
Lead Learning Guide @friedtechnology 🍳 | M.Ed. Ed. Tech | #GoogleET | GCE Level 1 & 2 | Diffit & Brisk Ambassador | #HookEmHorns
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Courtney Watson retweeted
“Dad, tell me about Freddy’s trip to the World Cup”
So long, America🫡🇺🇸
49 days ago we landed in the USA to follow our country at the World Cup. We had no idea it would turn into the trip of a lifetime.
Thank you to everyone who followed along, and to all the people we met who made this journey even more special. We honestly don’t have the words to express how grateful we are for everything you did for us.
This trip exceeded every expectation we had. We came here with an open mind, wanting to experience as much of the country as possible. I still remember telling my friends on the flight to Atlanta that I hoped we’d get to meet a few locals on this trip. Now we’re flying home with friends all across the USA.
Before we came, we heard so many stereotypes and warnings about America. People told us about safety concerns, that they might check our social media at the border, and all kinds of other things. None of it matched our experience. This was probably the most welcoming country we’ve ever visited.
So if you have the chance to travel, do it. The world isn’t nearly as bad as the media often makes it seem. 99% of people are awesome!
I heard this quote somewhere during the World Cup, and I think it sums up our experience perfectly:
“If you want to hate the world, watch the news. If you want to love it, travel it.”
Thank you, America ❤️🇺🇸
Courtney Watson retweeted
😎Going to #ISTELive?
🙋🏽♀️Are you a Black educator?
🌟Come to our Affinity Space!
@ISTEofficial #ISTELive26 #ISTE26 #education #classroom #edtech #K12 #teachers #EdChat #EdLeaders #Edu #Educhat #Principals #teacher #librarians #teacher #futurereadylibs #librarians #tech
Courtney Watson retweeted
Yo, this elementary school threw a straight-up MINI MICHAEL JACKSON concert and the kids ATE IT DOWN 😂🔥
Courtney Watson retweeted
GAME. CHANGER. 🚀
Closed captions are now built right into the @AdobeExpress video editor.
Create your video.
Add captions.
All in one place.
No exporting. No juggling platforms. No wasted time. 🙌🏾
If you make video content, you need this.
Go test the new caption feature today! ✌🏾
#AdobeExpress #AdobeEduCreative
Courtney Watson retweeted
Late post but… @TCEA last week owes me NOTHING! 💘 No scrubs, just love! 💕😏 And 💻 AI that caters to teachers! 🥰 @GetSchoolAI @KamiApp @friEdTechnology
#TCEA2026 #TCEA #AIinEducation
Courtney Watson retweeted
Stop the digital "dead end"! 🛑
When web content is inaccessible, students get stuck and teachers get spread thin.
Join us to learn how Kami Companion acts as a "universal remote" to tune any webpage to your students' unique needs. 🌐✨ hubs.la/Q041yzKZ0
Courtney Watson retweeted
💎 100 of the Best Gemini Gems for Schools controlaltachieve.com/2026/0…
🧭 Curriculum
💡 Instructional Materials
🙋 Engagement
🔑 Support
💯 Assessment & Data
📖 Literacy
🧪 Math & Science
🧒 Student Tools
💼 Professional Tasks
#edtech @GoogleForEdu @GeminiApp
Courtney Watson retweeted
Jen Giffen sketched these notes while watching my #DitchSummit session with Greg Bagby and Matt Miller. We talked about coding with AI. You don't need to know how to code, you just need to be able to communicate your idea to a chatbot.
📺 Watch for free: ditchsummit.com
Courtney Watson retweeted
Merry Christmas! Michelle and I hope you have a wonderful holiday filled with light and joy.
Courtney Watson retweeted
One last read before the break (and we promise it’s worth it!) 📚
From time-saving AI strategies to free Google Certified Educator exams, our final newsletter of 2025 is packed with updates to get you ready for the new year. Check it out! goo.gle/4oMzk4H
Courtney Watson retweeted
Ready to close out the year with some creativity? I’ve gathered free digital activities for FigJam, Google Slides, Canva, Wayground, and Adobe Express. They are perfect for whole class fun, stations, or free time!
tonyv.me/holiday25
(Image generated with Gemini) #EdTech
Courtney Watson retweeted
Every great lesson begins with a spark. ✨
Try these ready-to-use @GeminiApp prompts to help:
🧠 Brainstorm real-world examples for lessons
📝 Create questions across DOK levels
🧪 Plan science lab experiments
Start personalizing your lessons today: goo.gle/44r1BG3
Courtney Watson retweeted
Custom video overviews are officially 100% rolled out to ALL users! 🤩
What have been some of your favorite prompts you’ve tried? Do we need to add some more presets? Drop the prompts and example video overviews below!
Courtney Watson retweeted
Dearest #RubyBridges: Thank you. >>> 65 years ago today, 4 federal marshals escorted 6-year-old Ruby Bridges to her 1st day of school (1st grade), as the 1st Black student to attend previously all-white William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. And today, there are legislators and school districts seeking to ban teaching on Ruby Bridges under the guise of banning “wokeness.” We have to stand so that they don’t whitewash U.S. and world history.
Courtney Watson retweeted
Finally, the moment you’ve all been waiting for 🥁:
Rolling out today, you can now create your own custom video overview styles by typing in a prompt in the customization box.
Drop your favorite examples below (our expectations are SKY HIGH).
Courtney Watson retweeted
The countdown ⏰ is on! I am so excited 🎉 about being a featured speaker at FETC 2026! #FETC is packed with amazing speakers, hands-on sessions, and so many opportunities to connect with other educators. If you’re an educator, administrator, or EdTech leader, this is the place to be. Use my code [FETC26Speaker] for a discount on your pass! You can register here ➡️ fetc.org/register. Hope to see you in Orlando 🍊 January 11th-14th!
Courtney Watson retweeted
Tomorrow November 10!
Join David Hotler, Farmer Faubs, and Melissa Summerford for Kami AppSmash: Collaborate & Create.
Learn how to combine tools to make your classroom projects more interactive and dynamic.
hubs.la/Q03KHlkN0
Courtney Watson retweeted
Don't just keep up—get ahead! ✨
Catch this month's K-12 #EduOnAir series to learn practical skills in:
- Detectives’ Guide to Logs and Reports
- Gemini: Your AI Partner for Planning & Creation
- New AI Literacy resources
Register here: goo.gle/EduOnAir25
























