Kathryn Laster
@kklaster.bsky.social
📍 Learner and educator
🎯 My goal is to transform the way we design #ProfessionalLearning
🫶 Love connecting to people, ideas, and communities
❤️ #CoffeeEDU, books, podcasts
#GEGNORTX, #ISTECert, #LFAcademy25, ISTE+ASCD Community Leader
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🎯 My goal is to transform the way we design #ProfessionalLearning
🫶 Love connecting to people, ideas, and communities
❤️ #CoffeeEDU, books, podcasts
#GEGNORTX, #ISTECert, #LFAcademy25, ISTE+ASCD Community Leader
she/her/hers
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💡 Teaching doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Join NERDSquad+ and get coaching, resources, and wellness strategies designed to help real teachers work smarter, not harder. 🚀
👉 Balance your workload.
👉 Reduce stress.
👉 Reclaim your time & joy in teaching.
Activate Nerd Mode today. 🌟
#EDUsky
👉 Balance your workload.
👉 Reduce stress.
👉 Reclaim your time & joy in teaching.
Activate Nerd Mode today. 🌟
#EDUsky
October 10, 2025 at 11:45 PM
💡 Teaching doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Join NERDSquad+ and get coaching, resources, and wellness strategies designed to help real teachers work smarter, not harder. 🚀
👉 Balance your workload.
👉 Reduce stress.
👉 Reclaim your time & joy in teaching.
Activate Nerd Mode today. 🌟
#EDUsky
👉 Balance your workload.
👉 Reduce stress.
👉 Reclaim your time & joy in teaching.
Activate Nerd Mode today. 🌟
#EDUsky
I'm looking forward to learning from Kendall Zoller this week at Learning Forward Florida! I've enjoyed digging into his book and wrote this post for @learntexas.bsky.social about a few of his steps of presentation choreography. #LFTXLearns #FloridaLearns #EduSky
Choreographing Sessions: Professional Learning Best Practices for Success
The first five minutes of a professional learning session can shape everything that follows. In this post, explore delivery strategies from The Choreography of Presenting by Kendall Zoller, including…
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September 21, 2025 at 10:51 PM
I'm looking forward to learning from Kendall Zoller this week at Learning Forward Florida! I've enjoyed digging into his book and wrote this post for @learntexas.bsky.social about a few of his steps of presentation choreography. #LFTXLearns #FloridaLearns #EduSky
I really enjoyed our last discussion protocol of the day at #LFNTX! Partners had a prompt related to the topic, we reflected about our wish to do more, do less, do better, or do different…then turned and discussed with a partner! Thanks Laura M for a fabulous day of learning! #LFTXLearns
September 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I really enjoyed our last discussion protocol of the day at #LFNTX! Partners had a prompt related to the topic, we reflected about our wish to do more, do less, do better, or do different…then turned and discussed with a partner! Thanks Laura M for a fabulous day of learning! #LFTXLearns
I always enjoy PoP time at #LFNTX! It's energizing to hear what other professional learning leaders are doing in their schools/districts. I often gravitate to the alternative forms of PD discussion, and I love hearing the creativity happening around the area! @learntexas.bsky.social #EduSky
September 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I always enjoy PoP time at #LFNTX! It's energizing to hear what other professional learning leaders are doing in their schools/districts. I often gravitate to the alternative forms of PD discussion, and I love hearing the creativity happening around the area! @learntexas.bsky.social #EduSky
I'm so happy to get to learn with #LFNTX #EDUfriends today! Love the theme and connections and that we started the day sharing glows! ✨ (Shoutout AoG and Laura Moore for not starting with logistics! 😜) #LFTXLearns @learntexas.bsky.social #EduSky
September 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I'm so happy to get to learn with #LFNTX #EDUfriends today! Love the theme and connections and that we started the day sharing glows! ✨ (Shoutout AoG and Laura Moore for not starting with logistics! 😜) #LFTXLearns @learntexas.bsky.social #EduSky
It's almost time for this month's DFW #CoffeeEDU! We're meeting IRL on Saturday, 9/20, 11:15 - 12:15 (CT). See our site for all of the details!
We 💗 this community of educators, and it's our favorite time to connect, learn, share, and grow. All educators are welcome! #EduSky
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We 💗 this community of educators, and it's our favorite time to connect, learn, share, and grow. All educators are welcome! #EduSky
🔗 buff.ly/EYVJe9u
September 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
It's almost time for this month's DFW #CoffeeEDU! We're meeting IRL on Saturday, 9/20, 11:15 - 12:15 (CT). See our site for all of the details!
