In this episode, author and EdTech expert Alice Keeler shares insights on building a vibrant community of educators on Bluesky. You’ll hear tips for creating a strong professional profile, leveraging hashtags to connect with peers, and discovering innovative teaching strategies. Tune in to unlock the potential of this emerging platform and see how educators’ Bluesky experience can elevate professional learning and networking!
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Tips for Educators on Bluesky
- Bluesky fosters collaboration for educators.
- Add a bio and photo to share that you are an educator.
- Use hashtags like #EduSky to find content.
- Starter packs and hashtags help you find people to follow.
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This episode is sponsored by the “Free Stuff” Page on my website, ClassTechTips.com. This is where you’ll find free weekly planner pages, graphic organizers, ebooks and more. Just head to ClassTechTips.com and press the “free stuff” button at the top of the page to find lots of free downloads for you and your colleagues. Check it out here >>
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- Learn more on Alice Keeler’s blog & YouTube
- Find Alice Keeler’s books on Amazon
- Connect with Alice Keeler on Bluesky, X (Twitter), Instagram, & Facebook
- Join the Bluesky Educators #EduSky at tinyurl.com/edusky
- Bluesky (Decentralized social media platform)
- Threads (Social media app)
- Mastodon (Decentralized social media platform)
- Leaving X? Where Next? On Bluesky, Threads and the “Fediverse” (On with Kara Swisher Podcast)
- 4 Alternatives to Reading Teacher Books for Professional Learning (Podcast Episode)
- 12 Ways to Use Social Media in Education (Blog Post)
- What’s the Story With Threads and New Social Media for Educators (Podcast Episode)
- Why TikTok Might Be Worth a Teacher’s Time (Blog Post)
- How to Use Social Media for Lesson Inspiration (Podcast Episode)