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Steve Wick @wickedtech.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Save The Dates! IETC 2026 - November 11-13, 2026 I am excited to see the 2 Amazing Keynotes have already been shared! www.ltcillinois.org/ietc/ @kshelton.bsky.social @ltcillinois.bsky.social

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Illinois Digital Educators Alliance | IDEA @ideaillinois.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

#IDEAcon welcome reception on Monday has drone soccer, board games, and Mario Kart time trials thanks to IHSEA where the winner receives a free IHSEA membership. Discover how play fits in for everyone. Not registered for IDEAcon? Register today at ideail.org/go2IDEAcon26. #IDEAil #EduSky

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Steve Wick @wickedtech.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

If you are attending #IDEAcon 2026 I hope you will share your learning with everyone on the IDEA socials for everyone who can't be there with us. If you are not going to be there, why not? ideaillinois.org/ideacon #edusky #edtech #alwayslearning

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Illinois Digital Educators Alliance | IDEA @ideaillinois.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

There’s still time to join us at IDEAcon 2026. A space to learn, lead, and transform together. A place to create, connect, and innovate with educators, leaders, and partners who believe in joyful, impactful learning. Register now at ideail.org/go2IDEAcon26. #IDEAcon #EduSky

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Steve Wick @wickedtech.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Excited to share some of the amazing features in Google Docs to help make student learning experiences more engaging at #IDEAcon on Tuesday! www.ideaillinois.org/ideacon

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Steve Wick @wickedtech.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Who's excited to learn with @hollyclarkedu.bsky.social this year at #IETC's 3oth year? Can we predict one of the best IETC keynotes ever? #edtech #education #IETC25 #EDU #EDUSky www.ltcillinois.org/ietc/attend/

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Steve Wick @wickedtech.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

This summer, I am catching up on some education articles that I bookmarked during the school year. I hope to have a great collection of ideas by the end of the summer to start the new year. rechargelearning.blogspot.com/2025/06/summ... #education #ISTElive #Teacher #AlwaysLearning #EduSky

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Summer Reading for Teachers - Top Stories from the 2025-26 School Year

A blog about education, learning, teaching, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity, assessment, and edtech.

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 23/06/2025

🔎 Can you tell which photo is real? Test yourself with 3️⃣ examples. Answers in next post 👇🏾 #AILiteracy

SPOTLIGHT ON AI AI or not? Can you spot the real photo from the AI-generated image?

Which image is a real photo? Woman wearing headphone and red shirt: A Woman wearing headphones and jean jacket: B

Which image is a real photo? Small bird sitting on top of sunflower: A Bird with large wing sitting on bare tree branch: B

Which image is a real photo? Dozens of fists raised in air, background blurred: A Handful of fists raised in air up close: B

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Padlet @padlet.com · 23/06/2025

New video features to make your discussions even better ✨ 🌍 Auto-captions now support 99 languages 📥 Download auto-captions or upload your own ✂️ Trim videos directly in Padlet 🛡️ Improved automatic content moderation for safer discussions 📦 Download all content, including videos and comments

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Eric Curts @ericcurts.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

My EdTech newsletter is out: mailchi.mp/controlaltac... 📖 Be An Author Month 💡 AI Student Activities 🏔️ UCET25 Sessions 🎉 NCTIES25 Sessions 📸 FuseBase Extension 🔗 Google Sites Templates 📰 RetroReport 🚨 Factile Subscribe here: www.controlaltachieve.com/p/newsletter... #EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 19/02/2025

Misinformation is having a moment (again)—and it’s likely your students have picked up some mistaken beliefs about their own cognition. ⚠️ Here’s how to fight the misinformation and debunk 7 common myths in your classroom. #EduSky #teachers

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7 Learning Myths Your Students Probably Believe

From left- and right-brain thinking to the notion that talent beats persistence, these common myths can hinder student learning. Here’s how teachers can help.

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Steve Wick @wickedtech.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Thank you, Gholdy Muhammad, for a great day 3 Keynote at #IDEAcon. I am inspired to bring more joy to everything I do in school. I have not read your books yet, but I am adding them to my reading list today! amzn.to/3CYIPeG

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Steve Wick @wickedtech.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

One of my newer ventures is building and sharing student-centered interactive activities using Google Docs. I am still learning, but if you are curious, I hope to see you all on Wednesday. #IDEAcon #GoogleEDU

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Lindsey Frank 🦋 @thebutterflywithin.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Set your morning intention today for #IDEAcon! Today’s intention led by Sarah Said This evening join us for a collective unity intention at 5:45 We are here all day💖 @edmindfully.bsky.social @ideaillinois.bsky.social #EducatingMindfully #IDEAcon2025 #EduSky Www.educatingmindfully.org 🧡💙

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Steve Wick @wickedtech.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Excited for an amazing keynote with @evohannan.bsky.social today at #IDEAcon www.evohannan.com

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Steve Wick @wickedtech.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Did you know membership in IDEA is free? Join today to access some amazing resources and to be part of this incredible community of #LifeLongLearners #EDUSky #IDEAcon www.ideaillinois.org/Join

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Join IDEA

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Steve Wick @wickedtech.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Google for Education has helped me become the educator that I always wanted to be. Join me today as I share some of the amazing resources that I use with my students outside of Google Drive and Google Classroom. #IDEAcon #SkyEDU bit.ly/ideacon2025

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*IDEAcon Session Resources (Wick 2025)

IDEAcon 2025 - Session Resources The More You Share, The More You Learn Julie Many | @ManyEdventures julie_many@ipsd.org Steve Wick | @WickedTech steve_wick@ipsd.org IDEAcon Conference Website IDEA ...

