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Content creation & student learning evaluation tool for #teachers. Create, share, & review interactive, auto-graded assignments via web & in your LMS. 🔗 www.bookwidgets.com ➡️ www.bookwidgets.com/widget-library ➡️ www.bookwidgets.com/question-types

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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
✨ Widget in the Spotlight ✨ Give your students a clear roadmap to success! Boost accountability with interactive check-ins that track progress in real time. Easy to use, and helps students stay organized and focused. Build your checklist here 👉 www.bookwidgets.com/widget-libra... #EduSky
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
The new BookWidgets design and improved widget workflow are here! 🎨 We’ve made lots of improvements. Check them out or join a webinar to discover what’s new. 🇺🇸 www.bookwidgets.com/webinars 🇳🇱 www.bookwidgets.com/nl/webinars 🇫🇷 www.bookwidgets.com/fr/webinars
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Not every learning goal can be assessed with the same type of question. Explore BookWidgets’ 35+ interactive question types to help you create digital tests and assignments that align with your learning goals. 👉 Read the blog post: www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2026/08... #BookWidgets #EduSky
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The best 35+ Interactive Question Types for Digital Tests and Assignments
A good digital assignment, quiz, or assessment should do more than check whether students remember the right answer. It should help students practice, explain, sort, match, record, calculate, reflect, and show what they understand in different ways.
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
✨ Widget in the Spotlight ✨ Empower your students to own their learning journey. Create personalized digital paths and interactive checklists that keep everyone organized, focused, and motivated. See how it transforms student autonomy 👇 www.bookwidgets.com/widget-libra... #EduSky
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
🎒 The countdown to a new school year has begun! Start the year with confidence using our Ultimate Guide to Back to School for Teachers. It includes icebreakers, lesson ideas, classroom management, tech integration, and more. Explore the guide 👇 www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2024/08... #EduSky
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The Ultimate Guide to Back to School for Teachers
Get ready for the new school year with our comprehensive Back to School Kit for Teachers, featuring icebreakers, classroom management strategies, lesson ideas, and tech integration tips.
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
✨ Widget in the Spotlight ✨ Bring the world into your classroom! The Google Maps widget lets you create annotated maps and add Street View so students can explore real places right from their desks. Explore it here 👉 www.bookwidgets.com/widget-libra... #EduSky
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The 2026 World Cup may be over, but great lesson ideas never go out of season. We turned the tournament into an interactive BookWidgets activity with a quiz, fun facts, and a creative challenge. Take a few minutes and give it a try! ⚽️ www.bookwidgets.com/play/Gj_DVeA... #EduSky #WorldCup
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World Cup 2026
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Get ready to elevate every widget! Register for a free webinar (in your language) and learn how to get started within the elevated BookWidgets environment. You can already log in and check out the new design. Remember, the best is yet to come… 👀 🇺🇸 www.bookwidgets.com/webinars
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Building a positive classroom culture starts with small, consistent routines. 💙 Explore 55 ready-to-use affirmation activities that help students build confidence, resilience, and belonging throughout the school year. Explore all the activities here 👇 www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2025/08... #EduSky
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55 Daily Affirmation Activities for the Classroom to Support SEL All Year
Build a Yearlong SEL Routine with 55 Ready-to-Use Daily Affirmation Activities
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
The World Cup 2026 is in full swing, and football fans around the world are following every moment of the action. ⚽️🌎 We created a fun interactive activity to test your World Cup knowledge and discover how much you know about this year's tournament.👇 www.bookwidgets.com/play/t:25qDM... #EduSky
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FIFA World Cup 2026
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
✨ Widget in the Spotlight ✨ Stop printing static worksheets. The PDF viewer widget lets you embed PDFs directly into your lessons. Students can access materials easily and stay engaged without leaving the activity. Try it out today 👇 www.bookwidgets.com/widget-libra... #EduSky
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Need ideas to make the most of your summer break? ☀️ Discover 25+ summer holiday ideas for teachers to relax, recharge, and prepare for the new school year. Which activity is on your summer bucket list? 🔗 www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2022/06... #EduSky #Teachers #EdTech #BookWidgets #Education
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25+ Summer Holiday Ideas for Teachers to Get the Most Out of Your Free Time
Did the summer break already start where you live? Lucky you! Are you counting down the days? Hang in there, summer break is just around the corner.
