For Educators & Librarians - Debbie Ridpath Ohi

# For Educators & Librarians ![[Cover-ForEducatorsAndLibrarians-flat800.jpg|400]] If you're new to Bluesky, I strongly recommend reading over my tips for Bluesky beginners. [You can start here](https://publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bluesky). Before you start posting, make sure you read how to [[e. Control What You Do (& Don't) See|Control What You Do (& Don't) See]]. Those interested in children's books (including connecting with authors and illustrators), please visit the resource page [[For KidLit Community]]. > [!NOTE] This is NOT an official Bluesky resource! > Be aware that this is a living vault, very much a work-in-progress. It is NOT meant to be a 100% accurate and finished resource. Please note that these tips are just based on my own experience. What works for me may not work for you. Feel free to send me feedback via [[Contact Debbie]] --- INDEX: **[Quick ways to find other educators](https://publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/for-educators-librarians#Quick+ways+to+find+other+educators)** **[Blog posts about Bluesky from an educator's perspective](https://publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/for-educators-librarians#Blog+posts+about+Bluesky+from+an+educator's+perspective)** **[Resources for educators](https://publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/for-educators-librarians#My+own+resources+for+educators)** - [General resources for educators & librarians](https://publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/for-educators-librarians#General+Educators) - [Bluesky events for educators](https://publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/for-educators-librarians#Educator+events+on+Bluesky) - [Primary Educators (K-3)](https://publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/for-educators-librarians#Primary+Educators+(K-3)) - [Middle School Educators](https://publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/for-educators-librarians#Middle+School+Educators) - [High School English Teachers](https://publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/for-educators-librarians#Middle+School+Educators) - [School Librarians](https://publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/for-educators-librarians#School+Librarians) - [Educators & Gaming](https://publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/for-educators-librarians#Education+%26+Gaming) **[Geographic-focused resources for educators](https://publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/for-educators-librarians#Geographic)** **[How to find kidlit book creators](https://publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/for-educators-librarians#How+to+find+kidlit+book+creators)** **[Other Resources Suggested by the Community](https://publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/for-educators-librarians#Resources+suggested+by+the+community)** [Starter Packs](https://publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/for-educators-librarians#Starter+Packs) [Feeds](https://publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/for-educators-librarians#Feeds) [Lists](https://publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/for-educators-librarians#Lists) --- ## Quick ways to find other educators - Follow [@EduSky](https://bsky.app/profile/edusky.bsky.social), which aims to celebrate and support \#Edusky posts to build an education community across Bluesky. To get onto the [EduSky community spreadsheet](https://tinyurl.com/edusky), fill out [this form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaZnCCvSB2neL7OMebZm8tGX3DH0x9qvBv9nurVJEHqS0tGg/viewform). - Follow the [@EduSkyTeam.com](https://bsky.app/profile/eduskyteam.com) account, which welcomes educators to Bluesky. They've also created a [Starter Pack called EduSky Community Leaders](https://bsky.app/starter-pack-short/5KHDw6Q). - Search for hashtags like \#Edusky \#TeacherSky \#Skybrarian \#SchoolLibrarians. Feel free to follow my [EDULIB custom feed](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/feed/edulib), which picks up all these hashtags and more from across Bluesky. - Browse [Kate Messner's KidLit Community Google Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15I3su7BXUHL2Rl3IOB3TgPc62hfK7HiOuRqUobXwWDM/edit?gid=1429882275#gid=1429882275). List of authors, illustrators, teachers, librarians, bloggers, publishing professionals, and other people who make and/or love books for young readers. [Fill out this form to be added](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAhnftHxOh8NWQEkxTIDEsWccM7vC4HSSLaS9mbqUn3_pmSw/viewform). - TIP: You can search for Starter Packs via [this Bluesky Directory](https://blueskydirectory.com/starter-packs/all?page=2). - More tips coming soon. > [!NOTE] Resources from fellow educators & librarians on Bluesky > Do you have useful Lists, Feeds, and/or Starter Packs for fellow educators & librarians on Bluesky? Please [reply to this thread](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/post/3lamgvbp4a22c) with info/links, thanks! > > Do you have a recurring chat for educators on Bluesky? Please [reply to this thread with info/links](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/post/3lapck3yu5c27), and I'll add these events to [[Bluesky Events]] as well as below. # Resources for educators ## Blog posts about Bluesky from an educator's perspective [Bluesky Starter Tips For Educators](https://bsky.app/profile/ericcurts.bsky.social) - by Eric Curtis [@ericcurts.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/ericcurts.bsky.social) [Getting Connected: BlueSky Social](https://jcasatodd.com/getting-connected-blue-sky-social/) - by Jennifer Casa Todd aka [@jcasatodd.