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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Listening to Esteban Gast this morning at #vste25 is a great reminder that our stories matter - we believe what is possible based on the stories we tell ourselves and others. We believe what is possible based on what we have seen and experienced. Stories shape the world around us.

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Lots of great ideas in the #VSTE25 Board Demo Slam: * Kami Companion - can change the reading level or language of Text and read aloud * Sumo AI - create songs in any genre to summarize learning or celebrate * Wayground - make boring slides interactive #demoslam

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Student panelist Sam encouraged adults in schools to let kids be more creative with technology and find their passions. He gave an example of finding he loved the podcast scene after an assignment and even wanted to start his own sports podcast #vste25

6 students are seated on the stage answering questions!

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

The @vste.org Conference Committee is gathered and hard at work 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...

Sunrise over an empty beach and pier at Virginia Beach

Sunrise over a beach, empty of people and only seagulls enjoying the surf. Pier in the right side

THe Va beach convention center at sunrise

A conference room illuminated by usb disco balls

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Next Thursday evening we will visit three stops in my school’s community to ensure every student has the supplies they need to come to school ready to learn! Would you please help by donating items from this list? www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/... #clearthelist #clearthelist2025 #clearthelists

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Check out my list on Amazon

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

I work at a wonderful community school. We serve around 700 students in grades PreK-6. Every year we provide supplies to kids and families before school starts so EVERY child has the items they need to engage in great learning! More families than ever are in need! www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Greta day of learning at the General Session of Avid Summer Institute @avid4college.bsky.social

Complex sketch note from AVID Summer Institute general session on June 17 in Orlando. Contains notes, drawings and key takeaways from student speakers, keynote speaker Carleen Alford.

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

What I read in January (1) February (5), March (3) and April (6) 2025 #whatmargaretreads

A collage of book covers of books read in January and February: Blackwater, good and mad, the fountains of silence, salt to the sea, mad honey, the life we bury

Collage of book covers that were read in March and April: gentle nutrition, black pill, the five star weekend, no one can know, sharp objects, the new menopause, my friend Ann, mountain girl, true biz

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EdCamp NoVA @edcampnova.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

📅 Mark your calendars! EdCampNOVA is happening on April 5, 8am - 1pm at the Arlington Career Center. Join us for a day of learning and collaboration! Register today www.eventbrite.com/e/edcampnova... #EdCampNOVA #EdTech

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EdCampNoVA Spring Edition 2025

We're Back! Free, educator-led conference. Attendees set sessions & learn together. EdCamp NoVA: April 5, 8am-1pm, Arlington Career Center

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Jillian Heise @heisereads.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

For the start of #BlackHistoryMonth, resharing this Virtual Picture Book Read Aloud Library - a Google Slideshow covering 233 titles, in 7 categories, with book covers linking directly to copyright-compliant video read alouds of recommended picture books. heisereads.com/bhm2024-ralib/

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Jennifer Orr @jenorr.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

As is so often true, @heymrsbond.com says it so well. I’m surrounded by teachers who have trees and stockings and such. I have snowmen and snowflakes. Kids are surrounded by Christmas. I’ve learned my room doesn’t need to include it.

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

The end of the #VSTE24 conference is such an odd feeling. A year’s worth of work by this incredible group of educators comes together, ensuring we have an amazing experience for more than 1400 attendees and exhibitors, and then… it’s over. The exhaustion and the quiet and stillness sets in @vste.org

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VSTE @vste.org · 08/12/2024

Hey #VSTE24 - here is a starter park of educators at VSTE24! Want to be added? Just reply here! Bonus tip: Click the FOLLOW ALL button to add these educators to your follow list! go.bsky.app/DpaVt5D

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VSTE @vste.org · 08/12/2024

Join us for the Social Media Meet Ups at #VSTE24! Meet the Social Marketing Team (@ctrlalttabitha.bsky.social and @techymargaret.bsky.social), connect with educators, and talk about how we engage with social media!

Green background with title text that reads Social Media Meet Up! The body of the message says connect with VSTE and other educators. Find out more about how to engage online and learn more about the newest platform, BlueSky! Sunday 2:15 in 3E and Tuesday 9:45 in 2D. Graphic includes icons for X, Facebook, Instagram, Linked In and Blue Sky

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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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VSTE @vste.org · 07/12/2024

#VSTE24 starts tomorrow! We're excited to welcome you all and can't wait. What are you most excited to learn as kick off this year's conference?

Lightbulb image and question asking What are you excited to learn?

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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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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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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Morning! I think what makes the difference between a group of people & a team is the interdependence - it’s a balance of knowing you can & will support each other & that you don’t always have to. When support is needed it’s just part of what you do & there are times that each is supported #bfc530

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

I’m excited to learn with Michael Hernandez at #VSTE24! Are you registered?

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VSTE @vste.org · 22/11/2024

We can’t wait to see all of you at #VSTE24! Who will be there? Watch for an announcement about an #EduSky meetup at the conference! Register now: vsteconference.org

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2024 VSTE Annual Conference | Empowering Educators Through Innovative Technology: Join Us at the VSTE Conference!

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

I really like using ChatGPT and others for automating tasks - I have the idea and need it put together in an email, adding a theme to a staff meeting. I tried to use it for creating a schedule but we had too many parameters! #bfc530

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Good morning #BFC530! Being outside and offline are two ways I recharge! I love exploring National Parks or taking a walk on a trail, especially one with a waterfall! I feel like I breathe differently when I’m outside in the woods!

A scenic picture of a mountain stream flowing over large rocks, surrounded by trees with a bright blue sky

A woman, dressed in black, stands in a stone and wooden walkway with a vibrant golden fall tree to her right

A scenic view looking out over the mountains and valleys on a fall day. The trees are red and golden, a river flows through the valley in the distance and the stone and wooden scenic overlook is in the bottom left corner

A narrow gravel path through the woods, surrounded by mostly pine trees

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Our annual VSTE conference is coming up! Please join us December 8-11 in Virginia Beach! Registration closes Nov 26! #VSTE24 vsteconference.org

Dark blue background with a gold anchor in the center and a nautical rope border. Text reads Anchored in Innovation, VSTE December 8-10,2024

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Adjust your settings to remind you to make your photos accessible before posting! #edusky

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Seeing posts about #edchats being revived and #edcamp happening makes me feel like this app has potential to rekindle the glory days of educators building a #PLN online! I have missed the ideas and connections we shared! #edusky

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

#EduSky 🗓️ Years: 23 🎒 Subject: PK-12 ✅ Currently: Elementary Assistant Principal 🗒️ All Roles: reading teacher, grades 4-6 teacher, tech coach elementary and high school ❤️ Passion: Equity, Instruction, Leadership, Coaching, Innovation and Change Management

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