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Jeff Hennigar

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Grade 5 teacher in Nova Scotia, Canada with a passion for project-based learning.

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Learning Opportunities

If you're interested in learning more about #Codingville, a Canadian-based coding platform for learners of all ages, @logicsacademy.bsky.social has lots of upcoming vistual sessions this week! They are open to everyone.

aplc.ca/learning-opp...

26.01.2026 17:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

What are your other favs?
That looks awesome! I have some zipsnips for my 5th graders and a canary knife (that I use).

05.11.2025 00:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

NSTALL (literacy)
We're looking at Canva AI tools for creating accessible materials. Mostly the tools I shared at the tilt session last year.
Enjoy the day!

24.10.2025 13:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What tools made you list?
I'll be at nstall in Truro this year!

23.10.2025 18:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Back to school giveaway! Image shows 15 books by Middle Grade Authorcade authors.

Back to school giveaway! Image shows 15 books by Middle Grade Authorcade authors.

15 BOOK GIVEAWAY for teacher & librarian friends!
Celebrate back-to-school with Middle Grade Authorcade! You could win 15 books for your library, including 2 out this month! Enter here: app.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display... by subscribing to our newsletter. Boost for extra entries!
US only. Ends 8/24

17.08.2025 16:57 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

Lots of great chats and learning. Thanks for all the genius you shared at #ITcamp2025!

02.08.2025 15:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The folks at Just launched a new template to easily randomize seats every day. Check it out!
classroomscreen.com/templates/se...

21.07.2025 17:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That's where I was looking for it, it's there on my BL account. You're right, it's available in the waffle menu. Thanks!

04.07.2025 16:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Saw that too, but it isn't in my GNSPES yet. Any word if it will be unlocked?

04.07.2025 16:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Free summer #STEM programming from @brilliantlabs-edu.bsky.social in Halifax!

04.07.2025 16:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Gemini is now integrated into #GoogleClassroom!

03.07.2025 17:45 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

So did the students! Several groups didn't like a part of the script it wrote, so the suggested revisions to make it even more personalized.

27.05.2025 18:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

We're looking at scripts in readers/writers workshops in grade 5. This @schoolai.com Space guides students through idea generation for a story, and writes the script so they can use it to practice reading fluently outloud with a group.
#EduSkyAI #EduSky

app.schoolai.com/share/space/...

23.05.2025 12:20 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Just in time for end-of-school-year celebrations, #Canva just dropped a new feature to #BulkCreate documents🀯
Join me Saturday at the @logicsacademy.bsky.social Canva AI Summit. Make customized certificates in seconds (among other AI magic for educators).
logicsacademy.com/canva-ai-sum...

22.05.2025 19:35 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

@logicsacademy.bsky.social

22.05.2025 19:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking for ways to engage your students during the last few weeks of school?

Check out Codingville!
Codingville.ca

20.05.2025 19:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Last chance to register! Join us June 7–8, 2025 in Halifax or online for the Canadian National Brilliant Blue Competition! Youth ages 12–18 will take on ocean challenges with tech-powered, sustainable solutions.
Be part of the wave:
buff.ly/n21qJzb
#BrilliantBlue2025 #GenerationBlue2025

03.05.2025 08:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Bookmarked for next week :)

02.05.2025 00:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our sincere thanks to CCRCE, EECD, Truro Middle School, and all participating teachers and students for your support of the 2025 Nova Scotia Innovation Fair.
#MakeSomethingBrilliant #NSIF2025 #WhatIf2025

01.05.2025 20:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Neat bite sized learning with labs.google/lll/en

29.04.2025 21:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I always use the snooze button rather than send to tasks. I bet that gives better notifications when it is time to get to it

22.04.2025 23:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Google Gemini just told me it was a parent 🀨

20.04.2025 18:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I also asked it to age me 10 years. I'll let you know in 2035 how close it was!

12.04.2025 23:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

🀯
I saw a video about this earlier today. Which app did you use?
The one I saw was called KleinAI, I believe.

12.04.2025 23:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I'll jump on the trend 😁

12.04.2025 18:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This is wonderful news, thank you!

08.04.2025 17:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image shows two stacks of books by Middle Grade Authorcade authors, with the text, Author Visit! With 3 of these authors! Reading Rocks!

Image shows two stacks of books by Middle Grade Authorcade authors, with the text, Author Visit! With 3 of these authors! Reading Rocks!

🐰Spring into action for our last GIVEAWAY of the school year! 🐰
#teachersky and #librarians!
What: FREE virtual class visit with 3 middle grade authors!!
How: Follow & repost to enter
When: Ends Mon 4/7
Where: US/CAN
Good luck!

04.04.2025 14:45 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
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AI Tutors Can Workβ€”With the Right Guardrails Research suggests that unrestricted AI use can hinder learning, but AI tutors designed to prompt and prod can be powerful teaching tools. Here’s how to create one.

Research suggests that unrestricted AI use can hinder learning. But AI tutors designed to prompt and prod can be powerful teaching tools. Here’s how to create one! 🌟

#EduSkyAI #EduAI

29.03.2025 16:05 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Let Kids Reject Feedback (Yes, Really!) What if kids had the right to ignore our feedback? Not because they’re stubborn or disengaged, but because they understand itβ€”and decide to make a different choice. Too often, feedback feels like a…

Hey, I'm back on my blog where it all started. Small ideas, practical posts, and all the things I am trying.

Let's talk about feedback, or more specifically about kids being given the chance to reject your feedback.

Head on over to read, subscribe, or share pernillesripp.com/2025/03/24/l...

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