Cate Tolnai

@catetolnai.com

EdTech Innovator | EDU Marketing Strategy | Advancing Game-based Learning, CTE, Gamification, Micro-Credentials, AI Literacy, & Equitable CS for all | Focused on closing the Professional Learning gap for educators #EduSkyChat

A3: It's vital that we design OPEN badges moving forward. The technology behind building the metadata into the digital badge images is changing the way employers and higher-ed institutions verify skills rather than just claims on an application or resume. TRANSPARENT EARNING! #EduSkyChat

A2: engaging with chambers of commerce in your city is a great start to learning more about the industries that are present & even forge parternships w/ city orgs there. Inviting guest speakers, planning industry field trips, & reaching out to caregivers who work locally are also options #EduSkyChat

Q3: Option A: How do you involve students in accessibility conversations and foster a culture of inclusion? Option B: What advancements in tech or practices excite you most about making learning more accessible? #EduSkyChat

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Option A: How do you involve students in conversations about accessibility and create a culture of inclusion in your classroom?
Option B: What advancements in technology or practices are you most excited about when it comes to making learning more accessible?

Don’t forget the #EduSkyChat hashtag!'

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A2: I love to build professional learning Choice Boards to (1) empower educators to experience this strategy and (2) then offer students a variety of activity options aligned with their interests and learning preferences. Choice Boards + transparent assessment rubrics = WIN! #EduSkyChat

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A1. Teachers need support in the area of accessibility with colors & fonts as they develop digital resources. we need to check for easily decipherable font size & types & make sure there is enough contrast between the font and background colors for various visual needs. #EduSkyChat

🚨 GET READY! 🚨 #EduSkyChat kicks off in just 15 minutes! Tonight’s topic: Being an Accessibility (#a11y) Ally with your moderator, me! 💡 Grab your device, join the conversation, and let’s make an impact together!