We 💗 this community of educators, and it's our favorite time to connect, learn, share, and grow. All educators are welcome! #EduSky
🔗 buff.ly/EYVJe9u
We 💗 this community of educators, and it's our favorite time to connect, learn, share, and grow. All educators are welcome! #EduSky
🔗 buff.ly/EYVJe9u
It was another delightful DFW #CoffeeEDU! This week was all about back-to-school wins, new adventures, and ideas to share. 🎉 #EduSky
We alternate between virtual and F2F meetups, and all educators are welcome!
Learn more about our group here: buff.ly/MkvvsKl
We alternate between virtual and F2F meetups, and all educators are welcome!
Learn more about our group here: buff.ly/MkvvsKl
August 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM
It was another delightful DFW #CoffeeEDU! This week was all about back-to-school wins, new adventures, and ideas to share. 🎉 #EduSky
We alternate between virtual and F2F meetups, and all educators are welcome!
Learn more about our group here: buff.ly/MkvvsKl
We alternate between virtual and F2F meetups, and all educators are welcome!
Learn more about our group here: buff.ly/MkvvsKl
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We are sharing our PASSION for notebooklm.google.com
One teacher is applying for EdTech jobs and uploaded her resumes and links to her socials and other resources about herself which cretted a podcast about herself and added that as a QR code to her resume.
#coffeeEDU DFW #EduSky
One teacher is applying for EdTech jobs and uploaded her resumes and links to her socials and other resources about herself which cretted a podcast about herself and added that as a QR code to her resume.
#coffeeEDU DFW #EduSky
July 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
We are sharing our PASSION for notebooklm.google.com
One teacher is applying for EdTech jobs and uploaded her resumes and links to her socials and other resources about herself which cretted a podcast about herself and added that as a QR code to her resume.
#coffeeEDU DFW #EduSky
One teacher is applying for EdTech jobs and uploaded her resumes and links to her socials and other resources about herself which cretted a podcast about herself and added that as a QR code to her resume.
#coffeeEDU DFW #EduSky
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July 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I volunteered in the perfect spot for me - surrounded by books at ISTECentral! Loved connecting with new friends, and left a rec for Teach Happier! ❤️
#ISTELive + #ASCDAnnual
#ISTELive + #ASCDAnnual
June 29, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I volunteered in the perfect spot for me - surrounded by books at ISTECentral! Loved connecting with new friends, and left a rec for Teach Happier! ❤️
#ISTELive + #ASCDAnnual
#ISTELive + #ASCDAnnual
I'm really looking forward to learning from Scott Shigeoka on the mainstage at #ISTELive + #ASCDAnnual! For a recent presentation about sparking curiosity, I used this quote from his book Seek. ❤️ @communityleaders.bsky.social @isteofficial.bsky.social
#EduSky
#EduSky
June 22, 2025 at 12:54 AM
I'm really looking forward to learning from Scott Shigeoka on the mainstage at #ISTELive + #ASCDAnnual! For a recent presentation about sparking curiosity, I used this quote from his book Seek. ❤️ @communityleaders.bsky.social @isteofficial.bsky.social
#EduSky
#EduSky
It’s always wonderful to be around these #EDUFriends! Today we debriefed the LFTX conference, shared ideas for creating Gemini Gems, and discussed so many books, including the Choreography of Presenting. 📚
I ❤️ our DFW #CoffeeEDU community!
I ❤️ our DFW #CoffeeEDU community!
June 21, 2025 at 6:12 PM
It’s always wonderful to be around these #EDUFriends! Today we debriefed the LFTX conference, shared ideas for creating Gemini Gems, and discussed so many books, including the Choreography of Presenting. 📚
I ❤️ our DFW #CoffeeEDU community!
I ❤️ our DFW #CoffeeEDU community!
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Just had an absolute blast discovering how toys can teach us powerful leadership lessons @learntexas.bsky.social conference! 🧸✨ Feeling super grateful for winning an amazing book to dive even deeper into this playful wisdom. 📚🙌 #LFTX25 #LFTXlearns @kklaster.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Just had an absolute blast discovering how toys can teach us powerful leadership lessons @learntexas.bsky.social conference! 🧸✨ Feeling super grateful for winning an amazing book to dive even deeper into this playful wisdom. 📚🙌 #LFTX25 #LFTXlearns @kklaster.bsky.social
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#CoffeeEDU crew at Google Gemini Academy today!
@cleoskye.bsky.social @educroupe.bsky.social @mama-mantha.bsky.social
@cleoskye.bsky.social @educroupe.bsky.social @mama-mantha.bsky.social
May 30, 2025 at 6:47 PM
#CoffeeEDU crew at Google Gemini Academy today!
