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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 02/08/2026

Hey CA educators! 🍎 Prepare your 6th-8th grade ELLs for the Listening ELPAC with 4 free practice resources (10 questions each): • Classroom conversation • Short exchange • Opinion support • Oral presentation Free deck: docs.google.com/presentation... Find all 4 at www.dietrichucation.com

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 16/07/2026

Google’s NotebookLM has been rebranded to Gemini Notebook. 1. Run code directly in your Notebook for deeper data analysis (coming to Pro users). 2. Notebooks will sync across the Gemini app and Google Search Available right now for AI Ultra users. blog.google/innovation-a...

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 03/07/2026

Had an amazing time! Hopefully we’ll be able to jump on Fast & Furious next year. These cupcakes are delicious by the way.

Picture on top shows a beautiful pink cupcake with text that reads “How I feel at the beginning of a Universal Studios trip” and the picture on the bottom shows a messy, eaten cupcake with text that reads “How I feel at the end of a Universal Studios trip.”

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 04/06/2026

What an absolutely AMAZING two days of connecting with other Google Champions at the Google AI Educator Series! The best part with all of these events is being able to reconnect with extraordinary people that are passionate about reimagining what’s possible for students. #GoogleChampions #VIA20

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 07/05/2026

Something sweet is coming to #GoogleEdu! 🍫💻 Just unboxed my snack box for the Google AI Educator Series launch! Join me May 13 (12 PM CDT) for a 60-minute deep dive into "snackable and stackable" AI learning. RSVP: www.googleforeducommunity.com/t5/Events/US...

Man in blazer, smiling, holding a bag of popcorn with a label that reads: Google AI Educator Series

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 02/01/2026

Stranger Things SPOILERS! I wanted to see what NotebookLM would do. There are some misspellings, but it was definitely interesting to see what it came up with. Part of my instructions included aging the kids as the seasons progressed, but that didn't really work out.

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 15/12/2025

This past Friday, I was a chaperone for my son's field trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. While there, I had an idea: could I take pictures while I was at the aquarium, upload them to Google NotebookLM, and create an infographic roadmap of our journey? This is what it came up with. #Teachers

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 13/12/2025

I used Google Gemini to create a digital version of the Student Grade Check that saves teachers time by eliminating the need to manually check grades! youtube.com/shorts/X3Cts... #GoogleGemini

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Student Grade Checks Are Obsolete with Gemini!

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 11/12/2025

This is one of many examples of how I use Google Gemini as an Academic Coach to support teachers. www.youtube.com/shorts/zoacX... #googlegemini

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Creating Custom Resources in Google Gemini

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 02/10/2025

You can now use Google Gemini to create customized stories in Read Along. workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2025/09/read...

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Google Workspace Updates: Generate stories using Gemini with Read Along in Google Classroom

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 20/09/2025

I've been asking for this for a while, and it's finally here! You can now share Gemini Gems with people in (and out) of your organization. Shared Gems will be placed into a new Google Drive folder called Gemini Gems. workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2025/09/gem-...

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Google Workspace Updates: Introducing Gems sharing in the Gemini app, including admin controls

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 07/08/2025

Google Veo 3 now adds a little background music to videos.

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 06/08/2025

My goal for my 14th year in education: elevate my 2020 Google Innovator project. My passion project originally focused on creating a sense of belonging in schools - I'm now exploring how AI can help. I’m grateful for the insight I’ve gained from educators leading the AI conversation. #EduSky

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 25/07/2025

I recently completed @askmsq.bsky.social's course titled "The AI Bootcamp: Unlock Your Human Advantage in an AI World." This is my honest review. www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-boo...

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The AI Bootcamp: My Unfiltered Review

I recently completed Dr. Sabba Quidwai's course titled The AI Bootcamp: Unlock Your Human Advantage in an AI World.

