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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The latest monthly Bits and Bytes is out! See where I've been and where I'm going with OVEC. For a link to a clickable version and to subscribe, visit me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/pulse/bits-b... #blendedlearning #artificialintelligence #gamebasedlearning #PolyhedralPedagogy #EduSky

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Are you hesitant about using #AI in your classroom because of network barriers, screen time concerns, or worries about environmental and ethical impact? Attend a full day PD (free for OVEC members) on November 17! #artificialintelligence #EduSky docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Flier for "AI With No AI" professional learning opportunity on November 17, 2026.

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

In my latest #edtechelixirs, I talk about intersections of my life with the U. of Louisville, including some asynchronous online courses I am teaching, the addition of my book to the university's library, and being featured in an article for its magazine! watsonedtech.blogspot.com/2026/08/my-r...

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My Recent Intersections with the University of Louisville

The University of Louisville has always held a special place in my life. In my youth (and currently as an adult!), I rooted for the Cardin...

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

My OVEC colleague Jen Roederer and I are leading "Timeless Tricks, Modern Clicks" today! What is the best blend of analog and digital? #AllinKY #UnitedWeLearnKY #KYDLC

Jen Roederer stands in front of flat panel leading an "Analog Bag" learning experience.

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Here with the counselors of Oldham County Schools (KY) where we are learning and discussing #artificialintelligence in their world and the world of students.

The projector screens of the Oldham County Annex.

Oldham County counselors sitting at tables at the Oldham County Annex.

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

One of my favorite professional learning days is when I co-lead with my OVEC colleagues Jen Roederer and Amy James to help participants experience "Play-Based Inquiry"! Joy and rigor can be side by side to make learning vibrant. #UnitedWeLearnKY #AllinKY

Participants sitting at tables at our OVEC Middletown office.

A table with a tray of random tools, a bowl of Legos, a pencil box, and a reflection capture sheet.

Participants standing and playing Keepy Uppy with balloons.

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Kentucky Educators for Role Playing Games @kyedrpg.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

I've been fortunate and flattered to have several positive reviews told to me in person and posted on Amazon, but I'm pleased to share my first "official" review for my @mcfarland.bsky.social book! www.midwestbookreview.com/wbw/jul_26.h... #PolyhedralPedagogy #kyedrpg #gamebasedlearning

Graphic of book review flier. A quote from the Midwest Book Review July 2026 is featured: “Original, unique, and an informative, thought-provoking, and fascinating read from start to finish, "Tabletop Role-Playing Games in the Classroom: Infusing Gameplay into K-12 Instruction" by Adam Watson is part of the McFarland & Company 'Studies in Gaming' series and an unreservedly recommended pick for personal, professional, community, and college/university library Table Top Gaming collections and supplemental Classroom Educational Instruction curriculum studies list.” The book's cover is featured in the lower left, while McFarland and the KyEdRPG logos are in the lower right.

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Yesterday, another JCPS keynote, this time for district K-12 counselors! I talked about #AI, then had counselors take a deeper dive in breakout sessions. Also led a breakout on TTRPGs for SEL. #blendedlearning #PolyhedralPedagogy #UnitedWeLearnKY

Auditorium at Valley High School, Louisville, full of counselors.

A classroom where a breakout session for TTRPGs for SEL was held.

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I was honored to keynote today's JCPS Mental Health Practitioners Summer Conference! It was held at the Norton Healthcare Goodwill Opportunity Campus. I discussed the challenges & possibilities of #AI, as well as TTRPGs for SEL. #blendedlearning #PolyhedralPedagogy #kyedrpg

Room full of mental health practioners in a classroom space a few minutes before the keynote begins.

A timeline for Goodwill that was on a nearby wall, starting in 1923.

Adam presenting his keynote. In the background, he stands holding a microphone and a clicker. In the foreground, mental health practitioners sit at tables, watching.

