Charlene Chausis
@cchausis.bsky.social
Mostly retired ... but still connecting dots... Apple Distinguished Educator 2003, GCI, GET, GCT -- supporting instructional technology to inspire lifelong learning. Former DEN STAR.
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April Fools’ idea: play this video about "marshmallow farming" and ask if marshmallows count as a fruit or a vegetable. Then talk about why it almost seems real. #EduSky #MediaLiteracy
Marshmallow farming the fields of Puyallup - KING 5 Evening
At Spooner Farms in Puyallup, Wash. Spring rain plinks into puddles and weeps from rusty wires. But the bleaker his dormant fields look, the happier you'll ...
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April 1, 2025 at 12:19 AM
April Fools’ idea: play this video about "marshmallow farming" and ask if marshmallows count as a fruit or a vegetable. Then talk about why it almost seems real. #EduSky #MediaLiteracy
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Take a moment to unwind with Do Nothing for Two Minutes. This site immerses you in a peaceful water scene with calming sounds. But be warned—it's serious about your break! Touch your mouse or keyboard, and the timer resets.
Do Nothing for 2 Minutes - Take a Mindful Break
Take a 2-minute break to breathe deeply and find calm. A simple meditation timer with ocean waves.
www.donothingfor2minutes.org
March 9, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Take a moment to unwind with Do Nothing for Two Minutes. This site immerses you in a peaceful water scene with calming sounds. But be warned—it's serious about your break! Touch your mouse or keyboard, and the timer resets.
Reposted by Charlene Chausis
Padlet is testing its own collection of AI assistance tools for teachers, called Padlet TA. It’s in beta at ta.padlet.com, free to use, and doesn’t require a login.
Padlet TA
Create lesson plans, presentations, quizzes, worksheets and more with AI powered apps for teachers.
ta.padlet.com
March 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Padlet is testing its own collection of AI assistance tools for teachers, called Padlet TA. It’s in beta at ta.padlet.com, free to use, and doesn’t require a login.
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A fun and interactive place to share our new @capstonepub.bsky.social books and eBooks. 🎉🎉🎉
You can use this template for your new eBooks too, friends. It's a great way to get new books to your readers.💜
buff.ly/434huCD
#TlSky #EduSky #futurereadylibs #tlchat #learningisforeveryone
You can use this template for your new eBooks too, friends. It's a great way to get new books to your readers.💜
buff.ly/434huCD
#TlSky #EduSky #futurereadylibs #tlchat #learningisforeveryone
February 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A fun and interactive place to share our new @capstonepub.bsky.social books and eBooks. 🎉🎉🎉
You can use this template for your new eBooks too, friends. It's a great way to get new books to your readers.💜
buff.ly/434huCD
#TlSky #EduSky #futurereadylibs #tlchat #learningisforeveryone
You can use this template for your new eBooks too, friends. It's a great way to get new books to your readers.💜
buff.ly/434huCD
#TlSky #EduSky #futurereadylibs #tlchat #learningisforeveryone
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Planning for next month? March is Be An Author Month and Book Creator has a daily activity journal with reading and writing prompts for every day in March. #EduSky #Sponsored #TLSky
https://tonyv.me/bookcreatorbsky
https://tonyv.me/bookcreatorbsky
February 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Planning for next month? March is Be An Author Month and Book Creator has a daily activity journal with reading and writing prompts for every day in March. #EduSky #Sponsored #TLSky
https://tonyv.me/bookcreatorbsky
https://tonyv.me/bookcreatorbsky
Ready for Day 2! @ideaillinois.bsky.social #IDEAcon
February 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Ready for Day 2! @ideaillinois.bsky.social #IDEAcon
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Staring day 1 of #IDEAcon with a great opening keynote by @evohannan.bsky.social. @ideaillinois.bsky.social
February 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Staring day 1 of #IDEAcon with a great opening keynote by @evohannan.bsky.social. @ideaillinois.bsky.social
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Video Tip: Based on what we've seen, odds are good that you're not in love with the redesigned Photos app in iOS 18. While the old version isn't returning, here's how to make it more like its beloved former self.
How to make iOS 18 Photos work more like it used to
Based on what we've seen, odds are good that you're not in love with the redesigned Photos app in iOS 18. While the old version isn't returning, here's how to make it more like its beloved former self.
appleinsider.com
December 26, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Video Tip: Based on what we've seen, odds are good that you're not in love with the redesigned Photos app in iOS 18. While the old version isn't returning, here's how to make it more like its beloved former self.
