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Creative Commons 4.0 Has Arrived on Flickr! (Flickr, 18 Jun 2025)
https://blog.flickr.net/en/2025/06/18/creative-commons-4-0-has-arrived-on-flickr/

#MediaLit #MediaLiteracy #edtech #copyright #create2learn

An announcement for Creative Commons 4.0 on Flickr, featuring a young woman with black hair and a red sweater against a pink background. The image includes branding for Creative Commons and Flickr, along with attribution details for the photo.

A New Path Forward for WordPress, and for the Open Web (JOOST.BLOG, 6 Jun 2025)
https://joost.blog/path-forward-for-wordpress/

#edtech #MediaLiteracy #edtechSR #create2learn #MediaLit #WordPress #WebDesign

College Board Keeps Apologizing for Screwing Up Digital SAT and AP Tests (Ars Technica, 24 May 2025)
https://arstechnica.com/culture/2025/05/college-board-keeps-apologizing-for-screwing-up-digital-sat-and-ap-tests/

#edtech #MediaLit #edtechSR #create2learn

I recorded a new episode (#483) of my "Moving at the Speed of Creativity" podcast, which is 20 years old this year in 2025! I titled it, "Creativity, Code, and Compassion: AI Lessons from Middle School and Beyond."
https://www.speedofcreativity.org/2025/05/24/ep-483-creativity-code-and-compassion-ai-lessons-from-middle-school-and-beyond/

#MediaLit #coding #FlintAI #refugees #create2learn

A colorful infographic titled "Flint AI in the Classroom" highlights lessons from a transformative school year. It features four sections: "Web Design," showing a student at a computer; "Refugee Support," depicting two students with a tablet; "

Check out my new blog post: Better Video Audio with Auphonic
https://www.speedofcreativity.org/2025/05/18/better-video-audio-with-auphonic/

Featuring my new video: Spring Cleaning My RecTeq RT-700 Bull Smoker: Tips & Tricks!
https://youtu.be/LT8hclB5C-0

#CookWithWes #create2learn #MediaLit #edtech #edtechSR

The image shows a before-and-after cleaning of a grill rack. On the left, the rack is dirty with residue, while on the right, it is clean and placed next to a sink, with a person wiping a surface nearby. Text arrows indicate

Coding Mars with Minecraft Makecode and Scratch (March 2025)
https://www.speedofcreativity.org/2025/03/25/coding-mars/

Missed my session at #msmatters2025 today? Check out RECORDED AUDIO & my session slides / resources!

Full unit on:
https://lessons.wesfryer.com/lessons/minecraft-mars

#stem #NCed #coding #Minecraft #MinecraftEDU #MinecraftEducation #create2learn

Graphic promoting a presentation titled "Coding Mars with Minecraft Makecode and Scratch." It includes event details: date (25 March 2025), time (10:30 am), location (Carolina A), a QR code for slides, and the name

New web design term and technique I’m going to share with my middle school web design students: “scrollytelling”

https://flourish.studio/visualisations/scrollytelling/

Via #FlourishStudio

#webdesign #MediaLit #edtechSR #GeekOfTheWeek #design #create2learn #DigitalStorytelling

The image features a stylized representation of the Earth, showcasing a network of white dots connected by vibrant lines, symbolizing data or connections. Above this visualization is a header titled "Scrollytelling," describing a no-code solution for creating immersive storytelling

(2/2) reflections!

#create2learn #MediaLit #MediaLiteracy

Check out my new 5 minute [VIDEO] #tutorial: How to Save / Upload / Remix a Scratch Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkB6pEC0fW4

Recorded with #Streamyard - Slightly edited with QuickTime Player for MacOS - Audio enhanced with #Descript.com

#coding #Scratch #stem #CompSci #tutorials #MediaLit #MediaLiteracy #create2learn

A digital graphic promoting a Scratch project titled "Save / Upload / Remix a Scratch Project," hosted by Wes Fryer, Ph.D. It features an animated orange cat character and includes event details such as the date (31 January 2025) and

[VIDEO] How to expose a conspiracy theory? (4.5 min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpBFJ8Cyc0k

by #MobileStories https://mobilestories.com/

#ConCW #MediaLit #MediaLiteracy #ConspiracyTheory #conspiracy #create2learn

A screenshot of a mobile app displaying a list of video titles under "Mobile Stories." One highlighted title is "How to expose a conspiracy theory?" along with its duration of 4:36. Other titles include "Detecting fake images," "Local

New blog post: Dynamic Audio Waveform Videos
https://www.speedofcreativity.org/2025/01/25/dynamic-audio-waveform-videos/

#podcasting #create2learn #MediaLit #MediaLiteracy #MediaEdLab

An abstract digital representation of sound waves, featuring vertical bars of varying heights and a sine wave background. The colors transition from light blue to pale yellow against a gradient purple and blue backdrop.