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Former Henry County Public Schools Supt. Dr. Jim Masters sharing how Google Gemini helped his staff assess and analyze student work, as well as generate feedback -- while ensuring that the output is high-quality and evaluated before given to students. #EduSky blog.google/products-and...

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How a Kentucky school district is scaling writing feedback with Gemini

Henry County Public Schools in Kentucky successfully closed critical achievement gaps with the help of Gemini for Education.

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

My wife April passed away July 1 after an arduous battle with cancer. Here is the obit I wrote: www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/l... I ask for your grace as I post in the days and weeks to come as I adjust to a new, painful "normal." I know April would want me to not just subsist, but thrive.

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Our keynote speaker Michelle Gross (Kentucky Teacher of the Year) discusses vibrant learning. "Make every student feel seen & heard"! #AllinKY #UnitedWeLearnKY

Screen with slide "Keynote Michelle Gross Kentucky Teacher of the Year."

A room full of seated educators as Michelle Gross speaks from the front.

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Kicking off First Time Long Time cohort 4! A roomful of wonderful educators! #AllinKY #UnitedWeLearnKY

A room with tables and seated educators.

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Happy to share that my friend Dr. Jim Masters, an educational leader in Kentucky and elsewhere, will be a co-host of a "Google EDU on Air" next week! Register here: educationonair.withgoogle.com/events/edu-o... #artificialintelligence #blendedlearning

Screenshot from a "Google EDU on Air" registration page for a webinar on June 24 from 1:00 to 1:30 pm EST.

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Along with Amy James & Jen Roederer, spent the morning talking to JCPS Explore middle school teachers on best practices for engagement using analog and digital tools and strategies! For the full day of our "Timeless Tricks, Modern Clicks" PD day on July 31: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #EduSky

The library of Carrithers Middle School, with teachers sitting at tables.

Opening slide of "Timeless Tricks, Modern Clicks," with bitmojis of Amy James, Jen Roederer, and Adam Watson at the bottom.

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

In the latest #edtechelixirs, I interview Cara Rupp, a KY science teacher who has integrated TTRPGs into the classrooms of her elementary & middle school students. Her materials are linked throughout the blog below! #PolyhedralPedagogy #kyedrpg #EduSky watsonedtech.blogspot.com/2026/05/kyed...

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KyEdRPG Spotlight: Teaching Science Through TTRPGs with Cara Rupp

Cara Rupp's name first came up in a direct message exchange I had with Geoffrey Sperl. Sperl wrote an excellent article for Roll20 about us...

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

I'll be the keynote for the second day of "Gateways," a two day regional conference organized by the Kentucky School for the Blind. It is July 21 and 22 in Louisville, KY. Please join us! Agenda & registration link on my ovec.org/digitallearning site under my "Upcoming PD" page. #EduSky #AI #AllinKY

Flier for Gateways regional conference in Louisville, KY. Text of flier says, "2026 Gateways to Independence, July 21-22, Sawyer-Hayes Center, Louisville KY."

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Kentucky Educators for Role Playing Games @kyedrpg.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

The "Fueling Creativity in Education" newsletter is out, and with it a few shared "YouTube Shorts" from my recent podcast appearance! I discuss how we would grade "Super Mario Bros." if it was a traditional school experience: youtube.com/shorts/ELLLN... (1/2) #PolyhedralPedagogy #kyedrpg #EduSky

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Games Teach Mastery, Schools Penalize Failure: Mario vs. Reality with Adam Watson

YouTube video by Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast

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Kentucky Educators for Role Playing Games @kyedrpg.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

I'll be presenting at @originsgamefair.bsky.social 2026 in Columbus, OH on June 19! Get a ticket for my session here: tabletop.events/conventions/... #originsgamefair #PolyhedralPedagogy #kyedrpg #gamebasedlearning #TTRPGsky #EduSky

Highlight of the Game-Based Education and Therapy sessions at Origins Game Fair 2026.

