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Teacher | Husband | Christian | @PAECT Pres | @NCCE_EdTech | #MIEExpert Trainer | #MinecraftEDU Mentor | @HOG | #KTI06 🌟 | #EDUSky Co-Host of the PAECT Pod. Discuss EdTech, and what is happening in the PAECT. 28 years in education. beardedtech.net
Google Launches New AI Tools Purpose-Built for Education
Google Launches New AI Tools Purpose-Built for Education
New artificial intelligence capabilities aim to use classroom materials, student insights and learning science to assist educators in providing meaningful learning activities to support their…
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Gemini app replacing Gems with skills in November. @paect @keystonespa #PAECTLearns #KTIFamily
Gemini app replacing Gems with skills in November
In 2024, Google introduced Gems as “custom versions of Gemini.” The Gemini app will soon replace Gems with “skills.”
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Department of Education Issues Long-Awaited Edtech Guidance for States and Districts - EdSurge News
Department of Education Issues Long-Awaited Edtech Guidance for States and Districts - EdSurge News
The letter emphasizes outcomes and evidence but stops short of issuing federal regulations.
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A serious bug is knocking out Outlook and Teams on Surface and Windows on ARM PCs
A serious bug is knocking out Outlook and Teams on Surface and Windows on ARM PCs
A new Windows 11 update is crashing Microsoft Teams and the new Outlook immediately after opening on Snapdragon PCs. Classic Outlook and web apps still work, but there's no official fix yet.
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⭐ PART 1 — AI Isn’t the Future of Teaching. It’s the Future of Time. AI Isn’t the Future of Teaching. It’s the Future of Time. AI isn’t here to replace teachers — it’s here to give them back the time they’ve been losing for years. In this opening piece of the BeardedTech‑Bold series, we explore…
⭐ PART 1 — AI Isn’t the Future of Teaching. It’s the Future of Time.
AI Isn’t the Future of Teaching. It’s the Future of Time. AI isn’t here to replace teachers — it’s here to give them back the time they’ve been losing for years. In this opening piece of the BeardedTech‑Bold series, we explore how artificial intelligence shifts from being a shiny new tool to becoming a trusted teaching partner. When used intentionally, AI doesn’t just streamline tasks — it strengthens relationships, builds belonging, and restores the human heartbeat of education. Discover how to run a weekly “time audit,” build your AI teaching stack, and set belonging goals that keep connection at the center of your classroom. Because the BeardedTech rule is simple: If AI increases distance between you and your students, change the workflow.
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Microsoft Ships Five New Insider Builds With a Major File Explorer Update
Microsoft Ships Five New Insider Builds With a Major File Explorer Update
The Windows Insider Program shipped new Windows 11 pre-release builds across five channels today, with a new File Explorer update.
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Preparing for the week before school starts is not the time to assume your tech "should" work. Test it like a student would. Because a login that works fine for you might be broken for them. In the final part of my back-to-school series, I cover: → Testing every platform on the device your…
Countdown to Day One
Your final-week checklist before day one: test logins, prep family communication, and build a backup plan for tech glitches.
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Ever notice how some classrooms feel calm by October — and others are still chaos? It's not luck. It's routines, and they get built in the first two weeks of August, not figured out on the fly in September. In Part 3 of my back-to-school series, I break down: → The "boring" routines that matter…
Getting Ready for the New School Year, Part 3: Building Routines That Stick
The classrooms that feel calm by October aren't lucky — they're built that way in the first two weeks of August. Here's how to set routines, digital and otherwise, that actually hold up all year.
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Thank you for checking-out Part 2: Digital Cleanup & Setup: Digital Cleanup and Setup Your digital classroom probably has more clutter than you realize — half-used apps, expired logins, a Drive that hasn't been organized in years. Here's how to clean it up before the first bell rings.
Digital Cleanup and Setup
Your digital classroom probably has more clutter than you realize — half-used apps, expired logins, a Drive that hasn't been organized in years. Here's how to clean it up before the first bell rings.
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Anthropic Introduces Claude for Teachers #edtech #feedly | I use Chat GPT for Teachers, I am curious how this will shape up. | edsurge.com/news/anthrop... @PAECT #PAECTLearns #KTIFamily
Anthropic Introduces Claude for Teachers - EdSurge News
The AI rollout is the latest effort by a tech giant to win over educators and districts.
