Profile avatar
elawson20.bsky.social
Director of Technology & Innovation for the York School Department in Maine. Google Champion (Innovator, Trainer & Product Expert). GEG NE Leader. Golfing and hiking enthusiast!
43 posts 501 followers 288 following
Prolific Poster
Posts 44 Comments 6

CISA has terminated a $10m partnership w/ the Center for Internet Security to run the info sharing & analysis centers (ISACs) for state & local govts and elections. Spox says work "no longer effectuates [DHS] priorities" & cut will focus CISA on "mission critical areas" & "eliminate redundancies."

submitted 1 day ago • 8 comments

Great pedagogical definitions and defining Learning Science Principles from @googleforedu.bsky.social to help train Learn LM!

submitted 1 day ago • 0 comments

Great point by Marta McAlister from Google today about the speed of growth and usage of AI at #ETTAI

submitted 1 day ago • 0 comments

"No parent has ever opted out of a 1:1 scissors program in school and yet it literally is two blades riveted together. We need to influence people and tell a better narrative of AI for students." @shawnmccusker.bsky.social #ETTAI

submitted 1 day ago • 0 comments

Kicking off the #ETTAI Summit at Bentley University with @zajacslp.bsky.social & @drraina.bsky.social Keynoting the event!

submitted 1 day ago • 0 comments

Thank you @briskteaching.bsky.social for the swag today! Our teachers are going to love shopping at our gift shop at the spring AI Extravaganza!

submitted 2 days ago • 0 comments

Thank you @bookcreator.com for the swag for our AI Extravaganza this Spring! The staff are excited about all of the possibilities!

submitted 2 days ago • 0 comments

🎥 Submissions open for the 1st ever #GoogleVidsFilmFestival! Create a short film using #GoogleVids to inspire the next wave of storytellers and have a chance to be featured in a Google blog post. Submit by May 15 :)! 🎉 www.googlevidsfilmfestival.com #EduSky @alicekeeler.com @ericcurts.bsky.social

submitted 6 days ago • 0 comments

I'm proud of the work we are doing in York regarding safely introducing students to AI, especially at YMS. This article from @techlearning.bsky.social really captured our thoughtful plan. I hope can inspire others to try as well! Thanks Michael Millington! www.techlearning.com/news/using-a...

submitted 6 days ago • 0 comments

Have you filled out your March Madness #GoogleEDU AI Tech Tools Bracket yet? Join @GEGNewEngland & vote for your favorite Google AI tool in this year's tournament. The one with the most votes advances each week until we crown a winner! forms.gle/ev13aSunK4Ni... #GEGNewEngland

submitted 8 days ago • 0 comments

Now, anyone can generate a song in a minute -- and press play to listen to it -- using @suno_ai_ 🎶 Learn how to make custom songs for your class in a minute with Suno https://s.mtrbio.com/nivdorggxn

submitted 13 days ago • 0 comments

📚✨ Appsmashing for Authors with MagicSchoolAI Join us on March 4, 2025, to explore how MagicSchool + Book Creator can transform student writing! 🎤 Featuring David Hotler, Andrew Davies & Eduardo Rubio 🕛 12 PM (ET) | 9 AM (PST) 🔗 Register now: hubs.ly/Q036rqxV0 @bookcreator.com

submitted 13 days ago • 0 comments

Budget Presentation number 10 tonight. I'll be glad when this budget season is over. #Edusky

submitted 13 days ago • 0 comments

Good morning. Sometimes it’s time to give it everything you got. But what ever it is has got to give. Move things that also move you. Today it’s your forward momentum. Happy Thursday✨

submitted 20 days ago • 1 comment

Got out for some cross country skiing today with my girls. What do you do to recharge on school vacation week? #EduSky

submitted 21 days ago • 0 comments

Thanks so much for the swag @schoolai.com ! The teachers are going to love these at our AI Extravaganza! #EduSky

submitted 26 days ago • 1 comment

Winter has finally arrived in Southern Maine! Just in time for our winter break! #Edusky

submitted 31 days ago • 0 comments

I’m proud to be speaking at EdTechTeacher’s 2025 AI in EDU Summit! Join me on March 11th at Bentley University (MA) to learn about introducing students to AI safely. Register at www.edtechteacher.org/aisummit. @magicschoolai.bsky.social @schoolai.com @googleforedu.bsky.social #EduSky

submitted 46 days ago • 0 comments

Register for our rock star panel of tech leaders - Jan 22 - 3pm ET - "Innovative Approaches to Managing Technology in K12" - with @elawson20.bsky.social, Suzan Brandt, and @techyouverymuch.bsky.social! @follettsoftware.bsky.social www.follettcommunity.com/s/communitye...

submitted 50 days ago • 1 comment

Triple T (Tech Tip Tuesday), Last week, while I was at #FETC, Google announced the ability to “Grade All” in Google Classroom. This has long been a feature request by educators and is finally here! Blog Post - bit.ly/4g4y6x0

submitted 50 days ago • 1 comment

Great to have @askadam3.bsky.social back at #FETC this year!

