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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 02/03/2026

Sooooo…this stinks… Literally. Our basement (aka my studio and office) flooded with a sewage backup yesterday. 🤢

Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 24/01/2026

Something about Super 8 footage of your first family Disney World trip that just hits different. Wandering through Magic Kingdom, drifting through EPCOT, and watching the kids light up on Peter Pan’s Flight, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Haunted Mansion. Fireworks over Cinderella Castle.

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 24/01/2026

I recently started DMing @dndbeyond.com games and these were some of my biggest fears. Then I went to Dungeon Master University and conquered them and here is how! #ttrpg #dungeonsanddragons www.instagram.com/p/DTiYm5BERl...

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 24/01/2026

I really miss the old Twitter. Giving BlueSky a try again! Where are my video game, D&D, pro wrestling, Star Wars, content creator people?!?

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 21/10/2025

I have a really cool pilot professional learning opportunity available for principals in Florida and Texas. Drop a comment if you're interested or tag a FL or TX based admin you think might want to learn more! #EduSky #EduSkyAI #AI

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 18/10/2025

It’s seriously brilliant that @mcuban.bsky.social has embedded @costplusdrugs.com into his Sora 2 Cameos.

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 15/09/2025

Hey educators, shouldn’t professional learning be what YOU want it to be? @digitalpromise is hosting our FREE EdCamp: Playful Learning Communities event THIS SATURDAY, September 20!

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 05/09/2025

Want my hot take? If I've learned anything working in education for 16+ years it's that, in all of our conversations about "student-centered" education, we've lost sight of being "teacher-centered." #edtech #educationaltechnology #teachers #education #school

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 05/08/2025

I accidentally just posted about the Power Rangers being in the next season of Fortnite in our company's #strategy channel on Slack, AMA.

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 14/07/2025

Here's how, at 40 years old, I embraced my cringe. Ever made this face when going back through your old social media? Yep, me too. You know what that means? Someone probably cringed when I posted it. So next time you're worried about cringe, remember that if everything is cringe, nothing is.

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 30/06/2025

For the #NotAtISTE crowd: What's the one thing you feel like you're missing out the most on when you can't attend #ISTELive? #edtech #educationaltechnology #teaching #technology #edusky

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 08/04/2025

I got kicked out of the "Parenting in a Tech World" group (it's sponsored by a company with a vested interest in terrifying parents) for not being a tech alarmist. 🤣

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 02/04/2025

I’m looking to get together as many elementary school educators, reading specialists, English language educators as I can to talk about AI. Let me know if you’re interested or know anyone else who might be! #edusky #eduskyai

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 16/03/2025

Proud Gamer Dad today. My 8 year old is tackling Breath of the Wild Master Mode and my 5 year old is absolutely enthralled with being creative Minecraft! #LevelUpEDU

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 24/02/2025

My seven year old texting me while I’m in the bathroom. Get you a hype man like I’ve got!

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 17/02/2025

Just a forty year old ranked OG Fortnite player climbing the board. #fortnite #gaming #streamer

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 15/02/2025

830. 830 of you have joined us on the Digital Promise: Playful Learning Communities ride! Across LinkedIn, Discord, and BlueSky 830 of you have decided to think about learning differently.

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 13/02/2025

Anytime you're scared to step outside of your comfort zone, remember this: Biz Markie stepped in to sing the chorus on his song "Just a Friend" and it hit Number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 13/02/2025

There’s only one right answer here. Which of these educational games is the better educational game? #levelupedu #edusky #gaming #videogames

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 12/02/2025

Meetings All Day. Virtual Learning Day for One Kid. Snow Day for the Other. I'm fine. Everything's fine. It's fine. (Taking care of myself in the calm before the storm.)

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 11/02/2025

I'm gonna help you restock your playroom, classroom, or after-school program RIGHT NOW. Target is running BOGO 50% on books, movies, and board games through 2/15. Details in the video. What are you buying? #edusky #afterschool #parenting #teaching #games #boardgames

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 05/02/2025

Pokemon is going to save you a fortune in dental bills. If you haven't used Pokemon Smile, the better a kid brushes, the better their chances of catching a Pokemon. Gotta catch'em all! (I won't judge you if you download it for your use.) #parenting #edtech #technology #pokemon #videogames

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 01/02/2025

Can you take a look at this screen cap full screen on your phone? I moved back to gaming/streaming on an ultrawide and want to know how it looks. Some people tell me it’s cool and looks cinematic. I worry the details are harder to see on mobile. #twitch #streaming #contentcreator #esports #gaming

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 28/01/2025

I'm throwing perfectionism out the window and just trying to connect with you. The only thing getting in my way was me. Here's to building and growing in public in 2025! #contentcreator #buildinginpublic #connectwithme

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 27/01/2025

Everyone keeps lauding DeepSeek for being so innovative despite the limitations when what we should be doing is talking about how those exact limitations are what foster innovation. #ai #deepseek #nvidia #eduskyai

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 27/01/2025

This might be the most controversial question I’ve ever asked.

