We always enjoy talking with Michele about the importance of learning experiences that promote the development of SEL and help students to learn about challenges in the world. Learn more about @x2VOL for tracking hours for work-based learning, CTE, volunteering, and more. www.x2vol.com

Blog post: State of Student Service

Michele's recent article for EdTech Digest

 A great conversation with Iris Ichishita, the CEO & Co-Founder of Toekenz. 

The first family-focused and kid-safe NFT platform, built for end-to-end parental control, features user-friendly games and a marketplace. 

learn more:

 YouTube:   / @toekenz   Facebook:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toekenznft/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8188... Twitter: https://twitter.com/toekenz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toekenznft

www.toekenz.com

I've been researching AI for several years and dove right into to testing out ChatGPT. This is the second podcast about ChatGPT, with some new ideas. 

Here is a link to the Getting Smart ChatGPT blog post from December. 

My interview for San Antonio Fox News after TCEA about AI in Education. 

Teaching AI to Students

Here are some ideas to make time for reflection in each day!  Check out @getfocusable and other ideas for making time for you! #education #edchat #SEL 

Learn more about all that EverFi offers for educators and check out their amazing SEL resources that are available for free to educators!

Webinar listings everfi.com/events 

Events:  everfi.com/k-12/webinars-events

K12 courses

https://everfi.com/k-12/course-listing/

Need some ideas for reteaching? Here are some methods and a few tools to check out.  Also, check out my recent blog via Getting Smart for more ideas of Tools To Explore in 2023!

Join the THRIVEinEDU Community on Facebook and subscribe to my blog.  Learning as I Go 

Dive into some new methods and tools in the new year!  Follow ThriveinEDU on FB, subscribe to my blog www.Rdene915.com and submit your guest blog. 

My books are all available at bit.ly/pothbooks

Want to start PBL and not sure where to begin?  Check out iBlocks and all of the great options for students and everything that you need to get started today.  So many choices for different grade levels and content areas.  Also focused on the SDGs, STEM and many more important areas.  Download a sample lesson today!

Sharing some ideas about how to find time to reflect and some options.  Blogging, Podcasting, Videos, and Building Relationships.  Check out Edthena's AI Coach for a great way to video a lesson and have an interactive coach to guide you in your reflections. 

Also Swivl for video!

Wonder what it is like to learn and work in the metaverse?  Curious about blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs, and web3?  Learn more from my experience with the Ed3DAO conference held in November. Amazing experience created by @Vritisaraf and @edtechpeck