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Tamara Letter @tamaraletter.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Excited to present at the ISTE/ASCD Conference next Monday! Looking forward to inspiring and empowering educators from all around the world through a Model Lesson format! #ISTELive #EduSky #ASCDannual

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VSTE @vste.org · 05/10/2025

The VSTE Conference Committee gathered this weekend in Va Beach for our final prep before our Annual Conference Dec 7-9! #vste25 Register now for our in person or virtual conferences! vsteconference.org/2025-registr...

A group photo of the VSTE conference committee

A creative display of human figure statues holding light bulbs and dressed in colorful clothing

Sunrise on the beach - the sun is just over the horizon and the pier is visible to the right side of the photo

The Virginia Beach convention center at sunrise

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Tamara Letter @tamaraletter.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

This week’s joy moments: sharing my passion for kindness, reading stories from my book at an author reading event and celebrating my son’s 16th birthday! 🥳 #passionforkindness #dbcincbooks #author #writingcommunity #edusky

Seven people holding a copy of Tamara Letter’s book, A Passion for Kindness, as they attend her author reading event.

A side view capturing Tamara Letter sitting in a black metal chair reading from the book she wrote, A Passion for Kindness.

An image of Tamara Letter’s son, sitting at a table in the dark with a birthday cake and lit candles showing the number 16.

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Tamara Letter @tamaraletter.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

When was the last time you had a Coke float? My son tried one for the very first time - it was a hit! I even had an old-fashioned Coca-Cola glass mug he could use! #MakingMemories #SummerVibes #MomMode

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Tamara Letter @tamaraletter.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

NEW POST: You Are Loved tinyurl.com/YouAreLoved25 - In case you need a little pick-me-up! 🩵 #tlap #EduSky #amwriting #passionforkindness

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Tamara Letter @tamaraletter.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

NEW POST: Acronym Mayhem tinyurl.com/AcronymMayhem Are you swimming in a sea of acronyms? Reflecting on recent events from an educator’s point-of-view. #Edusky #amwriting #education #tlap

A cover image for the blog post titled “Acronym Mayhem.” The image shows lined papers strewn everywhere, depicting chaos.

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Tamara Letter @tamaraletter.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Had a fantastic time presenting w/Annette Foster at the #EdTechRVA Conference today! Many thanks to all who came to our session (including those who sat on the floor when every seat was taken!) This was Annette’s first time presenting at the conference - she rocked it out! 🥳 #vste #AI #edtech #tlap

A screenshot of the presentation “Rev Up Science and Writing Instruction with AI and Digital Projects” which includes a black racetrack, red and white checkered flags on the right and left sides and a yellow race car on a red rectangle at the bottom of the page.

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Karly Moura @karlymoura.com · 22/01/2025

❄️Dive into the Science Of Snowflakes with this new Explore Board!❄️ Just 1️⃣ of the resources in this post: 🌨️35 Fun and Educational Winter Activities for Your Classroom s.mtrbio.com/bzlewtirhr Includes: 🔬STEM Activities 🚌Virtual Field Trips 🔐Escape Rooms & more #EduSky

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 18/01/2025

I've updated the new "For those coming from BookTok" resource in my Unofficial Guide To Bluesky. Includes links to community threads where #BookSky and #BookTok users can contribute tips and resources: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bo...

Text reads BookTok in bold black letters. Illustration of a blue butterfly hovers above the text. Below the main text is a link to a resource page on Debbie's Unofficial Guide To Bluesky.

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Roman Nowak @nowakro.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Join us Sunday, January 19th @ 9pm EST/8pm CST on #BlueSky for our weekly #BuildHOPEedu chat. This week we learn & share about Building Memories of HOPE. Together, creating change. #CodeBreaker #satchat #edchat #LeadLAP #JoyfulLeaders #education #tlap #learning #memories #EduSky

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Tamara Letter @tamaraletter.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Ok, #EduSky friends - anyone in the path of the migrating snowstorm? I’m in Central Virginia and we are SO excited about the potential snow day! ❄️ We’ve got hot chocolate just waiting for the flakes to appear! It’s literally been YEARS since we’ve had a true snow day! #awe #makingmemories #rva

A package of hot chocolate and marshmallows with three mugs in front of a window facing a backyard deck.