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 27/01/2025

DeepSeek hit my investments HARD overnight, but I’m still pumped about what it means for the future of AI. Competition is a great thing and this is what has me excited. #ai #edtech #deepseek #nvidia #technology

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 24/01/2025

Our final #LevelUpEDU question for the evening is about looking to the future! Question 4: Looking ahead, what trends in games and education do you think will have the biggest impact on preparing students for the future workforce?

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 24/01/2025

#LevelUpEDU Resource Roundup Time! Question 3: What are your favorite tools, games, and/or platforms that help students explore career-related topics or industries? A3. @hitmarker.net is a great website that lists career opportunities in the gaming industry!

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 24/01/2025

A2. I always go back to graphics like these. Games are a billion dollar industry and also crossover with SO many other industries, many of which place a heavy emphasis on STEM. #LevelUpEDU

The image is a detailed infographic that categorizes various professions related to esports. It is organized into several main categories, each with subcategories and specific job titles.

The image offers a comprehensive overview of the diverse career opportunities within the esports industry, highlighting the various roles and specializations that contribute to the ecosystem.

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 24/01/2025

#LevelUpEDU Question 2 is all about STEM career pathways! How do you think games and/or #esports might connect students to STEM career pathways? Please share any classroom experiences of examples if you have any!

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 24/01/2025

Question 1 in tonight's #LevelUpEDU chat on Games and Career Readiness is... How are you currently using games in education or esports for developing student career readiness skills (or how do you want to?)

The image is a graphic design featuring a question from a chat session titled "#LevelUpEDU Chat" by Digital Promise. The background has a pixelated, video game-like aesthetic with a grid pattern on the bottom and a night sky with stars at the top. In the top left corner, there is a heart icon. The main focus of the design is a speech bubble containing the following text:

Q1: How are you currently using games in education or esports for developing student career readiness skills (or how do you want to)?

Below the speech bubble, there is a label that reads:

Topic: Games and Career Readiness

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 24/01/2025

Good evening and welcome to tonight's #LevelUpEDU chat! I'm Nick Schiner from Digital Promise, cohosting alongside my colleague @edugamergal.bsky.social! Tonight's topic: Games and Career Readiness Right now, I'm playing Star Wars: Outlaws and TMNT: Shredder's Revenge with my kiddos.

The image is a promotional graphic for a chat event titled "#LevelUpEDU Chat" hosted by Digital Promise. The topic of the chat is "Games and Career Readiness." The design features a pixelated, video game-like aesthetic with three red hearts in the top left corner. There are two avatars of the moderators at the bottom: one on the left with a pixelated face and red hair, and one on the right with an illustrated face and long hair with red tips. Below the avatars, the text lists the moderators' names and contact information:

Nick Schiner (stayplayingnick.com)

Kelly McNeil (edugamergal.bsky.social.com)

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 20/01/2025

What do the 1990s push for recycling and current AI trends have to do with one another? We're asking the consumer to bear the bulk of the burden as it relates to the environmental impacts of AI. #EduSkyAI

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 19/01/2025

We keep talking about the #TikTok ban, but it’s having an effect on many other apps, including games like Marvel Snap and video editor CapCut. I know there has been talk of a 90 day reprieve for TikTok once President Trump takes office, but I’m curious how this will be handled across the board.

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 17/01/2025

Our final #LevelUpEDU question for the night is... How do games contribute to cultural literacy and narrative exploration, and how do their interactive elements enhance or limit the depth of understanding compared to traditional storytelling media?

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 17/01/2025

#LevelUpEDU Question 3: How can games serve as an inclusive medium to address diverse learning styles (preferences, not the debunked learning styles theory), needs, and abilities in ways that complement or exceed the reach of other tools?

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 17/01/2025

#LevelUpEDU Question 2: In what ways can games uniquely cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills that may differ from traditional media like books or films?

The image is a graphic from Digital Promise's #LevelUpEDU Chat. It features a question in a speech bubble that reads: 'Q2: In what ways can games uniquely cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills that may differ from traditional media like books or films?' The topic mentioned at the bottom of the image is 'Games as Educational Media.' The background has a pixelated, video game-like design with a grid pattern and a night sky with stars. There are also three red hearts in the top left corner, reminiscent of a health indicator in video games.

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 17/01/2025

Question 1 in tonight's #LevelUpEDU is the following: How do games compare to books, film, audio, and art in their ability to engage students and foster deep learning across different subject areas?

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Nick Schiner | STAY PLAYING NICK @stayplayingnick.com · 17/01/2025

Welcome to tonight's #LevelUpEDU chat! We're breaking down why games belong alongside other media formats as an educational tool. My name is Nick Schiner and I'm the Director of Peer-to-Peer Professional Learning @digitalpromise.bsky.social.

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