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Travis True
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Tech Integration Specialist | MACE-KS Board Member | Google for EDU Certified Trainer | Adjunct Prof | www.travistrue.com | Dad Joke Aficionado 🤣
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I was interviewed by Tech & Learning magazine about why teachers should use AI Chatbot in the classroom. Here is the article: www.techlearning.com/news/using-c...
Using Chatbots To Create Personalized Learning Experiences
Ever sift through endless amounts of information without finding what you are looking for? Wish a program could help you? Let’s talk about chatbots and how they can do just that.
www.techlearning.com
New update to Google NotebookLM. Discover Sources button added that will search the web for sources on your topic and easily include them in your Notebook sources. See how it works here: youtu.be/s3E5xdswncg
Google NotebookLM: Discover Sources Tool
YouTube video by Travis True
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April 3, 2025 at 12:37 PM
@briskteaching.bsky.social has a new AI generated podcast tool. I created a video showing how it works
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Brisk Teaching Extension Podcast Tool
YouTube video by Travis True
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April 2, 2025 at 6:15 PM
I was interviewed by Tech & Learning magazine about why teachers should use AI Chatbot in the classroom. Here is the article: www.techlearning.com/news/using-c...
Using Chatbots To Create Personalized Learning Experiences
Ever sift through endless amounts of information without finding what you are looking for? Wish a program could help you? Let’s talk about chatbots and how they can do just that.
www.techlearning.com
March 26, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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📢 @BookCreator.com is hosting the Tell Your Story Competition, open for Elementary, Middle, and High School students. Entries are judged on originality, design, communication, and literacy skills. #Sponsored #TLSky

📅 Submissions open March 5 – April 5, 2025
Be An Author 2025 - Book Creator app
Be An Author Month is dedicated to inspiring every student to embrace their creativity, articulate their thoughts, and harness the strength of their voice.
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February 27, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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We hope to see you tomorrow night for our webinar with The Writing Revolution team! Join us for an in-depth discussion about our current moment in K-12 writing, including the role that writing plays in the science of literacy. Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
February 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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I'm working at my computer while listening to the premiere of "Severance — Music to Refine To." It's Lo-fi music with a Severance twist. 👨‍💻

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Severance — Music To Refine To feat. ODESZA | Apple TV+
YouTube video by Apple TV
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February 21, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Google Classroom AI updates and new accessibility features for Chromebooks are among the new features #Google recently announced. #ai #accessibility
www.techlearning.com/news/4-new-t...
4 New Teaching Features For Google Classroom: AI, Accessibility, and More
Google Classroom AI updates and new accessibility features for Chromebooks are among the new features Google recently announced.
www.techlearning.com
February 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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💡 District leaders: Need funding for PD? Join EduMatch’s free webinar on March 12 to learn how to secure professional learning funds—even with tight budgets! @sarahdateechur.bsky.social

🔗 bit.ly/4aUKizq
Creative Funding Solutions for Schools and Districts
Navigating Budget Cuts Without Compromising Excellence. Discover innovative strategies to secure funding for essential services and professional development—even amid financial uncertainty.
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February 14, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Excellent break down and quite timely article from @ditchthattextbook.com. #EduSky

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🤖 AI literacies, part 2: Critique
Key question: You can ... but should you?
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February 12, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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5 Google Drawings features you (probably) don’t know about

#2️⃣is REALLY good!

https://s.mtrbio.com/dsrdauatcs

#ditchbook
February 6, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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📚 I'm so excited to share 10 School AI Chatbot Spaces to use in class right away at @TCEA!

Hope you'll join me at 2:00 PM Sunday at the @GetSchoolAI Booth #947.

See you there! #TCEA
February 2, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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👀 My Google Slides groundhog saw his drop shadow today!
💡 Learn more fun activities to do with Slides here: bit.ly/curts-slides

#EduSky #EdTech #GoogleEDU #GroundhogDay
February 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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✈️ Headed to @TCEA ?

Me too!

Don't miss my session on Monday and Tuesday in the Figma Booth #2339:

🔍 The 'It Could Be ... It Is! Activity
⭐️10 Out of 10, Would Recommend: A Fun Rating Activity in FigJam
🤯Templates galore!

#TCEA 
January 31, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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The Super Bowl is an opportunity to kickoff some fun learning
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#superbowl #teaching
Best Super Bowl Lessons and Activities
The Super Bowl is an opportunity to kickoff some fun learning
www.techlearning.com
January 31, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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🚨 Big news! The 2025 MACE Conference is March 6–7 at K-State! 🎉

Keynote: @lesliefisher.bsky.social 🙌
✅ Schedule is LIVE: mace2025.sched.com
✅ Register now: www.mace-ks.org/47531_3

2 days of learning, networking & inspiration. Don’t miss it! #MACEKS25 #EdTech #PD
January 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The deadline for this is fast approaching!
🚨 DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 1, 2025!!

MACE is awarding 4 Mini-Grants ($500 each) for the 2024-25 school year!

📷 Apply by Feb 1, 2025
📷 Winners share how they use their new tech in a short video!
Apply now: #EdTech #MACEGrants #MACEKS25
January 24, 2025 at 6:32 PM
There are a few seats still available for this workshop!
🚀 Ready to transform your classroom with AI?

Join the MACE Pre-Conference AI Bootcamp on March 5, 2025, at KSU!

📷 Learn AI tools, prompt engineering, & design AI-enhanced lessons.
📷 Register now: eventbrite.com/e/mace-confe...
January 24, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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🗓️ Plan your #MACE2025 like a pro!

Build your custom schedule now: mace2025.sched.com

💡 Need ideas? Watch this quick promo for one of our top sessions: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDTm...

Make this event your own. Let’s do this! 🚀 #ConferenceGoals
January 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
How we built Face control to help Chromebooks be more accessible

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How we built Face control to help Chromebooks be more accessible
Face control on Chromebooks uses facial gestures and machine learning to let people with motor impairments control their devices.
blog.google
January 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
New Google for Education features for more personalized learning

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January 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Google: New controls to keep students and educators safer online

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New controls to keep students and educators safer online
We’re announcing new admin controls across Google Workspace for Education and Chromebooks.
blog.google
January 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
11 ways Google AI can help educators and students in 2025

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11 ways Google AI can help educators and students in 2025
See how educators and students can use no-cost AI tools, like the Gemini app and NotebookLM, as well as paid tools to improve teaching and learning.
blog.google
January 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Google Class tools: a streamlined way for educators to manage Chromebooks

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Class tools: a streamlined way for educators to manage Chromebooks
Class tools is a new set of real-time control and student engagement features for managed Chromebooks.
blog.google
January 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM