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Steve Wick
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Educator and Lifelong Learner #Educatoin #EdTech #EDUSky
I teach Environmental Science and support Instructional Technology in my School and District.
https://rechargelearning.blogspot.com/
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Who's excited to learn with @hollyclarkedu.bsky.social this year at #IETC's 3oth year?
Can we predict one of the best IETC keynotes ever?
#edtech #education #IETC25 #EDU #EDUSky
www.ltcillinois.org/ietc/attend/
September 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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This summer, I am catching up on some education articles that I bookmarked during the school year. I hope to have a great collection of ideas by the end of the summer to start the new year.
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#education #ISTElive #Teacher #AlwaysLearning #EduSky
Summer Reading for Teachers - Top Stories from the 2025-26 School Year
A blog about education, learning, teaching, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity, assessment, and edtech.
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June 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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🔎 Can you tell which photo is real? Test yourself with 3️⃣ examples. Answers in next post 👇🏾

#AILiteracy
SPOTLIGHT ON AI AI or not? Can you spot the real photo from the AI-generated image? Which image is a real photo? Woman wearing headphone and red shirt: A Woman wearing headphones and jean jacket: B Which image is a real photo? Small bird sitting on top of sunflower: A Bird with large wing sitting on bare tree branch: B Which image is a real photo? Dozens of fists raised in air, background blurred: A Handful of fists raised in air up close: B
June 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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June 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
wickedtech.bsky.social
The joy of not knowing!
A New Blog Post - Why the best student questions are the ones we don't know the answer to!
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The Unanswered Question: A Teacher's Greatest Joy
A blog about education, learning, teaching, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity, assessment, and edtech.
rechargelearning.blogspot.com
June 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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My EdTech newsletter is out: mailchi.mp/controlaltac...

📖 Be An Author Month
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🏔️ UCET25 Sessions
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📸 FuseBase Extension
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#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech
February 20, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Thank you to some of my fav #IDEAcon 2025 presenters #EDUsky
@ideaillinois.bsky.social
@beckykeene.com
@andredaughty.bsky.social
@edtechbites.bsky.social
@teach4justice.bsky.social
@evohannan.bsky.social
@corneliusminor.bsky.social
@kass-minor.bsky.social
@tisharichmond.bsky.social
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February 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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edutopia.org
Misinformation is having a moment (again)—and it’s likely your students have picked up some mistaken beliefs about their own cognition. ⚠️

Here’s how to fight the misinformation and debunk 7 common myths in your classroom.

#EduSky #teachers
7 Learning Myths Your Students Probably Believe
From left- and right-brain thinking to the notion that talent beats persistence, these common myths can hinder student learning. Here’s how teachers can help.
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February 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Thank you, Gholdy Muhammad, for a great day 3 Keynote at #IDEAcon. I am inspired to bring more joy to everything I do in school. I have not read your books yet, but I am adding them to my reading list today!
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February 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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We know, we know - it's really HARD to work games into the curriculum, #ideacon

So we did it for you - here's FIVE ways our games align with state standards! #IDEACon2025

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Five Ways Games Align with State Standards
One roadblock to implementing games in the classroom and library involves aligning the skills involved to the state and national standards that guide instructional experiences. To help with impleme…
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February 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
wickedtech.bsky.social
One of my newer ventures is building and sharing student-centered interactive activities using Google Docs. I am still learning, but if you are curious, I hope to see you all on Wednesday. #IDEAcon #GoogleEDU
February 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Georgia Gilmore - Someone we should all know as an innovator.
encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/geor... #IDEAcon
Gilmore, Georgia - Encyclopedia of Alabama
Georgia Gilmore (1920-1990) was a key supporter of the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the fight for civil rights in the city. She contributed by raising money for boycott expenses by selling cakes and pie...
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February 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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thebutterflywithin.bsky.social
Set your morning intention today for #IDEAcon!

Today’s intention led by Sarah Said

This evening join us for a collective unity intention at 5:45

We are here all day💖
@edmindfully.bsky.social
@ideaillinois.bsky.social

#EducatingMindfully #IDEAcon2025
#EduSky
Www.educatingmindfully.org
🧡💙
February 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Thanks Steve!! Appreciate you sharing my #AI book! Scheduling some book studies, keynotes and workshops bit.ly/thriveineduPD #education #EduSky #edchat
Book Rachelle for your next event!
Looking for professional development for your school, PLC or organization? Are you interested in having Rachelle as a Keynote or Featured Speaker for your event? On-site and virtual presentations and...
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February 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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The #IDEAcon bookstore is ready for you!
February 17, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Excited for an amazing keynote with @evohannan.bsky.social today at #IDEAcon
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February 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Did you know membership in IDEA is free? Join today to access some amazing resources and to be part of this incredible community of #LifeLongLearners #EDUSky #IDEAcon
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Join IDEA
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February 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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How to Teach AI: Weaving Strategies and Activities into Any Content Area
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How to Teach AI: Weaving Strategies and Activities into Any Content Area
How to Teach AI: Weaving Strategies and Activities into Any Content Area [Poth, Rachelle Dené] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. How to Teach AI: Weaving Strategies and Activities into Any Content Area
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February 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Google for Education has helped me become the educator that I always wanted to be. Join me today as I share some of the amazing resources that I use with my students outside of Google Drive and Google Classroom. #IDEAcon #SkyEDU
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*IDEAcon Session Resources (Wick 2025)
IDEAcon 2025 - Session Resources The More You Share, The More You Learn Julie Many | @ManyEdventures julie_many@ipsd.org Steve Wick | @WickedTech steve_wick@ipsd.org IDEAcon Conference Website IDEA ...
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February 17, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Who's ready for an amazing 3 days of learning and growing?
#IDEAcon #SkyEDU #edtech
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February 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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I am excited to share some of my teaching and learning experiences at #IDEAcon.
3 Days - 4 Sessions
Hope to see you all there! #EDUsky
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February 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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🚨 TODAY'S THE DAY!🚨

🎤Come sing along,
Brave and free.
This Sunday night at IDEAcon,
And EduMatch's Karaoke!
#EduMatch 🎶

#IDEAcon #IDEAcon2025 #edtech
EduMatch Karaoke Sunday, February 16 5:30-7:30 at the IDEAcon welcome social
February 16, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Ignite your mind at IdeaCon! 🔥 Join us for inspiring sessions, workshops, & networking.
@ideaillinois #IDEAcon #IDEAcon2025 @LisaBerghoff @WeVideo @kamiapp @RKfromWeVideo @edtech_ology @Martinez_EdTech
February 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
wickedtech.bsky.social
What are you waiting for? Don't miss out on this incredible learning experience. The big conferences don't bring you so many inspiring speakers.
Bonus: The exhibitors are amazing!
Hope to see you all there!
Learn more and register today: www.ideaillinois.org/IDEAcon
#IDEAcon #edusky#education
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February 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/l...
Are You Worried About A.I. Taking Human Jobs? (Gift Article)
A “Simpsons” voice actor is concerned about A.I. coming for his work. Should we all be?
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2025 at 11:49 AM