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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 gamestormedu.com/2025/02/03/f...

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The days were long and the sleeps were SHORT, but I had a blast as incoming president at #IDEACon #IDEACon2025 This crew makes me smile. We may be silly and we may go on a lot of side journeys, but we make it happen too!! My cup runneth over from all the positive vibes this week.

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“And just like we don’t give a flower its beauty, we do not give a child his genius.” - Dr. Gholdy Muhammad kicking off day 3 of #IDEAcon

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“How do we change so that we are still successful?” - Cornelius Minor Day 2 #IDEAcon keynote is underway.

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Day 1 of @ideaillinois.bsky.social was A M A Z I N G 🙌 @mrnunesteach.bsky.social and I love meeting and connecting with everyone about Canva for Education! #CanvaEdu #IDEAcon #IDEAcon2025 #EduSky

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“This is where some beautiful innovation happens.” - Kass Minor #IDEAcon #IDEAil

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#IDEAcon Day 2 keynote happening now with the Minors!

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@edtechbites.bsky.social will be in the exhibit hall in IDEA's Little Free Library today at 2:00 PM for an author signing. His book is available in the #IDEAcon bookstore. #IDEAil

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It was an incredible start to our first morning of #IDEAcon 2025 with @evohannan.bsky.social and the Power of an IDEA!

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#IDEAcon 2025 is SO CLOSE and there's more than sessions waiting for you. ✅ karaoke with @sarahdateechur.bsky.social ✅ create with Makedo ✅ explore 130+ exhibitors ✅ visit LEGO Education Playground ✅ get hands-on in Game On! ✅ bring a book, take a book at our Little Free Library ✅ and more! #EduSky

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🌟 Calling all tech evaluators attending IDEAcon! If you review technology needs for your school or district, don't miss out on Mike McGowan's free exhibit hall tours! Register now to explore his favorite solutions. #IDEAcon #TechReview #EduSky #IDEAil forms.gle/EXGcexjaqJ7e...

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#IDEAcon 2025 is almost here, and we want to create, innovate, and connect with you! ✅ 100s of sessions ✅ 3 amazing keynotes and 7 fabulous thought leaders ✅ incredible vendors ✅ karaoke with @edumatch.bsky.social 5:30-7:30 2/16 ✅ board games + small bites 4-7 PM 2/17 ideail.org/RegisterIDEA...

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Ohhh, we love a good GIF. Are you counting down to #IDEAcon 2025? Let's see your GIFs that capture your excitement! #IDEAil #EduSky #EdTech @mrscford.bsky.social @sarahdateechur.bsky.social @mandyfroehlich.bsky.social @beckykeene.com @shawnmccusker.bsky.social @piratedjlangley.bsky.social

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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

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We can't wait to learn with these incredible Thought Leaders at #IDEAcon 2025 in less than a month! Have you registered yet to learn with @andredaughty.bsky.social @beckykeene.com @edtechbites.bsky.social @drsonaledu.bsky.social @teach4justice.bsky.social and more? ideail.org/RegisterIDEAcon2025

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At #IDEAil we love our members! Today we're welcoming @earltherock.bsky.social as a new member. Thanks for being part of the IDEA family. #EduSky

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Don’t miss #IDEAcon Get registered today! Why you cant miss this years experience! www.ideaillinois.org/transformtea... @ideaillinois.bsky.social #edusky #education

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We're so happy for the educators who got to be a part of @drrmahmood.bsky.social World Café! Dr. Mahmood is a great voice to bring in for professional learning. #IDEAcon #ILSTOY24 #education #IDEAil

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#IDEAcon has everything you need to have a positive, engaging, and thought-provoking experience. We just need you! Join educators from across the country for three days immersed in best practices, edtech, 1:1 convos with incredible vendors, and most of all, fun! ideail.org/RegisterIDEA... #EduSky

