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Chris Cocek @edtechcocek.bsky.social · 8d

How to Save Beer www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/o...

Opinion | How to Save Beer

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Chris Cocek @edtechcocek.bsky.social · 25d

Big changes coming to the Hour of Code! #hourofai

Chris Cocek @edtechcocek.bsky.social · 26d

Hey HRCE educators! Have you seen the AI in HRCE website lately? It’s been updated recently so check it out!

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Chris Cocek @edtechcocek.bsky.social · Sep 19

Read closely @hfxgov.bsky.social @nsgov.bsky.social we need to start this ASAP! reasonstobecheerful.world/bordeaux-fra...

One City's Race to 'Solarize Everything We Possibly Can'

Bordeaux is quickly transforming itself into France's top solar-powered city, banking on innovations like transparent panels that preserve its historic architecture.

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Retro Tech Dreams @retrotechdreams.bsky.social · Sep 2

Please remember to register WinZip

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Ethan Mollick @emollick.bsky.social · Sep 2

I know that energy usage from AI prompts comes up in classroom discussion all the time.

I hope this section in my latest post helps people provide a more grounded answer to the question, rather than just speculating or citing out-of-date information. www.oneusefulthing.org/p/mass-intel...

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Chris Cocek @edtechcocek.bsky.social · Aug 30

Time to get this moving in NS and HRM @hfxgov.bsky.social @nsgov.bsky.social And NSPower you owe it to us to approve innovative solutions to gain back our trust. www.cbc.ca/news/climate...

Plug-in balcony solar panels could mean cheaper power. But Canada needs to get on board first | CBC News

How would you like to lower your electricity bill and help power your home using an abundant renewable energy source — the sun? There is an affordable, do-it-yourself solution for people who own house...

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Book Creator Team @bookcreator.com · Aug 28

This back-to-school season, we’re bringing 18 new remixable books to your classroom library!

From digital citizenship to visual social stories, there’s something to support every learner.

✨ Customizable. Inclusive. Ready to use.

📘 Start remixing today: https://f.mtr.cool/oykylgvqpf

"Back to School" text with playful elements like a paper airplane, rainbow, stars, and doodles on a teal background.

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Chris Cocek @edtechcocek.bsky.social · Jul 28

ChatGPT for Education
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ChatGPT for Education | Substack

Exploring how AI can help you teach and learn. Click to read ChatGPT for Education, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.

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Chris Cocek @edtechcocek.bsky.social · Jul 26

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Chris Cocek @edtechcocek.bsky.social · Jul 25

When will we embrace the high tech vending machines that exist?? Still pay at counter?? Hello 1950s.

Chris Cocek @edtechcocek.bsky.social · Jul 22

Tourists: Welcome to Halifax! (Please ignore our disgusting sidewalks) www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/c... You are absolutely correct Tim- the city could care less. Halifax at its finest is “gritty” as result. @hfxgov.bsky.social Lets get cleaning HRM!! @halifaxexaminer.ca

Tourists: Welcome to Halifax! (Please ignore our disgusting sidewalks) - Halifax Examiner

Even tiny cities in Europe have regular nighttime crews who go around the pedestrianized zones and sweep up the garbage and wash the sidewalks, with actual soap and water, and where needed bring in a ...

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Erick Lee @theericklee.bsky.social · Jul 22

My first 3D print! Started with a hyperboloid pencil holder for some vintage Canadian pencils. #circles #MathPhoto25 @edtechcocek.bsky.social en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperbo...

12 pencils arranged on a circular base to form a hyperboloid.

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Chris Cocek @edtechcocek.bsky.social · Jul 22

Awesome! So glad you got it working!!

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Chris Cocek @edtechcocek.bsky.social · Jun 30

@altmadison.bsky.social Hey Madison! In honour of 🍁Canada Day tomorrow I challenge you to play a set/block of Canadian Alt rock! 🇨🇦

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Chris Cocek @edtechcocek.bsky.social · Jun 2

The Art Club at Central Spry dove into @shapegrams.bsky.social 😀today! Great digital skills learned and some perseverance too🔥

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Chris Cocek @edtechcocek.bsky.social · Jun 2

Agreed. Many edu gurus haven’t made it over yet.

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Chris Cocek @edtechcocek.bsky.social · May 28

NS Power needs to step up and provide us impacted with a lot more! (Btw NSPower, already had a subscription from previous dara breech!; how about some discounts on rates??!!) www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Nova Scotia Power customers handed 'to-do list' after ransomware attack | CBC News

Some of the people who received Nova Scotia Power's warning letter about stolen customer information are getting frustrated trying to navigate the situation, saying it's difficult to get through to th...

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Chris Cocek @edtechcocek.bsky.social · May 20

Hey HRCE teachers! Did you see the updated Canva has dropped in our region?! @tilthrce.bsky.social

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Technology Integration Lead Team (TILT) @tilthrce.bsky.social · May 20

Our May newsletter will be arriving soon. Stay in the loop by signing up for our monthly newsletter bit.ly/tiltnews

TILT Newsletter Sign Up

Please take 2 minutes to complete this form to insure you will receive the TILT newsletter in the coming school year. If you have signed up last year, you are still on our list and there is no need t...

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Chris Cocek @edtechcocek.bsky.social · May 14

The grade 1/2 class at Sir Charles Tupper in HRCE were a quick study with @bookcreator.com ! After our introductory session they moved into creating their “Mr Man” characters!

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Technology Integration Lead Team (TILT) @tilthrce.bsky.social · May 14

Join us along with @theericklee.bsky.social who will be leading this webinar.

Technology Integration Lead Team (TILT) @tilthrce.bsky.social · May 13

Join us this Thursday for our next AI Webinar, "Teaching Smarter: Using AI to Build Better Desmos Activities and Math Resources". The Webinar will be at 2:30pm and repeated at 3:30pm. For more information including the Google Meet link please see last week's Program Memo.

a blue math book with arms and legs

ALT: a blue math book with arms and legs

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Technology Integration Lead Team (TILT) @tilthrce.bsky.social · May 13

Join us this Thursday for our next AI Webinar, "Teaching Smarter: Using AI to Build Better Desmos Activities and Math Resources". The Webinar will be at 2:30pm and repeated at 3:30pm. For more information including the Google Meet link please see last week's Program Memo.

a blue math book with arms and legs

ALT: a blue math book with arms and legs

media.tenor.com

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · May 11

Need a review activity that gets your math students moving and energized as the school year winds down? We’ve got just the thing. 💯

#MathSky #ITeachMath

Making Math Review a High-Energy Game

In the 100 Squares Challenge, math review takes the form of friendly—but fierce!—competition, inspiring students to complete problems under pressure.

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Chris Cocek @edtechcocek.bsky.social · May 9

The grade 2 class at LeMarchant St Thomas in HRCE were very astute with their knowledge of AI this morning!! @tilthrce.bsky.social

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