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 18/07/2025

It seems like just yesterday, we had googly eyes for a chatbot doing lesson plans, now "AI Agents" are autonomously tackling tasks. Feels like ChatGPT's new agent is more user-friendly/ready while Google's Agentspace is "business". What are your thoughts? storage.googleapis.com/gweb-develop...

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Announcing the Agent2Agent Protocol (A2A)- Google Developers Blog

Explore A2A, Google's new open protocol empowering developers to build interoperable AI solutions.

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Monterey Bay CUE @mbcue.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Excited to feature Jesus Huerta as our keynote for the FREE Back to School Reboot on July 31st! Get practical edtech integration solutions, AI tips, and classroom strategies! Register: reboot.santacruzcoe.org #MBCUE #EduSky #CUEmmunity

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 08/07/2025

Hello everyone! I wrote a very brief blog on vibe coding a solution to help my school's front office staff with managing substitute teacher schedules. k12leaders.com/posts/vibe-c... I'm using K12Leaders to host my blog. It's free, so be sure to check it out: www.k12leaders.com #EduSky #VibeCoding

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Vibe Coding Solutions

As my first blog post on K12Leaders, I’m excited to start with such an interesting topic. The ability to create whole websites and applications without writin

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 02/07/2025

@support.bsky.team Would like the option to see a feed of people I don’t follow, but have similar occupations/ interests as me. For example, would like to see feeds from others in education (that are, perhaps, verified by providing a school email address?)

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 02/07/2025

As an educator, are you still finding it beneficial to post and engage on @bsky.app? I’ll be using this time to determine my workflow amongst the social media platforms that I use. #EduSky

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 06/06/2025

I'd love to get your feedback on a website I've vibe coded with Google AI Studio. It helps schools plan sub coverage for absent teachers. It's a work in progress, but feel free to use it. youtu.be/pSI6QM5RQ24?... #EduSky #Vibecoding #AI

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This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 25/05/2025

I’ve been seeing videos of people recording conversations w/ AI apps and devices. Check w/ your local, state, & institutional laws to ensure you’re not doing anything illegal. 13 states req that all parties give consent before having conversations recorded: CA CT DE FL IL MD MA MI MT NV NH PA WA

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Lora C @teacherlora.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

FREE Computer Science Models of Practice Summit June 20, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM | Monterey Conference Center 🗣️ Flash Talks + 16 Breakout Sess. for TK-12 with practical ideas and replicable models to bring back to your schools. Team Stipend bit.ly/42urPXy Individual bit.ly/3BC3rbA #CSed #CALMSCS

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 06/05/2025

It’s May 6th, which means… … Happy Revenge of the Sixth! (Video created with Veo 2) #RevengeoftheSixth

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 05/05/2025

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you for your continued passion, resilience, and love for teaching students. #EduSky

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Monterey Bay CUE @mbcue.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Get ready for the AI Explorers Showcase! There will be teacher presentations, live discussions, & networking opportunities! Visit the site to RSVP: santacruzcoe.my.canva.site/aiexplorers Afterward, join us for an AI Explorers Meet & Greet! #MBCUE #CUEmmunity @cueinc.bsky.social

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 20/03/2025

I’m #notatcue this year - first time in a while… 😔 But I just concluded an awesome 2-day CAST institute hosted by Monterey COE’s Maria Parker and Robin Mendenhall, collaborated with Carrie Sebora, and found out that one of my students became a teacher! Woohoo! #EduSky

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 05/03/2025

Trying @bsky.app’s Flashes - an Instagram alternative. #EduSky

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Monterey Bay CUE @mbcue.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

MBCUE Board Member, Paul Dietrich, explores Suno and shares possible classroom uses for teachers! #MBCUE #CUEmmunity @cueinc.bsky.social @dietrichucation.bsky.social youtu.be/14r81fvIHp4

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MBCUE: Tech Tools We Love with Paul Dietrich!

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Monterey Bay CUE @mbcue.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

MBCUE Board President, Erin Asamoto, describes what she loves about Pear Deck in our latest video in the Tech Tools We Love series! youtu.be/yZ2DZsEzkSw #MBCUE #CUEmmunity #EduSky @cueinc.bsky.social

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MBCUE: Tech Tools We Love with Erin Asamoto!

