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Jen Giffen

@virtualgiff.bsky.social
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Day 8 of #DitchSummit. @ditchthattextbook.com talks to AJ Juliani about practical principles to engage students in class. ‪#sketchnote #sketchnoting‬
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Day 6 of #DitchSummit. @ditchthattextbook.com, @hollyclarkedu.bsky.social, and @kshelton.bsky.social discuss what teachers need to know about AI in 2026
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
It's #DitchSummit Day 5! Today @ditchthattextbook.com talks to Dr Janell Blunt about Cognitive Science and Memory Strategies for the Classroom. ‪#sketchnote #sketchnoting‬
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Day 4 of #DitchSummit! Today One Principal's school turnaround story - with strategies for you with @principalrahh.bsky.social ‪#sketchnote #sketchnoting‬
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
I would say reach out to LaNesha (her contact info can be found in her Sumit information on DitchSummit.com)
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Day 3 of #DitchSummit. @ditchthattextbook.com talks about AI literacy – teaching and learning in any classroom ‪#sketchnote #sketchnoting‬
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Day 2 of #DitchSummit! @ditchthattextbook.com talks to LaNesha Tabb about reaching reluctant writers with strategies that engage and really work.
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Day 1 of Ditch Summit! @allysonapsey.bsky.social talks to @ditchthattextbook.com about the six pillars to honour and equip the whole teacher.
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Hey! Didn’t get anything. What email did you send to?
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Great day of connecting and learning with other Canadian teacher librarians at Treasure Mountain Canada.
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
By outsourcing our food skills it has made things easier [electric can opener] put our health at risk…by outsourcing writing [and more] what are we compromising, what are the long term risks [and rewards]. Paraphrase from Raquel Amelio #OLASC #AIinED
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Where is your thinking? What is your view on when the “cheating” happens? #olasc Image shared by Kim Davidson
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Loving learning with Diana Maliszewski and Kim Davidson about AI in education at the #olasc
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Is it just me or is the most stressful part of packing for a conference trying to figure out what accessories and cords you need for your devices?! #olasc
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
😭 beautiful, Andy.
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
I love that you took (and continue to take) courageous conversations to the next level. Every time I think about AI, I hear your voice in my head. You’re a great critical friend, Tom. Thank you.
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Did you know when you sign up for #DitchSummit you get access to all the videos from the last nine years?! #TrueFact @ditchthattextbook.com @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
#DitchSummit Day 8. @ditchthattextbook.com talk to the students for innovation (Soham, Amiya, Gwynna, and Emine) about the student perspective on AI. @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social #TodayISketchnotED
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Thanks, Stevie!
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Thank you!
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
#DitchSummit day 7. @ditchthattextbook.com talks to @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social about coaching educators, PBL, life skills, and influence. @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social #TodayISketchnotED
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
#DitchSummit day 6 @ditchthattextbook.com talks to @edcamposjr.bsky.social about how we will spend the time that AI sees us. Absolutely loved this session! @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
#DitchSummit day 5 @ditchthattextbook.com and @mannydiscotech.bsky.social slay with “don’t be bajiggity Diggity: how to slay with classroom tech” @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social #TodayISketchnotED
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
@bribriggs.bsky.social needs to post the picture of him wearing his Canadian costume. Your name fully came up before we started recording, Bryon!
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Well this is a very cool NotebookLM update! I just need a new interface. I find it lack user friendliness
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
@creativeedtech.bsky.social’s name. 😂
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
#DitchSummit day 4. @ditchthattextbook.com talks to @deelanier.bsky.social and Ken Shelton about taking cautious steps towards AI implementation in education #eduSky #aiined #TodayISketchnotED @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Sneak peek! Fun things coming! #ShukesAndGiff
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
LOL! That would be quite a task!!
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Agreed - they made me think a lot about how I am using AI with students and as an educator.
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
#DitchSummit Day 3. @ditchthattextbook.com and @steviefrank.bsky.social talk about amplifying student voice with podcasts. #edusky #TodayISketchnotED @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Thanks, Alex! I love this annual tradition and really appreciate when others do too.
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
#DitchSummit Day 2! @hollyclarkedu.bsky.social and @ditchthattextbook.com discuss how to ace student AI literacy in schools. #TodayISketchnotED #AIinEd @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Thanks, Cameron!
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Thank you 🥰. Love this learning every year!
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
#DitchSummit day 1!! The amazing @trevormackenzie.bsky.social talks about learning students love through curiosity and inquiry! @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social @ditchthattextbook.com #sketchnoting #TodayISketchnotED
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Day 20 of 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Day 19 of 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Day 18 of 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Day 17 of 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Day 16 of 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Day 15 of 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Day 14 of 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Day 13 of 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Day 12 of 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Day 11 of 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Day 10 of 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Oh I knew you'd be here!! 😀
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Jen Giffen @virtualgiff.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Day 9 of 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 28/11/2024
Exciting News #TLSkyChat !! @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social and I will be hosting the FIRST Teacher Librarian Chat on BlueSky next Wednesday, December 4th. ✅ Each chat will be on Wednesday at 8pm EST (5pm PST) ✅ Add the feed by pinning this chat: bsky.app/profile/did:...
Wednesdays at 5pm PST and 8pm EST the Teacher Librarian Chat with JenniferLagarde and Techielibgrl
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