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Tamara Letter @tamaraletter.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

NEW POST: One Word 2025 - bit.ly/OneWord2025 Reflecting on this past year and choosing a new word to guide my adventures ahead. Fun fact: this is my 10th year writing a #OneWord blog post (all are linked here!) 🌟 #EduSky #OneWord2025

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A few weeks ago, in early December, I was standing on the balcony of a hotel room at Virginia Beach, waiting for the sun to rise. It’s rare that I have an oceanfront room anywhere and even more rar…

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Tamara Letter @tamaraletter.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Anyone celebrate #Festivus? We did tonight! 🌟 Eating fast food in the car (a novelty for us) while driving around looking at Christmas lights… drinking hot chocolate later to wrap up a fun night! What traditions do you enjoy with your family? #EduSky #tlap #makingmemories

Our family in the car enjoying a fast food meal while driving around looking at holiday lights.

A house decorated in holiday lights where you could drive through their semi-circle driveway.

A house decorated in holiday lights with the words “MERRY CHRISTMAS” displayed out front.

A house decorated in holiday lights with the word “JOY” to the right of their driveway.

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Book Creator by Kami @bookcreator.com · 12/12/2024

🏠 Happy Gingerbread House Day! 🍬 Watch the story of Hansel and Gretel and craft your own gingerbread adventure. It’s the sweetest way to celebrate the season! 🎄 Find this activity and more in the December Activity Journal: buff.ly/3ZEzUYA

A pink activity page for December 12th, "Gingerbread House Day." Features a large image of a gingerbread house decorated with candy and frosting. Includes links to a video about the history of gingerbread and a story map activity for Hansel and Gretel

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Katie Fielding @katiefielding.com · 11/12/2024

Didn't catch my sessions at #VSTE24? Get the resources here: www.katiefielding.com/vste24 #EduSky

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VSTE24 | Katie Fielding

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Tamara Letter @tamaraletter.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

“My knowledge is only as wide as the bus window.” Powerful quote from one of Michael Hernandez’ students. @cinehead.bsky.social #vste24 #EduSky

An image of Michael Hernandez on the VSTE Conference stage sharing about his student’s video project from their visit to Vietnam.

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Tamara Letter @tamaraletter.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

“Anyone still have their BlackBerry? This is what happens when you double down on old technology.” TRUE! Everything has a shelf life, especially if you refuse to adapt and change. “When you invent the ship, you also invent the shipwreck.” @cinehead.bsky.social #vste24 #EduSky

Michael Hernandez on the VSTE Conference stage showing new technology (iPhone) and old technology (BlackBerry).

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Tamara Letter @tamaraletter.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Did you know that some textbooks are edited BY STATE for information they include/leave out? Powerful insight by @cinehead.bsky.social especially about Amendment II and Texas textbooks as well as historical figures/biographies. #vste24 #EduSky

Michael Hernandez on the VSTE Conference stage sharing about biases in textbooks.

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Tamara Letter @tamaraletter.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Love learning from @cinehead.bsky.social and his experiences working with deaf students, especially their achievements and how it related to perceived biases. #vste24 #EduSky

Michael Hernandez speaking on the VSTE Conference stage. An image of his deaf students working with video and audio is shown to the left of the image.

A quote from Michael Hernandez’ VSTE Conference presentation: “We all have a blind spot around our privileges shaped exactly like us.” - Junot Diaz

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Tamara Letter @tamaraletter.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Always feels like a family reunion at #vste24! Happy to reconnect with @jilliande.bsky.social and @katiefielding.com in the Exhibits Hall (Booths 521 and 513 if you want to visit, too!) 🌟

An image of Tamara Letter and Jill DuBois in front of a Spark of Joy banner at the VSTE Conference.

