✨Middle School Special Ed Teacher ✨Former VILS Ed Tech Coach ✨AlmanackAI PD Manager ✨Screencastify PD Facilitator ✨Content Design & Creation ✨Vibe Coder ✨Dog Mom 🔥Top 100 Women in Ed Tech 2024 (Parity & Storm6)🔥https://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3mlwt422bck2jMy 6th-ers say some weird stuff in class. So I wrote down the weirdest, most unhinged things they’ve said recently and used #SunoAI to turn them into a gospel song. Shout out to #CanvaEdu for making it so easy to create a slide deck and make it a video! Check it out:16 May 2026 02:41 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlwt422bck2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3mltlx4d3g22fIncredibly humbled & honored to be a part of this discussion panel next week as an #ally to share my experience and work in social justice and digital equity in education! Join us here: http://bit.ly/bvm_voicingourpower #edusky🍎 #eduguardians #edtechchat14 May 2026 19:55 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltlx4d3g22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3mlr6rxkpzs2jIncredibly honored and humbled to be part of this virtual discussion panel for #TeacherAppreciationMonth with #BlackVotersMatter! Join us Wed 5/20 at 6pm ET for a convo on social justice, digital equity, & keeping truth in our schools. Register with the link below: https://www.mobilize.us/blackvotersmatter/event/638454/?referring_vol=13470758&rname=Renee&share_context=event_details&share_medium=bluesky13 May 2026 20:54 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlr6rxkpzs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3lp653gll7s2l📣 Calling all Instructional Coaches, PD Facilitators, and leaders: Join my super talented colleague, Sean Bodnar, on 5/20 to learn how to use @Screencastify to enhance PD!! Can’t make it live, register & we’ll send you everything after!! Register here: https://screencastify.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1nSbiFozQ_S4q2RJM4QMog?utm_campaign=test&utm_content=1747145429&utm_medium=20250513&utm_source=linkedin#/registration14 May 2025 23:18 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp653gll7s2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3loqyiaflks27What's your Teacher Persona? Mine is spot on! Thanks @teacher2teacher.bsky.social for this fun activity. Find yours here: https://teacherpersona.teacher2teacher.education//?code=t2t-BS-dm09 May 2025 17:51 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3loqyiaflks27https://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3lmjkzrpnek2vFrom the Sec of Ed confusing “AI” with “A1” (Yes, like the 🥩 sauce) ➡️ ICE Barbie pointing a possibly loaded rifle toward an ICE agent’s head for a photo op ➡️ 🐧 becoming part of a potential trade war… The most normal headline I’ve seen today is from @theonion.com Y’all seriously tho, #wtfmate? 😂😭🤦🏼‍♀️11 Apr 2025 08:11 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmjkzrpnek2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3lktvpxfewc23Make sure to follow @teacher2teacher.bsky.social and @fuglefun.bsky.social for more great ideas! #T2Tchat #EduSky #EduChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Mar 2025 23:58 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lktvpxfewc23https://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3lktvcavpas2iA8: That. Support each other. And say, “Ms. Dawson said to…” #T2Tchat #EduSky #EduChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Mar 2025 23:51 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lktvcavpas2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3lktuvwp76s2nA7: I love this exit ticket I found online! It can easily be made digital with a Google Form or printed as is. (Exit Ticket: Connect. Design. Learn.) #T2Tchat #EduSky #EduChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Mar 2025 23:44 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lktuvwp76s2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3lktuj7m6wk22A6: I had a “Zen Zone” in my classroom to support students when they needed a place to find their center again. (I never got with "Calming Corner" because telling someone to "calm down" rarely works!😂) Check out my suggested rules for a zen space: #T2Tchat #EduSky #EduChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Mar 2025 23:37 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lktuj7m6wk22https://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3lktu4jyu2s23A5: I find a day to invite them to have lunch with me, just us. I let them lead the conversation & chime in where appropriate. Going that extra mile has always helped build a stronger connection! #T2Tchat #EduSky #EduChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Mar 2025 23:30 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lktu4jyu2s23https://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3lkttorrdbs2bA4: A Growth Mindset, respect, tolerance, making mistakes, and lots & lots of LOVE! Here are some tips on teaching Growth Mindset: #T2Tchat #EduSky #EduChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Mar 2025 23:22 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkttorrdbs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3lktteqlats2qThis is so cool! Way to bring art to life @fuglefun.bsky.social! [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Mar 2025 23:16 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lktteqlats2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3lkttafe7d22qA3: Fostering a Growth Mindset from day 1 is crucial for helping students overcome challenges in my classroom. Here are some specific things I do with my special needs students to help them over the hump: #T2Tchat #EduSky #EduChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Mar 2025 23:14 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkttafe7d22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3lktstz5kjk2sA2: