In nine years, 291 K-12 educators from 63 of North Carolina's 100 counties built their own microscopes at NCTIES conferences. Thanks @ncties.bsky.social & #ncties26 attendees for a great workshop last week! Thanks NSF for support!
@uncchapelhill.bsky.social @unccollege.bsky.social
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It was AMAZING to see the reaction and the conversation that came out of my presentation this week at #NCTIES26 about The Learning Forge!
Origami heart
Origami session
Welcome slide for origami session
Origami butterfly
Sometimes a session grabs your attention right away and it becomes a “must do” session for you…that was this session for me, from the moment I saw it on the schedule…and it did not disappoint! #drorigami #unchospitalschool
@ncties.bsky.social #ncties26
views through a DIY microscope
Photos taken by K-12 educators at #NCTIES26 yesterday in the microscope-building workshop. That was fun!
Thanks so much @ncties.bsky.social & NSF for support! NC teachers: I expect to restart in-school workshops soon, once as our grant supporting them is funded again.
#nced #STEMEducation
The Lunch Lady
The Lunch Lady Slides
Stairs
Canva
The Lunch Lady, Student News, Canva, Math Routines, and so many stairs! Great take always from day 1! @ncties.bsky.social #lunchladyedu #NCTIES26
The countdown continues for TRL: The Digital Divide! Join Erezi Ogbo-Gebhardt and more this Friday, March 6th in room 402 at 11:30!
#ncties26 #totallyties
The countdown continues for TRL: The Digital Divide! Join Gladys Johnson and more this Friday, March 6th in room 402 at 11:30!
@gladysjohnson3.bsky.social #ncties26 #totallyties
Makey Makey
Makey Makey
Stop Motion Project
Rainforest diorama with Makey Makey
One of my favorite parts of @ncties.bsky.social, Student Showcase! The kids are the best teachers! #NCTIES26 #StudentShowcase
Sean Astin NCTIES graphic
Sean Astin
Sean Astin
Sean Astin
He was disappointed we didn’t get to hear him speak in person, but it was still amazing to get to live zoom with Sean Astin! #ncties26 #ncties #SeanAstin
“Schools should be palaces…”
“Public education is the 1 thing that will save humanity ❤️…so, good luck with that.”😂
Build a microscope workshop
Educators at #ncties26 … This is your chance! 3:15 today! I’ll have to miss @ncties next year, so come today and you’ll walk away with your own microscope :)
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NCTIES Teacher Conference Sign
Convention center
Vendor booths at convention
NCTIES Stickers
Excited to be back at @ncties.bsky.social! #ncties26
Hey NCTIES Crew!
The countdown continues for TRL: The Digital Divide! Join Dee Lanier and more this Friday, March 6th in room 402 at 11:30!
@deelanier.bsky.social #ncties26 #totallyties
Hey NCTIES Crew!
Time to start the countdown to TRL: The Digital Divide! Join Marsha Abbott and more this Friday, March 6th in room 402 at 11:30!
#ncties26 #totallyties
Hey NCTIES Crew!
Time to start the countdown to TRL: The Digital Divide! Join Ken Shelton and more this Friday, March 6th in room 402 at 11:30!
@k_shelton #ncties26 #totallyties
Client Lead & Producer Emily Russo will be attending NCTIES in Raleigh, North Carolina, March 4-6. Emily will be exploring new forms of digital pedagogy with genAI and examining what it takes to build genuine capacity and professional sustainability for educators. Let's connect! #ncties26
🎱 Magic 8 Ball Leadership—when district decisions feel like guesswork.
Join this interactive + humorous Breakout Jam as we unpack real scenarios, reveal “Magic 8 Ball” answers, and build smarter decision-making strategies.
Laugh, learn, lead better.
#NCTIES26
🚀 Breakout Jam: TRL Digital Divide Countdown!
Move, vote, and help identify real solutions for digital equity through interactive studio rotations + live voting.
Featuring Ken Shelton, Dee Lanier, Marsha Abbott, Erezi Ogbo Gebhardt & Gladys Johnson.
#NCTIES26
🎉 NEW at #NCTIES26: a 90s costume contest at TIES Together! Dress in your best 90s look or fave TV/movie/music character—top costume wins a prize! 🎤📺💿
🙏 Thanks to Trafera for sponsoring!
📅 March 5 | 7:30–10 PM
📍 Ballroom B & C
🎧 We’re building the ultimate 90s playlist for #NCTIES26! Got a favorite throwback track? Add your picks and help create the perfect vibe. 🎶✨
➡️ Submit: bit.ly/NCTIES26Music
🎵 Playlist: bit.ly/NCTIES26Playlist
Get ready to jam to Raleigh! 🚗💿
🎉 The #NCTIES26 schedule is LIVE! With 350+ sessions, there’s something for every educator. Explore the schedule and start planning your perfect conference experience.
📱 The NCTIES26 app is now in the Apple App Store—download and get ready! 🚀
#ncties26 #totallyties
If you'll be at #NCTIES26 in a couple weeks, please stop by App State's table, say hello, and pick up some goodies!
Also, if you'd be interested in joining us for dinner on Thursday, March 5th, please email Dr. Becnel: becnelke@appstate.edu See you soon!
⏰ One week left! Early Bird pricing for #NCTIES26 ends soon — and so does Group Registration!
Don’t miss your chance to save and register your team.
⭐ Individual registration will still be available after Early Bird ends.
Secure your spot today! 🎉
Share the news! The microscope-building workshop will be back at NCTIES2026... plan to come build a microscope that you'll take away with you! This is a fun session... bring friends along or come make some new friends! #NCTIES26 #NCTIES2026 #NCTIES
❄️ The snow may have hit NC TOTALLY hard, but don’t get snowed in and miss out!
Early Bird registration for #NCTIES26 melts away on February 14! 💿✨
Register now before this price goes Bye Bye Bye!
👉 Register at bit.ly/NCTIES26Reg
New video drop! 🎥
Dr. Joe Sanfelippo shares a special message for our Leadership Pre-Conference Session at #NCTIES26.
Get inspired. Get registered. Go Totally TIES!
bit.ly/NCTIES26Reg
#TotallyTIES #EdLeadership #NCed
Join Marsha Sirkin on March 4 for a full-day dive into NC’s new science standards and digital learning practices. Full day is $100. Add to any NCTIES ticket or attend as a standalone. No main ticket required! #NCTIES26
Join Joe Sanfelippo for Leadership Mixtape at #NCTIES26! 🎶
March 4 • 9:30–4:00 • $150
Add to any NCTIES ticket or attend as a standalone pre-conference. No main ticket required. Kick it old school for future vision! 🚀
Join Dee Lanier & Ken Shelton on March 4 for two rad workshops on AI literacy and innovative learning design!
9–12 and 1–4 • $50 each.
Attend one or both. Add to any NCTIES ticket or attend alone. No main ticket required! #NCTIES26
Join Catlin Tucker on March 4 for two hands-on sessions.
9–12 MTSS Tier 1 ($50)
1–4 Station Rotation Model ($50).
Add to any NCTIES pass or attend as a standalone pre-conference. No main ticket needed! #NCTIES26
