Creativity, AI, Utopias, and the Cultivation of "Guild-Like" Powers Yesterday, I was part of a recording session for the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast , co-hosted and produced by Dr. Matthew Worwoo...

In my latest #edtechelixirs, I discuss creativity in a world of #AI, with some topical detours into 19th century utopianism, William Morris, medieval guilds, and wired headphones. (Trust me, it will all make sense!) #artificialintelligence #EduSky

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"Tabletop Role-Playing Games in the Classroom" is now in print! In August 2023 -- a year after launching Kentucky Educators for Role-Playing Games -- I began writing a book.  It was born from a pragmatic...

In the latest #edtechelixirs, I celebrate my book now being in print. Check out the "unboxing" video embedded in the blog entry, and my shoutout to Kalli Colley!

#polyhedralpedagogy #kyedrpg #gamebasedlearning #AllinKY #UnitedWeLearnKY #Edusky #TTRPGsky

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The Nature of Expertise in the Age of AI For several years, I've been providing content and student support for the University of Kentucky's Changemakers program , designed and mana...

Is our definition of "expertise" too narrow? Is #AI another kind of "expert" to consider? Read my latest #edtechelixirs for my thoughts on the topic, and details about "Changemakers."
#projectbasedlearning #artificialintelligence #UnitedWeLearnKY #EduSky

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KyEdRPG Spotlight: Librarian Laura Mann and TTRPGs for Literacy Librarians -- and the library -- are often the heartbeat and hub of a school.  Since extracurricular game clubs are frequently held in suc...

In #edtechelixirs, I share the tale of librarian Laura Mann from Bernheim Middle School (Bullitt County, KY). She designed a tabletop role-playing game to use instructionally as her sixth grade students read "The Bletchley Riddle"! #EduSky #TTRPGsky #kyedrpg
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Google Vids (and other Google updates for Summer 2025) Google has had a busy summer with plenty of updates, including a new product that I've finally had some time to play with: Google Vids .  Bu...

In my latest #edtechelixirs, I show the possibilities of Google Vids for teachers and students, as well as share other major #Google updates that impact the classroom.

#artificialintelligence #AI #BlendedLearning #edtech
#KYDLC #EduSky

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Nothing says "educator" like watching a #dungeonsanddragons live show and thinking, "How could I use this in the classroom?"

#levelupEDU #seriousplay25 #TTRPGcommunity #twentysidedtavern #TTRPGsky #EduSky #KyLchat #KYDLC #AllinKY #UnitedWeLearnKY #KYILN #ItsNextYearAlready #edtechelixirs

Rollin' Down to Richmond for The Twenty Sided Tavern (and +2 on Keynotes) Summer for a professional development facilitator and digital learning consultant is a busy time. I've also found time for play!  As we cros...

In the latest #edtechelixirs, I talk about two conference keynotes I led, & a trip to The Twenty Sided Tavern at the EKU Center (and some takeaways from the show for education):

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#kyedrpg #kygoplay #gamebasedlearning #dnd #dnd5e #AI #EduSky @dndbeyond.com

My latest #edtechelixirs is published!

#kygoplay #KyLchat #KYILN #UnitedWeLearnKY #AllinKY #dnd #dnd5e #gamebasedlearning #LevelUpEDU #TTRPGsky #EduSKY

KyEdRPG Spotlight: Ben Little and his Periodic Table TTRPG When I presented about TTRPGs in education at the Aurora Institute Symposium last year , one of the attendees was Benjamin Little, a seconda...

I first met Ben Little, a secondary science teacher,at last November's Aurora Institute Symposium. He created a #TTRPG for his Chemistry class. Read more in the latest #edtechelixirs!

#kyedrpg #gamebasedlearning #dnd #LevelUpEDU #EduSky #TTRPGsky #kygoplay

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If you've not read this #edtechelixirs post, do yourself a favor and do so.

The idea of this teacher publishing student DnD adventures and the positivity his effort and care creates for students is top-tier "Education can be Awesome" inspiration.

Flint Flint enters a crowded market of AI tools pitched toward teachers and students.  However, it offers some compelling features and detailed t...

