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Laurie Guyon

@smilelearning.bsky.social

Cap Reg Director @NYSCATE Lead Coord for Instr Tech Prog WSWHE BOCES Author: SMILE Learning and ArchiTech Podcast: SMILE Factor #Chi24 2023 @ISTE 20 to Watch 2023 @SAANYS Lead Digital

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@matthewxjoseph.bsky.social

11.02.2026 14:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Celebrating Dr. Matthew X. Joseph โ€” 2025 LEAD Award Honoree NYSCATE is proud to celebrate Dr. Matthew X. Joseph, Assistant Superintendent of Technology & Learning for New Bedford Public Schools (MA), as a recipient of the 2025 Leadership in Education and D...

Huge congrats to Dr. Matthew X. Joseph (@matthewxjoseph) on receiving the 2025 NSBA LEAD Award! ๐Ÿ†

You are a valued member of #NYSCATE. Your vision for digital innovation and equity makes this national recognition so well-deserved! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’ป #LEADAward #EdTechLeadership

members.nyscate.org/news/NewsArt...

11.02.2026 14:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Parent Night is tonight and I get to be the guest speaker. The room itโ€™s held in is the gym where I first started teaching for an after school program called Project Lift. It feels full circle to come back here decades later!

10.02.2026 23:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is super fun!!

08.02.2026 15:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Superbowl #SALE! Grab your copy of any or all of my books! #XFactor #SMILEFactor #SMILELearning

smilelearningedu.com/books

08.02.2026 15:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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K-12 Innovation Reports & Resources | CoSN Leadership Explore emerging trends and innovations in K-12 education technology. Access research reports and implementation strategies.

Proud to share that Iโ€™m a 2026 Advisory Board Member of the @CoSN Driving K-12 Innovation project, and this yearโ€™s report is out now. A must-read for educators and leaders focused on the future of learning.

Access the report now: www.cosn.org/k12innovation #drivingK12innovation

04.02.2026 20:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Already marking pages!!

03.02.2026 00:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Currently reading @tisharichmond.bsky.social new book! Itโ€™s Magical!!

02.02.2026 23:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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February Calendar celebrates #BlackHistoryMonth and #BookLoversMonth. It's all included on this calendar!

www.canva.com/design/DAGv9...

02.02.2026 13:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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SMILE Learning Laurie Guyon @SMILELearning

#FETC was off-the-charts amazing this year! If you want any of the resources I shared this year, visit my website to access them all! Thank you @jenwomble.bsky.social for all the smiles!

smilelearningedu.com/events-and-a...

21.01.2026 13:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Skies the limit and wheels up to #FETC!

08.01.2026 13:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
January 2026 calendar with links

January 2026 calendar with links

New year, new calendar! #January2026 brings a month of creativity. Check out these resources. Click the #2026 at the top of the calendar to get a list of all the links.

www.canva.com/design/DAGv9...

29.12.2025 15:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Put the Pickles in the Dishwasher: Guyon, Laurie, Choay, Christopher: 9798901197806: Amazon.com: Books Put the Pickles in the Dishwasher [Guyon, Laurie, Choay, Christopher] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Put the Pickles in the Dishwasher

I am proud to announce that I've released my first children's book! It's a silly book that teaches real-world skills. Check out the #CSDF connections in the back of the book. Grab your copy now!

bit.ly/elephantsmile

Illustrations are from: @christopherchoay.bsky.social

07.12.2025 15:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I am proud to announce that I've released my first children's book! It's a silly book that teaches real-world skills. Check out the #CSDF connections in the back of the book. Grab your copy now!

bit.ly/elephantsmile

07.12.2025 15:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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@NYSCATE
schedule with another book signing! Find me to get #ArchTech with Aimee Bloom!
#NYSCATE
#NYSCATE25
#NYSCATE2025
#SmileFactor
#XFactorEDU

18.11.2025 14:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I am gearing up for
@NYSCATE
this year! Find me at these sessions and grab a free book from one of the #XFactorEDU authors!
#SMILEFactor
#NYSCATE
#NYSCATE25

16.11.2025 14:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Brisk is my favorite AI tool for teachers! Sign up for a Brisk account using share.briskteaching.com/mcIKNrp and get 1 month of premium features free.

