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Kara McFarlin(@mrstechfarlin)

@mrstechfarlin.bsky.social

Instructional Tech Coach, Apple Distinguished Educator, ISTE Certified Educator, #EDUsky #AppleEDUsky

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Quizizz and Forward Edge - National Tech Coach Ed Camp May 15th 2025

It's finally ready! πŸ˜€

At Thursday's EdCamp, 27 Ed-Tech leaders each led a 20-minute session on what they believed would be most helpful for others!! 😎

This sheet has their recorded sessions & top resources! docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Happy learning everyone! πŸ§‘πŸΌβ€πŸ«
#edusky

19.05.2025 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Retrieval in Action: Creative Strategies from Real Teachers These nine strategies make it quick, fun, and easy to build retrieval practice into any lesson.

Retrieval in Action: Creative Strategies from Real Teachers https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/retrieval-in-action/ via @cultofpedagogy

29.04.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AI is an incredible teaching companion, but it’ll never replace the heart of the classroom = you! 🍎❀️

The key is using AI to enhance your impact, not overshadow it. πŸ”‘

Discover powerful tools + tips in our πŸ’₯ALL NEWπŸ’₯ blog post ‡️
buff.ly/OE6zLCU

#EDUsky #interACTIVEclass #AIinEDU

29.04.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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5th graders rocked the 1st in-district coding competition 🌟 Debugging Spheros, coding from videos, MakeCode Arcade, & tackling mBots (new to them!). Amazing teamwork & perseverance. Proud of these young innovators!

27.04.2025 00:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is fantastic!! I would love to know more.

28.02.2025 23:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Adding font files into #Tinkercad & learning to make hinges is producing some amazing keychains! Already planning new projects for the next Makers Club cohort for Jan 😊

#3Dprinting #3Ddesign #making #design #creativity #Edusky #AppleEDUsky

13.12.2024 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for the Apple Education Community Teacher Resource In this hour-long session, hear from Apple Distinguished Educators (ADEs) as they showcase innovative ways to use Apple technology in the classroom and beyond to support teaching and learning.

Mark your calendars! The next Teacher Resource Share-out will be Feb 27. education.apple.com/story/250014... #EDUsky #AppleEDUsky #AppleEducationCommunity #ADE #ALC @morgancave.bsky.social

05.02.2025 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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High School Learning with Apple: The Book After working together to collect lessons using a variety of tools in each department of a high school, we wrote a book to share those 30 lessons with you. Each lesson features the use of Apple techno...

I am loving these 30 High School Learning Activities! Great for any teacher using Apple products, they have iPad and Mac activities across a variety of subject areas. #EDUsky #AppleEDUsky #AppleEducationCommunity

13.02.2025 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This looks amazing!

21.02.2025 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A way to enhance a 3D printing project is by adding in packaging. Get students creating with Canva to make amazing packaging and promotional materials.

#edtech #digital #digitaldesign #entrepreneurship #technology #design #surrey #schools #students #marketday #creativity #canva #Edusky #AppleEDUsky

20.11.2024 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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What makes a monster? Our pre-k have been on a journey to find out!

1. AI
2. Design
3. Model
4. AR

All w/ iPad in the hands of little learners!

#AppleEDUsky #Edusky #EYFS #digital #students #earlyyears #edtech #imagination #earlychildhood #creativity #education #AI #AR

04.12.2024 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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What Makes Me Me?

1. Design
2. CAD modelling
3. 3D printing
4. Keychains!

A comprehensive creativity project rooted in developing digital skills in Kindergarteners!

#Edusky #AppleEDUsky #edtech #digital #3Dprint #Tinkercad #EYFS #earlyyears #education #earlychildhood #creativity

05.12.2024 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Some teachers I work with have a special project (in the image below) that my global network can help with.
Thank you

29.01.2025 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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1/3 The first ebook in my Fall 2024 sabbatical series, 'Basic Acoustics for Musicians,' is now available for FREE on Apple Books! πŸ“–βœ¨

πŸ’‘ Start learning today! Download your free copy here: lnkd.in/emZ7kG7r

#AppleDistinguishedEducator #AppleTeacher #AppleEDU #AppleEDUCommunity #Acoustics #AppleBooks

03.12.2024 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€ŽThe Ins and Outs of Audio β€ŽArts & Entertainment Β· 2024

Excited to share my FREE ebook, The Ins and Outs of Audio! Perfect for music educators, students, anyone curious about audio, it covers MIDI, mics, cables, interfaces, & moreβ€”engaging and easy to understand.