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

In my latest #edtechelixirs, I discuss the Markify app, a free browser-based annotation tool that can enable some creative, well-managed digital collaborations and discussions. watsonedtech.blogspot.com/2026/05/mark... #blendedlearning #teachers #KYDLC #UnitedWeLearnKY

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Markify

Several months ago, I came across the free browser-based tool Markify . Based on the times that I've tried it out with others in professio...

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I was thankful to be at Bullitt County today helping instructional coaches reflect on the year and playing with Google Gems. But it was bittersweet to also recognize the retirement of Danita Cobble! Congratulations, friend...I'll miss you! #KYDLC #UnitedWeLearnKY #AllinKY

Bullitt County instructional coaches meeting in the board room at the Board of Education.

Cake with icing that says: "Congratulations on 33 years. Best wishes Danita!"

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Come jam with us at our "AI to Amplify" professional learning on June 3! FREE to staff of our OVEC districts. For a PDF of the flier and the registration link, visit sites.google.com/ovec.org/dig.... #blendedlearning #artificialintelligence #UnitedWeLearnKY #AllinKY #KYDLC #EduSky

Flier for "AI to Amplify" professional learning opportunity in Louisville, KY on June 3, 2026.

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Some pictures from South Oldham Middle School! Here to support the instructional coach on using a series of student-facing Google Sheets for tracking mastery of standards.

Quote by Maya Angelou on library exterior wall.

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Kentucky Educators for Role Playing Games @kyedrpg.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

I'm so thankful I was a guest for the long-running Fueling Creativity in Education podcast (Season 12, Ep. 10!) and was delighted to talk about TTRPGs in education! Give a listen and consider subscribing. fuelingcreativitypodcast.com/the-power-of... #PolyhedralPedagogy #kyedrpg #EduSky #TTRPGsky

Image of Adam throwing up a green foam d20 as part of a "Fueling Creativity in Education" podcast template for the episode "The Power of Game-Based Learning: Why Tabletop Role-Playing Games Matter."

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Humbled and thankful to be a Person of the Day. Find me and others on EduMatch Connect! connect.edumatch.org/auth?ref=1ad...

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Kentucky Educators for Role Playing Games @kyedrpg.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Ever rolled funny shaped dice in a museum? Join our FREE two day professional learning workshop at the Frazier Kentucky History Museum on June 11 and 12! For more details and a registration link, visit here: www.fraziermuseum.org/teacher-pd #PolyhedralPedagogy #kyedrpg #gamebasedlearning #EduSky

A flier for a free two day educator workshop at the Frazier Kentucky History Museum about using TTRPGs in the classroom.

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

I'm on the U of L campus inside the CEHD building this morning in Dr. Rains's class of teacher candidates! I'll be talking about UDL and #AI, but more importantly, love listening to student presentations.

Students in Dr. Rains's class of teacher candidates.

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

In my latest #edtechelixirs, I discuss creativity in a world of #AI, with some topical detours into 19th century utopianism, William Morris, medieval guilds, and wired headphones. (Trust me, it will all make sense!) #artificialintelligence #EduSky watsonedtech.blogspot.com/2026/04/crea...

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Creativity, AI, Utopias, and the Cultivation of "Guild-Like" Powers

Yesterday, I was part of a recording session for the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast , co-hosted and produced by Dr. Matthew Worwoo...

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Amy James, Jen Roederer and I are bringing an abbreviated version of our "Timeless Tricks, Modern Clicks" to the JCPS Explore Pathways Coaches!

JCPS Explore Pathways Coaches at an OVEC training.

Reflection sheet and a preview of Amy Berry's Continuum of Engagement.

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Time to turn it up to 11 and use "#AI to Amplify." Join me (and special guests Jen Roederer and Amy James) for a free OVEC PD this summer on #artificialintelligence in education! #KYDLC #blendedlearning #aiforkyed #AllinKY #EduSky Registration link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

A flier for a Louisville, KY professional development day on June 3, 2026.

