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Just finished this book! Highly recommended!

#ArtificialIntelligence #AI #KYDLC #edtech #KYILN
Cover of "The Artificial Intelligence Playbook."
December 5, 2024 at 12:28 AM
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Special thanks to Sohan and Xander from @flintk12.bsky.social sharing about their #AI platform at our OVEC board meeting! #ArtificialIntelligence #blendedlearning #KYDLC #EduSky
Demonstration of Flint. Demonstration of Flint.
October 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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THE @mrpiercey.com presenting on #artificialintelligence tools for elementary students. #kyste25 #AI #AllinKY #UnitedWeLearnKY #KYDLC #EduSky
Donnie Piercey.
March 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Please repost and help get the word out! #kyedrpg #kygoplay #KyLchat #KYDL #KYDLC #UnitedWeLearnKY #AllinKY #KYILN #dnd #dnd5e #gamebasedlearning #fundraising #EduSky #LevelUpEDU #teachers #librarians
kyedrpg.bsky.social Kentucky Educators for Role Playing Games @kyedrpg.bsky.social · Jan 29
This week, I return as a guest on Dan & Tom's Teachers in the Dungeon podcast, available on Apple & Spotify! We talk about upcoming events, such as a FREE #TTRPG in Education PD on Feb. 18 & the OVEF @nerdlouisville.bsky.social #ttrpgtelethon on March 15. Listen & subscribe! #kyedrpg #kygoplay
A flier for the "Dungeons & Desks" educator PD on February 18, 2025. A flier for the TTRPG Telethon on March 15, 2025.
January 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Our second breakout for OVEC #aiforkyed! Natasha Stephen (Scott Co.) discusses #ai teacher tools. @breweredu.bsky.social (JCPS) talks about #artificialintelligence ethics and writing. Amanda Ballard (Bullitt Co.) shares on @briskteaching.bsky.social! #AllinKY #KYDLC #EduSky
Natasha Stephen. John Brewer. John Brewer's session. Amanda Ballard.
February 19, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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Today we toured the new eSports arena & Game Design classroom at JCPS Western STEM Magnet HS! Thanks to WHS's Melanie Weaver, Greg Fehr, staff and students for hosting our OVEC visit!

#esports #gamebasedlearning #AllinKY #kygoplay #UnitedWeLearnKY #KYILN #KYDLC #EduSky #LevelUpEDU
WHS eSports arena. WHS eSports arena. WHS eSports arena. WHS eSports arena.
February 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Some news! In addition to my full-time OVEC work (which I continue to love), I have now also become a Part-Time Lecturer at U of L! My first class this spring is EDAP 688, Designing a Technology Integrated Curriculum.
#KYDLC #UnitedWeLearnKY #allinky #edtech #blendedlearning #GoCards #EduSky
A picture of a shirt with a Superman logo but with a University of Louisville Cardinal mascot face instead.
January 7, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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Amy James and I welcome the JCPS Pathway Coaches here at the OVEC Middletown office! Sharing coaching strategies and #AI supports. #KYDLC #AllinKY #UnitedWeLearnKY
JCPS Pathway Coaches. Amy James.
December 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Day 2 of JCPS Explore Teacher Institute! Sharing a pic from one of yesterday's sessions on #AI I led with Echo Trail MS's Stephen Carter. It's flattering when people bring in extra chairs. Thank you for coming!

#AllinKY #KYDLC #UnitedWeLearnKY #artificialintelligence #EduSky
Attendees of our AI session.
July 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Almost at 100 followers already?? Thanks to all!

I'd love to meet other #edtech and #gamebasedlearning
educators. From Kentucky? I'm looking for you #KYDLC #AllinKY #KyLchat #KYDL #KYILN friends!
November 20, 2024 at 12:30 AM
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Three sessions at #IFLLEX tomorrow! I'll be in Room B202 all morning :) #kydlc
June 4, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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The @kydeptofed.bsky.social now has a resource and information page for #AI. Also, a new KDE #ArtificialIntelligence Guide is coming soon! The page link is here:
www.education.ky.gov/districts/te...

#KYDLC #AllinKY #UnitedWeLearnKY #KYILN #EduSky
AI in Kentucky K-12, December 2025 - Kentucky Department of Education
www.education.ky.gov
December 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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The OVEC December issue of "Bits and Bytes" is out! You can see where I've been for the past month & where I'm going in the upcoming weeks.
You can also find past issues here:
sites.google.com/ovec.org/dig...

www.canva.com/design/DAGYi...

