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Rebecca Toltz

@rebeccatoltz.bsky.social
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Kids, books and education

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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
I need another school holiday break to play with Gemini Canvas. gemini.google/overview/can... #deploysummits #googleedu
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Gemini Canvas — write, code, & create in one space with AI
Bring your ideas to life as apps, games, infographics and more. Go from prompt to prototype in minutes, with the power of Gemini 2.5 Pro, our most capable model.
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Equity and bias in AI from @edutopia www.edutopia.org/article/equi...
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Thinking About Equity and Bias in AI
Addressing inequity in AI requires an understanding of how bias manifests itself in both society and algorithms.
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Got data? Thank you, Alfina Jackson Data gif maker from #GoogleEdu datagifmaker.withgoogle.com #deploysummits
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Data Gif Maker
I've created an animated GIF using Data Gif Maker by Google News Labs. Create your own at datagifmaker.withgoogle.com
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
www.digitaltechnologieshub.edu.au/understandin... What devices we teach with, doesn’t matter. Transferable skills with Alfina Jackson #googleedu #deploysummits
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Digital Technologies and Digital Literacy
Resources that can help clarify the relationship between Digital Technologies and Digital Literacy and how they differ.
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Nano banana time! gemini.google/overview/ima... #deploysummits #googleedu
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Nano Banana - Gemini AI image generator & photo editor
With Nano Banana, Gemini's AI image generator and photo editor, you can create high-quality images in seconds and edit photos into countless new creations.
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Thank you for introducing us, Phil Carew. @pexelsofficial.bsky.social www.pexels.com #deploysummits #googleedu
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Free Stock Photos, Royalty Free Stock Images & Copyright Free Pictures · Pexels
Free stock photos & videos you can use everywhere. Browse millions of high-quality royalty free stock images & copyright free pictures. No attribution required.
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Have you tried #WhiskAI #googleedu? www.whiskailabs.com. Thank you, Monica Martinez #deploysummits
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Whisk AI - Free AI Image Generator
Whisk AI, Google Labs' innovative text-to-image prompt enhancement tool that helps you create stunning visuals with precise descriptions.
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Thank you, Monica Martinez. What is ‘Functional Fixedness’? www.google.com/search?q=fun.... Taking it a step further #deploysummits #googleedu
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Exciting last day of school holiday - Sydney Google Summit! events.deploylearning.com/sydney/ #deploysummits #googleedu
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Picture book by Jazz Money - ‘The frog’s first song’ youtube.com/watch?v=UBD2...
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'The Frog's First Song' Jazz Money & Jason Phu
YouTube video by UQP Books
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Excited about Kristen Darell at Sydney Writer’s Festival, Sunday 25 May 2025 www.swf.org.au/program/seas...
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Taronga Presents
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
What I am currently reading: - ‘The girl and the ghost’ by @jacquelineharvey.bsky.social - ‘Maddy McAllister: shipwreck detective’ by Deb Fitzpatrick - ‘A very special moon mission’ by @rebeccafung.bsky.social
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
I met someone special today - @debfitz.bsky.social. She’s in Sydney for her new book. See her at @gleebooks.bsky.social Saturday 10 May 2025. Read an extract of her new book here 👉 fremantlepress.com.au/books/90-pac... #LoveOzYA
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90 Packets of Instant Noodles - Fremantle Press
Joel and Craggs are in it together. They drink together, they flirt with petty theft together and, when Craggs turns violent, they face the consequences together too. That’s until Joel’s dad makes a d...
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Excellent post about encouraging reluctant readers from Karys McEwen open.substack.com/pub/karysmce...
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Reluctant reader recommendations #3
Finding it hard to find the right books for a fussy Year 7 or 8 reader? Check out these suggestions.
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Fun book launch of David Conley’s latest book ‘That book about life before dinosaurs’ gleebooks.com.au/product/that... @gleebooks.bsky.social
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Already sold out! Great picture book writing workshop with @lizledden.bsky.social at Ashfield Library www.eventbrite.com.au/e/learn-how-...
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Learn: How to write a children’s picture book – workshop for adults
The skills and methods of writing picture books explained.
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Thank you, @allenandunwin.bsky.social! I won Claire Zorn’s new book www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/... #excited 🥳
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
A personalized Valentine’s Card for Bibliophiles. My cartoon for this week’s @theguardian.com books.
Title: A personalised Valentine's card for bibliophiles 

Image: A cartoon heart with arms, legs and a smiling face. With an empty speech bubble above.