@cleoskye.bsky.social @educroupe.bsky.social @mama-mantha.bsky.social
@cleoskye.bsky.social @educroupe.bsky.social @mama-mantha.bsky.social
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We didn’t snap a picture but it was indeed a great time. Thank you EduFriends for making it a magical #CoffeeEdu @kklaster.bsky.social @educroupe.bsky.social @cleoskye.bsky.social plus Jen W., Emily, Amy F., & Momma M.
May 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
We didn’t snap a picture but it was indeed a great time. Thank you EduFriends for making it a magical #CoffeeEdu @kklaster.bsky.social @educroupe.bsky.social @cleoskye.bsky.social plus Jen W., Emily, Amy F., & Momma M.
I'm looking forward to learning and sharing at this summer's @learntexas.bsky.social conference! Will I see you there? #LFTX25 #PL4PL #EDUSky
🔗 It's not too late to register! buff.ly/nTkweh3
🔗 It's not too late to register! buff.ly/nTkweh3
April 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I'm looking forward to learning and sharing at this summer's @learntexas.bsky.social conference! Will I see you there? #LFTX25 #PL4PL #EDUSky
🔗 It's not too late to register! buff.ly/nTkweh3
🔗 It's not too late to register! buff.ly/nTkweh3
It's always a fabulous time with our #CoffeeEDU group!
📚 Today we had a huge list of book shares, we discussed the power of protocols and templates, how to lessen cognitive load, Form Mule, AI tools, and other solution finding. Want to join us next month? #EDUSky
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📚 Today we had a huge list of book shares, we discussed the power of protocols and templates, how to lessen cognitive load, Form Mule, AI tools, and other solution finding. Want to join us next month? #EDUSky
➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
April 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
It's always a fabulous time with our #CoffeeEDU group!
📚 Today we had a huge list of book shares, we discussed the power of protocols and templates, how to lessen cognitive load, Form Mule, AI tools, and other solution finding. Want to join us next month? #EDUSky
➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📚 Today we had a huge list of book shares, we discussed the power of protocols and templates, how to lessen cognitive load, Form Mule, AI tools, and other solution finding. Want to join us next month? #EDUSky
➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
I had a terrific time sharing "Lasting Learning" with PISD math teachers! 🤓
Thanks @mslkile.bsky.social for sharing the PZ thinking routine Creating Space for Learning. It was the perfect way to start the day! And thanks @kristinhebert.bsky.social for the invite! ✨
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Thanks @mslkile.bsky.social for sharing the PZ thinking routine Creating Space for Learning. It was the perfect way to start the day! And thanks @kristinhebert.bsky.social for the invite! ✨
pz.harvard.edu/sites/defaul...
March 25, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I had a terrific time sharing "Lasting Learning" with PISD math teachers! 🤓
Thanks @mslkile.bsky.social for sharing the PZ thinking routine Creating Space for Learning. It was the perfect way to start the day! And thanks @kristinhebert.bsky.social for the invite! ✨
pz.harvard.edu/sites/defaul...
Thanks @mslkile.bsky.social for sharing the PZ thinking routine Creating Space for Learning. It was the perfect way to start the day! And thanks @kristinhebert.bsky.social for the invite! ✨
pz.harvard.edu/sites/defaul...
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If you want to read a carefully considered blog post on #professionallearning , go to Kathryn Laster's site! This post is about timing. I 💖⏱ ! Timers make SPACE for all the things, ensure EQUITABLE PARTICIPATION, & REDUCE COGNITIVE LOAD for everyone.
www.refinedlearningdesign.com/learn/timing...
www.refinedlearningdesign.com/learn/timing...
Timing is Everything: How to Facilitate PD with Precision — Refined Learning Design
Avoid the common pitfall of running out of time in professional learning sessions. Discover how structured timing, clear agendas, and timers help facilitators stay on track, ensure full participation,...
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March 9, 2025 at 7:34 PM
If you want to read a carefully considered blog post on #professionallearning , go to Kathryn Laster's site! This post is about timing. I 💖⏱ ! Timers make SPACE for all the things, ensure EQUITABLE PARTICIPATION, & REDUCE COGNITIVE LOAD for everyone.
www.refinedlearningdesign.com/learn/timing...
www.refinedlearningdesign.com/learn/timing...
