Alex Francisco
@alexgfrancisco.bsky.social
EFL teacher and teacher trainer in Madeira island, Portugal.
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27 Free Gemini AI Tools for Educators - www.controlaltachieve.com/2025/09/27-f...
🛠️ AI tools for planning, instructional support, assessments, student support, admin tasks & more
🏫 Free for all educators
▶️ Demo video & blog post with all the details
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #Edtech #GoogleEDU
🛠️ AI tools for planning, instructional support, assessments, student support, admin tasks & more
🏫 Free for all educators
▶️ Demo video & blog post with all the details
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #Edtech #GoogleEDU
September 9, 2025 at 7:49 PM
27 Free Gemini AI Tools for Educators - www.controlaltachieve.com/2025/09/27-f...
🛠️ AI tools for planning, instructional support, assessments, student support, admin tasks & more
🏫 Free for all educators
▶️ Demo video & blog post with all the details
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #Edtech #GoogleEDU
🛠️ AI tools for planning, instructional support, assessments, student support, admin tasks & more
🏫 Free for all educators
▶️ Demo video & blog post with all the details
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #Edtech #GoogleEDU
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June 10, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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Beyond the Book - AI for Librarians - www.controlaltachieve.com/2025/04/beyo...
💬 AI Prompts for Librarians
🛠️ AI Tools for Librarians
📗 AI Tools for Book Trailers
🤖 Custom AI Chatbots
🧰 Resource Doc, Slideshow & Blog Post
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech
💬 AI Prompts for Librarians
🛠️ AI Tools for Librarians
📗 AI Tools for Book Trailers
🤖 Custom AI Chatbots
🧰 Resource Doc, Slideshow & Blog Post
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech
April 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Beyond the Book - AI for Librarians - www.controlaltachieve.com/2025/04/beyo...
💬 AI Prompts for Librarians
🛠️ AI Tools for Librarians
📗 AI Tools for Book Trailers
🤖 Custom AI Chatbots
🧰 Resource Doc, Slideshow & Blog Post
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech
💬 AI Prompts for Librarians
🛠️ AI Tools for Librarians
📗 AI Tools for Book Trailers
🤖 Custom AI Chatbots
🧰 Resource Doc, Slideshow & Blog Post
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech
Reposted by Alex Francisco
My weekly EdTech newsletter just went out - mailchi.mp/controlaltac...
✍️ Poetry Month Projects
🎧 Global Education Station Podcast
✨ AI in Education Roundtable
📰 Google News
🔎 Talpa Search
📸 GIFPAL
🎞️ Chat Animator
✖️ Thinkverse
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech
✍️ Poetry Month Projects
🎧 Global Education Station Podcast
✨ AI in Education Roundtable
📰 Google News
🔎 Talpa Search
📸 GIFPAL
🎞️ Chat Animator
✖️ Thinkverse
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech
April 16, 2025 at 12:44 PM
My weekly EdTech newsletter just went out - mailchi.mp/controlaltac...
✍️ Poetry Month Projects
🎧 Global Education Station Podcast
✨ AI in Education Roundtable
📰 Google News
🔎 Talpa Search
📸 GIFPAL
🎞️ Chat Animator
✖️ Thinkverse
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech
✍️ Poetry Month Projects
🎧 Global Education Station Podcast
✨ AI in Education Roundtable
📰 Google News
🔎 Talpa Search
📸 GIFPAL
🎞️ Chat Animator
✖️ Thinkverse
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech
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Celebrate #PiDay with these #edtech activities:
📈 Discover Pi with Google Sheets
✍️ Create "Pi Poems"
🏙️ Graph a Pi-Line Skyline
Free templates & directions at: www.controlaltachieve.com/2025/03/goog...
#EduSky
📈 Discover Pi with Google Sheets
✍️ Create "Pi Poems"
🏙️ Graph a Pi-Line Skyline
Free templates & directions at: www.controlaltachieve.com/2025/03/goog...
#EduSky
March 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Celebrate #PiDay with these #edtech activities:
📈 Discover Pi with Google Sheets
✍️ Create "Pi Poems"
🏙️ Graph a Pi-Line Skyline
Free templates & directions at: www.controlaltachieve.com/2025/03/goog...