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 To celebrate July 4th, we created a WebQuest all about Independence Day! We wanted to show that educational widgets can be interactive, useful, fun, and visually engaging. ✨ www.bookwidgets.com/play/t:0ZJuc... #IndependenceDay #4thOfJuly #EduSky #Education #EdTech
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Independence Day
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
✨ Widget in the Spotlight ✨ Turn formulas into interactive discoveries! Students can adjust variables and instantly see the results, making math and science concepts easier to explore and understand. 📊 Try it here 👉 www.bookwidgets.com/widget-libra... #EduSky
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our poster session at #ISTELive26 to chat about digital exit tickets! Great connecting with you all. Attending today or tomorrow? Be sure to say hi to @katebaker.bsky.social ! 👋 #EdTech #Assessment
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Ever find yourself with a rare free evening… only to spend it searching for your next book? 📚 Save yourself the search by keeping a reading list. Our updated list of 40+ books for teachers is a great place to start. Discover the list 👇 www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2025/06... #EduSky #TeacherBooks
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40+ Best Books for Teachers: Professional Development, Leadership, Memoirs & Fiction
Whether you're searching for practical teaching strategies, books on literacy and AI, leadership and school culture, or compelling memoirs and novels, you'll find educator-approved recommendations to enrich both your professional practice and your personal reading list.
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Next week, ISTE Live 26 begins! 🎉 Kate will be presenting multiple sessions throughout the conference, all with one goal in mind: helping educators leave with ideas they can actually use. From feedback and creativity to AI and game-based learning, there's something for everyone. #EduSky
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
✨ Widget in the Spotlight ✨ Transform data into vibrant visuals! The Chart widget lets students input numbers and see real-time bar graphs. Ideal for experiments or budgeting. Ready for your next data-driven lesson? Click here 👇 www.bookwidgets.com/widget-libra... #EduSky
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Part 5 of our ambassador blog post series is here! 🚀 This time, we’re spotlighting David Messner & Caesar JVR. Thanks for sharing your experiences, ideas, and creative ways of using BookWidgets in the classroom! 🙌 Read the full blog post 👇 www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2026/06... #EduSky #BookWidgets
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Get to Know The BookWidgets Ambassadors as They Reveal Their Favorite Classroom Activities - Part 5
Their stories highlight how BookWidgets can be used in many different ways, shaped by each teacher’s unique classroom, students, and teaching style, and show just how inspiring this global community has become.
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
✨ Widget in the Spotlight ✨ Bring data to life! With our Spreadsheet widget, students adjust variables and see real-time calculations—perfect for financial literacy, science tracking, and language learning. Explore ways to use it in your next lesson 👇 www.bookwidgets.com/widget-libra... #EduSky
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Some of the best PD moments are when you leave thinking: I can use this tomorrow. At ISTE Live 26, Kate Baker will share practical BookWidgets ideas for creating engaging, meaningful learning experiences. If you’re in Orlando, we’d love to see you there 👋 #ISTE26 #EdTech #BookWidgets
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Planning lessons shouldn't mean searching through hundreds of blog posts. That's why we created a new resource hub for whenever you need fresh classroom inspiration. 🔗 www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2018/06... #TeacherLife #EducationTechnology #TeachingStrategies #StudentEngagement #K12Education #EduSky
BookWidgets blog header featuring the BookWidgets logo on a blue background patterned with classroom activity icons. White text reads: "50+ Interactive Classroom Activities and Lesson Ideas for Every Subject."
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
The best conference sessions don't just inspire you. They leave you with ideas you're excited to try. Join Kate Baker at ISTELive 26 to discover practical, classroom-ready ways to use BookWidgets. #ISTELive26 #EdTech #BookWidgets #EduSky
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
✨ Widget in the Spotlight ✨ Make math practice fun! The Arithmetic widget turns drills into an engaging game with customizable exercises and secret reward words. 🎮✨ Discover a fresh way to gamify your math lessons below 👇 www.bookwidgets.com/widget-libra... #EduSky
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
The best conference sessions don't just inspire you. They leave you with ideas you're excited to try. Join Kate Baker at ISTELive 26 to discover practical, classroom-ready ways to use BookWidgets. #ISTELive26 #EdTech #BookWidgets #EduSky
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
🎓 BookWidgets is proud to have renewed the ISTE Seal! This recognition highlights our commitment to usability, strong digital pedagogy, and alignment with the ISTE Standards. #EdTech #DigitalLearning #ISTE #ISTESeal #BookWidgets #TeachingTools #EduSky
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
📢 You can now create Correction Label Sets! With these sets, you can now group your feedback labels into reusable sets instead of working with one long list. 👉 Want to see how it works? Read more in our blog post: www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2024/08... #EduSky #Feedback #Education
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Correction Labels for Teachers: How to Create Reusable Feedback Sets
That is where correction labels can help.