This interview was so energizing and enlightening, and I'm still thinking about the distinction between skills and strategies vs outcomes. I can't wait to learn more at this summer's LFTX conference! #LFTXLearns
#EduSky #ProfessionalLearning
#EduSky #ProfessionalLearning
Ready to enhance your collaboration skills as a learning leader? Join us for the summer #LFTX25 conference! Learn more about the essential skills for effective collaboration in our blog: wix.to/C612yXZ #LearningLeadership #Collaboration #LFTXlearns
Collaboration Skills for Learning Leaders
In anticipation of our summer Learning Forward Texas conference, we’re excited to share a series of posts that highlight what makes this event special. Over the next few months, we’ll feature insights...
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March 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
This interview was so energizing and enlightening, and I'm still thinking about the distinction between skills and strategies vs outcomes. I can't wait to learn more at this summer's LFTX conference! #LFTXLearns
#EduSky #ProfessionalLearning
#EduSky #ProfessionalLearning
I believe this advice is so true when designing #ProfessionalLearning, too! @elektronikav.bsky.social & I talk about this all the time. Less is more! #EduSky #CoffeeEDU
Less is More. More is Too Much.
I was recently asked to consider one piece of advice I'd give to teachers. And, after thinking about it for a bit, I guess I'd suggest doing less, not more. More may be too much.
theeffortfuleducator.com/2025/02/18/l...
#edusky
I was recently asked to consider one piece of advice I'd give to teachers. And, after thinking about it for a bit, I guess I'd suggest doing less, not more. More may be too much.
theeffortfuleducator.com/2025/02/18/l...
#edusky
Less is More. More is Too Much. - The Effortful Educator
I was recently asked to consider one piece of advice I'd give to teachers. And, after thinking about it for a bit, I guess I'd suggest doing less, not more. More may be too much.
theeffortfuleducator.com
February 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I believe this advice is so true when designing #ProfessionalLearning, too! @elektronikav.bsky.social & I talk about this all the time. Less is more! #EduSky #CoffeeEDU
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⏰ Don't miss out on the Learning Forward Texas Annual Conference! Early bird registration ends February 28, 2025. Join us June 16-18 at the Hurst Conference Center for inspiring sessions and networking opportunities. Secure your spot today! wix.to/9qglQrt
Learning Forward Texas Annual Conference
Early Bird Pricing Ends Next Friday, February 28, 2025 Save $$ by registering early. Click here to register.
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February 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM
⏰ Don't miss out on the Learning Forward Texas Annual Conference! Early bird registration ends February 28, 2025. Join us June 16-18 at the Hurst Conference Center for inspiring sessions and networking opportunities. Secure your spot today! wix.to/9qglQrt
💗 What a terrific start to the weekend! Our DFW #CoffeeEDU had such a great time sharing and learning in community! #EduSky
📚 books, Readwise, journaling, book studies
💡 #TCEA takeaways
🔗 URL shorteners
🦋 social media connections
+ more!
Want to join us next month?
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📚 books, Readwise, journaling, book studies
💡 #TCEA takeaways
🔗 URL shorteners
🦋 social media connections
+ more!
Want to join us next month?
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
February 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
💗 What a terrific start to the weekend! Our DFW #CoffeeEDU had such a great time sharing and learning in community! #EduSky
📚 books, Readwise, journaling, book studies
💡 #TCEA takeaways
🔗 URL shorteners
🦋 social media connections
+ more!
Want to join us next month?
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📚 books, Readwise, journaling, book studies
💡 #TCEA takeaways
🔗 URL shorteners
🦋 social media connections
+ more!
Want to join us next month?
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Reposted by Kathryn Laster
Such an impt pt: We need to equip people with "practices (skills, knowledge, attitudes, habits of mind) that allow them to exert agency over technology." This aligns with John's comment on the pod that adults who use genAI well already have critical thinking along w relevant knowledge.
The best we can do, IMO, is to equip young people with practices (skills, knowledge, attitudes, habits of mind) that allow them to exert agency over the technology. This is true of all tech. Years ago when I was first battling the distraction of smart phones, I used to do an exercise with students..
February 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Such an impt pt: We need to equip people with "practices (skills, knowledge, attitudes, habits of mind) that allow them to exert agency over technology." This aligns with John's comment on the pod that adults who use genAI well already have critical thinking along w relevant knowledge.
Reposted by Kathryn Laster
I've now listened to this episode of @pjvogt.bsky.social's Search Engine on which I appear and I cannot recommend it enough, not because of me, but because it frames the challenge of ChatGPT in schools and student writing better than anything I've seen or heard. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Playboi Farti and his AI Homework Machine
Podcast Episode · Search Engine · 02/14/2025 · 1h 1m
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February 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I've now listened to this episode of @pjvogt.bsky.social's Search Engine on which I appear and I cannot recommend it enough, not because of me, but because it frames the challenge of ChatGPT in schools and student writing better than anything I've seen or heard. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...