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Hey! Didn’t get anything. What email did you send to?

07.02.2025 00:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great day of connecting and learning with other Canadian teacher librarians at Treasure Mountain Canada.

01.02.2025 20:45 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

By outsourcing our food skills it has made things easier [electric can opener] put our health at risk…by outsourcing writing [and more] what are we compromising, what are the long term risks [and rewards]. Paraphrase from Raquel Amelio #OLASC #AIinED

30.01.2025 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Where is your thinking? What is your view on when the β€œcheating” happens? #olasc
Image shared by Kim Davidson

30.01.2025 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Loving learning with Diana Maliszewski and Kim Davidson about AI in education at the #olasc

30.01.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Is it just me or is the most stressful part of packing for a conference trying to figure out what accessories and cords you need for your devices?! #olasc

30.01.2025 00:46 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

😭 beautiful, Andy.

24.12.2024 12:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I love that you took (and continue to take) courageous conversations to the next level. Every time I think about AI, I hear your voice in my head. You’re a great critical friend, Tom. Thank you.

23.12.2024 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you know when you sign up for #DitchSummit you get access to all the videos from the last nine years?! #TrueFact @ditchthattextbook.com @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social

23.12.2024 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#DitchSummit Day 8. @ditchthattextbook.com talk to the students for innovation (Soham, Amiya, Gwynna, and Emine) about the student perspective on AI.
@ditchthattextbook.bsky.social #TodayISketchnotED

23.12.2024 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Thanks, Stevie!

23.12.2024 04:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

23.12.2024 04:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#DitchSummit day 7. @ditchthattextbook.com talks to @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social about coaching educators, PBL, life skills, and influence. @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social #TodayISketchnotED

22.12.2024 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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#DitchSummit day 6 @ditchthattextbook.com talks to @edcamposjr.bsky.social about how we will spend the time that AI sees us. Absolutely loved this session!
@ditchthattextbook.bsky.social

21.12.2024 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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#DitchSummit day 5 @ditchthattextbook.com and @mannydiscotech.bsky.social slay with β€œdon’t be bajiggity Diggity: how to slay with classroom tech”
@ditchthattextbook.bsky.social #TodayISketchnotED

20.12.2024 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

@bribriggs.bsky.social needs to post the picture of him wearing his Canadian costume. Your name fully came up before we started recording, Bryon!

20.12.2024 11:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Well this is a very cool NotebookLM update!

I just need a new interface. I find it lack user friendliness

20.12.2024 11:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@creativeedtech.bsky.social’s name. πŸ˜‚

19.12.2024 23:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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#DitchSummit day 4. @ditchthattextbook.com talks to @deelanier.bsky.social and Ken Shelton about taking cautious steps towards AI implementation in education
#eduSky #aiined #TodayISketchnotED @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social

19.12.2024 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sneak peek! Fun things coming! #ShukesAndGiff

19.12.2024 00:21 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

LOL! That would be quite a task!!

18.12.2024 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed - they made me think a lot about how I am using AI with students and as an educator.

18.12.2024 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#DitchSummit Day 3. @ditchthattextbook.com and @steviefrank.bsky.social talk about amplifying student voice with podcasts. #edusky #TodayISketchnotED @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social

18.12.2024 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Thanks, Alex! I love this annual tradition and really appreciate when others do too.

18.12.2024 00:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#DitchSummit Day 2! @hollyclarkedu.bsky.social and @ditchthattextbook.com discuss how to ace student AI literacy in schools.
#TodayISketchnotED #AIinEd @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social

18.12.2024 00:14 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3

Thanks, Cameron!

17.12.2024 02:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you πŸ₯°. Love this learning every year!

17.12.2024 02:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#DitchSummit day 1!! The amazing @trevormackenzie.bsky.social talks about learning students love through curiosity and inquiry!
@ditchthattextbook.bsky.social @ditchthattextbook.com #sketchnoting #TodayISketchnotED

16.12.2024 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 4
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Day 20 of 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

11.12.2024 01:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 19 of 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

11.12.2024 01:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@virtualgiff is following 20 prominent accounts