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Laurie Guyon

@smilelearning.bsky.social
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Cap Reg Director @NYSCATE Lead Coord for Instr Tech Prog WSWHE BOCES Author: SMILE Learning and ArchiTech Podcast: SMILE Factor #Chi24 2023 @ISTE 20 to Watch 2023 @SAANYS Lead Digital

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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Ready to elevate your EdTech coaching game this summer? 🚀 Join this FREE summer book study: ArchiTech: Laying the Foundation for EdTech Coaching! 🗓️ When: Thursdays, July 9th – August 2026 ⏰ Time: 7:00 - 7:30 PM EST 💰 Cost: FREE! Sign Up: lnkd.in/gTPgacrv
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Wheels Up #ISTELive! Let the fun and learning begin!
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
No blueprints required—just a passion for impactful coaching! 🧠✨ Join the FREE summer book study of ArchiTech: Laying the Foundation for EdTech Coaching hosted by Aimee Bloom and me. Thursdays, July 9 - August 6 @ 7:00 PM forms.gle/bTRTRrww78Qj...
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
If you’ve ever wondered how to make your classroom or district more accessible, this book is your roadmap. We are so excited to share these strategies for building inclusive, UDL-aligned environments that benefit everyone Order your copy here: xfactor.link/access #AccessFirst #UniversalDesign
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Huge congrats to Dr. Matthew X. Joseph (@matthewxjoseph) on receiving the 2025 NSBA LEAD Award! 🏆 You are a valued member of #NYSCATE. Your vision for digital innovation and equity makes this national recognition so well-deserved! 👏💻 #LEADAward #EdTechLeadership members.nyscate.org/news/NewsArt...
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Celebrating Dr. Matthew X. Joseph — 2025 LEAD Award Honoree
NYSCATE is proud to celebrate Dr. Matthew X. Joseph, Assistant Superintendent of Technology & Learning for New Bedford Public Schools (MA), as a recipient of the 2025 Leadership in Education and D...
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Parent Night is tonight and I get to be the guest speaker. The room it’s held in is the gym where I first started teaching for an after school program called Project Lift. It feels full circle to come back here decades later!
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
#Superbowl #SALE! Grab your copy of any or all of my books! #XFactor #SMILEFactor #SMILELearning smilelearningedu.com/books
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Proud to share that I’m a 2026 Advisory Board Member of the @CoSN Driving K-12 Innovation project, and this year’s report is out now. A must-read for educators and leaders focused on the future of learning. Access the report now: www.cosn.org/k12innovation #drivingK12innovation
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K-12 Innovation Reports & Resources | CoSN Leadership
Explore emerging trends and innovations in K-12 education technology. Access research reports and implementation strategies.
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Currently reading @tisharichmond.bsky.social new book! It’s Magical!!
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
February Calendar celebrates #BlackHistoryMonth and #BookLoversMonth. It's all included on this calendar! www.canva.com/design/DAGv9...
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
#FETC was off-the-charts amazing this year! If you want any of the resources I shared this year, visit my website to access them all! Thank you @jenwomble.bsky.social for all the smiles! smilelearningedu.com/events-and-a...
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SMILE Learning
Laurie Guyon @SMILELearning
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Skies the limit and wheels up to #FETC!
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
New year, new calendar! #January2026 brings a month of creativity. Check out these resources. Click the #2026 at the top of the calendar to get a list of all the links. www.canva.com/design/DAGv9...
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
I am proud to announce that I've released my first children's book! It's a silly book that teaches real-world skills. Check out the #CSDF connections in the back of the book. Grab your copy now! bit.ly/elephantsmile Illustrations are from: @christopherchoay.bsky.social
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Put the Pickles in the Dishwasher: Guyon, Laurie, Choay, Christopher: 9798901197806: Amazon.com: Books
Put the Pickles in the Dishwasher [Guyon, Laurie, Choay, Christopher] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Put the Pickles in the Dishwasher
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
I am proud to announce that I've released my first children's book! It's a silly book that teaches real-world skills. Check out the #CSDF connections in the back of the book. Grab your copy now! bit.ly/elephantsmile
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
pdated @NYSCATE schedule with another book signing! Find me to get #ArchTech with Aimee Bloom! #NYSCATE #NYSCATE25 #NYSCATE2025 #SmileFactor #XFactorEDU
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
I am gearing up for @NYSCATE this year! Find me at these sessions and grab a free book from one of the #XFactorEDU authors! #SMILEFactor #NYSCATE #NYSCATE25
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Brisk is my favorite AI tool for teachers! Sign up for a Brisk account using share.briskteaching.com/mcIKNrp and get 1 month of premium features free.
