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X marks the spot where my tweets used to be. I've flown the coop to @Bluesky, 🦋 where the drama is lower, and there's no Musk getting into my senses. Sorry Twitter, it's not you, it's X 💔👋 bsky.app/profile/mlobri… #TwitterExodus #LeavingX #LeavingTwitter #Bluesky

@Leo_Puglisi6 It absolutely should!

As I work on archiving my Twitter account and moving my followers to Bluesky I get an offer for 40% off X Premium! No way that's a coincidence! #leavingtwitter #leavingx #TwitterExodus

See ya Elon, I'm jumping ship with all my tribe: my friends, followers, educators, librarians and geeks all who are fast migrating: Friends you'll find me here: bsky.app/profile/mlobri… #edtech #edsky #AussieEd #womeninIT #womeninict #education #school #teachers #educators

This looks amazing. If only all senior students were allowed to use their mobiles at School, and not just those at Independent schools. This could be life-changing for students requiring study or #learningsupport. #digitaldivide #mobilebans #exams #HSC #VCE #StudySupport

How to do school with NotebookLM: 1. Record audio from class on your phone 2. Keep laptop closed. Just jot down short phrases to describe most important points 3. Upload audio and PDF scan of notes to NotebookLM 4. Ask Notebook to expand your notes with details from recording Bonus: at the end of the week, create an Audio Overview from all your class summaries to review the most important concepts in podcast format. (As of this morning, NotebookLM now supports audio files--and YouTube videos--as sources. And we've added easy sharing tools for Audio Overviews.) notebooklm.google.com

Here’s a video produced by “Led by Donkeys” out of the U.K. that puts down the timeline of how Musk used X to get Donald Trump elected. I would save it because I don’t think it will be up for long.

@CtrEdEcon Australia aligns with Singapore, with 6 weeks protected holiday time and 6 weeks preparation & planning time. However, it's widely recognised that there is a disconnect between the intended use of this time and how it's utilised.

💬 Do teachers in your school and district have enough time to succeed in what they are asked to do? 💬 What is different about how leading systems organize time for teachers that help enable success? Thinking Differently About Time is packed full of examples showcasing how schools in the U.S. and across the globe structure their school days and years to make the most of the precious resource of time. Download the full brief here: bit.ly/3zCGyny

Seriously, did any women have any input into this? Did anyone consult men or women who regularly get stalked on this platform? This is just nuts.

@FT Imagine a new type of diaspora- young people opting out of nation states to find a community context they can believe in & contribute to in ways that make them more relevant than being “social capital” @mlobrien1 @BrionyScott @rosejost @KirkupNicola @pasi_sahlberg @JasonClareMP

This is how I like my technology: invisible! This is how to build a mobile tower @Telstra & @Optus! #telecommunications #mobiletowers #mobile #mobiletower

If we’re going to ban social media till 16, then what do we expect children to do with all that time? #socialmediaban #risk #parenting #communityspaces smh.com.au/technology/if-…

Our focus on teen social media use is obscuring the biggest causes of youth depression and suicide. #socialmedia #parenting #cybersafety #teens #teenages #mentalhealth sfchronicle.com/opinion/openfo… via @sfchronicle

Google just dropped their new phone and it's INSANE SPOILER: iPhone got a huge competition. 12 AI features of Pixel 9 that will blow your mind:

My go-to act of micro-feminism is _______ (finish the sentence in the comments). ⁠ 🎥 Video by mamamiaaus If you're looking for resources to practice micro-feminism at work, we encourage you to check out our 50 Ways to Fight Bias cards: bit.ly/2Itc1Ni

@NSWElectoralCom These links aren't working @NSWElectoralCom how can I apply for a postal vote?

Are you enrolled to vote in NSW and living overseas or will you be outside of NSW during September this year? The 2024 NSW Local Government elections will be held on Saturday, 14 September 2024, so it’s time to plan your vote. Find your voting options: bit.ly/3Szoykv

So proud of my past colleague, & friend, @shyambarr on the recent publication of his book. It's a comprehensive and practical guide that offers educators valuable insights into fostering self-regulated learning in students. #selfregulation #education #teachingandlearning

@tmiket Adding a file repository of PPT's and PDF's to Canvas- NOT!

What is instructional design? Wrong answers only

A teacher motivates students by using AI-generated images of their future selves based on their ambitions twitter.com/visualfeastwan…

For those at this #mitie session with Mike Meyers check out this as the "go to" guide for your school board & exec when it comes to #CyberSecurity. #cybersec #schoolboard The Secure Board: How To Be Confident That Your Organisation Is Cyber Safe g.co/kgs/79TekbH