An image of Katie Fielding and Tamara Letter at the VSTE Conference. They are standing in front of a free, purple, and pink background with a super hero image. Katie is wearing a comic book quote jacket and Tamara is wearing a turquoise blue sweater.

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Pam Moran @pammoran1.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

so great to see so many #VaEducators moving into @bsky.app tonight is #EduSkychat at 9 pm #vste24

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Tamara Letter @tamaraletter.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

“We have to ask the important question.” Hard. Stop. 🛑 “Don’t aim to check bias in the output. Look to check the bias that exists here.” Powerful reminders from @deelanier.bsky.social at #vste24 #Edusky

An image of Dee Lanier presenting on the VSTE Conference stage with his presentation on the left of the stage. This slide says Bias with red arrows.

Key takeaways about Bias from Dee Lanier’s keynote on the VSTE Conference stage.

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Tamara Letter @tamaraletter.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Bing? Bard? Claude? Copilot? Gemini? Claude. 😂 Oh my goodness, @deelanier.bsky.social, you made me laugh SO hard with this analogy of AI platforms. Love the walk up songs, too! 🌟 #vste24

A photo of Dee Lanier presenting on the VSTE stage discussing AI with his presentation on the left of the stage. His slide shows pixel art images of music artists as an analogy to AI platforms.

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Tamara Letter @tamaraletter.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

“Is AI a person? This is where the policies get murky…” Thought provoking questions by @deelanier.bsky.social at #vste24 #EduSky

A photo of Dee Lanier presenting on the VSTE stage with his presentation on the left of the image. The quote on the screen reads “Plagiarism is the act of taking a person’s original work and presenting it as if it was one’s own.” The question he poses to conference attendees is “Is using AI plagiarism by this definition? Is it a person?”

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deelanier @deelanier.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

I'm incredibly grateful to have published not one but two books this year alongside my brother @kshelton.bsky.social. A special thanks to all of you who have supported our work! #GenerativeAI #AIEthics #AIEquity #education #innovation #books #authors #gratitude

The Promises and Perils of AI in Education and Companion Guide books

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Tamara Letter @tamaraletter.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

So excited to hear @deelanier.bsky.social share about AI and ethical use at #vste24! 🌟 #EduSky #AI

A photo of Dee Lanier presenting on the VSTE Conference stage with his presentation shown on a large screen to the right of the image.

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Tamara Letter @tamaraletter.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Excited to present at the VSTE Conference today! Looking forward to a great time of sharing and learning!🌟 #VSTE24 #EduSky #EdTech #tlap

An image sharing details of Tamara Letter’s presentation time and location at the VSTE Conference on Monday, December 9 (9:45 AM in Room 5-C).

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Tamara Letter @tamaraletter.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Hey @smgaillard.bsky.social I ran into a few of your friends at #vste24 😉 Thinking of you!

An image of Tamara Letter standing in front of a restaurant mural depicting The Beatles musical group.

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Christine Lafferty @laffcris.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Pro tip…if you’ve followed all previously and new people are added to the Starter Pack, you will not automatically follow them. Come back to add newly added people. #VSTE24

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Did you know that the conference team starts planning for next year’s conference before this years conference even started? Want to help? Sign up to volunteer this year! We are up bright and early and so excited to see our attendees today! @vste.org #vste24

Va Beach convention center in the dark - the glass building is lit from within and the tower glows blue

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Book Creator by Kami @bookcreator.com · 07/12/2024

Are you coming to #VSTE24? Make sure to stop by our booth #513 as part of the EdgeU badge dash!

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VSTE @vste.org · 07/12/2024

The #VSTE24 conference team has started to arrive in VA Beach to put the final touches on the conference before our attendees arrive! Travel safely! We will see you on Sunday morning!

