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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Today marks the end of my 33-year career in education. I've had a great time sharing #EdTech resources through social media for the past 11 years. I hope you have found it valuable. I leave you with these last two pieces of advice. Thank you for the memories, Scott Firenza EDTech Enthusiast

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Try Canva’s AI tools to write slide content or generate visual ideas quickly. 🎨 Use> www.canva.com/login/ Learn> youtu.be/_H_lXIVBOsI?... #Edusky

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Goblin Tool breaks tasks down, sets priorities, even drafts that tricky email. Perfect for neurodivergent teachers and students who need a little clarity in the chaos. ⏳ Use> goblin.tools Learn> youtu.be/SJkYDMVtuFE?...

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Create interactive choose-your-own-adventure stories in Google Slides. #CreativeTech Learn>https://www.controlaltachieve.com/2025/04/ai-cyoa.html

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

This Father’s Day, celebrate the dads who helped us reboot after every crash, guided us through life’s updates, and always had time to troubleshoot life with us. 💙🖥️⚾ Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there! #FathersDay

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Tired of spending hours modifying texts for different reading levels? Try Diffit, your AI-powered differentiation tool. Instantly adapt any article, video, or topic for multiple learners with just a click. Save time. Reach every student. Use> app.diffit.me Learn> youtu.be/nc0IyEkcSPI?...

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Turn student voices into animated stories with Adobe Express’s Animate from Audio! Perfect for digital storytelling, SEL, or creative projects. No design skills needed—just imagination. Use> new.express.adobe.com/home/tools/a... Learn> youtu.be/BgUSqN5zSw8?... #edusky

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Little Language Lessons is a new Google Experiment that uses generative AI to teach relevant vocabulary, phrases, and slang for any situation. labs.google/lll/en #edusky

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Take a virtual trip around the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/virtua...

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

This Memorial Day, we solemnly honor the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives to defend our nation. Their courage, selflessness, and unwavering commitment to freedom have left an enduring legacy. kttz.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/87a...

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Are you looking to improve your design game? Try these courses from Canva. All online and all for free. www.canva.com/design-schoo... #Edusky

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Teachers: Elevate Your Tech Skills! Discover free, self-paced courses from Google for Education to enhance your classroom experience: Google Workspace Fundamentals AI Tools for Educators Google Classroom & Chromebooks Digital Citizenship Accessibility & ELL Support edu.google.com/intl/ALL_us/...

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

A huge congratulations to our amazing students, dedicated teachers, and hardworking staff for making it a year to remember. A special shout-out to our graduates—your future is bright! Go out and do something incredible. 🌟 #WeAreLubbockISD Have a safe and restful summer break!

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Shoutout to the students who took care of their Chromebook this school year! Thank you to our campus Chromebook Admins for helping take care of the devices. They are true heroes, and the Technology Services department thanks you. 📚💻🫡 #EdTech #ChromebookLife #EndOfYearVibes #TechSurvivors

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Is your classroom starting to feel a little restless? Try bringing the energy down with ambient sound generators. From rain to calming singing bowls, you can choose a sound that creates a more peaceful environment for your students. asoftmurmur.com moodist.mvze.net tabletopaudio.com www.lofi.cafe

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Keep your Google Classroom clean and ready for next year! ✅ Return work, remove old students, archive classes, and stay organized. #EdTech #GoogleClassroom help.mobileguardian.com/hc/en-us/art... #Edusky

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Wrap up your Google Classroom the right way! 🎓 Clean, organize, return work, and prep for next year with this quick guide. sites.google.com/view/ttp-cla... #EdTech #GoogleClassroom #EduSky

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Leaving the district? Take your Google Files with you with these steps. bit.ly/GoogleDriveT... <<Share with students #EduSky

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Happy #MothersDay to all the incredible moms out there! Today, we celebrate the love, dedication, and sacrifices of motherhood. We honor the diverse experiences of moms, including biological, adoptive, stepmothers, grandmothers, and all caregivers. Thank you for your strength and resilience!

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Ever catch yourself asking, “How does that work?” From engines to ice cream, @HowStuffWorks breaks it all down in plain English. 🔧🍦 💡Fuel your brain: www.howstuffworks.com #LifelongLearning #STEM #HowStuffWorks #Edusky

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Happy Star Wars Day #maythefourthbewithyou Build your own galaxy with block coding studio.code.org/s/starwarsbl...

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated by many in our community this Tuesday. Here is a great list of read-alouds collected by Miss Hecht. linktr.ee/MissHecht docs.google.com/presentation...

