Barbara Liedahl
@feltclaymaker.bsky.social
Retired Media Arts Instructional Specialist. Now running my LLC as a Professional Development provider. Please contact me if you need support for Media Arts, Arts Integration, Technology Integration, STEM and STEAM, and/or Creative Coding.
One of the most encouraging outcomes from sharing my SXSW EDU proposal has been an invitation to continue the conversation with other educators:
When AI helps, what thinking still belongs to the student?
Originate. Decide. Revise. Defend.
Voting ends Aug. 23:
bit.ly/SXSWedu27
When AI helps, what thinking still belongs to the student?
Originate. Decide. Revise. Defend.
Voting ends Aug. 23:
bit.ly/SXSWedu27
August 20, 2026 at 8:38 PM
One of the most encouraging outcomes from sharing my SXSW EDU proposal has been an invitation to continue the conversation with other educators:
When AI helps, what thinking still belongs to the student?
Originate. Decide. Revise. Defend.
Voting ends Aug. 23:
bit.ly/SXSWedu27
When AI helps, what thinking still belongs to the student?
Originate. Decide. Revise. Defend.
Voting ends Aug. 23:
bit.ly/SXSWedu27
Someone responding to my SXSW EDU proposal asked how we can incorporate AI into STEAM “without losing the creativity.”
That question has stayed with me.
AI can assist, but students still need to originate, decide, revise, and defend.
That’s the Agency Check.
bit.ly/SXSWedu27
That question has stayed with me.
AI can assist, but students still need to originate, decide, revise, and defend.
That’s the Agency Check.
bit.ly/SXSWedu27
August 10, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Someone responding to my SXSW EDU proposal asked how we can incorporate AI into STEAM “without losing the creativity.”
That question has stayed with me.
AI can assist, but students still need to originate, decide, revise, and defend.
That’s the Agency Check.
bit.ly/SXSWedu27
That question has stayed with me.
AI can assist, but students still need to originate, decide, revise, and defend.
That’s the Agency Check.
bit.ly/SXSWedu27
My SXSW EDU PanelPicker proposal is now open for community voting: The Agency Check: What Students Do While AI Works
Voting is open August 5–23. Create or use a free SXSW ID, open the proposal, and click the heart.
bit.ly/SXSWedu27
#SXSWEDU #PanelPicker #ArtificialIntelligence #StudentAgency
Voting is open August 5–23. Create or use a free SXSW ID, open the proposal, and click the heart.
bit.ly/SXSWedu27
#SXSWEDU #PanelPicker #ArtificialIntelligence #StudentAgency
PanelPicker | SXSW Conference & Festivals
PanelPicker® is the official SXSW user-generated session proposal platform. Enter ideas and vote to help shape Conference programming for SXSW and SXSW EDU.
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August 5, 2026 at 4:31 PM
My SXSW EDU PanelPicker proposal is now open for community voting: The Agency Check: What Students Do While AI Works
Voting is open August 5–23. Create or use a free SXSW ID, open the proposal, and click the heart.
bit.ly/SXSWedu27
#SXSWEDU #PanelPicker #ArtificialIntelligence #StudentAgency
Voting is open August 5–23. Create or use a free SXSW ID, open the proposal, and click the heart.
bit.ly/SXSWedu27
#SXSWEDU #PanelPicker #ArtificialIntelligence #StudentAgency
Teaching Computational Thinking Without a Computer
Check out my newly published Edutopia article. These ideas apply across curricular content areas. Please read, comment, and share: www.edutopia.org/article/teac...
Check out my newly published Edutopia article. These ideas apply across curricular content areas. Please read, comment, and share: www.edutopia.org/article/teac...
Teaching Computational Thinking Without a Computer
Working with circuits and LED lights guides students to test ideas, troubleshoot problems, revise plans, notice patterns, and try again.
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June 22, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Teaching Computational Thinking Without a Computer
Check out my newly published Edutopia article. These ideas apply across curricular content areas. Please read, comment, and share: www.edutopia.org/article/teac...
Check out my newly published Edutopia article. These ideas apply across curricular content areas. Please read, comment, and share: www.edutopia.org/article/teac...
