Jen Giffen
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Day 8 of #DitchSummit. @ditchthattextbook.com talks to AJ Juliani about practical principles to engage students in class.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Day 8 of #DitchSummit. @ditchthattextbook.com talks to AJ Juliani about practical principles to engage students in class.
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Day 6 of #DitchSummit. @ditchthattextbook.com, @hollyclarkedu.bsky.social, and @kshelton.bsky.social discuss what teachers need to know about AI in 2026
December 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Day 6 of #DitchSummit. @ditchthattextbook.com, @hollyclarkedu.bsky.social, and @kshelton.bsky.social discuss what teachers need to know about AI in 2026
It's #DitchSummit Day 5! Today @ditchthattextbook.com talks to Dr Janell Blunt about Cognitive Science and Memory Strategies for the Classroom.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
It's #DitchSummit Day 5! Today @ditchthattextbook.com talks to Dr Janell Blunt about Cognitive Science and Memory Strategies for the Classroom.
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Day 4 of #DitchSummit! Today One Principal's school turnaround story - with strategies for you with @principalrahh.bsky.social
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December 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Day 4 of #DitchSummit! Today One Principal's school turnaround story - with strategies for you with @principalrahh.bsky.social
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Day 3 of #DitchSummit. @ditchthattextbook.com talks about AI literacy – teaching and learning in any classroom
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December 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Day 3 of #DitchSummit. @ditchthattextbook.com talks about AI literacy – teaching and learning in any classroom
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Day 2 of #DitchSummit!
@ditchthattextbook.com talks to LaNesha Tabb about reaching reluctant writers with strategies that engage and really work.
@ditchthattextbook.com talks to LaNesha Tabb about reaching reluctant writers with strategies that engage and really work.
December 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Day 2 of #DitchSummit!
@ditchthattextbook.com talks to LaNesha Tabb about reaching reluctant writers with strategies that engage and really work.
@ditchthattextbook.com talks to LaNesha Tabb about reaching reluctant writers with strategies that engage and really work.
Day 1 of Ditch Summit! @allysonapsey.bsky.social talks to @ditchthattextbook.com about the six pillars to honour and equip the whole teacher.
December 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Day 1 of Ditch Summit! @allysonapsey.bsky.social talks to @ditchthattextbook.com about the six pillars to honour and equip the whole teacher.
Great day of connecting and learning with other Canadian teacher librarians at Treasure Mountain Canada.
February 1, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Great day of connecting and learning with other Canadian teacher librarians at Treasure Mountain Canada.
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
January 30, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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
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
December 23, 2024 at 3:59 PM
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
#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
@ditchthattextbook.bsky.social #TodayISketchnotED
December 23, 2024 at 3:03 PM
#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
@ditchthattextbook.bsky.social #TodayISketchnotED
#DitchSummit day 7. @ditchthattextbook.com talks to @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social about coaching educators, PBL, life skills, and influence. @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social #TodayISketchnotED
December 22, 2024 at 5:36 PM
#DitchSummit day 7. @ditchthattextbook.com talks to @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social about coaching educators, PBL, life skills, and influence. @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social #TodayISketchnotED
#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!
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December 21, 2024 at 8:27 PM
#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!
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#DitchSummit day 5 @ditchthattextbook.com and @mannydiscotech.bsky.social slay with “don’t be bajiggity Diggity: how to slay with classroom tech”
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@ditchthattextbook.bsky.social #TodayISketchnotED
December 20, 2024 at 4:18 PM
#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
@ditchthattextbook.bsky.social #TodayISketchnotED
Well this is a very cool NotebookLM update!
I just need a new interface. I find it lack user friendliness
I just need a new interface. I find it lack user friendliness
Did you know that a new update from NotebookLM means you can now join the audio overview podcast in real time and ask questions?
I tested it out for you by uploading my new book and asking the hosts questions about it 👇
For my own personal learning, this is blowing my mind.
#edusky #aiineducation
I tested it out for you by uploading my new book and asking the hosts questions about it 👇
For my own personal learning, this is blowing my mind.
#edusky #aiineducation
December 20, 2024 at 11:50 AM
Well this is a very cool NotebookLM update!
I just need a new interface. I find it lack user friendliness
I just need a new interface. I find it lack user friendliness
#DitchSummit day 4. @ditchthattextbook.com talks to @deelanier.bsky.social and Ken Shelton about taking cautious steps towards AI implementation in education
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#eduSky #aiined #TodayISketchnotED @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social
December 19, 2024 at 7:51 PM
#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
#eduSky #aiined #TodayISketchnotED @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social
Sneak peek! Fun things coming! #ShukesAndGiff
December 19, 2024 at 12:22 AM
Sneak peek! Fun things coming! #ShukesAndGiff
#DitchSummit Day 3. @ditchthattextbook.com and @steviefrank.bsky.social talk about amplifying student voice with podcasts. #edusky #TodayISketchnotED @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social
December 18, 2024 at 6:54 PM
#DitchSummit Day 3. @ditchthattextbook.com and @steviefrank.bsky.social talk about amplifying student voice with podcasts. #edusky #TodayISketchnotED @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social
#DitchSummit Day 2! @hollyclarkedu.bsky.social and @ditchthattextbook.com discuss how to ace student AI literacy in schools.
#TodayISketchnotED #AIinEd @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social
#TodayISketchnotED #AIinEd @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social
December 18, 2024 at 12:14 AM
#DitchSummit Day 2! @hollyclarkedu.bsky.social and @ditchthattextbook.com discuss how to ace student AI literacy in schools.
#TodayISketchnotED #AIinEd @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social
#TodayISketchnotED #AIinEd @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social
#DitchSummit day 1!! The amazing @trevormackenzie.bsky.social talks about learning students love through curiosity and inquiry!
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@ditchthattextbook.bsky.social @ditchthattextbook.com #sketchnoting #TodayISketchnotED
December 16, 2024 at 8:55 PM
#DitchSummit day 1!! The amazing @trevormackenzie.bsky.social talks about learning students love through curiosity and inquiry!
@ditchthattextbook.bsky.social @ditchthattextbook.com #sketchnoting #TodayISketchnotED
@ditchthattextbook.bsky.social @ditchthattextbook.com #sketchnoting #TodayISketchnotED
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.
December 11, 2024 at 1:15 AM
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.
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.
December 11, 2024 at 1:14 AM
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.