πŸ’‘ Download: books.apple.com/us/book/the-...

#AppleEDU #EduSky #MusicTechnology #AppleBook

04.12.2024 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€ŽMusic of Andalusia β€ŽArts & Entertainment Β· 2024

🎢 The Music of Andalusia is here! πŸŽ‰ Explore the music of Semana Santa, Flamenco, and Paco de LucΓ­a, with videos, activities, and pronunciation guides.

πŸ’‘ Free on Apple Books: books.apple.com/us/book/musi...

#AppleBook #Andalusia #Spain #WorldMusic #AppleTeacher #AppleEDU #EduSky #AppleEduSky

06.12.2024 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I had a great time yesterday at the Apple Store on Michigan Ave and then lunch with fellow Apple Distinguished Educators.
Thank you Shannon Osheroff for organizing everything!

08.12.2024 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I use @schoolai.com for survey spaces. The information from staff is much more robust in a Space versus a form survey. #IuseSchoolAI

06.12.2024 02:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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02.12.2024 22:52 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3

Hello πŸ‘‹πŸ»

22.11.2024 19:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Maximizing Time with Data and Evidence-Enhanced Rotations at All Grade Levels esheninger.blogspot.com/2024/07/maxi... #EDUsky #personalizedlearning #education

21.11.2024 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#EDUsky & #AppleEDUsky : Let's connect.

20.11.2024 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A group of teachers that I worked with recently are starting a #PBL unit soon about animal hybrids & their ecosystems. You know I had to make an example! I created the graphic, added sound effects, & voice - ALL in #AdobeExpress! Want to learn more? Reach out! #AdobeEduCreative #AdobeForEdu #EduSky

15.11.2024 01:32 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Please add me to the group. Thanks

18.11.2024 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mathew Pullen Hi, I am Mat and I have been using iPad in my teaching since the day it was released. It's not that I am a geek (okay, maybe just a bit) but I have seen for years how the power of technology can unl...

A library of videos created to support staff in developing new ideas or just getting to grips with the basics of using an iPad in education. They are not polished productions just simple walkthroughs

🎬 youtube.com/c/MathewPullen

#edtech #appleedusky

18.11.2024 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A screenshot showing how to add a picture-in-picture effect to a video in Canva. The steps are numbered and include: adding a photo or video, selecting the video, clicking the 'More' button, clicking 'Show timing,' and dragging the trim handles to adjust the timing of the picture-in-picture effect.

A screenshot showing how to add a picture-in-picture effect to a video in Canva. The steps are numbered and include: adding a photo or video, selecting the video, clicking the 'More' button, clicking 'Show timing,' and dragging the trim handles to adjust the timing of the picture-in-picture effect.

Set up a picture in picture effect in a Canva video project. You can layer a smaller video or image over the main one, which works great for tutorials, reactions, or presentations. Simple and effective! #EduSky #EdTech #Canva

18.11.2024 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3
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Our Ts encouraged to use, w/Ss, a continuum of AI use (similar to many seen online). I wanted to change it to be more action-based, instead of just being poster on wall. Ts can assign it for any activity to keep AI in front of us all the time... great tool for S-T conferencing.
#EduSky #AIinEdu

18.11.2024 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Deck Blue - deck.blue - is a must have to get the most out of Bluesky (especially if you used TweetDeck in the past). Super easy to create columns for custom feeds.

#edusky #edtech

18.11.2024 16:54 β€” πŸ‘ 62    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 6
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FREE! Register now for
πŸ€– 100 ChatGPT Prompts to Support Students

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Tuesday Oct 3rd

@OTIS4educators #AiTeacher #ChatGPT

26.09.2023 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0