submitted 54 days ago • 1 comment

"Bye, Bye, to that Bird in the Sky," Listening to @adambellow.bsky.social parody on the transition of educational social media and sharing from X to BlueSky at the closing ceremony for #FETC #EduSky

submitted 54 days ago • 0 comments

Great message from today's keynote speaker @GuyKawasaki "How to Help People be Remarkable" from #FETC

submitted 56 days ago • 0 comments

🎓✨ I’ll be speaking at FETC 2025! 🚀 Join me on January 14-17 as we explore the future of education. Register with code 25SPEAKER for an additional 10% off! invt.io/1txb8p2lnwa #FETC2025 #EdTech #RegisterNow

submitted 59 days ago • 0 comments

🎓✨ Dr. Ellen Kaschuluk and I will be speaking at FETC 2025! 🚀 Join us on January 14-17 as we explore the future of education. Register with code 25SPEAKER for an additional 10% off! invt.io/1txbg6zmivw #FETC2025 #EdTech #RegisterNow

submitted 59 days ago • 0 comments

See you next week at #FETC. Stop by booth 3154 to see these amazing educators speak. @schoolai.com is here to help you make school awesome for everybody every day!

submitted 63 days ago • 0 comments

Just completed my MagicSchool Certification Course Level 4: Create a Custom Tool in MagicSchool. Can't wait to catch up with the #MagicSchool Team at #FETC in a few weeks to see what is next on the horizon for this growing company! @magicschoolai.bsky.social

submitted 71 days ago • 1 comment

Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday and a healthy New Year!

submitted 78 days ago • 0 comments

🎓✨ I’ll be speaking at FETC 2025! 🚀 Join me on January 14-17 as we explore the future of education. Register with code 25SPEAKER for an additional 10% off! invt.io/1txb0m6tup8 #FETC2025 #EdTech #RegisterNow #FutureOfEducation #RegisterNow #InnovationInEducation #EarlyBirdDiscount #Edusky

submitted 83 days ago • 0 comments

Been exploring Whisk today: blog.google/technology/g... ✨ Google's new AI image tool 🎨 Upload or describe the subject, scene & style 🐻 I mixed a bear, a diner & comic book art 💬 Refine with additional prompts as needed 🖼️ Download & use the new images Share what you make! #EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech

submitted 85 days ago • 1 comment

Great learning about AI in Education and Innovation at Google today with this team!

submitted 90 days ago • 0 comments

EXTRA EXTRA Read all about it! The #FETC 2025 Issue has been released by DA! Check out the digital magazine online at districtadministration.com/district-adm.... Great stories highlighting @fetc-official.bsky.social featured speakers! Join us JAN! #edusky #edtech #education #PD #edchat #edleaders

submitted 92 days ago • 0 comments

Exciting News for Educators! Custom Tools are here, giving you the power to personalize MagicSchool tools and make them your own. Your teaching style, your tools, your way. 🌟 #EduSky #MagicSchool

submitted 92 days ago • 1 comment

The ability to add video & audio messages to Google Chat has rolled out to my Workspace for Edu account. Give it a quick try & send me a message to connect this holiday season! @GEGNewEngland #GEGNewEngland #GoogleEDU #EduSky

submitted 92 days ago • 0 comments

Happy Triple T (Tech Tip Two for Tuesday) Now available for Edu Plus accounts, you can request eSignatures in Drive. This includes PDFs! Game changer for schools! Check it out! youtu.be/ZFW8FF-9FK0 @GEGNewEngland #GEGNewEngland #GoogleEDU #EduSky

submitted 92 days ago • 0 comments

“We have to ask the important question.” Hard. Stop. 🛑 “Don’t aim to check bias in the output. Look to check the bias that exists here.” Powerful reminders from @deelanier.bsky.social at #vste24 #Edusky

submitted 93 days ago • 3 comments

Can't wait to get my learn on!

submitted 93 days ago • 0 comments

So proud of my kiddo, that spoke this morning for the Wreath's Across America program on iHeartRadio that stopped off at Wells Junior High School this morning on their way to Arlington Cemetery. www.iheart.com/live/wreaths...

submitted 93 days ago • 0 comments

What's your go to tool for anonymizing your data for AI prompting? #EduSky

submitted 94 days ago • 0 comments

🎓✨ Join me on January 14-17 at #FETC as we explore innovative solutions and transformative ideas for the future of education. 🚀 Registration link: www.fetc.org/register #FETC2025 #EdTech #FutureOfEducation #RegisterNow #InnovationInEducation #EarlyBirdDiscount invt.io/1lxb02scjx8 #Edusky

submitted 95 days ago • 0 comments

Look who came to Maine for an AI in Education workshop. The one and only @ericcurts.bsky.social

submitted 96 days ago • 1 comment

My AI session is at the same time as @ericcurts.bsky.social AI session at FETC! So much #EduSkyAI awesomeness at one time might break the conference! You can find us Thursday at 10AM. I'll be in North 210C and Eric will be South 320EF. Check out either of us for great AI content. #EduSky #FETC2025

submitted 98 days ago • 1 comment

Always great to catch up with @csheil.bsky.social and learning about the innovation he and his team bring to Bedford. #CMTC24

submitted 98 days ago • 1 comment

Always great to learn what other districts are doing with tech integration and AI. @mrsdi.bsky.social #CMTC24

submitted 98 days ago • 0 comments