Whitney Bacon
@wabacon.bsky.social
Lover of lifelong learning. Instructional designer & Edtech Specialist for the Iowa Educational Services of the Blind & Visually Impaired. Leader of GEG Iowa. Google Certified Coach & Educator Level 1 & 2.
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Whitney Bacon
@wabacon.bsky.social
· Jul 15
🗓️ Join us tomorrow from 7–8 PM CT for GEG Iowa's July virtual meetup! This time we're diving into free newsletter platforms—share your favorites, learn new tricks, and connect with fellow educators. bit.ly/GEG-Iowa #GEG #edtech #collaboration
Join us tomorrow from 7-8 CT, for GEG Iowa's virtual meetup! This month we're covering my favorite topic, Google Apps Scripts! See you there! bit.ly/GEG-Iowa #EdTech #GEGIowa
November 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Join us tomorrow from 7-8 CT, for GEG Iowa's virtual meetup! This month we're covering my favorite topic, Google Apps Scripts! See you there! bit.ly/GEG-Iowa #EdTech #GEGIowa
🗓️ Join us tomorrow from 7–8 PM CT for GEG Iowa's July virtual meetup! This time we're diving into free newsletter platforms—share your favorites, learn new tricks, and connect with fellow educators. bit.ly/GEG-Iowa #GEG #edtech #collaboration
July 15, 2025 at 12:57 PM
🗓️ Join us tomorrow from 7–8 PM CT for GEG Iowa's July virtual meetup! This time we're diving into free newsletter platforms—share your favorites, learn new tricks, and connect with fellow educators. bit.ly/GEG-Iowa #GEG #edtech #collaboration
Join us tonight for our last live event of the school year from 7-8PM where I'll share some of my favorite coding curriculum and hope to hear of some of your favorites! bit.ly/GEG-Iowa
May 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Join us tonight for our last live event of the school year from 7-8PM where I'll share some of my favorite coding curriculum and hope to hear of some of your favorites! bit.ly/GEG-Iowa
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Hello @bsky.app! My name is Chris Anderson and I am the host of OutSCIder Classroom - a video series that teaches kids science through the national parks! I'll be sharing video links and (free!) teacher resources. Check out our YouTube channel to learn more! www.youtube.com/@OutSCIderCl...
OutSCIder Classroom
Join host Chris Anderson as he explores our incredible National Parks and meets awesome scientists, all while learning how the world around us works! If you're passionate about the outdoors, learnin...
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November 19, 2024 at 5:54 PM
Hello @bsky.app! My name is Chris Anderson and I am the host of OutSCIder Classroom - a video series that teaches kids science through the national parks! I'll be sharing video links and (free!) teacher resources. Check out our YouTube channel to learn more! www.youtube.com/@OutSCIderCl...
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If you missed me at last week's #NEOTech2025, join us tomorrow at March's GEG Iowa meeting, from 7-8PM, where I'll present my favorite tips for productivity while promoting accessibility! Check out our website at bit.ly/GEG-Iowa
March 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
If you missed me at last week's #NEOTech2025, join us tomorrow at March's GEG Iowa meeting, from 7-8PM, where I'll present my favorite tips for productivity while promoting accessibility! Check out our website at bit.ly/GEG-Iowa
The best thing I learned today at #NEOTech2025 was this spreadsheet with a list of useful formulas! tinyurl.com/5sjdf78w
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March 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The best thing I learned today at #NEOTech2025 was this spreadsheet with a list of useful formulas! tinyurl.com/5sjdf78w
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I often tell my students that AI is a toddler, and here we are: it's a toddler that's confidently wrong most of the time. 🙃
I pin these articles to my Google Classroom start page when I see them. It's actually a quality practice for passive critical thinking, so thank you all for sharing. #edusky
I pin these articles to my Google Classroom start page when I see them. It's actually a quality practice for passive critical thinking, so thank you all for sharing. #edusky
Columbia Journalism Review tested eight generative AI search tools and found their answers were wrong 60% of the time, and the paid ones actually fared worse than the free ones.
Meanwhile, millions of people trust the way they present total bullshit with confident language.
Meanwhile, millions of people trust the way they present total bullshit with confident language.
AI search engines cite incorrect sources at an alarming 60% rate, study says
CJR study shows AI search services misinform users and ignore publisher exclusion requests.
arstechnica.com
March 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I often tell my students that AI is a toddler, and here we are: it's a toddler that's confidently wrong most of the time. 🙃
I pin these articles to my Google Classroom start page when I see them. It's actually a quality practice for passive critical thinking, so thank you all for sharing. #edusky
I pin these articles to my Google Classroom start page when I see them. It's actually a quality practice for passive critical thinking, so thank you all for sharing. #edusky
Hello #edusky community!
My name is Whitney Bacon, I am an Instructional Designer & EdTech Specialist in Iowa! Looking forward to connecting with fellow passionate educators!
