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Steve Wick

@wickedtech.bsky.social

Educator and Lifelong Learner #Educatoin #EdTech #EDUSky I teach Environmental Science and support Instructional Technology in my School and District. https://rechargelearning.blogspot.com/

187 Followers  |  124 Following  |  53 Posts  |  Joined: 28.11.2024  |  1.6836

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#IDEAcon welcome reception on Monday has drone soccer, board games, and Mario Kart time trials thanks to IHSEA where the winner receives a free IHSEA membership. Discover how play fits in for everyone.

Not registered for IDEAcon? Register today at https://ideail.org/go2IDEAcon26.

#IDEAil #EduSky

05.02.2026 16:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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If you are attending #IDEAcon 2026 I hope you will share your learning with everyone on the IDEA socials for everyone who can't be there with us. If you are not going to be there, why not?
ideaillinois.org/ideacon
#edusky #edtech #alwayslearning

08.02.2026 01:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thereโ€™s still time to join us at IDEAcon 2026. A space to learn, lead, and transform together. A place to create, connect, and innovate with educators, leaders, and partners who believe in joyful, impactful learning.

Register now at https://ideail.org/go2IDEAcon26.

#IDEAcon #EduSky

29.01.2026 21:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Excited to share some of the amazing features in Google Docs to help make student learning experiences more engaging at #IDEAcon on Tuesday!
www.ideaillinois.org/ideacon

05.02.2026 12:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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2024 Year in Review - A Collection of Resources to Explore and Reflect on the Year A blog about education, learning, teaching, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity, assessment, and edtech.

2025 Year in Review - A Collection of Resources to Explore and Reflect on the Year rechargelearning.blogspot.com/2024/12/2024... #education #teacher #edusky

01.01.2026 23:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Who's excited to learn with @hollyclarkedu.bsky.social this year at #IETC's 3oth year?
Can we predict one of the best IETC keynotes ever?
#edtech #education #IETC25 #EDU #EDUSky
www.ltcillinois.org/ietc/attend/

04.09.2025 22:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Summer Reading for Teachers - Top Stories from the 2025-26 School Year A blog about education, learning, teaching, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity, assessment, and edtech.

This summer, I am catching up on some education articles that I bookmarked during the school year. I hope to have a great collection of ideas by the end of the summer to start the new year.
rechargelearning.blogspot.com/2025/06/summ...
#education #ISTElive #Teacher #AlwaysLearning #EduSky

27.06.2025 13:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
SPOTLIGHT ON AI AI or not? Can you spot the real photo from the AI-generated image?

SPOTLIGHT ON AI AI or not? Can you spot the real photo from the AI-generated image?

Which image is a real photo? Woman wearing headphone and red shirt: A Woman wearing headphones and jean jacket: B

Which image is a real photo? Woman wearing headphone and red shirt: A Woman wearing headphones and jean jacket: B

Which image is a real photo? Small bird sitting on top of sunflower: A Bird with large wing sitting on bare tree branch: B

Which image is a real photo? Small bird sitting on top of sunflower: A Bird with large wing sitting on bare tree branch: B

Which image is a real photo? Dozens of fists raised in air, background blurred: A Handful of fists raised in air up close: B

Which image is a real photo? Dozens of fists raised in air, background blurred: A Handful of fists raised in air up close: B

๐Ÿ”Ž Can you tell which photo is real? Test yourself with 3๏ธโƒฃ examples. Answers in next post ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿพ

#AILiteracy

23.06.2025 16:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New video features to make your discussions even better โœจ

๐ŸŒ Auto-captions now support 99 languages
๐Ÿ“ฅ Download auto-captions or upload your own
โœ‚๏ธ Trim videos directly in Padlet
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Improved automatic content moderation for safer discussions
๐Ÿ“ฆ Download all content, including videos and comments

23.06.2025 16:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Unanswered Question: A Teacher's Greatest Joy A blog about education, learning, teaching, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity, assessment, and edtech.

The joy of not knowing!
A New Blog Post - Why the best student questions are the ones we don't know the answer to!
rechargelearning.blogspot.com/2025/06/the-... #education #teacher #lifelonglearning

23.06.2025 17:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My EdTech newsletter is out: mailchi.mp/controlaltac...

๐Ÿ“– Be An Author Month
๐Ÿ’ก AI Student Activities
๐Ÿ”๏ธ UCET25 Sessions
๐ŸŽ‰ NCTIES25 Sessions
๐Ÿ“ธ FuseBase Extension
๐Ÿ”— Google Sites Templates
๐Ÿ“ฐ RetroReport
๐Ÿšจ Factile

Subscribe here: www.controlaltachieve.com/p/newsletter...