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 06/02/2025

It's done. First post was in 2015. Account deleted in 2025. Original Twitter was the best - it was my go-to for everything, but it turned into something else. 10 years was invested into this platform. However, there's a great sense of relief to get away from X for many different reasons. #EduSky

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 16/01/2025

TikTok and CapCut will probably be banned in the US this Sunday, January 19th. You can preserve your content by downloading them. CapCut instructions: www.captions.ai/blog-post/ho... TikTok instructions: www.captions.ai/blog-post/ho... #EduSky

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How to Download CapCut Videos: 4 Simple Methods — Captions

Knowing how to download CapCut projects is essential, especially with the potential risk of CapCut and TikTok bans in certain regions. This guide walks you through easy methods to save your videos wit...

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawrence.me · 12/01/2025

There's still time to register for our Ed Tech Symposium on 1/25 in Cerritos, but the last remaining spots are filling up quickly! Use Promo Code: ABCGROUP20 to get 20% off! www.abcusd.us/ignite

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 08/01/2025

So this is what classrooms looked like a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away! (There’s also a guest speaker, and it’s not the droid.) Star Wars Skeleton Crew. #EduSky

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 01/01/2025

Sharing this talk I gave at the Sunnyvale Google Symposium again. It came to mind as I began to think of the goals I’d like to accomplish as I head into this new year and how important it is to have a “Day One” mindset. We can do it! #EduSky #GoogleChampions youtu.be/l2YXzNx9mQk

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"One Day" Conversations with Champions

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 31/12/2024

The countdown is on! The digital metamorphosis begins January 1, 2025. Here’s to new beginnings! #EduSky

A black letter X transforming into a blue butterfly.

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 28/12/2024

At school, students say “I like your Costco hoodie!” I reply with “Thanks. It’s the new Supreme!” What they don’t know is that I’m actually taking advantage of “wearable reminders”. 🤣

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Tom Mullaney @tommullaney.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Two paragraphs from my reflection on speaking truth to AI in education hype in 2024. Thank you, @timnitgebru.bsky.social, @emilymbender.bsky.social, and all the academics courageously speaking the truth about generative AI. #EduSky www.criticalinkling.com/p/the-year-i...

The hype about AI and education took off like a rocket ship. Books claiming AI would revolutionize education were published and promoted widely on social media by May 2023. A next-character prediction algorithm with no communicative intent could tutor students, give them feedback on their writing, and “democratize learning,” whatever that means.

As this happened, I listened to Gebru and her co-authors, such as Dr. Emily M. Bender, who warned of the inherent harms and flaws of generative “AI.” As Bender said, Large Language Models are not well-matched to tasks requiring accuracy. And here I was, in a field (P-12 educational technology professional development) awash in a massive hype wave.

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Dave Burgess @burgessdave.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

What does it mean to Teach Like a Pirate? It has nothing to do with attacking ships at sea! 1. Embracing the spirit…unconventional, willing to take risks, maverick 2. Hooks! It’s about adding elements that create engagement. 3. It’s an acronym…check the video! #tlap #EduSky #LeadLAP a.co/d/8nmQ5XA

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 16/12/2024

If you have LinkedIn, you can try the 2024 LinkedIn Rewind year-in-review! It provides a summary card and LinkedIn post. lnkd.in/geMm9hvK

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Paul Dietrich @dietrichucation.com · 04/12/2024

Google for Education highlights! 1) Generative AI Training 2) AI-powered assistance 3) LearnLM, Google Classroom 10 Year Celebration & Read Along 4) Multimedia tools 5) Device Options 6) Learning Tools Interoperability blog.google/outreach-ini... #EduSky

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6 ways we supported learning and education in 2024

Google for Education rolled out more than 65 updates across our products in 2024, based on feedback from millions of educators and students.

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