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If you're coming to #IDEAcon 2025 in just a few weeks, and you either have a podcast or would like to be a guest on a podcast, let us know using the link below. @sturmdon.bsky.social is organizing for the second year in a row!
ideail.org/PodcastingAtIDEAcon25
#IDEAil #EduSky #podcast
ideail.org/PodcastingAtIDEAcon25
#IDEAil #EduSky #podcast
January 29, 2025 at 11:34 PM
If you're coming to #IDEAcon 2025 in just a few weeks, and you either have a podcast or would like to be a guest on a podcast, let us know using the link below. @sturmdon.bsky.social is organizing for the second year in a row!
ideail.org/PodcastingAtIDEAcon25
#IDEAil #EduSky #podcast
ideail.org/PodcastingAtIDEAcon25
#IDEAil #EduSky #podcast
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💜 The next #NCSM Virtual Coaching Lab is with Deborah Peart Crayton & Dionne Aminata on Feb 18! 💜
Learn more here: loom.ly/aWGnI4A
Sign up here: loom.ly/yXoskmI
#NCSMBold #VirtualCoachingLab
Learn more here: loom.ly/aWGnI4A
Sign up here: loom.ly/yXoskmI
#NCSMBold #VirtualCoachingLab
January 30, 2025 at 1:13 AM
💜 The next #NCSM Virtual Coaching Lab is with Deborah Peart Crayton & Dionne Aminata on Feb 18! 💜
Learn more here: loom.ly/aWGnI4A
Sign up here: loom.ly/yXoskmI
#NCSMBold #VirtualCoachingLab
Learn more here: loom.ly/aWGnI4A
Sign up here: loom.ly/yXoskmI
#NCSMBold #VirtualCoachingLab
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🌟 Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Karen Karp 🌟
Learn how to create inclusive, supportive learning environments at the #NCSM Virtual Summit!
Register 👉 loom.ly/JN4gHqg.
#NCSMBOLD
Learn how to create inclusive, supportive learning environments at the #NCSM Virtual Summit!
Register 👉 loom.ly/JN4gHqg.
#NCSMBOLD
January 31, 2025 at 11:13 PM
🌟 Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Karen Karp 🌟
Learn how to create inclusive, supportive learning environments at the #NCSM Virtual Summit!
Register 👉 loom.ly/JN4gHqg.
#NCSMBOLD
Learn how to create inclusive, supportive learning environments at the #NCSM Virtual Summit!
Register 👉 loom.ly/JN4gHqg.
#NCSMBOLD
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🤝 We've got a spot just for you at the next FREE virtual discussion of Dr. Rachel Lambert's book, Rethinking Disability and Mathematics. We'll start the discussion at Part 3.
🤓 Register here: bit.ly/NCSMBookStudy-Feb
#NCSMBold #bookstudy
🤓 Register here: bit.ly/NCSMBookStudy-Feb
#NCSMBold #bookstudy
January 31, 2025 at 11:16 PM
🤝 We've got a spot just for you at the next FREE virtual discussion of Dr. Rachel Lambert's book, Rethinking Disability and Mathematics. We'll start the discussion at Part 3.
🤓 Register here: bit.ly/NCSMBookStudy-Feb
#NCSMBold #bookstudy
🤓 Register here: bit.ly/NCSMBookStudy-Feb
#NCSMBold #bookstudy
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Cricut for Schools has added lesson plans and activities to use with their cutting machines to their site! www.cricutforschools.com/lesson-plans... #edusky
Lesson Plans & Activities | Cricutforschools
Engage students with hands-on lessons on classifying matter, calculating speed, and learning about digital footprints using Cricut technology. Foster creativity and collaboration in K-8 classrooms.
www.cricutforschools.com
January 23, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Cricut for Schools has added lesson plans and activities to use with their cutting machines to their site! www.cricutforschools.com/lesson-plans... #edusky
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#IDEAcon 2025 is drawing nearer, and we hope you'll join us for this experience.
✅ 100s of sessions
✅ 1000s of educators
✅ interactive spaces
✅ 7 Thought Leaders
✅ 3 Keynotes
✅ infinite smiles, laughter, innovative ideas
It's just missing you.
ideaillinois.org/ideacon #EduSky #IDEAil #education
✅ 100s of sessions
✅ 1000s of educators
✅ interactive spaces
✅ 7 Thought Leaders
✅ 3 Keynotes
✅ infinite smiles, laughter, innovative ideas
It's just missing you.
ideaillinois.org/ideacon #EduSky #IDEAil #education
December 19, 2024 at 8:41 PM
#IDEAcon 2025 is drawing nearer, and we hope you'll join us for this experience.
✅ 100s of sessions
✅ 1000s of educators
✅ interactive spaces
✅ 7 Thought Leaders
✅ 3 Keynotes
✅ infinite smiles, laughter, innovative ideas
It's just missing you.
ideaillinois.org/ideacon #EduSky #IDEAil #education
✅ 100s of sessions
✅ 1000s of educators
✅ interactive spaces
✅ 7 Thought Leaders
✅ 3 Keynotes
✅ infinite smiles, laughter, innovative ideas
It's just missing you.
ideaillinois.org/ideacon #EduSky #IDEAil #education
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Keep reusing the same collaborative Google Slides!
https://alicekeeler.com/2018/05/18/google-slides-slides-multiple-classes/
Take advantage of version history to rewind back to the template after each use!
#GoogleEDU #GoogleSlides
https://alicekeeler.com/2018/05/18/google-slides-slides-multiple-classes/
Take advantage of version history to rewind back to the template after each use!