My 7th graders did a great job today creating “InfoPics” about key messages from Charlotte Fire, from a presentation they shared with us a few weeks ago about home fire and burn safety:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vT9IUE1YnR9Xjf67temW9pank82TRdi5RQEVcadlZyLBXitr6yF_nebHnqj9dA586DOB3E-cw81S7qr/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=5000

#safety #CharlotteFire #create2learn

A graphic showing a bed with blue and striped bedding. An illustration of a door is depicted with flames coming from it, accompanied by the text "Close before you doze" and the name "by Gabby."

I’ve got my schedule planned for this weekend’s #MediaEdLab “MediaEd Forum 2025” online conference! (Jan 10 & 11)

You can still register and join us for a GREAT 2 day learning event:
https://mediaeducationlab.com/mediaed-forum/registration

I’m very excited for Jason Neiffer & Dana Thompson’s Saturday session, “Building custom AI education tools!”

Follow & use the hashtag #MediaEdLab to share the learning!

#MediaLit #MediaLiteracy #edtech #DigCit #create2learn

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Check out my latest newsletter “Media Literacy RoundUp - 30 Dec 2024”
https://open.substack.com/pub/wfryer/p/media-literacy-roundup-30-dec-2024

#MediaLit #MediaLiteracy #security #safety #Facebook #InternetSafety #AI #create2learn #WisdomWithWes #Biltmore

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I keep turning my Google Sheets into phone-friendly webapps, and I can’t stop by @kevinpurdy #KevinPurdy in #ArsTechnica
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/12/making-tiny-no-code-webapps-out-of-spreadsheets-is-a-weirdly-fulfilling-hobby/

#edtechSR #webdesign #create2learn #edtech #MediaLit #googleEDU

Check out my latest blog post, “AI Created Video Clips”
https://www.speedofcreativity.org/2024/12/14/ai-created-video-clips/

#MediaLit #create2learn #edtech #edtechSR #AI #reels #videography

Image features a colorful graphic promoting "The EdTech Situation Room LIVE Podcast." It includes a microphone at the center, surrounded by icons representing educational technology and artificial intelligence. Two small portraits are visible in the corners, along with website URLs for the hosts.

I updated the RESOURCES page for #PodCampCLT following our first successful UNconference on Saturday, December 7, 2024! This includes AI tools for podcasting, audio, sharing, design, and other tools:
https://www.podcampclt.com/resources

#podcasting #podcast #create2learn #NCed #creator #CLT

An illustration of a person wearing headphones, excitedly speaking into a microphone while holding a tablet. The word "SHARING" is prominently displayed above.

I shared my middle school Scratch coding / computer programming lesson “Animate a Science Concept”
https://lessons.wesfryer.com/lessons/scratch-animation/science-animation

I love equipping my students with knowledge and skills to be able to ANIMATE ideas & concepts! These can be applied in any class or for any topic!

#stem #coding #lessons #create2learn #ComputerScience #Science #animation #LessonIdeas

The image features four illustrated educational projects. The top left showcases "The Life Cycle of a Chicken" with a barn and a chicken. The top right presents "Where Penguins Are in..." with a penguin and marine life. The bottom left depicts "

(2/2) #CharlotteNC #create2learn #MediaLit

(2/2) fast!
https://bsky.app/profile/wesfryer.com

I facilitate free monthly media literacy focused webinars for the MediaEd Club of the Media Education Lab:
https://mediaeducationlab.com/index.php/mediaed-club/upcoming-meetings

More ways to connect and learn with me are on:
https://wesfryer.com/after

My favorite hashtags are #MediaLit #edtechSR #CookWithWes #ConCW #create2learn #edtech #DigCit

#create2learn

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