FREE PD WITH materials!!! dSpace Suits in Progress: Electronic Textiles | July 20 - 24 | Virtual Pathfinders Summer Institute 2026 brings together K-12 educators nationwide for free, virtual CS & AI courses designed to make classrooms future-ready. 🌐 More Info here: bit.ly/SpaceSuits26
May 18, 2026 at 1:31 AM
FREE PD WITH materials!!! dSpace Suits in Progress: Electronic Textiles | July 20 - 24 | Virtual Pathfinders Summer Institute 2026 brings together K-12 educators nationwide for free, virtual CS & AI courses designed to make classrooms future-ready. 🌐 More Info here: bit.ly/SpaceSuits26
Hey, I still have spaces left for this awesome summer professional development opportunity. PLEASE check it out and register. If you register and refer a colleague and THEY successfully apply, YOU will receive TWO sets of materials. DM me or email: [email protected]
Hi everyone,
Spaces are filling quickly for this summer’s FREE Space Suits in Progress: Sewable Electronics course, and I still have room for a few more participants! Check this out HERE: drive.google.com/file/d/1ZMiX... @mediaartsedu.bsky.social @csteachersorg.bsky.social @infosys.bsky.social
Spaces are filling quickly for this summer’s FREE Space Suits in Progress: Sewable Electronics course, and I still have room for a few more participants! Check this out HERE: drive.google.com/file/d/1ZMiX... @mediaartsedu.bsky.social @csteachersorg.bsky.social @infosys.bsky.social
2026 Space Suits Virtual Course Description and More Details.pdf
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May 18, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Hey, I still have spaces left for this awesome summer professional development opportunity. PLEASE check it out and register. If you register and refer a colleague and THEY successfully apply, YOU will receive TWO sets of materials. DM me or email: [email protected]
Reposted by Barbara Liedahl
Hi everyone,
Spaces are filling quickly for this summer’s FREE Space Suits in Progress: Sewable Electronics course, and I still have room for a few more participants! Check this out HERE: drive.google.com/file/d/1ZMiX... @mediaartsedu.bsky.social @csteachersorg.bsky.social @infosys.bsky.social
Spaces are filling quickly for this summer’s FREE Space Suits in Progress: Sewable Electronics course, and I still have room for a few more participants! Check this out HERE: drive.google.com/file/d/1ZMiX... @mediaartsedu.bsky.social @csteachersorg.bsky.social @infosys.bsky.social
2026 Space Suits Virtual Course Description and More Details.pdf
drive.google.com
May 10, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Hi everyone,
Spaces are filling quickly for this summer’s FREE Space Suits in Progress: Sewable Electronics course, and I still have room for a few more participants! Check this out HERE: drive.google.com/file/d/1ZMiX... @mediaartsedu.bsky.social @csteachersorg.bsky.social @infosys.bsky.social
Spaces are filling quickly for this summer’s FREE Space Suits in Progress: Sewable Electronics course, and I still have room for a few more participants! Check this out HERE: drive.google.com/file/d/1ZMiX... @mediaartsedu.bsky.social @csteachersorg.bsky.social @infosys.bsky.social
Hi everyone,
Spaces are filling quickly for this summer’s FREE Space Suits in Progress: Sewable Electronics course, and I still have room for a few more participants! Check this out HERE: drive.google.com/file/d/1ZMiX... @mediaartsedu.bsky.social @csteachersorg.bsky.social @infosys.bsky.social
Spaces are filling quickly for this summer’s FREE Space Suits in Progress: Sewable Electronics course, and I still have room for a few more participants! Check this out HERE: drive.google.com/file/d/1ZMiX... @mediaartsedu.bsky.social @csteachersorg.bsky.social @infosys.bsky.social
2026 Space Suits Virtual Course Description and More Details.pdf
drive.google.com
May 10, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Hi everyone,
Spaces are filling quickly for this summer’s FREE Space Suits in Progress: Sewable Electronics course, and I still have room for a few more participants! Check this out HERE: drive.google.com/file/d/1ZMiX... @mediaartsedu.bsky.social @csteachersorg.bsky.social @infosys.bsky.social
Spaces are filling quickly for this summer’s FREE Space Suits in Progress: Sewable Electronics course, and I still have room for a few more participants! Check this out HERE: drive.google.com/file/d/1ZMiX... @mediaartsedu.bsky.social @csteachersorg.bsky.social @infosys.bsky.social
Check out my latest article: The Dark Side of the Moon: What I Learned Watching Artemis II linkedin.com/pulse/dark-s... via @LinkedIn #Mediaartslearning
@infosys.bsky.social #Pathfinders26
@mediaartsedu.bsky.social
@infosys.bsky.social #Pathfinders26
@mediaartsedu.bsky.social
The Dark Side of the Moon: What I Learned Watching Artemis II
Yesterday, I followed the Artemis II crew as they approached, observed, and passed behind the Moon—and began their journey home. I had the mission running on a split screen, taking notes as I listened...
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April 8, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Check out my latest article: The Dark Side of the Moon: What I Learned Watching Artemis II linkedin.com/pulse/dark-s... via @LinkedIn #Mediaartslearning
@infosys.bsky.social #Pathfinders26
@mediaartsedu.bsky.social
@infosys.bsky.social #Pathfinders26
@mediaartsedu.bsky.social
Tried something today while watching Artemis II:
Split screen—live broadcast on one side, ChatGPT on the other.
Asking questions in real time made the whole experience so much richer.
Highly recommend trying this with any live event.