#KYDLC #KYDL #KYILN #AllinKY #UnitedWeLearnKY #EduSky
Amazingly Simple Graphic Design Software – Canva
Amazingly Simple Graphic Design Software – Canva
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December 6, 2024 at 8:27 PM
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Today my OVEC ECS colleagues and I led learning about goal writing, SDI, and how #AI can be a collaborative partner (with a healthy dollop of discernment!). Thank you to our attendees! #AllinKY #UnitedWeLearnKY #KYDLC #KYILN #EduSky #artificialintelligence
PD on AI and ECS best practices.
November 14, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Good morning #kyste25! Hope to see you Friday morning at 830 am for "#AI to Amplify PLCs" in L008.

#artificialintelligence #edtech #KYDLC #AllinKY #UnitedWeLearnKY #KYILN
Session information for "AI to Amplify PLCs" for Friday, 3/14, at 830 am. KySTE 2025 sponsors.
March 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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This week, Gemini is starting to be made available for those under 13 -- but there are concerns.
mashable.com/article/goog...

#ArtificialIntelligence #AI #KYDLC #KyLchat #EduSky
Report: Google will put Gemini AI in the hands of kids under 13
The move comes as experts warn about the dangers of AI for minors.
mashable.com
May 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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The September 2025 "Bits and Bytes" is out! A clickable version, along with past issues, is available here:
sites.google.com/ovec.org/dig...
How can I help YOU? Please reach out!
#artificialintelligence #blendedlearning #gamebasedlearning #ai #KYDLC #AllinKY #UnitedWeLearnKY #aiforkyed
#EduSky
September 2025 issue of "Bits and Bytes."
September 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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I'm excited to share that I'm presenting at 2 sessions at IDEAcon 2026, in Schaumburg, Illinois! Both involve #artificialintelligence. For registration to the @ideaillinois.bsky.social conference, use this link:
web.cvent.com/event/7eae65...

#blendedlearning #KYDLC #AllinKY #UnitedWeLearnKY #KYILN
IDEAcon 2026 session on February 10: "AI to Amplify Feedback." IDEAcon 2026 session "AI to Amplify PLCs."
October 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Created by Google, these prompts (which allow for customization) will open up inside of Gemini.

#KYDLC #AI #artificialintelligence #EduSky

edu.google.com/intl/ALL_us/...
AI-Powered Teaching Prompts for Educators | Gemini - Google for Education
Discover ready-to-use Gemini prompts that help educators plan, write, and teach more effectively—saving time and sparking inspiration.
edu.google.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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FREE PD! Otus & OVEC are teaming up for a regional one day workshop in Kentucky! Collaborate and learn, with a complimentary breakfast & lunch, and a chance for swag & prizes.

Registration: www.eventbrite.com/e/otus-voice...

#AllinKY #KYDLC #blendedlearning #artificialintelligence #ai #EduSky
Flier for free workshop in Shelbyville, KY. Otus and OVEC.
November 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Next week on November 13, we have a FREE OVEC PD on ECS best practices: SDI, Goal Writing, and how #AI can be a collaborative tool for both. Come join us!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#KYDLC #AllinKY #UnitedWeLearnKY #KYILN #blendedlearning #artificialintelligence #EduSky
Flier for "AI Empowered Instruction: Transforming SDI & Goal Writing."
November 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Today at OVEC Middletown, Dr. Hughes and I shared a journey through "Access, Opportunity and #AI." Participants ended with making a "thinkling" next step and got feedback! #AllinKY #KYDLC #UnitedWeLearnKY #artificialintelligence #EduSky
PD at OVEC Middletown. Dr. Alexandra Hughes of OVEC, presenting on Maslow's needs. Two participants sharing their "thinklings."
February 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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In my latest #edtechelixirs, I discuss two #gamebasedlearning #artificialintelligence tools for writing: @wewillwrite.com and @myshortanswer.bsky.social.

watsonedtech.blogspot.com/2025/04/writ...

#AllinKY #KYILN #KYDLC #UnitedWeLearnKY #kygoplay #AI #EduSky
Writing with AI: WeWillWrite and Short Answer
As a former high school English teacher, a big fan of game-based learning, and a person with a keen interest in how artificial intelligence ...
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April 24, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Brian Creasman, superintendent of Fleming County Public Schools, sharing mosAIc in a breakout session! #aiforkyed #AI #artificialintelligence #AllinKY #KYILN #KYDLC #UnitedWeLearnKY #EduSky
Brian Creasman's breakout session. Brian Creasman's breakout session.
June 4, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Coming summer 2025: a FREE "#AI for Kentucky Educators" conference, hosted by OVEC on June 4! This will launch a series of dates where we will meet over the 2025-2026 school year to learn from and beside each other. Register today!
forms.gle/hoDZDLaRb5BL...

#AllinKY #KYDLC #KyLchat #EduSky
A flier for the "AI for Kentucky Educators" conference series.
February 7, 2025 at 8:27 PM