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Alfonso Gonzalez @educatoral.com · 09/11/2025
AI Tool Demo: Handling Teaching's Tough Tasks with Brisk | Edutopia This popular browser extension addresses two teacher needs—quickly generating customized sub plans and tracking the evolution of student writing assignments.
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AI Tool Demo: Handling Teaching’s Tough Tasks With Brisk
This popular browser extension addresses two teacher needs—quickly generating customized sub plans and tracking the evolution of student writing assignments.
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
My #GoogleInnovator project was creating cross-curricular lessons utilizing #AI. And @TeachAidAI made it a reality! Full curriculum that uses #UDL and #SEL as a foundation. For NY, it is also aligned to: #PortraitofaGraduate and #CSDF Check it out! www.teachaid.ca
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TeachAid | The All-in-One AI Curricular Solution
TeachAid, your AI-powered teaching partner, building complete, personalized lesson plans, assessments, slides and activities aligned to your curriculum standards and students' needs.
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explore.org @explore.org · 18/09/2025
Fat Bear Junior voting is officially on, babes! Four cubs have entered the Brooks Falls villa, but only one will strut their way into the Fat Bear Week showdown. 🐻 128's Yearling (Biggie) vs 803's 2.5-year-olds 🐻 26's Female Cub vs 26's Male Cub
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explore.org @explore.org · 18/09/2025
Tomorrow, Sept 18th, the Fat Bear Junior villa heats up! Four cubs enter, but only one will strut into the Fat Bear Week finale.
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at #FETC2026 in Orlando! 🎤✨ Join me as we explore fresh ideas, bold strategies, and game-changing innovations shaping the future of K–12 education. Let’s level up learning together, see you in January! Join me: invt.io/1bxb2axfwrt
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I’ll be presenting at #FETC2026
Join me!
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💻 💜✌️ Jennifer Blake McCrary ✌️💜 💻 @jblakemccrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
#WellnessWednesday
Optimist: Someone who figures that taking a step backward after taking a step forward is not a disaster... It's more like a Cha-Cha.
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Book Creator by Kami @bookcreator.com · 01/09/2025
Gamify your storytelling! 🎮 David Hotler + guests explore how Book Creator + WeWillWrite + AI spark student voice and creativity. hubs.ly/Q03BWvPt0 #BookCreatorAI #AILiteracyWeek
"Webinar on gamified storytelling with Book Creator, WeWillWrite, and AI. Featuring David Kotler, Erlend K. Høiner, Shannon M. Miller, Josie W. on Sept 17, 12pm ET."
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 26/08/2025
We’re thrilled to introduce our most personalized feature yet. It’s designed to make every visit to Edutopia more useful, inspiring, and tailored *to you.* Power up with Homeroom: edut.to/4n12xry
Introducing Homeroom! 
Our most personalized feed yet, designed to give you an endlessly-useful experience every time you visit.
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Keep the learning fun all month long with this #September calendar for #SuicidePrevention and more! www.canva.com/design/DAGv9...
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2025 September - Suicide Prevention Month
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Interesting article on seating! www.edutopia.org/article/rese...
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Research-Based Tips for Optimal Seating Arrangements
The right approach to seating works behind the scenes to keep students focused on learning while minimizing disruptions, research suggests.
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
I am LOVING #CANVAAI! I am creating custom activities for various classroom settings. For this one, we are using the physical @JENGA game with numbered blocks to learn about #CS! testwswhe.my.canva.site/jengacs
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CS Quiz for 5th Graders
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Missed my session on visualizing #CS at #ISTELive? Now is your chance to catch it virtually! Join this FREE event from @wevideo.bsky.social events.zoom.us/ev/AvoercbCm...