#EduSky
📈 Discover Pi with Google Sheets
✍️ Create "Pi Poems"
🏙️ Graph a Pi-Line Skyline
Free templates & directions at: www.controlaltachieve.com/2025/03/goog...
#EduSky
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Why Students Hate Group Work (And How to Fix It)
Many students dislike group work due to uneven workload, social conflicts, and unclear roles.
Read More: buff.ly/oR1pUDb
#EduSky
Many students dislike group work due to uneven workload, social conflicts, and unclear roles.
Read More: buff.ly/oR1pUDb
#EduSky
Why Students Hate Group Work (And How to Fix It)
Group work frustrates students when roles are unclear and workloads are uneven. Grouper can help make it more effective.
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March 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Why Students Hate Group Work (And How to Fix It)
Many students dislike group work due to uneven workload, social conflicts, and unclear roles.
Read More: buff.ly/oR1pUDb
#EduSky
Many students dislike group work due to uneven workload, social conflicts, and unclear roles.
Read More: buff.ly/oR1pUDb
#EduSky
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Love this second grade @schoolai.com and @bookcreator.com app smash! 💥✏️💥
💻 Use #SchoolAI to build background knowledge
📚 Create a book about what you learned on #BookCreator!
Learn more about how you can get involved in #BeAnAuthorMonth ⤵️
buff.ly/4gR2prb
#EdTech #EDUsky
💻 Use #SchoolAI to build background knowledge
📚 Create a book about what you learned on #BookCreator!
Learn more about how you can get involved in #BeAnAuthorMonth ⤵️
buff.ly/4gR2prb
#EdTech #EDUsky
March 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Love this second grade @schoolai.com and @bookcreator.com app smash! 💥✏️💥
💻 Use #SchoolAI to build background knowledge
📚 Create a book about what you learned on #BookCreator!
Learn more about how you can get involved in #BeAnAuthorMonth ⤵️
buff.ly/4gR2prb
#EdTech #EDUsky
💻 Use #SchoolAI to build background knowledge
📚 Create a book about what you learned on #BookCreator!
Learn more about how you can get involved in #BeAnAuthorMonth ⤵️
buff.ly/4gR2prb
#EdTech #EDUsky
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How could you start conceptualizing an educational escape room? Dr. Maddie Shellgren and I turned it into a game to demo how we approach the challenge – based on three random prompts: community organization, trainers, & compliance youtu.be/x1Kas9J9oq4
#learninganddevelopment #edtech
#learninganddevelopment #edtech
youtu.be
March 7, 2025 at 8:59 PM
How could you start conceptualizing an educational escape room? Dr. Maddie Shellgren and I turned it into a game to demo how we approach the challenge – based on three random prompts: community organization, trainers, & compliance youtu.be/x1Kas9J9oq4
#learninganddevelopment #edtech
#learninganddevelopment #edtech
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AI-powered teaching hacks? Yes, please! 🙌 From lesson planning to student feedback, these AI prompt libraries can help educators work smarter, not harder. Ready to explore? 💻
buff.ly/gWu07x3
@ericcurts.bsky.social
#aiineducation #edtech #edusky
buff.ly/gWu07x3
@ericcurts.bsky.social
#aiineducation #edtech #edusky
March 9, 2025 at 2:27 AM
AI-powered teaching hacks? Yes, please! 🙌 From lesson planning to student feedback, these AI prompt libraries can help educators work smarter, not harder. Ready to explore? 💻
buff.ly/gWu07x3
@ericcurts.bsky.social
#aiineducation #edtech #edusky
buff.ly/gWu07x3
@ericcurts.bsky.social
#aiineducation #edtech #edusky
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Hundreds Of Student Handouts & 11 Chapters From Our “ELL Teacher’s Toolbox 2.0” Are Now Freely Available Online larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/03/04/h...
Hundreds Of Student Handouts & 11 Chapters From Our “ELL Teacher’s Toolbox 2.0” Are Now Freely Available Online
Our 600 page ELL Teacher’s Toolbox 2.0 was published last week! Thanks to Valentina Gonzalez, Carol Salva and Stephen Fleenor for contributing chapters to it! And, if you are among the…
larryferlazzo.edublogs.org
March 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Hundreds Of Student Handouts & 11 Chapters From Our “ELL Teacher’s Toolbox 2.0” Are Now Freely Available Online larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/03/04/h...
