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Kate Baker @katebaker.bsky.social · 19d

Big news — I’ll be in Sacramento on October 25 for Vibe Shift! Marlena Hebern & I are sharing 2 sessions packed w practical ways to level up feedback:
⚡ Digital & personalized feedback loops
⚡ Dynamic exit tickets that keep learning moving

We’d love to see you there!
👉 Sign up: www.ourvibeshift.com

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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · Sep 16

⏳ Stop recreating lessons from scratch! With BookWidgets, import your Word, PDF, or CSV files & turn them into Quizzes, Worksheets, Flashcards, games & more! 🚀 Save time, teach smarter.
👉 www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2025/09...

#EdTech #BookWidgets #TeacherTips #EduSky

How Teachers Can Save Time by Importing Existing Lessons into BookWidgets

Are you tired of spending countless hours recreating lesson content you already have? At BookWidgets, we understand that your time is precious. That's why we've made it easier than ever to import your existing materials and transform them into engaging digital exercises.

www.bookwidgets.com

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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · Sep 23

Teachers don’t need more work — they need smarter tools.
✅ Lesson frames that save time
✅ Digital templates you can adapt in minutes
✅ Feedback tools that close the learning loop

www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2025/09...

#EdTech #EduProtocols #BookWidgets #Feedback #StudentEngagement #EduSky

Header image with the title "10 EduProtocols in BookWidgets to Boost Engagement and Feedback" in bold blue, black, and yellow text.

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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · Sep 8

🕊️ Looking for a thoughtful way to help students explore the themes of heroism, leadership & legacy tied to 9/11?

This free BookWidgets activity by educator Kate Baker includes videos, a virtual museum tour, & reflective prompts.

🔗 www.bookwidgets.com/play/t:eozPC...

#September11 #EdTech #EduSky

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Kate Baker @katebaker.bsky.social · Aug 18

🐛 Current events bugging you out? 🪲
I turned the discovery of a new stick bug in Australia into a quick, ready-to-use #BookWidgets activity—students read, answer Qs, then invent their own.

🐞https://www.bookwidgets.com/play/t:PDAHRvKQ_OYkyVcZhu_6S64d-5P1OW4gYQxQ4CmctDFERzJEU0RK

#EduSky

Screenshot of a BookWidgets activity titled Stick Insects from Around the World. The left side shows an informational passage with sections on Southeast Asia and Australia, along with a flashcard image labeled ‘Indian Stick Insect (Carausius morosus).’ The right side displays Question 10: ‘Create Your Own Stick Insect,’ with directions for students to draw and describe an imaginary stick insect. Below the instructions is a graphic organizer with a box for ‘Name of Insect,’ a large drawing area, and two smaller boxes labeled ‘Region & Habitat’ and ‘Special Adaptations.’

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Paul Deane @rhunedhel.bsky.social · Jul 15

And for a cynical look at heroism, check out @ruthaylett's "Great-hearted Odysseus", also in the current issue of Forgotten Ground Regained.

alliteration.net/poetry/great... #epic #hero #Odysseus #Odyssey #poem #alliterative #poetry #poetrysky #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #alliterativeverse

Great-hearted Odysseus: An alliterative free verse poem by Ruth Aylett

Such a stupid war for a start: / all bruised male egos over / poor pass-the-parcel Helen...

alliteration.net

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Kate Baker @katebaker.bsky.social · Jul 15

Make thinking visible! 🧠✨
I built a hexagonal thinking activity template in @bookwidgets.bsky.social —students explore, connect, & show their ideas in color.

Try it here: www.bookwidgets.com/play/t:Kxdlf...

#EduSky #edtech

"Hexagonal thinking map showing cause and effect. A blue hexagon labeled 'Causes' connects to a green hexagon labeled 'Positive Effects,' a yellow hexagon labeled 'Neutral Effects,' and a red hexagon labeled 'Negative Effects,' with more green and yellow hexagons branching outward."

"Hexagonal thinking map titled 'Odysseus' Leadership Skills during the journey home.' Central hexagon is surrounded by larger hexagons for 'Controlling / Delegating the group,' 'Communication & Persuasion,' 'Knowing the Group’s Resources,' 'Representing the Group,' and 'Setting the example.' Smaller hexagons give examples, such as 'Lotus Eaters: sends small team,' 'Scylla: convinced men to sail past,' and 'Doesn’t explain the Bag of winds.'"

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Chris Hopper 📝 Accessibility Consulting @chrishopper.bsky.social · Jun 30

Playing games for SEL with @bookwidgets.bsky.social and @katebaker.bsky.social!

Screenshot of a spiral gameboard titled Journey to Calm

A diagram illustrating of how Social Emotional Learning is supported by gaming

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Kate Baker @katebaker.bsky.social · Jun 29

Here we go! Kicking off #ISTElive25 presenting a virtual session from my hotel room.

Here's my resources on exit tickets: www.bookwidgets.com/play/u7GCJ1K...

#EduSky

Image of computer w iPad and title slide "feedback in a flash: digital exit tickets for dynamic learning "

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Kate Baker @katebaker.bsky.social · Jun 18

Great day at PA STEELS Summit!
Feel free to play along & learn abt #ecopoetry!

bit.ly/STEELSpoet

#EduSky

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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · Jun 6

📣 Don’t miss this free webinar cohosted with ISTE!
🎯 Learn how to use digital feedback tools aligned with ISTE Standards.
🗓 Tuesday, June 24 at 3pm ET
💡 Register now! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#ISTE #EdTech #DigitalFeedback #BookWidgets #EduSky

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Kate Baker @katebaker.bsky.social · Jun 3

Tired of spending hours reviewing student work? 🕒💬
This post shares smart ways to speed things up without cutting corners on feedback.
👉 www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2021/01...