In my latest #edtechelixirs, I take a deep dive into the #artificialintelligence platform Flint.

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#AI #KYDLC #KYILN #KyLchat #AllinKY #UnitedWeLearnKY #blendedlearning #EduSky

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KyEdRPG Spotlight: Christopher Woo and Seneca High School's "TableTop RPG Club's Adventures" Christopher Woo -- a social studies teacher who has been at Seneca High School since starting his educational career in 2014 --  came across...

In my latest #edtechelixirs I highlight Mr. Woo from Seneca High School and his #dnd club. Amazed how he self publishes the adventures of his students' characters!

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#kyedrpg #kygoplay #UnitedWeLearnKY #AllinKY #KYILN #gamebasedlearning #EduSky #TTRPGsky

"Fantasy Adventures" prompts from the Ai tool "Short Answer."

I'm excited to see @myshortanswer.bsky.social has some "Fantasy Adventures" writing prompts!

For more on this #AI #gamebasedlearning tool, read:
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#kygoplay #artificialintelligence #kyedrpg #edtechelixirs #TTRPGsky #EduSky @adamsparks.bsky.social

Writing with AI: WeWillWrite and Short Answer As a former high school English teacher, a big fan of game-based learning, and a person with a keen interest in how artificial intelligence ...

In my latest #edtechelixirs, I discuss two #gamebasedlearning #artificialintelligence tools for writing: @wewillwrite.com and @myshortanswer.bsky.social.

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#AllinKY #KYILN #KYDLC #UnitedWeLearnKY #kygoplay #AI #EduSky

Flier for upcoming book from Adam Watson.

Big announcement, friends! My book on #ttrpgs in education will be published soon from @mcfarland.bsky.social! For more information, read the latest #edtechelixirs.

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#ttrpgcommunity #dnd #gamebasedlearning #kyedrpg #kygoplay #KyLchat #EduSky #TTRPGsky

A Visit to Western STEM Magnet High School's new eSports Arena Late last year, a video came across my LinkedIn feed.  It was a ribbon cutting ceremony at Jefferson County Public School 's Western STEM...

In the latest #edtechelixirs, a recap of our OVEC visit to the new #esports arena and learning space at JCPS's Western STEM Magnet High School!

#AllinKY #KYILN #KYDLC #gamebasedlearning #UnitedWeLearnKY #EduSky

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"The LEARN Boat," a parody of "The Love Boat" TV series opening title.

Ahoy mates! For your latest initiative, are you on the Titanic..or a cruise ship? In the latest #edtechelixirs, we explore the signs for both, suggesting how you can move from the former to the latter! #leadership #innovation #KYDL #KYILN #AllinKY #EduSky

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The Potential Intersection of Megagames and Learning What is a megagame (sometimes stylized as "Mega Game," "Megagame" or "MegaGame")?   Gen Con's 2024 program defined them thusly:  "Combining...

In the latest #edtechelixirs, a reflection on a "megagame" experience from the fall leads to some key takeaways for education.

#gamebasedlearning #TTRPGs #dnd #dnd5e #AllinKY #UnitedWeLearnKY #KYDL #kygoplay #KYILN #EduSky

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Good morning #EduSky #EduSkyChat! I have been a public school educator for two decades, 9 years of that as a HS English teacher. I believe #edtech & #gamebasedlearning can improve learning if they are means & not ends. I've been blogging for 10 years at #edtechelixirs.
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I've joined Bluesky! Bluesky is a social media app that began in 2023 as an "invite-only" platform.  When it became publicly available in February 2024, it ha...

Talking about joining Bluesky when you're on Bluesky may seem strange; if you see me on here, you already know. But I share my latest #edtechelixirs anyway. Perhaps you can share it with a colleague who's new or unsure to hop on! #EduSky #edtech #KYDLC

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Aurora Institute Symposium 2024 Special thanks to my colleague Kathy House for taking photos of my session. A few weeks ago, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to be i...

My latest #edtechelixirs blog entry, reflecting on the recent annual Aurora Institute Symposium conference where I attended and presented! #teaching #educators #teachers #edtech #gamebasedlearning #kyedrpg #kentucky #aurora24

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