#mediaartsedu #NASA #ARTEMISII
Split screen—live broadcast on one side, ChatGPT on the other.
Asking questions in real time made the whole experience so much richer.
Highly recommend trying this with any live event.
#mediaartsedu #NASA #ARTEMISII
April 6, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Tried something today while watching Artemis II:
Split screen—live broadcast on one side, ChatGPT on the other.
Asking questions in real time made the whole experience so much richer.
Highly recommend trying this with any live event.
#mediaartsedu #NASA #ARTEMISII
Split screen—live broadcast on one side, ChatGPT on the other.
Asking questions in real time made the whole experience so much richer.
Highly recommend trying this with any live event.
#mediaartsedu #NASA #ARTEMISII
Cheering on Artemis II!! I'm so happy with the success of the mission so far! plus.nasa.gov We invite you to register for an awesome PD opportunity! Register now: bit.ly/PathfindersS.... More Info here: bit.ly/SpaceSuits26 #InfyPathfinders #InfosysFoundationUSA
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April 3, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Cheering on Artemis II!! I'm so happy with the success of the mission so far! plus.nasa.gov We invite you to register for an awesome PD opportunity! Register now: bit.ly/PathfindersS.... More Info here: bit.ly/SpaceSuits26 #InfyPathfinders #InfosysFoundationUSA
Artemis II is launching! Watch NASA+ online at plus.nasa.gov. If the Artemis II mission is interesting to you, you will surely be interested in my summer online course: Space Suits in Progress: Sewable Electronics. bit.ly/SpaceSuits26 #InfyPathfinders #mediaartsedu
April 1, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Artemis II is launching! Watch NASA+ online at plus.nasa.gov. If the Artemis II mission is interesting to you, you will surely be interested in my summer online course: Space Suits in Progress: Sewable Electronics. bit.ly/SpaceSuits26 #InfyPathfinders #mediaartsedu
Hi, EDUCATORS! I just created a video that describes my Summer 2026 "Space Suits in Progress: Sewable Electronics" course! SPACES ARE LIMITED! More info here: bit.ly/SpaceSuits26
Register here: pathfinders.onwingspan.com
#InfyPathfinders #mediaartsedu @mediaartsedu.bsky.social
Register here: pathfinders.onwingspan.com
#InfyPathfinders #mediaartsedu @mediaartsedu.bsky.social
March 24, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Hi, EDUCATORS! I just created a video that describes my Summer 2026 "Space Suits in Progress: Sewable Electronics" course! SPACES ARE LIMITED! More info here: bit.ly/SpaceSuits26
Register here: pathfinders.onwingspan.com
#InfyPathfinders #mediaartsedu @mediaartsedu.bsky.social
Register here: pathfinders.onwingspan.com
#InfyPathfinders #mediaartsedu @mediaartsedu.bsky.social
Join us for Space Suits in Progress: Electronic Textiles, running July 20 - 24, 2026, in a fully virtual format. Pathfinders Summer Institute 2026 offers PD courses for K–12 educators nationwide. Save your seat because spaces are limited: More Info here: bit.ly/SpaceSuits26
March 9, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Join us for Space Suits in Progress: Electronic Textiles, running July 20 - 24, 2026, in a fully virtual format. Pathfinders Summer Institute 2026 offers PD courses for K–12 educators nationwide. Save your seat because spaces are limited: More Info here: bit.ly/SpaceSuits26
Media Arts Teachers and Administrators, we would love to meet up with you on TUESDAY at #FETC2026. See the flyer below, DM me for more info, or email me at [email protected]. Let us know your interest by completing this form: bit.ly/NAMAE #FETC #mediaartsedu
January 12, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Media Arts Teachers and Administrators, we would love to meet up with you on TUESDAY at #FETC2026. See the flyer below, DM me for more info, or email me at [email protected]. Let us know your interest by completing this form: bit.ly/NAMAE #FETC #mediaartsedu
Day 1 (Sunday) is complete at #FETC2026! Chibitronics fans, I'd love to meet up with you on Day 2 (Monday) at Noon - I even have a free demo kit to share! See the flyer below, DM me for more info, or email me at [email protected]. @chibitronics #chibitronics
January 11, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Day 1 (Sunday) is complete at #FETC2026! Chibitronics fans, I'd love to meet up with you on Day 2 (Monday) at Noon - I even have a free demo kit to share! See the flyer below, DM me for more info, or email me at [email protected]. @chibitronics #chibitronics
Reposted by Barbara Liedahl
Hey, I'm attending #FETC 2026! Chibitronics fans, I'd love to meet up with you - I even have a free demo kit to share! See the flyer below, DM me for more info, or send me an email: [email protected]. Sign up here: bit.ly/ChibiMEET @chibitronics #chibitronics
January 6, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Hey, I'm attending #FETC 2026! Chibitronics fans, I'd love to meet up with you - I even have a free demo kit to share! See the flyer below, DM me for more info, or send me an email: [email protected]. Sign up here: bit.ly/ChibiMEET @chibitronics #chibitronics
