Elementary Academic Technology Coach, NISD Educator | Innovator | Life-Long Learner | Leader | Encourager | Texas Aggie '94 | Mom of Twins
San Antonio, TX
Joined August 2014
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Yesterday, we had the opportunity to introduce @CanvaEdu basics to the 2nd grade students @NISDBlattman. The energy and excitement in the room was contagious as students explored the platform and learned how it works. The future is bright (and very creative!) 💡@NISDAcadTech
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We are closing out our Byte Sized Virtual Professional Learning series this week with To Gemini and Beyond!
🔗to register in bio!
Not sure where to start when creating a @magicschoolai prompt? Grab your “magic wand” wave it around your head to remember PERSONA, point to your TASK, and then spread out the CONTEXT! #mnemonics #ptc @NISDAcadTech
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We just launched Studio Mode in Raina.
A new workspace where educators can edit AI-generated content, add images, rearrange sections, and refine outputs while continuing to chat with Raina.
Have you tried it yet? Tell us in the comments. 💬
Watch the walkthrough to learn more. Link in the comments.
#AIforEducation #MagicSchool
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ALWAYS love seeing possibilities...
Thank you @AdobeExpress for EDU team for sharing these epic ideas for how you can Create A Gallery inside the K-12 EDU version of Express. LOVE LOVE LOVE. ♥️
#AdobeEduCreative
ALT screenshot of the UX when you "create a Gallery" inside Adobe Express for EDU - various tiles show examples, themes, and ideas for how to edit the title, instructions to make it your own. Ideas include Class Agreements, Peer Shoutouts, KWL Kickoff, Concept Builder, Making Connections, Glows & Grows, Gallery Walks, and Generate Ideas. Various colored tiles are displayed.
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Spark new ideas & earn credit at PL Saturday! 🌟 Ready to level up? Register in Unified Talent today! 🚀 #WhatsHappeningAtNAC #LetsTeachAndLearnNISD #ThisIsNorthside #NISD
Whew—what a week! 💫 From presenting @AdobeExpress at #TCEA26 to sharing @MagicSchool AI tools at @NISD NELA, it was full of learning, connection, and meaningful work. Grateful for the impact we’re making and the teachers we get to support. @NISDAcadTech
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Day 4 -Unwrap the Magic of MagicSchool.Ai! Gift your PLCs clarity & sparkle.🎄NISD Standards Unpacker tool breaks down standards, answers all 4 PLC Questions, gives a strategy, & exports toDocs. Select Enterprise to unwrap it! #12magicaldays [bit.ly/atmagic25]
This is one of my favorite tools!
Day 3 - Unwrap the Magic of MagicSchool.Ai! 🎄✨Depth of Knowledge guides meaningful thinking, & the DOK Questions tool makes it effortless. Create rigorous prompts to move students beyond recall into understanding. #12magicaldays bit.ly/atmagic25
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Day 2 - Unwrap the Magic of MagicSchool.Ai!🎁✨MagicSchool Enterprise delivers 80+ tools & Raina, now w/ added sparkle: safe curriculum embedding, custom tools, full tool history & early feature access. It’s teacher holiday magic. #12magicaldays bit.ly/atmagic25
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Things are about to get magical!✨ The Academic Technology team has been working on something special & we’re just about ready to share it. Follow us across all platforms for 12 Days of Unwrapping the Magic w/ MagicSchool.AI — coming soon! 🎁#12daysofmagic #nisdinnovate
We still have a spot with your name on it! It's not to late to join in on the magic! #nisdcoach #nisdinnovate
⏰ Don’t miss our virtual PD! Byte Sized Learning: Level Up Your Learning w/ MagicSchool 🪄Two paths, two dates, one goal: making your teaching magical!
📅 Oct 21 PM | Oct 23 AM
🔗 Link to register in bio!
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👋🦄Meet Raina - 🪄@MagicSchoolai 's chatbot! Pair w/the PREP strategy (AI Classroom by Fitzpatrick) to create powerful prompts & meaningful outputs!
✅ Provide context
✅ Role - take the perspective of
✅ Explicitly state needs
✅ Parameters for output
#putthemagicinmagicschool
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✨ Let’s make magic! ✨
We’re excited to announce our district partnership w/ @MagicSchool AI, the AI platform designed for K–12.
🔗Check out our one-pager &
stay tuned for portal access + pro learning opportunities! 🚀
#PuttingTheMagicInMagicSchool #NISD
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Over 15 years ago, he was a student teacher at the campus I served. He was eager to learn, grow, and make a difference. Today, I had the privilege of providing professional learning at his campus, where he now leads as an administrator. What a full-circle moment! ❤️
@NISDPassmore
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Today, @techcoachfikac and I showed @nisdkuentz and @nisdlosreyes teachers how to use @diffitapp to create TEKS-aligned, differentiated station activities that combine Science hotspots + ELA 📚 all assignable in Schoology!
Such great energy in the building! #nisdcoach
New from Birds of a Feather! 🦚Check out the latest updates: Adobe Express – Generate Images & Animate Your Voice, Seesaw Kinder Activities – Join & Separate to 10, NEW Byte-Sized Learning Opportunities, and March Social Studies Newsletter! #nisdinnovate secure.smore.com/n/qhx18
It’s not too late for you to register! We are saving a seat just for you! 💡#nisdinnovate
🌟 Don't miss our final Byte-Sized Virtual Learning opportunity! Join us for FigJam: Your New Favorite Teaching Tool 🔨 on March 4th from 3:30 - 4:30 PM.
Innovate, Inspire, Lead, and Teach!
👉 Register now: bit.ly/bytesized25gp3
@figma @figjam
Are you still unsure how to incorporate AI into your teaching practices? Let me introduce you to Raina, the amazing chatbot from @magicschoolai! With Raina, you'll discover innovative ways to enhance learning experiences in your classroom. #nisdinnovate 💡
