techybeckyyoung.bsky.social
#IDEAcon is right around the corner and I am so pumped to present 3 sessions including 1 session with my 12-year-old son! He has been wanting to present with me for a while and so we are so excited to share our ideas about #SEL!

@ideaillinois.bsky.social

#EdTech #GoogleET #GoogleEC #ISTEcert
I'm presenting at IDEACon 2025 (Feb 17-19, 2025). List of my 3 sessions: 1) 2/18 @ 9:30 with my son! “We All Need a Break: Putting SEL to Work in the Classroom” 2) 2/18 @ 2:30 “Helping Students Build and Use Their Accessibility Toolbox” 3) OnDemand “AI to Get Your Time Back so You Can Focus on Your Educational Super Powers”
December 22, 2024 at 10:43 PM
techybeckyyoung.bsky.social
Yes! #Quizizz just gets better and better!!
kyleniemis.bsky.social Kyle Niemis @kyleniemis.bsky.social · Dec 19
I tried to wait, but I truly couldn’t... Something amazing is coming to Quizizz in 2025!!! 🥳

Can’t wait to share more! 😀

@quizizz.bsky.social

#edtech #TEACHers #quizizzforscience #edusky
December 20, 2024 at 3:16 AM
techybeckyyoung.bsky.social
Excellent idea!! #EduSky
thecoffeenancy.bsky.social Nancy Minicozzi @thecoffeenancy.bsky.social · Dec 11
A teacher at my school created a lesson where students did research on the same topic in ChatGPT and Google Search, then compared results. It was eye-opening for the kids. #EduSky
December 11, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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Happy birthday @ideaillinois.bsky.social!!!
ideaillinois.bsky.social Illinois Digital Educators Alliance | IDEA @ideaillinois.bsky.social · Dec 9
Today is our birthday! 38 years serving educators in all roles. As we roll into our last year of our 30s, we're embarking on our Bold Era where we confidently embrace continued growth, reflecting, and revising.

Not a member? What are you waiting for? It's free! ideaillinois.org/join

#EduSky
Happy Birthday IDEA on a beige background with brightly colored balloons spanning the left and right side. Gold confetti is sprinkled around the balloons.
December 10, 2024 at 12:24 AM
techybeckyyoung.bsky.social
Great tips for EdPuzzle! #EduSky
buddyxo.bsky.social Stacey Roshan @buddyxo.bsky.social · Dec 9
Use Edpuzzle beyond content-specific quizzing

Create a comprehensive lesson with
▶︎a voice note intro
▶︎space for a check-in
▶︎video-specific ?s
▶︎a chance for students to ask ?s, reflect, explore

❓How do you use #Edpuzzle to make lessons more impactful

#EduSky #EduCoach #EdpuzzleAmbassador #edtech
Image Title: Edpuzzle Lesson Design Strategies The image is divided into four quadrants, each containing instructional text and a screenshot from Edpuzzle's interface to explain strategies for designing lessons using the platform. The background is a split of yellow and blue colors, with bold blue text at the top reading "Edpuzzle Lesson Design Strategies." Top Left Quadrant: Title: "Open your lesson with a voice & text note." Instructions: "Start by typing your intro and then hit the speaker icon to record a voice note at the same stop point." Screenshot: Shows the Edpuzzle interface with a video, text notes, and voice recording options. A note is being created with typed text and a voice recording. Top Right Quadrant: Title: "After recording, students will be able to read your note and listen to your voice comment introducing them to the video." Screenshot: Displays the Edpuzzle interface with a completed note that includes both text and an audio recording. Bottom Left Quadrant: Title: "Make sure to ask some open-ended questions within the Edpuzzle (but don’t ask more than you can read/listen to!)." Additional note: "Toggle on 'allow audio responses' if your question can be answered verbally." Screenshot: Shows an Edpuzzle question interface where an open-ended question is being added. The "allow audio responses" toggle is enabled. Bottom Right Quadrant: Title: "Close with space for students to ask any follow-up questions." Additional note: "You can also share additional 'explore further' resources for curious students to dig deeper." Screenshot: Displays the Edpuzzle question interface with options for students to explore resources via hyperlinks or images.
December 10, 2024 at 12:20 AM
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beckykeene.com
Today my son wrote an essay wo/help for his AP World History class. We ran it through an "AI Detector" and it came back 84% created by AI. He tried another assignment, also his own words. 90% positive AI generated. The evidence is clear. #EduSky #AIEdu #EduSky
arstechnica.com/information-...
OpenAI confirms that AI writing detectors don’t work
No detectors “reliably distinguish between AI-generated and human-generated content.”…
arstechnica.com
December 9, 2024 at 12:38 AM
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jcasatodd.bsky.social
What a great post to wake up to! Thanks so much Becky! Hope you enjoy your #ReadWalk with #RaisingDigitalLeaders #EduSky
techybeckyyoung.bsky.social Becky Young @techybeckyyoung.bsky.social · Dec 9
Almost 60 deg in Dec? Time for a #ReadWalk with @jcasatodd.bsky.social Raising Digital Leaders! Such a good read with practical advice for parents & teachers. #EdTech #EduSky #DigCit

@burgessdave.bsky.social
A copy of Jennifer Casa-Todd's book "Raising Digital Leaders" held up outside on a sunny day.
December 9, 2024 at 12:31 PM
techybeckyyoung.bsky.social
Almost 60 deg in Dec? Time for a #ReadWalk with @jcasatodd.bsky.social Raising Digital Leaders! Such a good read with practical advice for parents & teachers. #EdTech #EduSky #DigCit

@burgessdave.bsky.social
A copy of Jennifer Casa-Todd's book "Raising Digital Leaders" held up outside on a sunny day.
December 9, 2024 at 12:52 AM