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Sharing one more time my #ISTELive resources for anyone that missed them. view.genially.com/684c78688ef3...
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#ISTE 25 Laurie Guyon | Genially
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Keep adding your resources to this @wakelet.bsky.social collection from #ISTE #ISTE25 #ISTE20205 #NYSCATEatISTE wakelet.com/i/invite?cod...
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
I love bingo!!
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Trying to figure out how to navigate the HUGE Expo hall at #ISTE? Scan this code for a playful trailblazer path to reignite fun learning in your classroom! edtechindex.org/articles/tra...
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Find me at @wevideo.bsky.social booth to learn how to visualize Computer Science and score a copy of #SMILELearning on Tuesday, 7/1 at 10:30 am!
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Need a direction for navigating the Expo hall at #ISTE? Check out this route and make sure to get some fun swag! edtechindex.org/articles/tra...
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A Play Mode Route: Activating Creativity & Connection
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Find me at the #Genially booth to explore #DesignThinking strategies to get students engaged, motivated, and learning!
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Last day on the Q-munity bus! It’s science day! @spheroeducation.bsky.social #Merge #Tuff-bot #playosmo
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Tony Vincent @tonyvincent.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Tip Tuesday! Replace the end of a Google Docs, Slides, Drawings, or Sheets URL to link to the PDF version. Original → edit?usp=sharing Replacement → export?format=pdf
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Get on the bus with me! Check out our newest STEAM Bus! #CSforNY #NYSCATE www.news10.com/news/boces-m...
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April • Book Creator @april.bookcreator.com · 15/06/2025
Thanks @smilelearning.bsky.social! Find @bookcreator.com at #3236 and say hi to our fabulous team 💞✨🌈 #EduSky #ISTE
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
#ISTE Visit these booths at #ISTE25 to bring playful learning to your classroom! edtechindex.org/articles/tra... @wewillwrite_com @BookCreatorApp @mergeedu @goPEEQ @RoboticalLtd @SpheroEdu @quizizz @KamiApp @WeVideo @LEGOEDUCATION @nearpod @genially @padlet @vanrobotics
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A Play Mode Route: Activating Creativity & Connection
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Get an @ouraring.bsky.social If you don't have one yet, here's your sign to get one! I love mine, and when I had an issue yesterday, their customer service was beyond SPECTACULAR. They supported me and answered all my questions efficiently! Get yours today! ouraring.com/raf/7ee1d179...
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Dr. Matthew X. Joseph @matthewxjoseph.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
On this episode of #SMILEFactor, @smilelearning.bsky.social and I are thrilled to dive into the new book from XFactor EDU Impact Standards: Designing District Systems That Power K–12 Learning by @jeffreybradbury.bsky.social Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/35zM...
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Dr. Matthew X. Joseph @matthewxjoseph.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Episode 30 of #SMILEFactor is LIVE Join @smilelearning.bsky.social and I as we sit down with the inspiring @mbfxc.bsky.social for a powerful conversation on digital wellness and the critical importance of mental health awareness in today’s connected world. Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/0D1z...
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Bryon Carpenter 🦋 @bryoncar.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Good morning Laurie and Matthew! Enjoyed “Digital Wellness” S2E29 #SMILEFactor with @smilelearning.bsky.social @matthewxjoseph.bsky.social as they talk digital citizenship with children. #DigitalExplorersBook youtube.com/shorts/0P_r-... @freshairatfive.bsky.social 3.8km 🌄 8C
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YouTube video by FreshAirAtFive
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Ready to rock from Screentime to Storytime at the #NYLA #SSL conference! We are giving away 20 copies of #SMILELearning!
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Join @ajbloomedtech.bsky.social and me at these events! Webinar: members.nyscate.org/atlas/events... Book Study: members.nyscate.org/atlas/events... Or take the whole coaching course: members.nyscate.org/atlas/events...
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Laurie Guyon @smilelearning.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Join @ajbloomedtech.bsky.social and me at these events! Webinar: members.nyscate.org/atlas/events... Book Study: members.nyscate.org/atlas/events... Or take the whole coaching course: members.nyscate.org/atlas/events...
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