Steph Sukow
@stephsukow.bsky.social
Mom, wife, life-long learner. Coach, English/Speech Teacher, Adjunct, #NBCT, and #GoogleIE. #chi24 #edusky. #engsschat
Turn a Google Doc into a survey or Google Form quiz in seconds. This week's featured AI tool shows how easy it is to gather information from students, colleagues, or parents using Google Forms. #edtech #googleforeducation www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKB6...
Google Forms: New AI Update
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@snorklapp.bsky.social is one of my favorite formative tools that provides immediate & feedback to Ss based on their writing, drawing, & speaking. Ss submit work & receive meaningful suggestions on how to revise, develop, & enhance their thinking. #edtech #snorkl youtu.be/B87sKzWYG_I
A Walkthrough of Snorkl
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@magicschoolai.bsky.social is one of my favorite AI tools because it scaffolds the prompting process for both teachers and students. Here's my fall 2026 back-to-school walkthrough for this awesome tool. #edtech youtu.be/vZXbQxSYb7Q
MagicSchool Walkthrough
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This week's tool of the week is @googleforedu.bsky.social Gemini Notebook. Let's walk through this tool and explore how it can be used to create supports for students and teachers alike. #edtech #aiforeducators youtu.be/0hahjG5XtJg
Gemini Notebook Walkthrough
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I love @padlet 's new Pinsights. Now, when my students use Padlet, I receive these insights that help me better understand student responses and generate follow-up conversations and activities based on what they reply. Check them out today! #edtech youtu.be/YYv8Bh7mEW8
Exploring Padlet's Pinsights
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Reflection shouldn't be the end of learning, and it doesn't have to be when we make it visible. I started shifting written reflections to short videos. #edchat #reflection New Post --> englishandspeechteacher.blogspot.com/2026/08/refl...
Reflection Isn't the End of Learning: It's Where Learning Becomes Visible
High school English, Speech, & Communication Teacher. Coach and technology enthusiast. Loves Google Apps.
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Check out the new update in Google Forms. The "Help Me Create" AI feature helped me generate a form faster & still allows me to customize the results. Check it out as you're making back-to-school surveys. youtu.be/GKB6L4_YAAI #googleforeducation #googleforms @GoogleForEdu
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What a fantastic day at #SLEDMiniCon! Grateful for the conversations, learning, & connecting with incredible educators who are passionate about intentional edtech & great teaching. If you're looking for an amazing PLN, check out @ideaillinois.bsky.social. #IDEAIL
I'm so excited to present at the @magicschoolai.bsky.social Summer Academy today! Join me for "Make It Stick: Building a Daily AI Workflow That Works." We'll explore how AI can build habits that save time, support great teaching, & keep Ss thinking critically. www.magicschool.ai/on-demand-we...
One of my favorite @magicschoolai.bsky.social tools is the YouTube Video Questions tool. This feature has enhanced class discussions by creating questions from the transcripts. Generate new questions or enhance the ones you're already using with this tool. #TeachersAreMagic youtu.be/oYvGF-QM2Co
Enhancing Conversations with YouTube Video Questions in MagicSchool
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Coming up with fresh icebreakers & team-building activities can be tough sometimes. I love a good warm-up, but sometimes generating a new activity can be challenging. @magicschoolai can help! Check out this tool and get started today. #TeachersAreMagic youtu.be/62TbPAwlXVc
Creating with the Ice Breaker & Team Builder Tool in MagicSchool
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The Tool Recommendations feature in @magicschoolai is a great place to start when planning a new school year, unit, or lesson. This tool shares ideas for both teacher- and student-facing resources within MagicSchool. #MagicSchool #TeachersAreMagic youtu.be/USDoTAlrEuM
Tool Recommendations in MagicSchool
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Almost time! Steph Sukow takes the stage at #ISTELive with "The Reflective Creator: Using Video to Capture Growth, Learning, and Voice." WeVideo Booth #2738. #ISTE #EdTech @taramartinedu.bsky.social @stephsukow.bsky.social
Join me! I'll be talking "Built for Creativity: Using AI to Unlock Student Thinking" at the @magicschoolai.bsky.social booth (#1612) on June 29 at 10:30 at #ISTE26. Can't wait! @isteofficial.bsky.social
The studio in @NotebookLM allows me to break down information for Ss by creating explainer videos, FAQs, slides, etc. Bridge the gap between Ss understanding and learning standards. If you haven't used this tool yet, check it out. #GoogleforEducation www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngnu...