#GoogleEDU #GoogleSlides
Google Slides: Same Slides, Multiple Classes
Reuse Google Slides each period rather than make copies. Keep your Google Drive cleaner. Utilize version history to keep it to one document.
alicekeeler.com
January 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Keep reusing the same collaborative Google Slides!
https://alicekeeler.com/2018/05/18/google-slides-slides-multiple-classes/
Take advantage of version history to rewind back to the template after each use!
#GoogleEDU #GoogleSlides
https://alicekeeler.com/2018/05/18/google-slides-slides-multiple-classes/
Take advantage of version history to rewind back to the template after each use!
#GoogleEDU #GoogleSlides
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Bulk Create in Canva! 😲
Enter text into a spreadsheet, and Canva automatically places each row on its own page. It works with any design, so you can use it to quickly create personalized thank you cards. #EduSky
Enter text into a spreadsheet, and Canva automatically places each row on its own page. It works with any design, so you can use it to quickly create personalized thank you cards. #EduSky
Bulk Create Thank You Cards in Canva — Learning in Hand with Tony Vincent
Nothing beats a handwritten thank-you card, but when you’re a teacher, you might have an overwhelming number of cards to write. Let me show you how to use Canva to design, personalize, and print a…
learninginhand.com
January 2, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Bulk Create in Canva! 😲
Enter text into a spreadsheet, and Canva automatically places each row on its own page. It works with any design, so you can use it to quickly create personalized thank you cards. #EduSky
Enter text into a spreadsheet, and Canva automatically places each row on its own page. It works with any design, so you can use it to quickly create personalized thank you cards. #EduSky
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17 Super Chrome Extensions www.controlaltachieve.com/2025/01/17-s...
🧩 Finding, installing, pinning, using & managing extensions
👍 17 favorite extensions deep dive
🏆 150+ recommended extensions
🧰 Video, slideshow, resource doc & more!
#EduSky #EdTech #GoogleEDU
🧩 Finding, installing, pinning, using & managing extensions
👍 17 favorite extensions deep dive
🏆 150+ recommended extensions
🧰 Video, slideshow, resource doc & more!
#EduSky #EdTech #GoogleEDU
January 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM
17 Super Chrome Extensions www.controlaltachieve.com/2025/01/17-s...
🧩 Finding, installing, pinning, using & managing extensions
👍 17 favorite extensions deep dive
🏆 150+ recommended extensions
🧰 Video, slideshow, resource doc & more!
#EduSky #EdTech #GoogleEDU
🧩 Finding, installing, pinning, using & managing extensions
👍 17 favorite extensions deep dive
🏆 150+ recommended extensions
🧰 Video, slideshow, resource doc & more!
#EduSky #EdTech #GoogleEDU
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Want to add events to your Google Calendar from a spreadsheet?
Have a list of student birthdays or a list of school events?
Add them all at once!
Use my free Add-on Cal-Add
Have a list of student birthdays or a list of school events?
Add them all at once!
Use my free Add-on Cal-Add
CalAdd by Alice Keeler - Google Workspace Marketplace
Send a list of events in Google Sheets™ to Google Calendar™
workspace.google.com
January 3, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Want to add events to your Google Calendar from a spreadsheet?
Have a list of student birthdays or a list of school events?
Add them all at once!
Use my free Add-on Cal-Add
Have a list of student birthdays or a list of school events?
Add them all at once!
Use my free Add-on Cal-Add
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Made a Starter Pack of *current* K-12 math classroom teachers. Let me know if you should be added (or removed).
go.bsky.app/35M7izP
go.bsky.app/35M7izP
November 15, 2024 at 8:33 PM
Made a Starter Pack of *current* K-12 math classroom teachers. Let me know if you should be added (or removed).
go.bsky.app/35M7izP
go.bsky.app/35M7izP
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Have you seen this week's issue of the #IDEAil Big Ideas Newsletter? Delivered weekly to members, you can check it out here: ideail.org/BigIDEAs111424. Not a member but want to be? Join for free at ideaillinois.org!
#EDUsky
#EDUsky
November 15, 2024 at 4:33 AM
Have you seen this week's issue of the #IDEAil Big Ideas Newsletter? Delivered weekly to members, you can check it out here: ideail.org/BigIDEAs111424. Not a member but want to be? Join for free at ideaillinois.org!
#EDUsky
#EDUsky
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K12Leaders.com
Carl, I am not sure educators on #EduSky know about this safe and secure community that is free for educators. You can blog, message, create events, set up or learn in a course, join a group (community) or set up your own, coach others using video, and much more.
Carl, I am not sure educators on #EduSky know about this safe and secure community that is free for educators. You can blog, message, create events, set up or learn in a course, join a group (community) or set up your own, coach others using video, and much more.
November 14, 2024 at 6:52 PM
K12Leaders.com
Carl, I am not sure educators on #EduSky know about this safe and secure community that is free for educators. You can blog, message, create events, set up or learn in a course, join a group (community) or set up your own, coach others using video, and much more.
Carl, I am not sure educators on #EduSky know about this safe and secure community that is free for educators. You can blog, message, create events, set up or learn in a course, join a group (community) or set up your own, coach others using video, and much more.