Cammie Kannekens
@mrskannekens.bsky.social
🇨🇦District Instructional Coach• MEd•Wife&Mom•#Google Innovator/Trainer/Coach•Smart/Diffit/MagicSchool/SchoolAI/IBreakoutEDU/Ambass•#MIEE/Trainer•#SeesawCertEd•KamiHero•ISTECommLdr https://bit.ly/m/kannlinks
I’m honoured to be a #GenerationAI Leadership Fellow with @isteofficial.bsky.social ! We will be going deep into the work of transforming education as we consider the role AI plays in this process. Follow #GenerationAI for details and updates on our upcoming kickoff in Scottsdale, Oct 18-20!
The AI feedback debate Should English Language Arts teachers subject their students’ writing to feedback from AI chat bots? This English teacher says a definitive, yes, even though others are quick to be skeptical. In fact, this is exactly the kind of area where AI’s efficiency can lead to…
The AI feedback debate
Should English Language Arts teachers subject their students’ writing to feedback from AI chat bots? This English teacher says a definitive, yes, even though others are quick to be skeptical. In fact, this is exactly the kind of area where AI’s efficiency can lead to educational gains.
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The Path to Pilot Math Resources The day before we returned to school from winter break in January 2026, we got a text from our superintendent informing us that we, as instructional leads, would be running a Math pilot in the back half of our school year. Although the timing was a bit surprising,…
The Path to Pilot Math Resources
The day before we returned to school from winter break in January 2026, we got a text from our superintendent informing us that we, as instructional leads, would be running a Math pilot in the back half of our school year. Although the timing was a bit surprising, the need was clearly evident, based on a least two clear factors. In the province of Alberta, we are a few years into a new K to 6 provincial curriculum across all core subjects. (In Canada, our curriculums are provincially mandated). Unlike previous curriculum changes, the government has not contracted any publishing companies to create print resources for any of the subjects that are now mandatory implementation.
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Always love the "more EduGems" lists from @ericcurts.bsky.social !!
Eric Curts@ericcurts.bsky.social · 5mo ago💎 New EduGem: www.edugems.ai/gem/study-co... 🎓 Study Coach Gem Creator - Design a customized AI study coach for your students based on your grade, subject, and specific content to be reviewed. #EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech #GoogleEDU
Reminded this week about the power of Hexagonal Thinking, especially in Social Studies. Check out this quick overview for making cards in @diffitapp.bsky.social -a great way to help students practice conceptual understanding of terms. #EduCoach #EduSkyAI #EduSku www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BCp...
Diffit.me for Hexagonal Thinking
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Have you registered for the 3rd annual (free!!) virtual #GlobalImpact Conference? 12 hours of learning how our students can be impacted by learning about the larger world!
Global Impact Educators@globalimpactedu.bsky.social · 7mo agoGlobal Impact Educators 🎉Join educators from around the world for Global Impact 2026—a virtual conference centered on storytelling, collaboration, and ethical uses of technology. 🗓 Saturday, April 18 💻 Virtual | 12 Hours of Live Content 🔗 Register now at www.globalimpacteducators.org #GlobalImpact
Be sure to register soon - attend live for free or register to get the recordings! #GlobalImpact #ElevateHumanStories
Global Impact Educators@globalimpactedu.bsky.social · 7mo ago🎉Join educators from around the world for Global Impact 2026—a virtual conference centered on storytelling, collaboration, and ethical uses of technology. 🗓 Saturday, April 18 💻 Virtual | 12 Hours of Live Content 🔗 Register now at www.globalimpacteducators.org #GlobalImpact
Register now for free! Our 3rd year of #GlobalImpact organized by @communityleaders.bsky.social #edtech #educoach
Global Impact Educators@globalimpactedu.bsky.social · 8mo ago🎉Join educators from around the world for Global Impact 2026—a virtual conference centered on storytelling, collaboration, and ethical uses of technology. 🗓 Saturday, April 18 💻 Virtual | 12 Hours of Live Content 🔗 Register now at www.globalimpacteducators.org #GlobalImpact
In her Global Impact Conference 2025 session, Dr. Jody Britten shared how a Teacher AI project in Sierra Leone transformed professional development through equity-driven design. 🎥 Watch the full presentation and register for 2026 at www.globalimpacteducators.org #GlobalImpact
The Last Thing… Feb 9, 2026 Prepping for Pro-D on Friday #SharedLearning @abbyschools.bsky.social Also about hanging out with super smart people like @mrskannekens.bsky.social @armstrongedtech.bsky.social @vwoelders.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/-vUe_... @freshairatfive.bsky.social
February 9, 2026
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Global Impact 2026 brings educators from around the world together virtually to center storytelling and ethical uses of technology, exploring how schools can foster dignity, equity, and connection in a global world. 🔗 More details at www.globalimpacteducators.org. #GlobalImpact
Call for proposals closes Jan 30! Looking for “stories” of powerful global connections.
