Instructional Technology Facilitator. #TeacherNerd. AI Enthusiast. Apple Learning Coach. Canvassador. MagicSchool Ambassador. CTE Educator. Hufflepuff.
Joined December 2021
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This year I have reduced the tools I share with my teachers and leaning into my top 5 must-have tools to ensure more consistent implementation that supports instruction. Check out my new @edutopia article to learn more!! edutopia.org/article/reducinβ¦
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Would love to connect! Come see me at #ISTE2026
This is Crystal, and she will be joining us at the #ISTE Wayground booth for our Community Hour on Tuesday from 1:00 to 1:30 PM!
Crystal is an Instructional Technology Facilitator at Arlington Community Schools in Tennessee, a @waygroundai Game Changer and longtime friend of our team. When asked what her favorite part about Wayground is, she said "I love keeping students engaged, presentations, and teacher time savers."
If you're going to be at #ISTE26, be sure to come by and visit Crystal at our booth!
@MrsUTeachesTech @ACS_System
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Crystal Uhiren Ed. S. π #ISTE retweeted
Does your classroom have set seating, or do your kids get to choose? "Where do you work best?" helps students think about where they focus bestβa desk, the floor, a corner, or maybe with a friend. youtube.com/watch?v=vXpg3UWUβ¦
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Crystal Uhiren Ed. S. π #ISTE retweeted
Jun 6
Before any PD session, staff meeting, or lesson, ask one question: "Would I want to sit through this?"
If the answer is no, redesign it. If you wouldn't learn from it, they won't either. Empathy is the cheapest instructional design tool available.
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I canβt imagine these past 5 years without @mrshillteaches She has listened to me, challenged me and been a friend to me when I needed it most.
I am so thrilled for your new opportunity but GEEZβ¦.I am gonna miss you.
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Just hours and months of planning and prep to make collecting & distributing 1800 devices smooth and seamless.
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Crystal Uhiren Ed. S. π #ISTE retweeted
Weβve been named one of @TIME Magazineβs Ten Most Influential Education Companies of 2026. π
Weβre proud of what this represents: The power of AI built for schools, that fits into a teachers day and safely supports stronger learning outcomes.
See the full list: time.com/article/2026/04/29/β¦
#MagicSchool #TimeMagazine #AIForEducation
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Crystal Uhiren Ed. S. π #ISTE retweeted
Made a quick video showing the top 5 ways teachers are using the Wayground (formerly Quizizz) AI Chrome extension right now. It's just so good! π₯
ChatGPT quizzes, Google Slides, Google Docs, YouTube videos, all of it can be turned into assessments, flashcards, presentations, and interactive videos in seconds. It's wild! π
And it's very much free. Any teacher can install it today.
That said, if your district is already using Wayground, this extension takes everything to another level. If it hasn't been pushed out to your teachers yet, that could be a pretty easy win sitting on the table π
Link in comments!
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Congrats!!!!! Welcome to the ambassador family!!!
Meet our Spring 2026 MagicSchool Ambassador Cohort! π
Theyβre educators, trailblazers, and the people their colleagues turn to when they want to know what AI can really do in a classroom. Weβre thrilled to have them leading the way.
Drop some love in the comments! ππ
#MagicSchoolAmbassadors #MagicSchoolAI
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Crystal Uhiren Ed. S. π #ISTE retweeted
Apr 18
All my thoughts for educators on the big news from Canva Create just went live! Read on my Substack: open.substack.com/pub/beckykβ¦
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One of the most beautiful buttons from @CanvaEdu π€©π€©π€©π€© #CanvaCreate #Canvassador
Print directly from @canva
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SO excited to be a part of the Ditch That Textbook community with friends, old & new.
The new Ditch That Textbook community launched today!
No algorithms, no selling anything, no politics, no junk.
Real educators sharing real conversations, questions, tips, and resources.
Join us at: link.mail.beehiiv.com/ss/c/uβ¦
#DTT
ALT A promotional graphic for "The Ditch That Textbook Community" featuring a headshot of Rachel Lemansky, an Elementary Library Coordinator from Charlton, MA. The image has a vibrant yellow and white gradient background with the community's logo at the top, which includes an icon of a trash can filled with school supplies and the words "LEARN β’ SHARE β’ CONNECT." Below the central photo, the text "FOUNDING MEMBER" is displayed in large blue block letters above Rachel's name and professional title. The bottom right corner features a small "Ditch That Textbook" logo.
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This. Reason #234 why Wayground was voted the #1 edtech tool at my school.
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Super fun app smash today. @magicschoolai educational song generator and @CanvaEdu video with captions. Check out my test prep karaoke video. Shout out to @brianbuffington for the inspo.
canva.link/xtrxdu8irkg0g98
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Crystal Uhiren Ed. S. π #ISTE retweeted
Apr 13
3 quick checks that actually work:
1οΈβ£ Retrieval practice warm-ups
2οΈβ£ Turn & teach a partner
3οΈβ£ Targeted exit tickets
The key:
Ask one clear question, not vague reflection.
Small checks β big learning gains.
More classroom strategies β
mrshowell24.substack.com/p/3β¦
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Taught 100 TN WBL educators over 2 days about GenAI Literacy & Strategies for Effective Use. Showing them the power of @magicschoolai is always a highlight. π
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Crystal Uhiren Ed. S. π #ISTE retweeted
Mar 31
Exit tickets just got way more fun.
HI-5 Facts has students draw their hand and fill it in β palm, fingers, thumb, and pinky β all tied to what they just read.
It's low-lift for you. High-impact for them.
youtube.com/watch?v=IH98TbEPβ¦
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