#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech

20.02.2025 14:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thank you to some of my fav #IDEAcon 2025 presenters #EDUsky
@ideaillinois.bsky.social
@beckykeene.com
@andredaughty.bsky.social
@edtechbites.bsky.social
@teach4justice.bsky.social
@evohannan.bsky.social
@corneliusminor.bsky.social
@kass-minor.bsky.social
@tisharichmond.bsky.social

20.02.2025 13:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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7 Learning Myths Your Students Probably Believe From left- and right-brain thinking to the notion that talent beats persistence, these common myths can hinder student learning. Hereโ€™s how teachers can help.

Misinformation is having a moment (again)โ€”and itโ€™s likely your students have picked up some mistaken beliefs about their own cognition. โš ๏ธ

Hereโ€™s how to fight the misinformation and debunk 7 common myths in your classroom.

#EduSky #teachers

19.02.2025 14:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thank you, Gholdy Muhammad, for a great day 3 Keynote at #IDEAcon. I am inspired to bring more joy to everything I do in school. I have not read your books yet, but I am adding them to my reading list today!
amzn.to/3CYIPeG

19.02.2025 14:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Five Ways Games Align with State Standards One roadblock to implementing games in the classroom and library involves aligning the skills involved to the state and national standards that guide instructional experiences. To help with implemeโ€ฆ

We know, we know - it's really HARD to work games into the curriculum, #ideacon

So we did it for you - here's FIVE ways our games align with state standards! #IDEACon2025

gamestormedu.com/2025/02/03/f...

18.02.2025 17:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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One of my newer ventures is building and sharing student-centered interactive activities using Google Docs. I am still learning, but if you are curious, I hope to see you all on Wednesday. #IDEAcon #GoogleEDU

18.02.2025 15:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Gilmore, Georgia - Encyclopedia of Alabama Georgia Gilmore (1920-1990) was a key supporter of the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the fight for civil rights in the city. She contributed by raising money for boycott expenses by selling cakes and pie...

Georgia Gilmore - Someone we should all know as an innovator.
encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/geor... #IDEAcon

18.02.2025 14:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

See you there!

18.02.2025 14:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Set your morning intention today for #IDEAcon!

Todayโ€™s intention led by Sarah Said

This evening join us for a collective unity intention at 5:45

We are here all day๐Ÿ’–
@edmindfully.bsky.social
@ideaillinois.bsky.social

#EducatingMindfully #IDEAcon2025
#EduSky
Www.educatingmindfully.org
๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’™

18.02.2025 11:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Book Rachelle for your next event! Looking for professional development for your school, PLC or organization? Are you interested in having Rachelle as a Keynote or Featured Speaker for your event? On-site and virtual presentations and...

Thanks Steve!! Appreciate you sharing my #AI book! Scheduling some book studies, keynotes and workshops bit.ly/thriveineduPD #education #EduSky #edchat

17.02.2025 20:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The #IDEAcon bookstore is ready for you!

17.02.2025 14:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Excited for an amazing keynote with @evohannan.bsky.social today at #IDEAcon
www.evohannan.com

17.02.2025 14:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Join IDEA

Did you know membership in IDEA is free? Join today to access some amazing resources and to be part of this incredible community of #LifeLongLearners #EDUSky #IDEAcon
www.ideaillinois.org/Join

17.02.2025 14:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Looking forward to it!

17.02.2025 14:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We will miss you, but you are definitely in a better place.

17.02.2025 14:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How to Teach AI: Weaving Strategies and Activities into Any Content Area How to Teach AI: Weaving Strategies and Activities into Any Content Area [Poth, Rachelle Denรฉ] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. How to Teach AI: Weaving Strategies and Activities into Any Content Area

How to Teach AI: Weaving Strategies and Activities into Any Content Area
@rdene915.bsky.social
amzn.to/4hW42ok #SkyEDU #IDEAcon

17.02.2025 12:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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If always is!

17.02.2025 12:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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*IDEAcon Session Resources (Wick 2025) IDEAcon 2025 - Session Resources The More You Share, The More You Learn Julie Many | @ManyEdventures julie_many@ipsd.org Steve Wick | @WickedTech steve_wick@ipsd.org IDEAcon Conference Website IDEA ...

Google for Education has helped me become the educator that I always wanted to be. Join me today as I share some of the amazing resources that I use with my students outside of Google Drive and Google Classroom. #IDEAcon #SkyEDU
bit.ly/ideacon2025

17.02.2025 11:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Who's ready for an amazing 3 days of learning and growing?
#IDEAcon #SkyEDU #edtech

17.02.2025 11:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I am excited to share some of my teaching and learning experiences at #IDEAcon.
3 Days - 4 Sessions
Hope to see you all there! #EDUsky
web.cvent.com/event/2b969f...

16.02.2025 19:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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