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6 Actions People Can Take Right Now To Oppose What Trump & Musk Are Doing larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/02/23/6...
6 Actions People Can Take Right Now To Oppose What Trump & Musk Are Doing
I’ve been writing/publishing two series on how people can effectively oppose Trump’s actions, one at Education Week specifically offering recommendations for educators (which is …
larryferlazzo.edublogs.org
March 2, 2025 at 12:31 AM
6 Actions People Can Take Right Now To Oppose What Trump & Musk Are Doing larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/02/23/6...
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AI can be utilized in numerous ways within education to enhance teaching, foster learning, boost creativity, increase efficiency, & offer support for both educators and students.
How do you implement AI in your classroom?
buff.ly/43uOyEb via @ericcurts.bsky.social
#edusky #aiineducation #edtech
How do you implement AI in your classroom?
buff.ly/43uOyEb via @ericcurts.bsky.social
#edusky #aiineducation #edtech
AI-AI-Oh! Awesome AI Uses in Education
Artificial Intelligence can be used in so many different ways in schools to improve teaching, learning, creativity, productivity, support, a...
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February 25, 2025 at 12:50 PM
AI can be utilized in numerous ways within education to enhance teaching, foster learning, boost creativity, increase efficiency, & offer support for both educators and students.
How do you implement AI in your classroom?
buff.ly/43uOyEb via @ericcurts.bsky.social
#edusky #aiineducation #edtech
How do you implement AI in your classroom?
buff.ly/43uOyEb via @ericcurts.bsky.social
#edusky #aiineducation #edtech
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🤔 Would you let AI be a guest speaker in your classroom?
👉 Check out my latest post & video on "AI Student Learning Activities" www.controlaltachieve.com/2025/02/ai-s...
Ready-to-use prompts include:
🎙️ AI Interview
⚖️ AI Debate
🧩 AI Games
✍️ AI Co-Writing
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech
👉 Check out my latest post & video on "AI Student Learning Activities" www.controlaltachieve.com/2025/02/ai-s...
Ready-to-use prompts include:
🎙️ AI Interview
⚖️ AI Debate
🧩 AI Games
✍️ AI Co-Writing
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech
February 19, 2025 at 6:47 PM
🤔 Would you let AI be a guest speaker in your classroom?
👉 Check out my latest post & video on "AI Student Learning Activities" www.controlaltachieve.com/2025/02/ai-s...
Ready-to-use prompts include:
🎙️ AI Interview
⚖️ AI Debate
🧩 AI Games
✍️ AI Co-Writing
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech
👉 Check out my latest post & video on "AI Student Learning Activities" www.controlaltachieve.com/2025/02/ai-s...
Ready-to-use prompts include:
🎙️ AI Interview
⚖️ AI Debate
🧩 AI Games
✍️ AI Co-Writing
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech
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Excited to share this @bookcreator.com book with teachers! It features engaging video stories & a space for student video responses. Plus, we’ve included story resources created with @diffitapp.bsky.social Perfect for interactive learning!
#ELSky #EduSky
read.bookcreator.com/Cq5_cvt0rOuo...
#ELSky #EduSky
read.bookcreator.com/Cq5_cvt0rOuo...
Connect & Comprehend Shared
Read this free ebook by Michelle Gill. Find thousands of free educational ebooks for classroom use at read.bookcreator.com
read.bookcreator.com
February 8, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Excited to share this @bookcreator.com book with teachers! It features engaging video stories & a space for student video responses. Plus, we’ve included story resources created with @diffitapp.bsky.social Perfect for interactive learning!
#ELSky #EduSky
read.bookcreator.com/Cq5_cvt0rOuo...
#ELSky #EduSky
read.bookcreator.com/Cq5_cvt0rOuo...
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I have some tips for effective student groups (and tech tools to support them).
Research shows thoughtful groupings rather than letting students choose their own group can lead to better outcomes.
Tips for Effective Group Work
alicekeeler.com/2025/02/07/t...
#GroupWork #EdTech #EduSky
Research shows thoughtful groupings rather than letting students choose their own group can lead to better outcomes.
Tips for Effective Group Work
alicekeeler.com/2025/02/07/t...