Five options for text to cut out and put in the bubble:

I love you more than my books! 
I love you as much as my books! 
I love you almost as much as my books! 
I love you! No more questions! 
I love books!
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Did you know @gleebooks.bsky.social has a couple of podcasted talks? gleebooks.com.au/gleetalks/
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Gleetalks – Gleebooks.com.au
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Looking for picture book crafty activities? Not only are illustrator, @eviebarrow.bsky.social’s books wonderful, so are these FREE downloadable activities www.eviebarrow.com/activities
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Activities — Evie Barrow
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 30/01/2025
“Motivating students can sometimes feel like a battle,” writes HS English teacher Cathleen Beachboard. But “what if the secret isn’t inside students, but all around them?” Research shows: A classroom’s design can have a major influence on student behavior, @cathleenbeachbd.bsky.social writes. 🧵1/7
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Have you signed your class/school up for 🇦🇺2025 Author Penpals? www.authorpenpals.com www.authorpenpals.com
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AUTHOR PEN PALS
AUTHORS and ILLUSTRATORS! ​SIGN UP HERE  FOR THE 2025 PROGRAMME ​
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Excited for Teacher PL at State Library NSW Thursday 6 March 5pm, free - www.eventbrite.com.au/e/teacher-pl...
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Teacher PL: Onsite creative writing tour
Join us for a burst of creativity that uses our extensive collection as stimulus for your own creative writing!
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Great tips that work for nearly all ages - thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
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From routine to ritual: How to create good reading habits this year | The Booker Prizes
Stuck in a reading rut? These simple tips will transform reading into a rewarding resolution – and make 2025 your best year yet
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Thank you, Common Sense Education start thr school year with some great classroom routines www.commonsense.org/education/di...
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Our Device Charter | Common Sense Education
What are our classroom norms for devices? Check out Our Device Charter, a free digital citizenship lesson plan from Common Sense Education, to get your grade K,1,2,3,4,5 students thinking critically a...
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Teacher resources from @canva public.canva.site/teacherresou...
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Teacher Resources
Discover a collection of teacher resources from Canva for Education, designed by Design School to inspire creativity and enhance learning in your classroom.
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Looking for a classroom read aloud? 'Wurrtoo' by Tylissa Elisara. Teacher notes here 👉 cdn.hachette.com.au/resources/97... @hachettechildrens.bsky.social
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Justin LaLiberty @jlalibs.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
If you don’t have a local library card, it should be your New Year’s resolution to get one. It’s an easy resolution to keep and you’ll actually use it, trust me.
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Diving into 'Bravepaw and the heartstone of Alluria' by Lili Wilkinson www.liliwilkinson.com.au/blog/bravepaw
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Bravepaw — Lili Wilkinson
An epic Tail of Adventure! Can one gallant mouse find the Heartstone and save her homeland from destruction? A fully illustrated and brilliantly readable adventure full of magic and prophecy, quests...
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 08/01/2025
From meetmrs.monty on IG: “Had some important convos in class today! Huge shoutout to room213tpt for the inspo. I made the anchor chart and we came together and brainstormed examples of when we are expected to be quiet vs talk. I then had them reflect on which one they think they should work on.”
Anchor chart with question: "Why do we need quiet?" and answers: "To concentrate and complete work, to hear what others have to say, so all students can learn." Question: "When do we need to talk?" and answers: "While exploring ideas, when working as a group, when sharing, reflecting or giving feedback. There are sticky notes beneath each question with additions from students, plus a sentence at the bottom: Respect quiet time and contribute to talking time!Close up of the anchor chart so that students' sticky notes are legible. For quiet times, they say: "When having a test, independent work time and math, during writing an essay, Super Silent Reading Time, transition quickly, quietly, and line up." For talking times, they say: "When you are talking to your table group, you should talk during STEM challenges, a question or trying to borrow something, when answering a question."
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Do you have a reading goal for 2025? www.scholastic.com/teachers/tea...
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6 Steps to Helping Students Set Strong Reading Goals | Scholastic
Scholastic shares tips to help students set reading goals by finding their reading identity, tracking progress, and giving support and daily reminders.
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Start the academic year right and keep kids reading over the summer holidays natlib.govt.nz/schools/read...
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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre...
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Five amazing facts about the benefits of reading
With Australian Reading Hour taking place on Thursday 20 September, people are being urged to pick up a book for an hour – either on their own or with their children – and enjoy the benefits of readin...
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