Global Impact Educators@globalimpactedu.bsky.social · 9mo agoCall for Proposals for Global Impact Virtual Conference on April 18, 2026. This conference will center storytelling as a powerful global practice—one that elevates the lived experiences of teachers and students. Due by 1/31 📝 Submit your proposal at www.globalimpacteducators.org. #GlobalImpact
Call for proposals for #GlobalImpact26 is open until January 30!! Looking forward to hearing from international voices!
Global Impact Educators@globalimpactedu.bsky.social · 10mo agoCall for Proposals for Global Impact Virtual Conference April 18, 2026. This conference will center storytelling as a powerful global practice—one that elevates the lived experiences of teachers and students. 📝 Submit your proposal at bit.ly/globalimpacteducators. #GlobalImpact "
Hey Jen @kindermitch.bsky.social Just watched the Jan 10 #GlobalImpact recording…. Please be sure to tag me when you post on blue sky so I can help spread the good word.
New post in Fun with Google A-Z series! T is for Teachable Machine. As we help our students understand AI, helping them get a grasp on machine learning can help build a solid foundation. Google's Teachable Machine Is easier than ever to get students training their own AI model!
Fun with Google A-Z: T for Teachable Machine
Here's another "T" in Fun with Google A-Z! This time T is for Teachable Machine!
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A quick overview of Google's new Class Tools and how to find the app so that you can get started with using it in your classroom.
Getting Started With Google’s Class Tools
If your schools and teachers are eager to get started using Google Class Tools, but they can "find" where to start, read on to find the most likely solution. What is Google Class Tools? It's a classroom management solution for ChromeOS that gives teachers device management capabilities. With Class Tools, teachers can manage up to 50 student ChromeOS devices, and support multilingual students with real time translation. In Class Tools "Focus" mode, for example, teachers can push specific tabs to students for a specific time period. During that time, students cannot access any other material on their devices.
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A carefully curated YouTube video can be a key lesson ingredient. However, as we move more and more toward self-paced learning, it's often difficult to tell if our students are actually watching the videos that we've painstakingly selected or created ourselves. If you have access to Google WorkSpac
Google Classroom + YouTube with Embedded Questions
A carefully curated YouTube video can be a key lesson ingredient. However, as we move more and more toward self-paced learning, it's often difficult to tell if our students are actually watching the videos that we've painstakingly selected or created ourselves. If you have access to Google WorkSpace Plus, the Google Classroom feature that allows you to add custom questions to YouTube in Assignments is a great way to add accountability and engagement.
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Have you tried Google Vids yet? It is the FREE Flip(grid) replacement that I have been waiting for! It's intuitive and collaborative... and easy to learn, especially if you start with the Intro to Vids course the Google Skill Shop.
Google Vids – Don’t wait to try it!
Have you tried Google Vids yet? It is the FREE Flip(grid) replacement that I have been waiting for! It's intuitive and collaborative... and easy to learn, especially if you start with the Intro to Vids course the Google Skill Shop.
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Good morning Cammie and Cyrus! #NewToMePodcast #ClassroomsBeyondBorders E7 with friend and host @mrskannekens.bsky.social talks with “Cyrus Muwanga of Grand Maria School Kapala,Uganda” Get a perspective of EDU globally! SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN! youtube.com/shorts/6K4cW... @FreshAirAtFive 3.5km ☁️ 13C
September 15, 2025
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Thanks for listening to "Classrooms Beyond Borders" podcast @bryoncar.bsky.social Check it out here: Spotify: bit.ly/CBBpodcast-s... Youtube: bit.ly/CBBpodcast-y...
