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Day 8 of #DitchSummit. @ditchthattextbook.com talks to AJ Juliani about practical principles to engage students in class.

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24.12.2025 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 6 of #DitchSummit. @ditchthattextbook.com, @hollyclarkedu.bsky.social, and @kshelton.bsky.social discuss what teachers need to know about AI in 2026

22.12.2025 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's #DitchSummit Day 5! Today @ditchthattextbook.com talks to Dr Janell Blunt about Cognitive Science and Memory Strategies for the Classroom.

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19.12.2025 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 4 of #DitchSummit! Today One Principal's school turnaround story - with strategies for you with @principalrahh.bsky.social

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18.12.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I would say reach out to LaNesha (her contact info can be found in her Sumit information on DitchSummit.com)

17.12.2025 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 3 of #DitchSummit. @ditchthattextbook.com talks about AI literacy – teaching and learning in any classroom

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17.12.2025 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 2 of #DitchSummit!
@ditchthattextbook.com talks to LaNesha Tabb about reaching reluctant writers with strategies that engage and really work.

16.12.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 1 of Ditch Summit! @allysonapsey.bsky.social talks to @ditchthattextbook.com about the six pillars to honour and equip the whole teacher.

16.12.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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
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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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