My name is Whitney Bacon, I am an Instructional Designer & EdTech Specialist in Iowa! Looking forward to connecting with fellow passionate educators!
March 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Hello #edusky community!
My name is Whitney Bacon, I am an Instructional Designer & EdTech Specialist in Iowa! Looking forward to connecting with fellow passionate educators!
My name is Whitney Bacon, I am an Instructional Designer & EdTech Specialist in Iowa! Looking forward to connecting with fellow passionate educators!
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Tomorrow is our #EduSkyAI chat - 5-5:30pm Pacific! #EduSky We’ll post the questions soon…
@mrlaines.bsky.social @alicekeeler.com @jenroberts.bsky.social @thenerdyteacher.bsky.social @classtechtips.com @ericcurts.bsky.social @atruger.bsky.social
@mrlaines.bsky.social @alicekeeler.com @jenroberts.bsky.social @thenerdyteacher.bsky.social @classtechtips.com @ericcurts.bsky.social @atruger.bsky.social
December 11, 2024 at 4:42 PM
Tomorrow is our #EduSkyAI chat - 5-5:30pm Pacific! #EduSky We’ll post the questions soon…
@mrlaines.bsky.social @alicekeeler.com @jenroberts.bsky.social @thenerdyteacher.bsky.social @classtechtips.com @ericcurts.bsky.social @atruger.bsky.social
@mrlaines.bsky.social @alicekeeler.com @jenroberts.bsky.social @thenerdyteacher.bsky.social @classtechtips.com @ericcurts.bsky.social @atruger.bsky.social
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I did a thing today! Completely amazed at what @schoolai.com has to offer teachers and students! Excited to present this to my elementary math teachers this afternoon!! Thank you, @thenerdyteacher.bsky.social for your help! 😎Check it out here👉 community.schoolai.com/c/level-1-ce... #edtech #edusky
December 11, 2024 at 5:19 PM
I did a thing today! Completely amazed at what @schoolai.com has to offer teachers and students! Excited to present this to my elementary math teachers this afternoon!! Thank you, @thenerdyteacher.bsky.social for your help! 😎Check it out here👉 community.schoolai.com/c/level-1-ce... #edtech #edusky
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December 11, 2024 at 7:11 PM
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Saw this helpful resource today, thought I’d share it here! #EdTech #AIforEducators
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Tai Paschall on LinkedIn: #aiineducation #whenaigoestoschool #noaishaming
AI tools are transforming education.
But why is it crucial?
They make teaching more efficient and engaging.
But first, let’s clarify what they are not:
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December 11, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Saw this helpful resource today, thought I’d share it here! #EdTech #AIforEducators
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The Online Classroom: Trust, Explore, Engage. As online learning continues to evolve, it’s crucial for educators to embrace new approaches and technologies that enhance student engagement and learning. facultyfocus.com/articles/onl... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning
The Online Classroom: Trust, Explore, Engage
Many of you reading this article are online teachers and I would like to start by asking two questions: Are you a good online teacher?
facultyfocus.com
December 11, 2024 at 7:45 PM
The Online Classroom: Trust, Explore, Engage. As online learning continues to evolve, it’s crucial for educators to embrace new approaches and technologies that enhance student engagement and learning. facultyfocus.com/articles/onl... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning
Join us next Wednesday for our next live event from 7-8PM where I'll share my favorite AI tools and hope to hear of some of your favorites! bit.ly/GEG-Iowa
December 11, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Join us next Wednesday for our next live event from 7-8PM where I'll share my favorite AI tools and hope to hear of some of your favorites! bit.ly/GEG-Iowa
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Check out my latest article: Cognitive Load Theory: Teaching Smarter, Not Harder www.linkedin.com/pulse/cognit... #CogSci #EdTech #AIinEDU
Cognitive Load Theory: Teaching Smarter, Not Harder
I have loved focusing my daily top tips over the last two weeks on areas that can have significant help and support. Two weeks ago it was Inclusion Week, focusing on tools to support inclusion.
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December 8, 2024 at 7:56 AM
Check out my latest article: Cognitive Load Theory: Teaching Smarter, Not Harder www.linkedin.com/pulse/cognit... #CogSci #EdTech #AIinEDU
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Thanks so much to @thethinkingproject.bsky.social for moderating tonight! Join us next week on Dec 16 at 6pm PST/9pm EST when @drheatherkaiser.bsky.social moderates an #EduSkyChat all about innovative edtech in 2024! @karlymoura.com @scandela9.bsky.social @alicekeeler.com
December 10, 2024 at 2:30 AM
Thanks so much to @thethinkingproject.bsky.social for moderating tonight! Join us next week on Dec 16 at 6pm PST/9pm EST when @drheatherkaiser.bsky.social moderates an #EduSkyChat all about innovative edtech in 2024! @karlymoura.com @scandela9.bsky.social @alicekeeler.com