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Bryon Carpenter 🦋@bryoncar.bsky.social · last yr.One more thing… Sept 15, 2025 Continuing my thots… #NewToMePodcast #ClassroomsBeyondBorders E7 with friend and host @mrskannekens.bsky.social talks with “Cyrus Muwanga of Uganda” Get a perspective of EDU globally! SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN! youtube.com/shorts/wl6qb... @FreshAirAtFive 3.5km ☁️ 13C
Hey Math teachers! Have you given @diffitapp.bsky.social Diffit's new Beta Math tool a spin yet? What are you waiting for? Try it here: math.diffit.me #mathedu #AIinEducation #AIinEdu
Thanks for listening @bryoncar.bsky.social
Bryon Carpenter 🦋@bryoncar.bsky.social · last yr.Good morning Cammie and Cyrus! #NewToMePodcast #ClassroomsBeyondBorders E7 with friend and host @mrskannekens.bsky.social talks with “Cyrus Muwanga of Grand Maria School Kapala,Uganda” Get a perspective of EDU globally! SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN! youtube.com/shorts/6K4cW... @FreshAirAtFive 3.5km ☁️ 13C
Hey @bryoncar.bsky.social Have you listened to my new Classrooms Beyond Borders Podcast yet? Ep 7 is with some dear friends from a school in Uganda. Hope it makes your rotation soon! youtu.be/WtKiyRi_rlg or Spotify, Apple, etc. #edusky #edupodcast #educoach
07 Uganda - Cyrus Muwanga on Classrooms Beyond Borders Podcast
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Woohoo!! @diffitapp.bsky.social now has Collections (think folders) for organizing all of your great Diffit resources. #Diffit #AiforEdu #AiInEdu #edusky #educoach Learn more here youtu.be/JcbSXsKUlZo?...
New In Diffit: Collections
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Love the community but not the email flood? As Google Educator Group (GEG) Instructional Coaches launches, it's a good time for a reminder of how to keep the messages manageable inside a Google Group.
Taming Your Inbox: How to Control Emails from a Google Group
Love the community but not the email flood? As Google Educator Group (GEG) Instructional Coaches launches, it's a good time for a reminder of how to keep the messages manageable inside a Google Group.
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As you get into the groove for this new school year make real-world topics - or any topics- come alive for ALL levels 🪜in your class by differentiating with @diffitapp.bsky.social #aiedu #edusky #eduai #educoach youtu.be/IF_lCFqI32w?...
Make Real World Topics Accessible with Diffit
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Here's my San Antonio ISTE+ASCD 2025 time capsule - a place to look back on the 2025 version of this conference and remember all the things like being a "Featured Voice"! cammiekannekensblog.wordpress.com/2025/07/27/i... #edusky #educoach #ISTE&ASCD @communityleaders.bsky.social
ISTE-ASCD 2025 in San Antonio: Recap
Here’s my San Antonio ISTE+ASCD 2025 time capsule – a place to look back on the 2025 version of this conference and remember all the things. Some special things include being name one o…
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NotebookLM + Shakespeare! NotebookLM has added “Featured Notebooks”! 💥Imagine what you can do with the complete works of Shakespeare at your research finger tips! New blog post and overview video.
NotebookLM + Shakespeare!
NotebookLM has added “Featured Notebooks”! 💥Imagine what you can do with the complete works of Shakespeare at your research finger tips! New blog post and overview video.
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Voice - as an AI resistant way, at least for now, to unlock student learning. SNEAK PEAK: Ideas from this blog will be presented at the Future Ready Playground at ISTE+ASCD 2025 in San Antonio Texas on Wednesday, July 2.
Future Ready Voices
Ideas from this blog will be presented at the Future Ready Playground at ISTE+ASCD 2025 in San Antonio Texas on Wednesday, July 2. As a career humanities teacher, I feel that I am in a group of educators most thoroughly rocked by the prevalence and quick adoption of generative AI. It is here to stay, and it's going to totally reshape what writing and written communication even mean. Early calls from my language arts counterparts advocated for AI checkers so that we could catch students who are cheating using AI. It quickly became evident that AI checkers are very unreliable and most universities and schools do not support their use.
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