#GroupWork #EdTech #EduSky
Tips for Effective Group Work
Tips for Effective Group Work includes strategies for structuring collaboration, assigning roles, and using tech tools.
alicekeeler.com
February 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I have some tips for effective student groups (and tech tools to support them).
Research shows thoughtful groupings rather than letting students choose their own group can lead to better outcomes.
Tips for Effective Group Work
alicekeeler.com/2025/02/07/t...
#GroupWork #EdTech #EduSky
Research shows thoughtful groupings rather than letting students choose their own group can lead to better outcomes.
Tips for Effective Group Work
alicekeeler.com/2025/02/07/t...
#GroupWork #EdTech #EduSky
Reposted by Alex Francisco
Interesting article here from the AI Language Teacher on running an LLM on your laptop - Some very compelling arguments for it https://buff.ly/3UrSKyT
February 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Interesting article here from the AI Language Teacher on running an LLM on your laptop - Some very compelling arguments for it https://buff.ly/3UrSKyT
Reposted by Alex Francisco
#EduSky Explore seven strategies for teaching engaging K-12 vocabulary lessons. Everything from the Frayer Model to Word Poetry Slams. blog.tcea.org/7-strategies...
Seven Strategies to Make K-12 Vocabulary Lessons Unforgettable – TCEA TechNotes Blog
Explore seven strategies for teaching engaging K-12 vocabulary lessons. Everything from the Frayer Model to Word Poetry Slams. Explore this and more at TCEA TechNotes Blog, your go-to source for educa...
blog.tcea.org
January 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
#EduSky Explore seven strategies for teaching engaging K-12 vocabulary lessons. Everything from the Frayer Model to Word Poetry Slams. blog.tcea.org/7-strategies...
Reposted by Alex Francisco
“What if we’re thinking about motivation the wrong way? What if the secret isn’t inside students, but all around them?”
@cathleenbeachbd.bsky.social shares 4 classroom design tactics to boost curiosity and engagement. 🌟
@cathleenbeachbd.bsky.social shares 4 classroom design tactics to boost curiosity and engagement. 🌟
4 Classroom Design Tactics to Motivate Students
Teachers can make small shifts in their classroom design to boost engagement, spark curiosity, and celebrate success.
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January 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
“What if we’re thinking about motivation the wrong way? What if the secret isn’t inside students, but all around them?”
@cathleenbeachbd.bsky.social shares 4 classroom design tactics to boost curiosity and engagement. 🌟
@cathleenbeachbd.bsky.social shares 4 classroom design tactics to boost curiosity and engagement. 🌟
Reposted by Alex Francisco
⚡ It’s Day 11 of the 12 Days of Cozy Creation! Power up your classroom with the latest Book Creator features and tools to inspire creativity in every student. 🎒
▶️ Watch the session here: https://buff.ly/41YixDr
❄️ Share your cozy setups while watching using #GetCozyBC!
▶️ Watch the session here: https://buff.ly/41YixDr
❄️ Share your cozy setups while watching using #GetCozyBC!
Power Up for Back to School: Unveiling New Features
Join us in this lively webinar as we unveil exciting new features in Book Creator, just in time for back-to-school! Hosted by the Teacher Success Team—Janet ...
buff.ly
January 4, 2025 at 1:36 PM
⚡ It’s Day 11 of the 12 Days of Cozy Creation! Power up your classroom with the latest Book Creator features and tools to inspire creativity in every student. 🎒
▶️ Watch the session here: https://buff.ly/41YixDr
❄️ Share your cozy setups while watching using #GetCozyBC!
▶️ Watch the session here: https://buff.ly/41YixDr
❄️ Share your cozy setups while watching using #GetCozyBC!
Reposted by Alex Francisco
Check out my session today Jan 4th www.controlaltachieve.com/2024/12/join...
🤖 "Today's Special Classroom Guest: Mr. A.I. Chatterbot"
▶️ On-demand all day
❓ Q&A session at Noon EST
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech
🤖 "Today's Special Classroom Guest: Mr. A.I. Chatterbot"
▶️ On-demand all day
❓ Q&A session at Noon EST
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech
January 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Check out my session today Jan 4th www.controlaltachieve.com/2024/12/join...