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Tomorrow is Star Wars Day! Play Lofi music in the classroom as background ambiance. Lofi music is a mix of several different genres, including hip hop, jazz, and dream pop. Try some of these Star Wars themed ones. youtu.be/d-Uj9ILN6vU youtu.be/XcyCwSh0t4Q youtu.be/GTqjSK0ulQQ youtu.be/RHezc5i8A7U

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

NASA Space Place's mission is to inspire and enrich upper-elementary-aged kids' learning of space and Earth science online through fun games, hands-on activities, informative articles, and engaging short videos. spaceplace.nasa.gov #EduSky

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Use flipflap.dgrlabs.co to display messages at the beginning of your class or meeting. Visit the site, scan the QR code on a mobile device, type in a message, and click display. #EduSky

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Are we teaching students to lock their Chromebooks when they walk away from it? Press the search key and the L key to lock the Chromebook so no one can use the Chromebook without the student's password. #EduSky

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Do you need different styles of lined paper for students? Try PaperMe. Set the type, size, and other settings and download as a PDF. paperme.pixzens.com #EduSky

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Check out the accessibility features of a Chromebook. www.chrmbook.com/chromebook-a... What is necessary for some is good for all. #EduSky

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Have an extra 5 minutes in the schedule for some reason? Put spotdifferent.com on the big screen and let students find the differences between two pictures before they get three strikes. #EduSky

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Adobe has a great tool for checking color contrast on a website or theme for your visuals. color.adobe.com/create/color... #Edusky

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Need an image from a time when there were no cameras? Ask Gemini to create it. gemini.google.com #EduSky "Create an image of Aristotle teaching in ancient Greece."

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

👀 Search what you see with Google Lens! Snap a pic to translate text, ID plants & animals, get homework help, or find items online. 🔎 lens.google #EduSky

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

✨ Chrome Features You’ll Love: 🔹 QR Code Generator – Create a QR code for any webpage 🔹 Tab Split – View two tabs side-by-side for comparing resources 🔹 Tab Groups – Organize your tabs by class, for better workflow youtu.be/vU3SCfI8ZR4?... #EduSky

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Want to see how camera settings actually change what’s in focus in a photo? 📸 Check out dofsimulator.net — a Depth of Field simulator that lets you tweak things like aperture, focal length, & distance to see how sharp or blurry your background becomes. Great for photography class or curious minds.

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

A new audio/video record button is now in Google Classroom. Teachers can access the button for: * Announcements * Assignments * Student submission * Discussion posts #EduSky

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Tired of being 😒 when searching for the perfect emoji? 🤔 Head to emojifinder.com, type in what you're looking for, and BAM! 🎉 Copy and paste it into your doc like a pro! 💼

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

🍀💻 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from @LISDTechTips! 💻🍀 May your logins be lucky, your Wi-Fi be strong, and your learning be filled with a bit of Irish cheer today! Whether you’re coding, creating, or clicking your way through the school day, we hope you find a little tech-luck at the end of the rainbow.

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

It's Spring Break week in Lubbock ISD. Enjoy this week of virtual trips you can view. First stop is the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. www.thealamo.org/church-virtu... #SpringBreak #VirtualTour

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Happy Pi Day! Did you know π (pi) is an infinite number? 🔢 It starts with 3.14 and goes on forever! 🌌 Let’s celebrate by exploring circles, solving math puzzles, and maybe even enjoying some actual pie! 🥧

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

How to Animate Picture Book Characters in Adobe Express.https://youtu.be/tUXU7uO8XLM?si=Us5MLt4rIo1RiG67 #EduSky

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Write Pi-Ku poems for Pi day. It is like a Haiku, but with 3 syllables on the first line, 1 syllable on the 2nd line and 4 syllables on the 3rd line. You could continue more lines with the digits of Pi (3.141592653...). #EduSky mathequalslove.net/pi-ku-poetry... Circle spins, Pi, It never ends.

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

St. Patrick’s Day is just ’round the corner next Tuesday! Why not kick off the craic a wee bit early with these grand read-alouds and activities gathered by Miss Hecht? linktr.ee/MissHecht Click to snag your own editable copy. St. Patrick's Day - docs.google.com/presentation... #EduSky

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

St. Patrick’s Day is just ’round the corner next Tuesday! Why not kick off the craic a wee bit early with these grand read-alouds and activities gathered by Miss Hecht? linktr.ee/MissHecht Give the links a click to snag your own editable copy. Irish - docs.google.com/presentation... #EduSky

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Ditch the paper newsletter. Build a class website in Google Sites! It updates instantly, embeds your calendar, and looks great on parents' phones. youtu.be/geeVlTj-0LY?... #EduSky

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Self-grading magic: In Google Forms, toggle 'Make this a quiz' in Settings. Students get instant feedback, and you get your weekend back! youtu.be/1y9pxHQRMp0?... #EduSky

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Lit Trips: Have students plot the journey of a book character on a Google My Maps, adding photos and quotes at each stop. youtu.be/TR14gb60JQ4?... #EduSky

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Create a 'Choose Your Own Adventure' story! Link objects to specific slides to let students navigate their own path. youtu.be/VkoVdZF--OY?... #EduSky

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Stop scrolling! Freeze the top row in Sheets so you never lose your headers. View > Freeze > 1 Row. A total lifesaver! youtu.be/cP8gjkGYv4M?...

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Lubbock ISD TechTips @lisdtechtips.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Writer's block? Have students use Voice Typing in Google Docs to get their initial thoughts on the page. Tools > Voice Typing. youtu.be/TZsh3yL1aGM?... #EduSky

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