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In the latest #edtechelixirs, I celebrate my book now being in print. Check out the "unboxing" video embedded in the blog entry, and my shoutout to Kalli Colley!

#polyhedralpedagogy #kyedrpg #gamebasedlearning #AllinKY #UnitedWeLearnKY #Edusky #TTRPGsky

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"Tabletop Role-Playing Games in the Classroom" is now in print!
In August 2023 -- a year after launching Kentucky Educators for Role-Playing Games -- I began writing a book.  It was born from a pragmatic...
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December 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Is our definition of "expertise" too narrow? Is #AI another kind of "expert" to consider? Read my latest #edtechelixirs for my thoughts on the topic, and details about "Changemakers."
#projectbasedlearning #artificialintelligence #UnitedWeLearnKY #EduSky

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The Nature of Expertise in the Age of AI
For several years, I've been providing content and student support for the University of Kentucky's Changemakers program , designed and mana...
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October 28, 2025 at 1:42 AM
In #edtechelixirs, I share the tale of librarian Laura Mann from Bernheim Middle School (Bullitt County, KY). She designed a tabletop role-playing game to use instructionally as her sixth grade students read "The Bletchley Riddle"! #EduSky #TTRPGsky #kyedrpg
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KyEdRPG Spotlight: Librarian Laura Mann and TTRPGs for Literacy
Librarians -- and the library -- are often the heartbeat and hub of a school.  Since extracurricular game clubs are frequently held in suc...
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October 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
In my latest #edtechelixirs, I show the possibilities of Google Vids for teachers and students, as well as share other major #Google updates that impact the classroom.

#artificialintelligence #AI #BlendedLearning #edtech
#KYDLC #EduSky

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Google Vids (and other Google updates for Summer 2025)
Google has had a busy summer with plenty of updates, including a new product that I've finally had some time to play with: Google Vids .  Bu...
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August 11, 2025 at 10:41 AM
In the latest #edtechelixirs, I talk about two conference keynotes I led, & a trip to The Twenty Sided Tavern at the EKU Center (and some takeaways from the show for education):

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Rollin' Down to Richmond for The Twenty Sided Tavern (and +2 on Keynotes)
Summer for a professional development facilitator and digital learning consultant is a busy time. I've also found time for play!  As we cros...
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July 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I first met Ben Little, a secondary science teacher,at last November's Aurora Institute Symposium. He created a #TTRPG for his Chemistry class. Read more in the latest #edtechelixirs!

#kyedrpg #gamebasedlearning #dnd #LevelUpEDU #EduSky #TTRPGsky #kygoplay

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KyEdRPG Spotlight: Ben Little and his Periodic Table TTRPG
When I presented about TTRPGs in education at the Aurora Institute Symposium last year , one of the attendees was Benjamin Little, a seconda...
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June 2, 2025 at 1:16 PM
If you've not read this #edtechelixirs post, do yourself a favor and do so.

The idea of this teacher publishing student DnD adventures and the positivity his effort and care creates for students is top-tier "Education can be Awesome" inspiration.
May 29, 2025 at 2:54 PM
April 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Big announcement, friends! My book on #ttrpgs in education will be published soon from @mcfarland.bsky.social! For more information, read the latest #edtechelixirs.

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#ttrpgcommunity #dnd #gamebasedlearning #kyedrpg #kygoplay #KyLchat #EduSky #TTRPGsky
April 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
In the latest #edtechelixirs, a recap of our OVEC visit to the new #esports arena and learning space at JCPS's Western STEM Magnet High School!

#AllinKY #KYILN #KYDLC #gamebasedlearning #UnitedWeLearnKY #EduSky

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A Visit to Western STEM Magnet High School's new eSports Arena
Late last year, a video came across my LinkedIn feed.  It was a ribbon cutting ceremony at Jefferson County Public School 's Western STEM...
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February 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Ahoy mates! For your latest initiative, are you on the Titanic..or a cruise ship? In the latest #edtechelixirs, we explore the signs for both, suggesting how you can move from the former to the latter! #leadership #innovation #KYDL #KYILN #AllinKY #EduSky

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January 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Good morning #EduSky #EduSkyChat! I have been a public school educator for two decades, 9 years of that as a HS English teacher. I believe #edtech & #gamebasedlearning can improve learning if they are means & not ends. I've been blogging for 10 years at #edtechelixirs.
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November 26, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Talking about joining Bluesky when you're on Bluesky may seem strange; if you see me on here, you already know. But I share my latest #edtechelixirs anyway. Perhaps you can share it with a colleague who's new or unsure to hop on! #EduSky #edtech #KYDLC

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I've joined Bluesky!
Bluesky is a social media app that began in 2023 as an "invite-only" platform.  When it became publicly available in February 2024, it ha...
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November 23, 2024 at 11:02 PM
My latest #edtechelixirs blog entry, reflecting on the recent annual Aurora Institute Symposium conference where I attended and presented! #teaching #educators #teachers #edtech #gamebasedlearning #kyedrpg #kentucky #aurora24

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Aurora Institute Symposium 2024
Special thanks to my colleague Kathy House for taking photos of my session. A few weeks ago, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to be i...
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November 17, 2024 at 7:37 PM