🤖 "Today's Special Classroom Guest: Mr. A.I. Chatterbot"
▶️ On-demand all day
❓ Q&A session at Noon EST
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech
🤖 "Today's Special Classroom Guest: Mr. A.I. Chatterbot"
▶️ On-demand all day
❓ Q&A session at Noon EST
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech
Reposted by Alex Francisco
How to edit a Google Form
https://alicekeeler.com/2021/10/04/how-to-edit-a-google-form-2/
Ready to update last year's Google Form to REUSE for this semester?
#GoogleEDU #GoogleForms
https://alicekeeler.com/2021/10/04/how-to-edit-a-google-form-2/
Ready to update last year's Google Form to REUSE for this semester?
#GoogleEDU #GoogleForms
How to Edit a Google Form
How to edit a Google Form. You've made a Google Form... now how do you go back and make changes?
alicekeeler.com
January 2, 2025 at 3:39 AM
How to edit a Google Form
https://alicekeeler.com/2021/10/04/how-to-edit-a-google-form-2/
Ready to update last year's Google Form to REUSE for this semester?
#GoogleEDU #GoogleForms
https://alicekeeler.com/2021/10/04/how-to-edit-a-google-form-2/
Ready to update last year's Google Form to REUSE for this semester?
#GoogleEDU #GoogleForms
"A collection of easy-to-use web tools for all your audio files" 😊 #EdTech #EduSky #Music #Audio
audioalter.com
audioalter.com
Audioalter
audioalter.com
December 19, 2024 at 11:57 AM
"A collection of easy-to-use web tools for all your audio files" 😊 #EdTech #EduSky #Music #Audio
audioalter.com
audioalter.com
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Here's an important article by @w1llo.bsky.social on inclusion in PE: www.edutopia.org/article/incl...
9 Ways to Support Diverse Learning Needs in Physical Education
Teachers can adapt activities to make PE inclusive for all students, including those with physical and/or learning disabilities.
www.edutopia.org
November 25, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Here's an important article by @w1llo.bsky.social on inclusion in PE: www.edutopia.org/article/incl...
Reposted by Alex Francisco
My weekly EdTech newsletter just went out - mailchi.mp/controlaltac...
📊 Google Sheets Webinar
❄️ Winter Google Fonts
🌲 SequoiaCon25
🦋 Bluesky Starter Tips
🖼️ Whisk
♟️ GenChess
📗 Festive Fable
Subscribe to never miss an issue - www.controlaltachieve.com/p/newsletter...
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech
📊 Google Sheets Webinar
❄️ Winter Google Fonts
🌲 SequoiaCon25
🦋 Bluesky Starter Tips
🖼️ Whisk
♟️ GenChess
📗 Festive Fable
Subscribe to never miss an issue - www.controlaltachieve.com/p/newsletter...
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech
December 18, 2024 at 1:57 PM
My weekly EdTech newsletter just went out - mailchi.mp/controlaltac...
📊 Google Sheets Webinar
❄️ Winter Google Fonts
🌲 SequoiaCon25
🦋 Bluesky Starter Tips
🖼️ Whisk
♟️ GenChess
📗 Festive Fable
Subscribe to never miss an issue - www.controlaltachieve.com/p/newsletter...
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech
📊 Google Sheets Webinar
❄️ Winter Google Fonts
🌲 SequoiaCon25
🦋 Bluesky Starter Tips
🖼️ Whisk
♟️ GenChess
📗 Festive Fable
Subscribe to never miss an issue - www.controlaltachieve.com/p/newsletter...
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech
Reposted by Alex Francisco
Today's the DAY! 🥳
Watch my session with @ditchthattextbook.com on #DitchSummit where I chat about student choice, #podcasts, culturally responsive teaching, literacy, and more!
Take a peek here: ditchsummit.com/stevie-frank...
Watch my session with @ditchthattextbook.com on #DitchSummit where I chat about student choice, #podcasts, culturally responsive teaching, literacy, and more!
Take a peek here: ditchsummit.com/stevie-frank...
December 18, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Today's the DAY! 🥳
Watch my session with @ditchthattextbook.com on #DitchSummit where I chat about student choice, #podcasts, culturally responsive teaching, literacy, and more!
Take a peek here: ditchsummit.com/stevie-frank...
Watch my session with @ditchthattextbook.com on #DitchSummit where I chat about student choice, #podcasts, culturally responsive teaching, literacy, and more!
Take a peek here: ditchsummit.com/stevie-frank...