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Congratulations to the 17 members who were awarded scholarships to attend #IDEAcon 2025! Will we see you in Schaumburg? ideail.org/RegisterIDEA... #EduSky #education #EdTech #IDEAil

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#IDEAcon 2025 is only a month away, and you won't want to miss the lineup of keynote speakers we've got to start your days in the best of ways. Check out the full schedule and register at ideaillinois.org/ideacon. #EduSky #IDEAil @evohannan.bsky.social

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At #IDEAil we love our members! Today we're welcoming @jrobo4.bsky.social as a new member. Thanks for being part of the IDEA family. #EduSky

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Miss the latest issue of the #IDEAil #newsletter? Check it out now for tips on branding with Canva, a subtraction strategy from @howiehua.bsky.social, winter font suggestions from @ericcurts.bsky.social, blog from @rinkeljeremy.bsky.social, and more. ideail.org/BigIDEAs121924

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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

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@sturmdon.bsky.social and @mrscford.bsky.social got into a discussion about this post the day it was posted. For both of them, the answer was surprising, but Don's superintendent knew the answer immediately! So we're curious, who had a lightbulb moment, and who didn't need the explanation? #EduSky

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Today is our birthday! 38 years serving educators in all roles. As we roll into our last year of our 30s, we're embarking on our Bold Era where we confidently embrace continued growth, reflecting, and revising. Not a member? What are you waiting for? It's free! ideaillinois.org/join #EduSky

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The #IDEAil EOY Award nominations are open for: - K-12 Classroom Teacher - Tech Leader - Administrator Nominate someone, but we also encourage you to self-nominate. There's nothing wrong with recognizing the great work you're doing or the impact you're having. #EduSky ideail.org/IDEA2025EOY

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A new issue of the #IDEAil weekly newsletter is out! You can find tips on using the Unhook extension, how AssistiveTouch enhances learning from @jordynbzim.bsky.social, HPE Collective info for health and PE teachers, a blog from @sturmdon.bsky.social, and more! #EduSky ideail.org/BigIDEAs112124

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We're thrilled to add @edtechbites.bsky.social and Hue-An Wren to our already powerhouse Thought Leader lineup. With attendees from all over the country and internationally, IDEAcon is for everyone! Join us February 17-19 in Schaumburg. See the schedule and register now at ideaillinois.org/ideacon!

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At #IDEAil we love our members! Today we're welcoming @jonfila.bsky.social as a new member (and the first to be recognized on Bluesky). Thanks for being part of the IDEA family. #EduSky

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From #IDEAcon featured voices to involved #IDEAil members to friends of IDEA who actively collaborate to voices featured in our newsletter, these are educators celebrating inquiry, innovation, and EdTech. Are you an IDEA member who wants to be included? Let us know. #EduSky go.bsky.app/8eWaKiE

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We love including a good image or GIF with a post, but not at the expense of accessibility, which is why we use alt text with images. If you find yourself struggling to remember to add alt text to both images AND GIFs, go Settings > Accessibility Settings > Require alt text. #EduSky #IDEAil

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Okay #EduSky. Do you have a favorite word or a word that you would never have guessed was a real thing until you saw it/heard it, looked it up, and discovered it really did exist?

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🎙️ New Episode Alert!🎙️ Check out our new episode, in which we discuss the benefits, concerns, and advice of using AI in the classroom from T's perspective. @ideaillinois.bsky.social ⬇️LISTEN NOW⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/3oUf... #EDUsky #podcast #AIinEducation

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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

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Former #IDEAil President @piratedjlangley.bsky.social is discussing what we need to consider as we use AI with our students and in our schools in his AI Oh, My! session. He's showing the policy currently used in their handbook. Do you have student AI usage in your handbooks currently? #EDUsky

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As we transition to a healthier #EDUsky environment than what the bird app is, we want to let you know that we continue to be here as a resource for educators in all roles. Membership is always free. Right now, we've opened up a second call for proposals for our annual #IDEAcon conference. Join us!

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