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

More "Timeless Tricks, Modern Clicks" fun! After participants experience digital and analog engagement strategies, we use "Alphabet Soup" to synthesize and reflect. #EduSky

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Kicking off our OVEC "Timeless Tricks, Modern Clicks" personalized learning with Jen and Amy. What's in your analog bag? #EduSky

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Join this online learning opportunity! I'll be presenting on AI and math instruction. Visit the "Upcoming PD" page of ovec.org/digitallearning to get the registration link and the PDF version of the flier. #artificialintelligence #AI #blendedlearning #AllinKY #EduSky

KAMTE Pre-Service Teacher Conference flier for March 27, 2026.

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

My OVEC March 2026 "Bits and Bytes" is out! Subscribe on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/build-relati... #AllinKY #UnitedWeLearnKY #KYDLC #aiforkyed #ai #artificialintelligence #EduSky

March 2026 of Adam Watson's "Bits and Bytes." Visit the "Celebrations" page of ovec.org/digitallearning for a clickable version.

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Kentucky Educators for Role Playing Games @kyedrpg.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Excited to be a guest on ep. 121 of Jared Fishman's 20 Sided Gamified Podcast! The Spotify link is below, or find it on your favorite podcast platform. I discuss my book and a FREE March 17 PD - you can still register! open.spotify.com/episode/0Wbb... #PolyhedralPedagogy #kyedrpg #EduSky #TTRPGsky

Flier for FREE PD for educators on March 17, 2026, in Bowling Green, KY.

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

I was invited by my OVEC colleagues Santina Plottner and Holly Blevins to spend a half day with school counselors, talking about how #AI intersects with their world and work. Thank you to ALL counselors for what you do on behalf of students and staff! #artificialintelligence

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Kentucky Educators for Role Playing Games @kyedrpg.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

The University of Kentucky's "Gaming Across Boundaries" FREE 2 day conference is setting up! I'll be presenting tomorrow AM (Saturday). Attend virtually! Day One: uky.zoom.us/j/6200657797... Day Two: uky.zoom.us/j/6200657797... #PolyhedralPedagogy #kyedrpg #gamebasedlearning #TTRPGsky #Edusky

University of Kentucky's eSports lounge.

University of Kentucky's eSports Theater.

Gaming Across Boundaries, Day One schedule.

Gaming Across Boundaries, Day Two schedule. I present at 9:30 am EST on Saturday, 2/28.

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

A FREE "lunch and learn" opportunity, open to all, with @schoolai.com on March 30! For the full two page flier and the registration link, visit this page: sites.google.com/ovec.org/dig... #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #KYDLC #AllinKY #EduSky

FREE OVEC and School AI lunch and learn opportunity on March 30, 2026, in Louisville, KY.

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Our second breakout for OVEC #aiforkyed! Natasha Stephen (Scott Co.) discusses #ai teacher tools. @breweredu.bsky.social (JCPS) talks about #artificialintelligence ethics and writing. Amanda Ballard (Bullitt Co.) shares on @briskteaching.bsky.social! #AllinKY #KYDLC #EduSky

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Our first breakout strand of the day! Pam Rowland (Rowan County) talks about "Profile of an #ai graduate." Natasha Stephen (Scott Co.) shared how it can transform math instruction. Lecie Gilley (Bullitt Co.) discussed student use in her social studies class. #AllinKY #aiforkyed #EduSky

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Maria Bennett, CIO of Scott County Public Schools, is our wonderful morning keynote for our OVEC #aiforkyed day of learning! #AI #artificialintelligence #KYDLC #AllinKY #EduSky

Maria Bennett, CIO of Scott County Public Schools, KY.

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Our last OVEC #aiforkyed session of the school year has started! What is your "L" for #artificialintelligence? #AI #AllinKY #UnitedWeLearnKY #KYDLC #EduSky

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

A morning of #AI at Breckinridge Metropolitan High School! We considered pedagogical implications and concerns, played with tools, and worked in groups to began a conversation on what #ArtificialIntelligence means for Breck Metro staff and students. #KYDLC #AllinKY #EduSky

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