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
✨ Widget in the Spotlight ✨ The 3D Widget makes learning fun with interactive 3D models! Perfect for science, geography, history, and more! Rotate the model and explore concepts like never before! Explore the possibilities of the 3D Widget here 👇 www.bookwidgets.com/widget-libra... #EduSky
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
The final countdown is on! 🚀 Keeping students focused right now is a creative challenge, but we've got you covered. Check out our blog post with 10+ Fun Digital Last Day of School Activities. Let's finish strong! 💪 👉 www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2024/06... #EduSky #LastDayOfSchool
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10+ Fun Digital Last Day of School Activities to Finish the Year in Style
Are you ready to end the school year with a bang? With one of the activities below, no doubt!
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
✨ Widget in the Spotlight ✨ Bring HD Vimeo videos straight into lessons with the Vimeo player! 🎬 Embed inside ebooks or other widgets so students can watch and interact without leaving the activity, making lessons seamless and engaging. Explore it here 👉 www.bookwidgets.com/widget-libra... #EduSky
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
✨ Widget in the Spotlight ✨ The YouTube player widget embeds HD YouTube videos in lessons, including ebooks or other widgets. 🎬 Check it out 👉 www.bookwidgets.com/widget-libra... #EduSky
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Grading open-ended digital assignments just got easier. Teachers can now attach a scoring rubric to specific open-ended questions using our rubric support, making it simpler to assess student work with consistent criteria. Discover more here 👉 www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2026/05... #EduSky
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The Best Way to Grade Open-Ended Digital Assignments with Rubrics
And now, BookWidgets makes this easier for open-ended digital assignments. Teachers can add a scoring rubric directly to selected open-ended question types: Long Answer, Rich Text Answer, Whiteboard, Photo, and Audio Recording.
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
✨ Widget in the Spotlight✨ Introduce students to the world of piano music! 🎹 They can explore notes, rhythms, and melodies at their own pace, using visual cues and reference music for guidance. Discover the Piano Widget here 👉 www.bookwidgets.com/widget-libra... #EduSky
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Stop the AI cheating cycle. Graphic organizers + short-form writing can help students build ideas, strengthen confidence, and use AI as a thinking partner instead of a shortcut. 🔗 www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2026/05... #EduSky #EdTech #ELA #WritingInstruction
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
May 13 our next free webinar is happening! 🎬 Register now 👉 bookwidgets.odoo.com/event/teachi... Kate will guide you through practical ways to bring short films into your teaching. You’ll learn how to turn a short film into an interactive learning activity, with useful tips and tricks. #EduSky
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Many teachers struggle to fully engage students with traditional materials 🎬 Short films can spark curiosity and active learning. Join our free webinar on May 13, 2026 and discover how to use short films in your lessons! Save your spot 👉 bookwidgets.odoo.com/event/teachi... #EduSky
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
✨ Widget in the Spotlight✨ Surprise your classroom! 🎲 Use random images to spark discussions and boost creativity. Perfect for storytelling and hands-on activities! Explore the Random Images Widget here 👉 bookwidgets.com/widget-libra... #EduSky
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
📢 New in BookWidgets: Random Question Selection from a question pool! Create a pool, set how many questions students answer, and let BookWidgets randomly assign different question sets to each student. More variety, full control. Learn more 👉 www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2026/05... #edusky #EdTech
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Why Randomizing Questions in Digital Assignments is Very Powerful
Digital evaluations, both formative and summative, have become a staple in modern classrooms, but they also come with new challenges. How do you ensure fairness? Prevent cheating? Keep assessments meaningful for every student?