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Some really great thinking in their spodcast. This episode was no exception. Check it out! Emotional Intelligence: The Essential Skill
Emotional Intelligence: The Essential Skill
Send us Fan MailAs AI automates more tasks, employers like Anthropic now actively seek recruits with excellent emotional intelligence and people skills.In this episode:Anthropic's co-founder…
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New York Just Became the First State to Ban Smart Glasses From All Courthouses #android%2Fgoogle #feedly
New York Just Became the First State to Ban Smart Glasses From All Courthouses
New York becomes the first state to fully ban smart glasses from all courthouses. This new ban goes into effect on July 20. This applies to all 1,240
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We hope that you are all having an amazing summer! The @paect.bsky.social is gearing up for our new season. @dsalvucci.bsky.social and I are excited for a great august with a focus on prepping for the beginning of the school year. @paect.bsky.social @keystones.bsky.social #PAECTLearns
| I definitely think we need to be aware of this! | Got a public Instagram account? Meta will let anyone use your photos for AI content #android%2Fgoogle #feedly www.androidauthority.com/meta-ai-inst... @PAECT #KTIFamily
Got a public Instagram account? Meta will let anyone use your photos for AI content
Meta has announced its first image model along with an opt-out option for Instagram users who don’t want their content regenerated by AI.
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This is 9nteresting.... Samsung Completely Wipes Instagram Feed
Samsung Completely Wipes Instagram Feed
Samsung has wiped two of its major Instagram feeds in anticipation for its upcoming foldable lineup. Let the teasers begin.
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OpenClaw app for Android puts AI agents in your pocket and... looks like that
OpenClaw app for Android puts AI agents in your pocket and... looks like that
AI agents are the latest “next big thing” for AI, but OpenClaw has been working at the idea for a...
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I am going to have to look into this more... I started using Projects in Google Drive; it instantly boosted my productivity #android%2Fgoogle #feedly buff.ly/xii2RCz #PAECT #KTIFamily
I started using Projects in Google Drive; it instantly boosted my productivity
Google Drive finally feels smarter
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If you didn't get a chance to check out the conversation that @dsalvucci and I had about the latest @Macbook #NEO device, we hinted that they had a limited chip supply. buff.ly/Lelb3FY This backs up that idea. Now is the time to grab the NEO as the chip is now faster. @PAECTPod here: buff.ly/k4mXYDR
MacBook Neo shortages force new A18 Pro run & doubled production to keep up
Apple's MacBook Neo has been such a runaway hit that new buyers face a weeks-long wait for delivery, and the company has now doubled its planned production run and ordered new A18 Pro chips to keep…
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I ran one open-source tool and deleted 150GB of hidden Windows junk in minutes
I ran one open-source tool and deleted 150GB of hidden Windows junk in minutes
This simple tool cleaned what the built-in tools completely overlooked.
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This Free App Generates AI-Powered PE Games in Seconds - The P.E Geek
This Free App Generates AI-Powered PE Games in Seconds - The P.E Geek
Every PE teacher has been there. You’re standing in the gym, 30 kids staring at you, and your brain goes completely blank. What game are we playing? What was that […]
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YouTube Shorts will use AI to make avatars that look and sound like you
YouTube Shorts will use AI to make avatars that look and sound like you
YouTube is now letting users create an AI avatar that looks and sounds likes them for use in Shorts. The feature...
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🖨️ Forms usually live online, but sometimes paper is still needed. Form Printer turns Google Form responses into clean, printable documents, including options for individual or batch printing. workspace.google.com/marketplace/... #EduSky #GoogleEDU #GoogleWorkspace
This is an Excellent read. It is important for us all to know more about the students and even Co-Teachers we are working with on a daily basis. Teaching a Generation That Questions Everything #education #feedly buff.ly/Byyq8rL @PAECT #KTIFamily
Teaching a Generation That Questions Everything - EdSurge News
Instead of being defensive when a student asks “why are we learning this?”, let’s treat the question as a path to deeper engagement.
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12 Tips for Using Podcasts with Students - Class Tech Tips
12 Tips for Using Podcasts with Students - Class Tech Tips
Explore 12 creative tips for using podcasts with students to boost engagement, build literacy skills, and spark inquiry-based learning.
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We tested ChatGPT Atlas and Perplexity Comet on real tasks — one crushed the other
We tested ChatGPT Atlas and Perplexity Comet on real tasks — one crushed the other
We pitted ChatGPT Atlas against Perplexity Comet—and it wasn’t close
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8 Google Docs add-ons you didn't know existed but will change how you work
8 Google Docs add-ons you didn't know existed but will change how you work
Google Docs is way more powerful than you think
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Google Keep is the most underrated focus app on Android — here's how I use it to stay organized
Google Keep is the most underrated focus app on Android — here's how I use it to stay organized
Its simplicity is why it works
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Managing the Holiday Hype: 5 Strategies for Keeping Students Focused in December – Four O'Clock Faculty
Managing the Holiday Hype: 5 Strategies for Keeping Students Focused in December – Four O'Clock Faculty
Featuring Trevor Bryan and Rich Czyz For educators looking to improve learning for…
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Google is changing how Android updates work with a surprise Android 16 release #android%2Fgoogle #feedly
Google is changing how Android updates work with a surprise Android 16 release
Android 16 is getting several new features in a surprising update that marks the start of a new era.
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