Reposted by Barbara Liedahl
Hey, we are attending #FETC 2026! Media Arts Teachers and Administrators, we would love to meet up with you - See the flyer below, DM us for more info, or send us an email: [email protected] or [email protected]. If you can't attend, complete this form: bit.ly/NAMAE
January 8, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Hey, we are attending #FETC 2026! Media Arts Teachers and Administrators, we would love to meet up with you - See the flyer below, DM us for more info, or send us an email: [email protected] or [email protected]. If you can't attend, complete this form: bit.ly/NAMAE
Hey, we are attending #FETC 2026! Media Arts Teachers and Administrators, we would love to meet up with you - See the flyer below, DM us for more info, or send us an email: [email protected] or [email protected]. If you can't attend, complete this form: bit.ly/NAMAE
January 8, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Hey, we are attending #FETC 2026! Media Arts Teachers and Administrators, we would love to meet up with you - See the flyer below, DM us for more info, or send us an email: [email protected] or [email protected]. If you can't attend, complete this form: bit.ly/NAMAE
Hey, I'm attending #FETC 2026! Chibitronics fans, I'd love to meet up with you - I even have a free demo kit to share! See the flyer below, DM me for more info, or send me an email: [email protected]. Sign up here: bit.ly/ChibiMEET @chibitronics #chibitronics
January 6, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Hey, I'm attending #FETC 2026! Chibitronics fans, I'd love to meet up with you - I even have a free demo kit to share! See the flyer below, DM me for more info, or send me an email: [email protected]. Sign up here: bit.ly/ChibiMEET @chibitronics #chibitronics
Hey, spaces are very limited! Sign up TODAY for one of the best summer PD opportunities out there!
Exciting news, educators! Dive into the future of education at Pathfinders Summer Institute 2025 from @InfyFoundation! Space Suits in Progress: Sewable Electronics hosted on July 28 - August 1 or August 4 - 8, 2025. #InfyPathfinders #EdTech #CareerReadiness #mediaartsed #artsed
May 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Hey, spaces are very limited! Sign up TODAY for one of the best summer PD opportunities out there!
Plan Your [FREE + Materials] Summer Professional Development NOW!
🚀 Space suits = sewing + science! Join Pathfinders 2025 for a deep dive into sewable electronics, smart garments & e-textiles. bit.ly/SpaceSuitsFl... @mediaartsedu.bsky.social #STEM
🚀 Space suits = sewing + science! Join Pathfinders 2025 for a deep dive into sewable electronics, smart garments & e-textiles. bit.ly/SpaceSuitsFl... @mediaartsedu.bsky.social #STEM
May 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Plan Your [FREE + Materials] Summer Professional Development NOW!
🚀 Space suits = sewing + science! Join Pathfinders 2025 for a deep dive into sewable electronics, smart garments & e-textiles. bit.ly/SpaceSuitsFl... @mediaartsedu.bsky.social #STEM
🚀 Space suits = sewing + science! Join Pathfinders 2025 for a deep dive into sewable electronics, smart garments & e-textiles. bit.ly/SpaceSuitsFl... @mediaartsedu.bsky.social #STEM
Reposted by Barbara Liedahl
Chibitronics celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week in our latest newsletter! Find upcoming PD opportunities, project inspiration, Tech Tips, & a FREE GIFT for TEACHERS! #papercircuit #chibitronics
#edtech25#infosys #edusky #librarians #teachandlearnsky
#edtech25#infosys #edusky #librarians #teachandlearnsky
April 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Chibitronics celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week in our latest newsletter! Find upcoming PD opportunities, project inspiration, Tech Tips, & a FREE GIFT for TEACHERS! #papercircuit #chibitronics
#edtech25#infosys #edusky #librarians #teachandlearnsky
#edtech25#infosys #edusky #librarians #teachandlearnsky
Reposting and also sharing with #edusky, @edusky.bsky.social, @edumatch.bsky.social, @teachercoats.bsky.social, #tlsky
Exciting news, educators! Dive into the future of education at Pathfinders Summer Institute 2025 from @InfyFoundation! Space Suits in Progress: Sewable Electronics hosted on July 28 - August 1 or August 4 - 8, 2025. #InfyPathfinders #EdTech #CareerReadiness #mediaartsed #artsed
April 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Reposting and also sharing with #edusky, @edusky.bsky.social, @edumatch.bsky.social, @teachercoats.bsky.social, #tlsky
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In a World of AI, Content Curation Is More Important Than Ever
Content curation is a vital part of the creative process. In this blog post and podcast, we explore why curation matters and how we can help students learn how to engage in the curation process. List...
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April 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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