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
May the 4th be with you! ✨ Turn your classroom into a galaxy of learning with this Star Wars-themed WebQuest. 🚀 Complete the mission, solve the puzzles, and become a true Jedi! Begin your Jedi training 👉 www.bookwidgets.com/play/t:EoYK4... #StarWars #JediTraining #Webquest #Edusky
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Star Wars: Jedi Acadamy
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
✨ Widget in the Spotlight ✨ The frame sequence widget breaks lessons into step-by-step visuals! Perfect for exploring life stages, routines, or crafts. Students move through images to see growth, change, and instructions clearly. 🚀 Discover it here 👉 www.bookwidgets.com/widget-libra... #EduSky
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
When tools integrate seamlessly, teachers can focus on teaching—not managing technology. In their recent Partner Spotlight, ClassLink showcased BookWidgets as an integrated solution for secure, easy access. Click here to watch and discover more 👉 vimeo.com/1186285436/e... #EduSky #DigitalLearning
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Partner Spotlight: Transforming the Traditional Learning Environment with BookWidgets
Discover how BookWidgets transforms everyday lessons into interactive learning experiences that support engagement, differentiation, and assessment. Using more than 40 activity templates and 35+ question types (30 auto-graded!), teachers can quickly create digital lessons, games, and assessments or convert existing materials into interactive and accessible activities that integrate seamlessly with their LMS. Designed to be flexible across grade levels and subject areas, BookWidgets helps teachers bring interactive learning into any classroom. Attendees will learn how to monitor student progress in real time, intervene with immediate support when needed, and use the reporting dashboard to review student work efficiently, spending less time grading and more time delivering meaningful, personalized feedback. Whether you're new to edtech or looking to expand your current digital toolkit, this session provides practical strategies and a live look at how BookWidgets can enhance teaching and assessment in any classroom.
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
We’re back with our next SDG blog post 🌱🌍 This time: SDG 13 Climate Action with 8 digital lesson ideas to bring climate change into the classroom in an engaging way. Helping students connect, reflect, and take action. Read more 👉 www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2026/04... #EduSky #ClimateAction #SDG13
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8 Digital Lessons on SDG 13 to Engage Students with Climate Change
Climate change education is one of the most urgent challenges of our time, and it lies at the heart of Sustainable Development Goal 13 (SDG 13): Climate Action. From rising global temperatures to extreme weather events, climate change affects ecosystems, economies, and communities worldwide.
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
✨ Widget in the Spotlight ✨ Turn any picture into an interactive learning adventure with our Image Viewer!🔍 Students can zoom, pan, and explore high-resolution images to discover details, identify features, or solve problems. Check out the widget here 👉 www.bookwidgets.com/widget-libra... #EdySky
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Planning to lead a BookWidgets PD session for colleagues who are just getting started? 👩‍🏫🧑‍🏫 We walk you through how to give a beginner-friendly PD session that works. Get practical tips and discover different formats in our latest blog. Check it out 👉 www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2026/04... #EduSky
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How Teachers Can Give a Great BookWidgets PD Session for Beginners
Here’s how to give a powerful, practical BookWidgets session for beginners; one that inspires confidence and gets teachers started right away.
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
We made a hotspot image for you and your students to celebrate William Shakespeare's birthday on April 23 🎭 👉 Try it here: www.bookwidgets.com/play/t:dYLrl... It’s a different way of teaching with images that students love to explore. #EduSky
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
✨ Widget in the Spotlight: Image Carousel ✨ Bring lessons to life with an interactive image carousel! Combine images, text, and clickable hotspots for an engaging experience. Explore the Image Carousel here 👉 bit.ly/3NWy0ze #EduSky
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Part 4 of our ambassador blog post series is here! 💡 Our BookWidgets Ambassadors share practical ideas to help you get the most out of it. From creative lesson design and supporting learners to a real exam example. Curious? 👀 👉 www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2026/04... #EduSky #EdTech #BookWidgets
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Get to Know The BookWidgets Ambassadors as They Reveal Their Favorite Classroom Activities - Part 4
Behind every great learning experience is a teacher experimenting, adapting, and finding new ways to engage students. In part four of our Ambassador blog post series, we’re excited to introduce two more BookWidgets Ambassadors who are doing just that. ❤️
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Ever wonder what your students are really taking away from your lesson? Join our free webinar "Ready to Use Digital Exit Tickets" on April 15. Learn how to quickly check understanding, gather honest feedback, and turn responses into insights. Save your seat👇 bookwidgets.odoo.com/event/ready-...
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
✨ Widget in the Spotlight ✨ Let your students explore transformations with the Before/After Widget! 🔄 Compare images or scenarios to see the differences. It’s a fun way to engage observation and critical thinking! Try it out now! 👉 www.bookwidgets.com/widget-libra... #EduSky
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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Turn an #edtech pilot into a clear path to school-wide implementation—in one school year. A well-designed pilot builds teacher confidence, surfaces real classroom use, & provides the evidence needed to make a confident decision. 👉 www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2026/04... #EduSky
Infographic showing the 3-phase edtech implementation framework: Pilot, Decision, Cohorts, and Sustainability
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