12.11.2025 16:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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AI Tool Demo: Handling Teachingโ€™s Tough Tasks With Brisk This popular browser extension addresses two teacher needsโ€”quickly generating customized sub plans and tracking the evolution of student writing assignments.

AI Tool Demo: Handling Teaching's Tough Tasks with Brisk | Edutopia
This popular browser extension addresses two teacher needsโ€”quickly generating customized sub plans and tracking the evolution of student writing assignments.

09.11.2025 20:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I was against the cell phone ban initially, but hearing how it made classrooms more on task, and students learning balance, I have shifted my thinking. It is so good to hear that students are more engaged in the learning!

02.11.2025 16:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for the insight and for your honest feedback. I hope you fishing again soon!

14.10.2025 13:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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TeachAid | The All-in-One AI Curricular Solution TeachAid, your AI-powered teaching partner, building complete, personalized lesson plans, assessments, slides and activities aligned to your curriculum standards and students' needs.

My #GoogleInnovator project was creating cross-curricular lessons utilizing #AI. And @TeachAidAI made it a reality! Full curriculum that uses #UDL and #SEL as a foundation.
For NY, it is also aligned to: #PortraitofaGraduate and #CSDF

Check it out! www.teachaid.ca

01.10.2025 17:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Fat Bear Junior voting is officially on, babes! Four cubs have entered the Brooks Falls villa, but only one will strut their way into the Fat Bear Week showdown.

๐Ÿป 128's Yearling (Biggie) vs 803's 2.5-year-olds
๐Ÿป 26's Female Cub vs 26's Male Cub

18.09.2025 16:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 101    ๐Ÿ” 35    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 12
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Tomorrow, Sept 18th, the Fat Bear Junior villa heats up! Four cubs enter, but only one will strut into the Fat Bear Week finale.

17.09.2025 23:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 109    ๐Ÿ” 38    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 12
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Iโ€™ll be presenting at #FETC2026 Join me!

Iโ€™m excited to share that Iโ€™ll be speaking at #FETC2026 in Orlando! ๐ŸŽคโœจ Join me as we explore fresh ideas, bold strategies, and game-changing innovations shaping the future of Kโ€“12 education. Letโ€™s level up learning together, see you in January!

Join me: invt.io/1bxb2axfwrt

17.09.2025 21:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Optimist: Someone who figures that taking a step backward after taking a step forward is not a disaster... It's more like a Cha-Cha.

Optimist: Someone who figures that taking a step backward after taking a step forward is not a disaster... It's more like a Cha-Cha.

#WellnessWednesday

10.09.2025 17:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
"Webinar on gamified storytelling with Book Creator, WeWillWrite, and AI. Featuring David Kotler, Erlend K. Hรธiner, Shannon M. Miller, Josie W. on Sept 17, 12pm ET."

"Webinar on gamified storytelling with Book Creator, WeWillWrite, and AI. Featuring David Kotler, Erlend K. Hรธiner, Shannon M. Miller, Josie W. on Sept 17, 12pm ET."

Gamify your storytelling! ๐ŸŽฎ David Hotler + guests explore how Book Creator + WeWillWrite + AI spark student voice and creativity.

https://hubs.ly/Q03BWvPt0

#BookCreatorAI #AILiteracyWeek

01.09.2025 17:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Introducing Homeroom! 
Our most personalized feed yet, designed to give you an endlessly-useful experience every time you visit.

Introducing Homeroom! Our most personalized feed yet, designed to give you an endlessly-useful experience every time you visit.

Weโ€™re thrilled to introduce our most personalized feature yet. Itโ€™s designed to make every visit to Edutopia more useful, inspiring, and tailored *to you.*

Power up with Homeroom: edut.to/4n12xry

26.08.2025 19:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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2025 September - Suicide Prevention Month

Keep the learning fun all month long with this #September calendar for #SuicidePrevention and more! www.canva.com/design/DAGv9...

27.08.2025 15:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Research-Based Tips for Optimal Seating Arrangements The right approach to seating works behind the scenes to keep students focused on learning while minimizing disruptions, research suggests.

Interesting article on seating! www.edutopia.org/article/rese...

19.08.2025 14:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
CS Quiz for 5th Graders

I am LOVING #CANVAAI! I am creating custom activities for various classroom settings. For this one, we are using the physical @JENGA game with numbered blocks to learn about #CS!

testwswhe.my.canva.site/jengacs

03.08.2025 14:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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