Holiday light display of Santa fishing from a boat and catching a whale

Drive through Holiday light display of a blue and yellow fighter jet with the words us navy underneath

Drive through holiday light display of a decorative gingerbread house and gingerbread people on each side

View of the drive through holiday lights on the Virginia Beach boardwalk. In the background hotels are visible and the displays of snow globes in front of the hotels

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Tamara Letter @tamaraletter.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

My 15-year-old son just rediscovered the LOST series, which we are binge watching this weekend. In one of the earlier episodes, Locke says, “Struggle is life’s way of strengthening it.” What a powerful quote! #EduSky

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Alice Keeler @alicekeeler.com · 06/12/2024

In Canva, I clicked on the "Dream Lab" option in the left toolbar. Described what I was trying to make and several design options were created automatically. Click on the options below the prompt to make it square or a certain style.

Screenshot of Canva with an arrow to Dream Lab icon.

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Tony Vincent @tonyvincent.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

See what Bluesky lists you're on by going to ClearSky.app and entering your handle. I was surprised to discover I'm on 75 different lists. 😲 #EduSky

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Jeremy Jorgensen | Helping teachers become happier and STRONGer. @why-edify.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Your impact often happens in small moments you might not even notice. Keep showing up.

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Tamara Letter @tamaraletter.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Getting excited to present at the VSTE Conference next week! Will you be there? #vste24 #EduSky #edtech

A photo of Tamara Letter with details about her VSTE Conference presentation on Monday 12/9 at 9:45 AM in room 5-C. Her presentation is titled “Empowering Creative Communicators with Digital Publishing in the Elementary Classroom.”

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Karly Moura @karlymoura.com · 03/12/2024

Hey #EduSkyChat if you're looking for more ideas for content creation in the classroom consider joining #DitchSummit 12/16/24-1/10/25. 🤩NEW speaker sessions 🔦NEW spotlight sponsor sessions 📺90+ sessions 🔖Certificates for PD credit 📄PDF notes ALL FREE! 👉 ditchsummit.com

This promotional poster is for the "Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit," a free online conference aimed at educators. The event runs from December 16 to January 10 and features various speakers, including Dee Lanier, Ed Campos Jr., Stevie Frank, Manny Curiel, Jorge Valenzuela, Ken Shelton, Trevor MacKenzie, Holly Clark, and a group called "Students for Innovation." Matt Miller hosts the summit, and you can find more information on DitchSummit.com.

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Katie Fielding @katiefielding.com · 03/12/2024

A2 I recently made these stem notebooks that allow students to get creative and create content around their stem explorations #EduSkyChat read.bookcreator.com/library/-NtM...

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STEM Books by Katie Fielding

STEM Books by Katie Fielding - Click to view this library, made with Book Creator

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Cate Tolnai @catetolnai.com · 03/12/2024

A2: Right now, my students are actually the Teachers! I've been facilitating a lot of Adobe Express sessions at districts, and we focus on giving Ts time to play & design so they can bring it to their students. Here's a collection of their AI projects: padlet.com/catetolnai/a... #EduSkyChat

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VSTE @vste.org · 28/11/2024

I’m building a #vste24 starter pack! Who is attending and wants to be added? go.bsky.app/DpaVt5D

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Debbie Tannenbaum #impact 🔜 #VCTM2025 @tannenbaumtech.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

@vste.org #vste24- Check out my newly added session on Sunday- Discover How 2Tech Up the Math in Elem School from 2:15-3:15 PM in room 4C or any of my other sessions below. I can't wait to share these sessions that are close to my heart. #k2cantoo #fcpsSBTS #istecert @edusky.bsky.social

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Tamara Letter @tamaraletter.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

If you’re having a bout of the “Sunday Scaries” after a long holiday weekend, let me remind you of this simple truth: You are the reason students smile when they return back to school. 😊 You are amazing! Thank you for all you do to make learning engaging and impactful! #EduSky #PassionForKindness

A quote square saying “The power of a smile can transform someone’s day.” The square is outlined in a turquoise diagonally striped border with a dark blue border around the words.

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Tamara Letter @tamaraletter.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Looking forward to joining the #EduSkyChat Monday night with @mrnesi.bsky.social - will you be there? #EduSky #Edchat #VSTE24

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