#EdTech #TeacherTips #FeedbackThatMatters #EduSky

The Best Way Teachers Can Efficiently Review Digital Student Assignments

www.bookwidgets.com

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Kate Baker @katebaker.bsky.social · May 28

📚 Building my summer reading list + a new BookWidgets blog post!

Got any favorites that inspire professional growth or offer a bit of escapism? Bonus points if you tell me why you loved it. 🙌
Your rec might get featured! 🌞📖

#SummerReading #BookRecommendations #BookWidgets #EduSky #BookSky

Pop art-style illustration of anthropomorphic books enjoying summer activities. One book lounges on a beach towel with sunglasses and lemonade, another floats in a pool, a third reads under a beach umbrella, and two books play with a happy dog on a grassy area. A kite flies in the sky under a bright sun with dotted comic-style patterns throughout.

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Oona Marie Abrams @oonziela.bsky.social · May 18

Here's a #PairedText on a beautiful Sunday! See links to each text below. "Ribollita" by Donna Hilbert and "Perfect Ribollita Soup Recipe" by Gino D'Acampo @katebaker.bsky.social @mraleosays.bsky.social 1/3

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Kate Baker @katebaker.bsky.social · May 21

Poetry meets science standards.
Explore how ecopoetry aligns with NGSS, STEELS, and climate change education—plus free interactive activities to try. 🌿✍️

www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2024/09...

#EduSky #Ecopoetry #NGSS #STEELS #ClimateEd #BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social

15+ Free Lesson Activities For Teaching Ecopoetry & Climate Change Education

www.bookwidgets.com

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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · May 9

Final exams are near! 🎓 Worried about online cheating?
🔒 Use BookWidgets + Safe Exam Browser to lock students into a secure test environment—no tab switching, no distractions.
👉 Learn how to set it up: https://www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2020/11/how-to-take-#EduSky #DigitalExams #SEB #BookWidgets

How to take secure digital student exams with BookWidgets and Safe Exam Browser

Administering exams digitally can be challenging—especially when students are hidden behind screens. With computers, tablets, and laptops offering instant access to the internet, it’s crucial to find effective ways to avoid students from cheating during online tests.

www.bookwidgets.com

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BookWidgets @bookwidgets.bsky.social · May 16

🎉 Finish the school year strong!
Here are 10+ free & fun digital activities for your last day of school—escape rooms, memory games, AI songs & more!
Made with BookWidgets, easy to use & adapt.
👉 www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2024/06...

#EduSky #LastDayOfSchool #BookWidgets #FunLessons

10+ Fun Digital Last Day of School Activities to Finish the Year in Style

That’s another school year almost in the books. Isn’t it incredible how fast time flies? In this blog post, we provide 10+ ready-to-use digital lesson activities for your last lessons of the school year, making them both meaningful and enjoyable.

www.bookwidgets.com

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Kate Baker @katebaker.bsky.social · May 19

☕️ Ready to test your recall & refill your cup? This memory game has both. Match the daily affirmations!

www.bookwidgets.com/play/t:caNPp...

Curious about what other games & activity types are in BookWidgets? Visit www.bookwidgets.com/widget-library

#EduSky #SEL #EdTech

Digital memory game interface showing tiles with hidden daily affirmations, including illustrated backgrounds. One matching pair & another card are revealed, each featuring a different positive message.

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Kate Baker @katebaker.bsky.social · May 18

#EduSky #iteachEnglish #ELA

Oona Marie Abrams @oonziela.bsky.social · May 18

Here's a #PairedText on a beautiful Sunday! See links to each text below. "Ribollita" by Donna Hilbert and "Perfect Ribollita Soup Recipe" by Gino D'Acampo @katebaker.bsky.social @mraleosays.bsky.social 1/3

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Kate Baker @katebaker.bsky.social · May 16

Helping students write resumes, prep for a job interview, or research jobs? Check out these activities that align with SDG 8.

www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2025/05...

#EduSky #TeachSDGs

Kate Baker @katebaker.bsky.social · May 4

Oooh, I think it will make a Split Worksheet with these resources! I'll share what I create!

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Kate Baker @katebaker.bsky.social · Apr 27

Check out Jehanne Dubrow's book, 'Stateside'.

Here's audio of Penelope Considers a New Do. poets.org/poem/penelop...

One of my all time faves!

Penelope Considers a New Do (audio only)

The magazines declare: Don't ever cut your hair just after breaking up

poets.org

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Kate Baker @katebaker.bsky.social · Apr 27

Heck yeah! I also love to pair Jehanne Dubrow's 'Penelope Considers a New Do' and 'At the Mall with Telemachus' for books 1-2 of Odyssey.

#textset #EduSky #iteachEnglish

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Kate Baker @katebaker.bsky.social · Apr 26

Oooh i LOVE THIS !!! 🤩🤩🤩

There have to be others out there!

#EduSky ##iteachEnglish

Oona Marie Abrams @oonziela.bsky.social · Apr 26

@katebaker.bsky.social Anyone else out there just like to put two versions of the same story side by side, one classic, one contemporary, & add some art to make it a broader text set? Or... just folks like you & me? 🤣 #celchat #nctechat #textset #mythology #TheIliad drive.google.com/file/d/1muhP...

Text Set Patroclus Eurypylus.pdf

drive.google.com

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Kate Baker @katebaker.bsky.social · Apr 22

I’m honored to be presenting two sessions at the 2025 Compassionate Action Conference! 💜

Join me online May 15 to explore SEL, tech, and climate action through poetry.
→ Register now bit.ly/CACregistrat...

#CAC2025 #EdTech #SEL #ClimateEducation #EcoPoetry #CompassionateLearning #EduSky

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