From minute 1 of day 1, I do my best to show my students that I respect them, am a safe person, and my classroom is a safe space. Over the years, I have had several students come out to me, reach out for help, and more. That is more important to me than any test score. #T2Tchat #EduSky #EduChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Mar 2025 23:07 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lktstz5kjk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3lktsi4goxk2kA1: I take the time to talk to my students individually to get to know them better. Here are the top 2 questions I start with: #T2Tchat #EduSky #EduChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Mar 2025 23:00 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lktsi4goxk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3lktsfwc2tk25Hi everyone! I’m Renee, an Ed Tech Consultant from Atlanta, Ga! I taught SpEd for 15 yrs & was an Ed Tech Coach for 3 yrs. So excited to be moderating tonight with @fuglefun.bsky.social! #T2Tchat #EduSky #EduChat [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Mar 2025 22:59 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lktsfwc2tk25https://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3lksy3hovek2tSo excited for this topic tonight! I have some great ideas and resources to share, so make sure you join me and @fuglefun.bsky.social TONIGHT at 7PM ET for the #T2Tchat! [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Mar 2025 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lksy3hovek2thttps://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3lkqq52zqy22mJoin me and @fuglefun.bsky.social tomorrow for this #T2TChat!! [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Mar 2025 17:40 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkqq52zqy22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3lkjt4lljnk2l“Some infinities are bigger than others” (The Fault in Our Stars) Happy Heavenly Birthday Beba! Thank you for letting me be a part of your story. I miss you more than words can express.❤️😇16 Mar 2025 23:45 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkjt4lljnk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3lk7oj4yrck2tI’m presenting @ #SequoiaCon 🗓️4/3-5:15p ET! 👩‍🏫“Pixel Perfect”hits on: 1⃣ Game Dev Basics 2⃣ AI Game Dev 3⃣ Impact of Game Dev on K-12 👾Come ready to BYO game w/ AI & a Q-&-A sesh! 💻Use RENEE at bit.ly/sequoiacon for $25 off! @eduguardian5.bsky.social @evergreenai.bsky.social #rosebudai #aigamedev12 Mar 2025 22:56 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk7oj4yrck2thttps://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3ljrxcqfbjc2f💯 the MOST accurate meme I’ve ever made 😂🙄🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️07 Mar 2025 11:56 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljrxcqfbjc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3ljqrhcr3ns2rIt's also reminding them as well as showing them that every day is a new day and a fresh start. ❤️ [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Mar 2025 00:39 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljqrhcr3ns2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3ljqr5syyos2rA4: Of course I have to shout out my fave: #RosebudAI! But I also want to bring attention to what #EliteGamingLIVE offers: we offer not only an #esports league, but a STEM based academy focused on gaming and tech industry careers- some w/ immediate hiring possibilities for HS grads! #LevelUpEDU [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Mar 2025 00:34 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljqr5syyos2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3ljqqwf4xq22rA3: By exposing all students to or teaching game dev skills, so that they can grow up to be successful in the gaming industry. I always try to remind educators that around 40% of the jobs our current students will have don't exist yet. So we need to expose them to all the tech we can! #LevelUpEDU [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Mar 2025 00:29 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljqqwf4xq22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3ljqqsa2yts2rA2: So that they can identify with the characters or game developers to help shape their own identity in the gaming community. #LevelUpEDU [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Mar 2025 00:27 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljqqsa2yts2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3ljqqq7sfd22rA1: The women at #RosebudAI- Lisha Li & Farrida for sure. I also am partial to our moderator's, @edugamergal.bsky.social, work & research in gaming Fictional character wise is def Princess Peach from Super Mario & Kitana from Mortal Kombat! #LevelUpEDU [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Mar 2025 00:26 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljqqq7sfd22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3ljqponvmhs2rIntro: 👩‍💻Renee Dawson 📍ATL, GA 💻 Ed Tech Consultant 🎮 Former #esports Coach & gamified learning junkie, currently work in Educator/Coach Success for #EliteGamingLIVE, & am obsessed with AI game dev on #RosebudAI 👾 Fave Game Developer is Jason Agbebaku an indie game developer at #RosebudAI #LevelUpEDU [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Mar 2025 00:07 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljqponvmhs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/dawsonedtech.bsky.social/post/3ljqoyyw67k2rThanks so much for sharing this @principalproject.bsky.social! I hope it helps at least one educator or administrator frame their day more effectively! [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 Mar 2025 23:55 +0000at://did:plc:enp26nvicsoapzd647aplpd5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljqoyyw67k2r