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Steve Wick @wickedtech.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

I am excited to share some of my teaching and learning experiences at #IDEAcon. 3 Days - 4 Sessions Hope to see you all there! #EDUsky web.cvent.com/event/2b969f...

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EduMatch @edumatch.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

🚨 TODAY'S THE DAY!🚨 🎤Come sing along, Brave and free. This Sunday night at IDEAcon, And EduMatch's Karaoke! #EduMatch 🎶 #IDEAcon #IDEAcon2025 #edtech

EduMatch Karaoke
Sunday, February 16
5:30-7:30 at the IDEAcon welcome social

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Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 13/02/2025

Ignite your mind at IdeaCon! 🔥 Join us for inspiring sessions, workshops, & networking. @ideaillinois #IDEAcon #IDEAcon2025 @LisaBerghoff @WeVideo @kamiapp @RKfromWeVideo @edtech_ology @Martinez_EdTech

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Steve Wick @wickedtech.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

What are you waiting for? Don't miss out on this incredible learning experience. The big conferences don't bring you so many inspiring speakers. Bonus: The exhibitors are amazing! Hope to see you all there! Learn more and register today: www.ideaillinois.org/IDEAcon #IDEAcon #edusky#education

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ALT: elmo from sesame street is saying `` you 're an inspiration to the little ones in ! ''

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Steve Wick @wickedtech.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

If you need something to smile about Monday, check out this story about Declan who helped Bradley Cooper introduce the Eagles at the Super Bowl. youtu.be/Q_0wYhACMM4?... #payingitforward

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TODAY surprises Eagles fan Declan LeBaron with Super Bowl tickets

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Steve Wick @wickedtech.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Looking forward to presenting at #IDEAcon The Secrets to Enhancing Teaching and Learning With Google How Can We Use AI to Enhance Student Learning? Global Connections with Google Arts & Culture Interactive Student Engagement With Google Docs bit.ly/ideacon2025 #teachersky #edusky #education

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Steve Wick @wickedtech.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I am attending the Constellation Workshop presented by The National Energy Education Development (NEED) I am looking forward to a day of learning with some amazing educators and the @NEED_Project www.need.org

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National Energy Education Development Program · National Energy Education Development Program

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Steve Wick @wickedtech.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

It is going to be a unique year. For the first time in 10 years, I'm not directly involved with organizing the conference. I'm back to being a presenter and attendee, but I am sure I will find some ways to help where I can. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

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Steve Wick @wickedtech.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

25 School-Appropriate Funny Videos for Kids When You Have 5 Free Minutes www.weareteachers.com/funny-videos...

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25 School-Appropriate Funny Videos for Kids

For when you have an extra 5 minutes to fill.

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Jon Spike @jonspike.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Board and card games for your classroom and library? We got em! Gamestormers and Doomscroll are a one-time purchase, come with FREE curriculum, and are just plain FUN for students. #FETC #FETC2025 #fetc25 #edusky #LevelUpEDU

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 15/01/2025

📢 On Feb. 8 we are co-hosting a virtual #NewsLiteracy conference, "Promoting Literacy and Critical Thinking in a Convoluted World," with author & educator Jeffrey Wilhelm & the @boisestate.bsky.social Writing Project! Be inspired, share ideas & network! 🔗 tinyurl.com/LiteracyForEducatorsConference

Text-heavy graphic PROMOTING LITERACY & CRITICAL THINKING IN A CONVOLUTED WORLD Conference

SATURDAY
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
9:00-3:00 MT/10:00-5:00 ET

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The Boist State Writing Project

Presenters from: The National Writing Project
News Literacy Project
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 16/01/2025

Many classroom behavioral challenges are rooted in cognitive overload—and this is especially true for neurodivergent learners, @ldesautels.bsky.social writes. These strategies can help you support all students’ cognitive function, so they’re better able to learn. 🤝

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7 Strategies to Help Overwhelmed Students

Some students develop anxiety about assignments, but there are ways teachers can help them cope with these feelings.

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Steve Wick @wickedtech.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

I'm excited to see so many engaged vendors & learners sharing at #FETC, but did you know the best conference in the United States is next month? IDEAcon 2025 will be the place to learn & connect on February 17th. #IDEAcon ideaillinois.org/IDEAcon Hope to see you all there! #EDUSky

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Steve Wick @wickedtech.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

My Favorite Conference of the Year is Almost Here! I'm excited to share and learn with everyone this year! web.cvent.com/event/2b969f... #IDEAcon @ideaillinois.bsky.social s

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Carrie Baughcum @carriebaughcum.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

WE ARE BACK! ALL Doodle and Chat with Friends. NEW format. NEW friends. SAME who knows what kinds of doodle infused fun. On our next episode, we get to share all the fun, wonderful conversations and the doodles Dr. Sarah Thomas inspired! Never miss an episode: bit.ly/doodleandchat #DoodleAndChat

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Ditch That Textbook @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

📺Watch NOW! 🔦Our spotlight sponsor session "AI Literacy for Students and Teachers with MagicSchool" is LIVE on #DitchSummit. Don't have your ticket yet? It's not too late! Register at DitchSummit.com and start watching today.

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Steve Wick @wickedtech.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Here’s to 365 new opportunities, adventures, and memories. Wishing you a Happy New Year filled with laughter and love! #EDUSky

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Steve Wick @wickedtech.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

2024 Year in Review - A Collection of Resources to Explore and Reflect on the Year That Was rechargelearning.blogspot.com/2024/12/2024... #EDUSky #AlwaysLearning

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