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Phil Macoun

@pmacoun.bsky.social

#IB MYP/DP Design Teacher, #ISTE Certified Educator, Google Certified Trainer/Innovator, MAELM @RoyalRoads; Father, Husband, Climber.

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The final Calvin and Hobbes, which appeared in papers 30 years ago today.

31.12.2025 17:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13115    ๐Ÿ” 4270    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 127    ๐Ÿ“Œ 289

As someone who cannot fathom teaching without the help of Google Classroom I feel the need to point put that GC is not actually one of the LMS systems mentioned in this article.

13.12.2025 00:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Iโ€™m no fan of Elizabeth May but sheโ€™s educating us on proposed projects

22.11.2025 00:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 197    ๐Ÿ” 69    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 11
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Have you seen this year's featured speakers for #DitchSummit???

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Topics include student curiosity, AI, engagement, motivation, practical teaching ideas, and much more!

โžก๏ธ Register for this FREE online conference for educators Dec 15 through Jan 11: http://DitchSummit.com

27.10.2025 22:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Google's NotebookLM is incredible! ๐Ÿ“ Discover AI powered note taking, document analysis, and create an engaging podcast about anything!

Google NotebookLM for teachers: 10 things to know for educators

https://f.mtr.cool/mewpqkrhbv #googleAI #edtech #AIinEdu #ai

25.09.2025 22:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Thoughts on using Gemini with students โ€“ Transition Zone

Tried using AI with my students yesterday. I would say the results were mixed :-) philmacoun.ca/thoughts-on-... #edchat

25.08.2025 23:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hey, welcome to Asia. I'm in Bangkok. Maybe we'll cross paths again at some point.

26.07.2025 15:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Missing Manual: Gemini AI For Teachers Amazon.com: The Missing Manual: Gemini AI For Teachers eBook : Abela, James: Kindle Store

Just launched my book to help #teachers use #Gemini #AI, so please take a look and see how it can help you save time, get a better understanding of what AI can and can't do! #EDUSky

amazon.com/dp/B0FJQRGPL8

24.07.2025 04:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How education must adapt in today's rapidly changing world The director general of the International Baccalaureate says education needs to confront huge social and technological changes, not shy away from them

"Letโ€™s remember that learning happens in the connection between the learner and the world." #EduSky
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...

19.06.2025 15:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Graphic full of data illustrating the inefficiencies of cars

Graphic full of data illustrating the inefficiencies of cars

A typical European car is parked 92% of the time. It spends 1/5th of its driving time looking for parking. Its 5 seats only move 1.5 people. 86% of its fuel never reaches the wheels, and most of the energy that does, moves the car, not the people.

Sound efficient?

HT @ellenmacarthurfdn.bsky.social

10.05.2025 02:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 755    ๐Ÿ” 316    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 33    ๐Ÿ“Œ 28
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Padlet TA Create lesson plans, presentations, quizzes, worksheets and more with AI powered apps for teachers.

Padlet is testing its own collection of AI assistance tools for teachers, called Padlet TA. Itโ€™s in beta at ta.padlet.com, free to use, and doesnโ€™t require a login.

04.03.2025 01:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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AI Footprints We know that AI is everywhere now... but did you know that it can have some pretty big environmental impacts? This tool is designed (with AI help) to give you an idea of your own AI footprint.

#AI footprint calculator. sites.google.com/i-biology.ne... Really interesting idea #EduSky

16.02.2025 06:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hey #EduSky I am running a 1 hr workshop for a range of teachers tomorrow on 3D Printing/TinkerCad and want to share some examples of how 3d printing could be used to enrich curriculum in different subjects. Anyone know of some good examples or resources I could share?

09.01.2025 09:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

PBL that is messy and uncertain may not be the best for meeting our current standards oriented goals, but I suspect that it could help kids learn other stuff that is not in the curriculum and might in the end be more uesful when they are forced to confront uncertainty in the future. #EduSky

19.12.2024 18:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think it depends on the goal of the PBL. In particular I am thinking a lot about how school should be preparing students for the complex, uncertain world that they will graduate into. If PBL is too structured and scaffolded then it reinforces the compliance oriented, teacher knows best paradigm.

19.12.2024 18:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hey @matthewabel.bsky.social I think it is possible to have both PBL and skill building. The strength of PBL is that it shifts the locus of control to the students, which I think is more and more important these days. A good PBL class should provide scaffolds to support skill building. #EduSky

19.12.2024 16:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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If I Ran a School, This is What I Would Be Reading Now! These are the books I suggest educators, particularly those in positions of leadership, read.

Just found my holiday reading list :-) #EduSky
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11.12.2024 09:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Implications of Generative Artificial Intelligence on Education and Curriculum: from Generation to Curation Author: Conrad Hughes, Director General of the International School of Geneva

Thoughtful essay on "The Implications of Generative Artificial Intelligence on Education and Curriculum: from Generation to Curation" www.ibe.unesco.org/en/articles/... #EduSky

03.12.2024 09:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I don't. Just screencast instructions.

03.12.2024 06:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wow. The ability of AI to persuade is scary.

03.12.2024 05:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Screencastify | Screen Recording and Video Editing Screencastify is the leading Chrome screen recorder for education. Install the extension to record, edit, and share videos in seconds. Create lesson videos, video assignments, and training and tutoria...

I pay for www.screencastify.com because it is awesome. I can record my screen while demonstrating a skill and immediately get a URL to share the video. Also 1 click to upload to YouTube. Lots of other cool features I still need to try. #LateChat #EduSkyChat

03.12.2024 05:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
bitmoji of Becky with confused look on her face and question marks around her head.  a google search ominbox open with "I have too many emails" entered into the search.

bitmoji of Becky with confused look on her face and question marks around her head. a google search ominbox open with "I have too many emails" entered into the search.

I've been a #Gmail user since beta, when you needed an invite! I ๐Ÿ’™ Gmail, but sometimes my inbox is overwhelming...here are my top 10 tips to manage your Gmail inbox so you don't feel like this ๐Ÿ‘‡ each time you open it (my favorite is #6)

#EduSky #ISTEcert #GoogleET #GoogleEC #EduCoach

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30.11.2024 20:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

Thanks @alicekeeler.com Found a bunch of great starter packs in your spreadsheet.

30.11.2024 08:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A lot of good stuff in here.

27.11.2024 22:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

www.futurelearningdesign.com/podcast

26.11.2024 03:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A3. Great colleagues and awesome students. Most days don't really feel like work. #eduskychat

26.11.2024 02:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Agreed.

26.11.2024 02:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A1. When you live overseas breaks often involve flying. For me the transition is that moment when I have cleared security and have nothing to do but hang out and look forward to seeing family again. #eduskychat

26.11.2024 02:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

9 am. Luckily I have a free period right now ๐Ÿ˜€

26.11.2024 02:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A1. Hi everyone. I am a Design teacher at an International School in Bangkok. Many moons ago loved connecting on the other platform. Excited to be doing so again here. #eduskychat

26.11.2024 02:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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