Build Strong Supports with Notebook LM
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Ss can use @NotebookLM to get feedback on writing assignments & projects. They can upload their work along w/ the assignment & classroom resources & use the feedback feature to evaluate work. It's a great way to dialogue about Ss writing. #googleforedu youtu.be/O2Uu1OTb154
Amplifying Student Voice with Notebook LM
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Steph sits down with Sean Scotty, retiring Dean at Crystal Lake South to reflect on a career built on relationships, accountability, and growth. Sean reminds us that great schools start with human connection. You won’t want to miss this episodes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Gemini is an incredible tool to support Ss learning, especially when it comes to retrieval. This tool can test Ss on what they know and figure out what they still need to learn. Check out how you can use this tool to support Ss learning! youtu.be/VPIIVas6RvA?... @googleforedu.bsky.social
Google Gemini: Using AI to Support Retrieval
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Choice boards support interleaving to support long-term learning by challenging Ss to apply their knowledge in different activities. Empower students by giving them voice and choice in how they demonstrate mastery. #edchat #choiceboards youtu.be/rSsY7fLCi14
Interleaving: Using Choice Boards to Review Skills
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Summer is coming! I can't wait to learn and speak at the Mobile Learning Conference in June. It's such a great conference for connecting with amazing educators across the country. Sign up here: 2026mobilelearning.sched.com #edtech #summerlearning
Spacing (spaced practice) = learning that sticks. Instead of cramming, have Ss revisit content over time in short bursts. Try using @Canvas_by_Inst quizzes to schedule releases or have Ss retake after 24 hours to build long-term retention. youtu.be/fLr-WibLY44 #learningscience
Spaced Practice: Using Canvas Quiz Features
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In this episode, we talk w/ Vicki Billimack, an English teacher who spent her career helping students fall in love w/ stories, writing, & learning. From The Odyssey to Romeo & Juliet, her legacy is curiosity, creativity, & connection. open.spotify.com/episode/0Mnx... #d155inspire #teachinten
S4, Ep14: A Legacy of Literacy with Vicki Billimack
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Building classroom community, the first 5 & final 5 minutes, fosters connection & collaboration. I like to build routines that challenge my Ss to engage in different ways & spark #microjoys in the classroom. How do you use that time to engage Ss? www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhjF... #edchat
Building Classroom Community: First and Final Five
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This episode kicks off our new series. We'll be finishing season 4 by celebrating retirees, starting w/ longtime English teacher, Sharon Anderson. She reflects on a career shaped by connection, reliance, & care! Tune in for this inspiring conversation. #teachinten open.spotify.com/episode/6FTG...
S4 Ep13: Honoring Retirees - Sharon Anderson
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The @ideaillinois.bsky.social Northern Suburbs Chapter MiniCon is back and happening in person in Lake Forest, IL, on April 18 from 9AM - 12:00PM. All educators are welcome to join us for a half-day of learning. Register today at lnkd.in/gevFs8-W. #IDEAil #EdTech
One of my favorite extensions of all time is Permanent Clipboard. This tool has saved me HUNDREDS of hours in grading. I can build my own comment bank and personalize my feedback for Ss. This extension works within my LMS, Google Docs, and more! #edtech youtu.be/dH8VDe3b6k0
Permanent Clipboard: Making Feedback Meaningful and Efficient
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I love brainstorming and lesson planning with Gemini Gems. Creating a custom gem to serve as a thought partner has been a game-changer. Personalize your experience with AI by using Gems. @GeminiApp #GoogleForEdu #edtech youtu.be/_vns0jCiB3w gemini.google.com/gem/18jc73z3...
Gemini Gems: Creating an End -Of-The-Year Gem
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Adding joy to learning matters, especially this time of year. I’ve been intentional about the final 5 minutes of class: quick reflections, meaningful exit tickets, and moments that build connection and community. youtu.be/f6SrSl4F1Fo #edchat #teachwithjoy
Adding Joy to Learning: The Final Five
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Get your questions in now! Our next Jam Session—Teaching Writing in the Age of AI—goes live on Sunday! ⚡️ Featured educators: ⭐️ @thevogelman.bsky.social ⭐️ Eliana Belle ⭐️ @mrpiercey.com #EduSky #EduSkyAI #EduAI
March 2026 Jam Session: Teaching Writing in the Age of AI
Welcome! 👋 Drop your questions—or share how you are navigating teaching writing in the age of AI—in the thread below!Join our hosts for a thoughtful conversation about how to approach writing…
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When I hear “worksheet,” I think outdated, but it doesn’t have to be. The @magicschoolai.bsky.social Worksheet Generator turns worksheets into discussion prompts. Make learning visible w/your LMS or @padlet.com. This is a simple way to refresh your lesson. #edtech #aiineducation youtu.be/VF-qDCCr6Rw
Using the Worksheet Generator for Discussion Prompts and Ideas in MagicSchool.AI
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