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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

I had a great time facilitating a session on “Enhancing Active Learning with Canvas Studio Quizzes” for our high school teachers. We explored how to create interactive quizzes that support the integration of our AZ EdTech Standards. I'm excited to see how teachers implement these strategies!

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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

My teammates and I had a fantastic time leading a PD session on “Designing Flipped Classroom Lessons with Canvas.” We demonstrated how to design a three-part flipped lesson and highlighted how this supports the AZ EdTech Standards. I'm excited to see how teachers implement this in their classrooms!

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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

My teammate and I had an awesome time leading a “Using AI to Enhance Learning & Teaching” session at Sunrise Mountain High School! Teachers enjoyed practicing their new prompting techniques, and we enjoyed learning more about how they're using AI tools for teaching.

A room full of teachers on laptops facing a projector screen.

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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

So many great ideas were shared today at the AZ Canvas Connect Conference! I’m grateful for the chance to lead a session on “Empowering Learners with Canvas” and to join the lunch panel. Thanks to all who attended my session! Check out my session resources here: bit.ly/azcanvas25

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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

I had a fun afternoon co-facilitating a session at the ADE Instructional Coaches Academy! We discussed the AZ EdTech Standards and the importance of modeling effective technology integration in PD sessions. Also, 8 coaches joined our AZ EdTech Coaches Community! Excited to see our community grow! 💻🌵

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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

I had a great time at today's PD session on “Using AI for Effective Instruction” with @beckykeene.com and @steviefrank.bsky.social! Thanks to @lalindsey.bsky.social for organizing this fantastic learning opportunity. I'm excited to bring these new ideas back to my district!

Five members of the Arizona AI Guidance core team standing outside.

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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

My teammate, Alex, did an awesome job leading a session on “Best Practices for Course Design” in Canvas. I'm grateful to have Alex on board as one of our new instructional technology coaches, expanding our team to a small but mighty team of three. Exciting times ahead!

Person standing in front of computers. He is wearing headphones and leading a virtual PD session.

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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Integrating tech into collaborative PD, grounded in adult learning principles, makes sessions more engaging and effective. These strategies leverage digital tools and model tech integration for classrooms. Check out my @edutopia.org article for more: www.edutopia.org/article/inte...

Chart titled "Enhancing Adult Learning Through Digital Collaboration"

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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I had a great time co-facilitating a session for the ADE Instructional Coaches’ Academy! Coaches explored the AZ EdTech Standards & reflected on active vs. passive tech use. I also shared how my district is working to create a shared vision of tech use. Thank you to all the coaches who participated!

A table of coaches reading portions from the 2024 National EdTech Plan.

A presenter at the front of the room showing a slide about the Arizona EdTech Standards.

Coaches at a table exploring the ISTE Standards for Coaches.

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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

It’s time to register for our next #AZEdTechCoaches meeting! 💻🌵 This one is special as it marks our 1-year anniversary, and I'm so grateful for our amazing community of coaches. The registration link was emailed to members. If you'd like to join our group, click here: bit.ly/3RzoRMl

Register for our next meeting on February 6th at 9:00 am.

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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

I'm building a resource to highlight the work we're doing in my district to create a shared vision for using technology to enhance learning. I'm excited to share it at an upcoming PD session with coaches from districts across AZ. You can check it out here: bit.ly/icapusd

Peoria Unified: Creating a Shared Vision for Technology Use

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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

I'm excited to introduce our new Instructional Technology Coaches! Mandy Metz, formerly an English Learner Strategist, and Alex Dominguez, previously an Instructional Coach, are joining the team. We're so happy to have these amazing coaches on board!

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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

One challenge tech coaches face is helping teachers overcome barriers to technology integration. I designed an activity to help our new team build foundational knowledge, foster empathy, and collaboratively develop practical strategies. #EduCoach #EdTech Link: www.canva.com/design/DAGbA...

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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Our new coaches will be responsible for helping our teachers effectively use Canvas. To help get them ready, I’ve created this self-paced activity for their first week. I’m excited to see how they grow their skills and support our teachers! #EduCoach #EdTech Link: www.canva.com/design/DAGa5...

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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

In preparation for onboarding our new coaches next week, I created this explore board. It includes 6 multimedia resources. Each resource provides a different perspective on the role of edtech coaches and ideas for being effective. #EduCoach #EdTech Link: www.canva.com/design/DAGaz...

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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

I'm excited to share that I've been accepted to present at the ISTELive-ASCD conference this summer! My session will focus on designing and delivering impactful professional learning on AI for education. Looking forward to connecting with everyone! #ISTELive #AzTEA

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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

I created a resource for a PD session to help teachers write effective prompts using the "POAB" framework. Check it out here: www.canva.com/design/DAGTN... #EduSky #EduCoach

Effective Prompt Writing with POAB. A graphic displays the following parts of the framework: Persona, Objective, Audience, and Boundary.

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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

I had a chance to introduce the AZ EdTech (ISTE) Standards to our district principals and explain how they can help us create a shared vision for effective technology integration. Excited to see how these standards help drive innovation and growth in our district! #EduSky #EduCoach

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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Here is a choice board I used during a PD requested by one of our schools: www.canva.com/design/DAGIg...

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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Here is a slide deck of videos I created for our coaches and teachers: www.canva.com/design/DAGPQ...

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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Working on PD to demonstrate how educators can integrate ISTE's Empowered Learner standard through simple activities using the built-in features in Canvas, our new LMS. Excited to see how these strategies enhance teaching and learning experiences! #EduCoach #EduSky

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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

I led a PD session for our content coaches (including math coaches) on how AI (Copilot) can serve as a thought partner in improving lesson design. It was aligned with our current initiatives, including engagement, differentiation, technology integration, & ELL support. #EduCoach bit.ly/3WM1ZKA

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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

I led a session on "Enhancing Staff Efficiency with AI Tools" and shared strategies for designing & facilitating effective professional learning on AI. Check out the resources I shared during the session here: bit.ly/aguafria2024 #EduSky #EduCoach #EdTech

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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

I created this visual to reflect on how we can use the #ISTE Standards for Coaches to address the Digital Design Divide as described in the 2024 National Educational Technology Plan. Check out my full post here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #EduCoach #AZEdTechCoach

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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

It’s time to register for our next #AZEdTechCoaches meeting! 💻🌵 The link to register was emailed to the group. Thank you so much to everyone who has already registered! If you are a coach in Arizona and want to join our community, please fill out this short form: bit.ly/3RzoRMl

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Roxi Thompson @roxithompson.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

I was honored to receive the #AzTEA EdTech Coach of the Year award alongside my amazing colleague, Drew Olsson, at the AzTEA Fall Conference. I’m so proud of the work our #AZEdTechCoaches do every day to provide leadership and support for their staff! 💻🌵

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