Gems are going away (they will become skills)
If someone has SHARED a Gem with you, you'll want to COPY it
Go to Gemini and select Gems
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Find Gems that were shared with you (at the bottom)
Use the 3 dots to COPY it.
When the Gems are transferred to Skills, you'll still have access to them.
Copy my gems: buff.ly/MnclL1R#GoogleEDU#TeacherTech
Save the date, educators! π
The #GoogleAIEducatorSeries Badge-a-thon is coming September 19! Join us for a day of practical AI learning, with 30-minute drop-in sessions where you can learn, take action, and earn @ISTE_ASCD aligned badges live.
RSVP β goo.gle/GESBadgeathon
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To us, the SMILE Factor formula is all about creating a joyful environment for students to learn and flourish.
Website launch: smilefactor.org
SMILEFactor is a call to reconnect with what initially drew us to teaching and leadership.
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On this episode of the SMILE Factor Podcast, @SMILELearning and I reflect on our biggest takeaways from @ELN_ISTE 2026 and explore how educators can turn inspiration into meaningful action.
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Ready to elevate your EdTech coaching game this summer? π
Join this FREE summer book study: ArchiTech: Laying the Foundation for EdTech Coaching!
ποΈ When: Thursdays, July 9th β August 2026
β° Time: 7:00 - 7:30 PM EST
π° Cost: FREE!
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In this episode of the SMILE Factor Podcast, we talk about getting back into a routine after a setback.Β @SMILELearning shares that going slow to go far is critical as we reestablish a routine.
Listen to full episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/0XFβ¦
Start your @ISTE_ASCD experience with a free book!
Stop by the Podcast Station on the first floor, across from Creativity Crossroads near the West A lobby, on Sunday, June 28, at 10:00 a.m.
Thank you @ClassLink for your support to share these resources
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No blueprints requiredβjust a passion for impactful coaching! π§ β¨ Join the FREE summer book study of ArchiTech: Laying the Foundation for EdTech Coaching hosted by Aimee Bloom and me.
Thursdays, July 9 - August 6 @ 7:00 PM
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Add a bit of randomness and excitement to your lessons. Dice Slides brings interactive dice into Google Slides, making it great for games, review activities, and quick classroom decisions. Simple interactive tools like this can boost engagement and keep students actively involved in learning.
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In this episode of The SMILE Factor Podcast, @SMILELearning and I talk about getting back into a routine after a setback. Whether it is a tough week, a missed goal, or a moment that knocks you off track, the key is not perfection, it is the next step.
open.spotify.com/episode/0XFβ¦
I invite you to take a look around TeacherHive.app. There are nearly 400 apps, tools, and games vibe coded by educators.
If you're interested in learning the ins and outs of vibe coding, join me for my June online workshop: learninginhand.com/classyvibβ¦
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Follow Dee, a small but bright innovator, as she uses design thinking and basic coding ideas to support a friend in need. Through teamwork and creativity, Dee shows that even the smallest ideas can make a big difference.
Check it out: xfactor.link/bugged@DeannPoleon