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/jcasatodd.bsky.social) [Why Educators Are Moving To Bluesky for Social Media Privacy, with Alice Keeler](https://edtechbites.com/2024/11/22/ep-242-why-educators-are-moving-to-bluesky-for-social-media-privacy-w-alice-keeler-2/) - EdTech Bites ## General: Educators - [Edusky](https://bsky.app/profile/edusky.bsky.social) - Follow @[Edusky](https://bsky.app/profile/edusky.bsky.social), [@EduSkyTeam.com](https://bsky.app/profile/eduskyteam.com), and the \#EduSky hashtag. - [EduSky 🍎 feed](https://bsky.app/profile/afreeparticle.com/feed/aaao5dzfm36u4) - by [@afreeparticle.com](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:xf7epjflyouubrh2oymtdtrp). - [EduLib custom feed](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/feed/edulib) - by [@debbieohi.com](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com). Picks up hashtags like \#EduSky \#Edusky \#UKEd \#Skybrarian \#SchoolLibrarian \#TeacherSky \#TeacherLibrarian from across Bluesky. - [Bookish Teachers & Librarians (Starter Pack)](https://bsky.app/starter-pack/katemessner.bsky.social/3lavikqhfj62a) - by [@katemessner.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/katemessner.bsky.social) - [List of K-12 Educators & Librarians](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:5amsebbtpuqieuxuqadmmvcv/lists/3k6lgvx2iac2m) - by [@debbieohi.com](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com). Click "About" to see a list of user accounts. Because there are so many K-12 educators & librarians on Bluesky now (HURRAY!) I am going to replace this List with my Lists below. ## Educator events on Bluesky > [!NOTE] Recurring Bluesky events for educators, suggested by the community > Do you have a recurring chat for educators on Bluesky? Please [reply to this thread with info/links](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/post/3lapck3yu5c27), and I'll add these events to [Bluesky Events](app://obsidian.md/Bluesky%20Events) as well as below. Also see [[Bluesky Events]], which is more comprehensive. \#[TheEdCollab](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ath7anhlzcuse7f7rybbsbyl) - led by [@ichrislehman.bsky](https://bsky.app/profile/ichrislehman.bsky.social) & [@drtharris.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/drtharris.bsky.social). Post about the first \#[theedcollab](https://bsky.app/profile/ichrislehman.bsky.social/post/3lbdm3gz5hk2x) chat. \#EduSkyChat - I'm still trying to find out more about this chat. [See this post from @catetolnai.bsky.now for now](https://bsky.app/profile/catetolnai.bsky.social/post/3lbbg33fy7222). #### Mondays \#YouthMADE chat - See [[Bluesky Events]]. #### Wednesdays \#TLSkyChat - See [[Bluesky Events]] ## Primary Educators (K-3) > [!NOTE] Primary Educators (K-3) Community Resources suggested by the community > If you have a List, Feed, or Starter Pack related to Primary Educators (K-3) [please reply to this thread](xxxx) (link tk) so others can see. Thank you! - [List of Primary Educators](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/lists/3lalyhvsrw62c) who work with students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Click "About" to see a list of user accounts. To be added, [pls reply to this thread](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/post/3lalvn6ph5s2p). ## Middle School Educators > [!NOTE] Middle School Resources suggested by the community > If you have a List, Feed, or Starter Pack related to Middle School (Grades 4-8)) [please reply to this thread on Bluesky](xxxxx). (link tk) so others can see. Thank you! - [List of Middle School Educators](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/lists/3lalxtcvys22j) who work with students Grade 4-8. Click "About" to see a list of user accounts. To be added, [pls reply to this thread](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/post/3lalvyhcxsk2x). ## High School English Teachers > [!NOTE] High School Resources suggested by the community > If you have a List, Feed, or Starter Pack related to High School English teachers, [please reply to this thread on Bluesky](xxxx) (link tk) so others can see. Thank you! - [List of High School English Teachers](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/lists/3lalxlbwf3u2s). by [@debbieohi.com](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com). To be added, [pls reply to this thread](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/post/3lalw4mjaf22x). - [Starter Pack of High School English Teachers](https://bsky.app/starter-pack-short/K5zShyD) (generated from the list above) - Also see: \#[iteachEnglish📖 feed](https://bsky.app/profile/gplastrik.bsky.social/feed/aaabvmmienlwq) - by @[glpastrik.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/gplastrik.bsky.social). "This is the \#iteachEnglish feed for all \#literacy \#ela \#NCTE folks who want to talk about teaching reading, writing, discussing, and thinking." ## School Librarians > [!NOTE] School Librarianl Resources suggested by the community > If you have a List, Feed, or Starter Pack related to School Librarians [please reply to this thread on Bluesky](xxx) (tk). so others can see. Thank you! - [List of School Librarians](https://bsky.app/profile/elissamalespina.bsky.social/lists/3las5ybcp3l2g) - by [@elissamalespina.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/elissamalespina.bsky.social). - [School Librarians Starter Pack](https://bsky.app/starter-pack/elissamalespina.bsky.social/3lb3f5sjlhc2e) - by [@elissamalespina.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/elissamalespina.bsky.social). - [School Librarians \#TLSky Starter Pack](https://bsky.app/starter-pack/techielibgrl.com/3lb3clrqka52u) - by [@techielibgrl.com](https://bsky.app/profile/techielibgrl.com) - [School Librarians \#TLSky Starter Pack \#2](https://bsky.app/starter-pack/techielibgrl.com/3lbbclddnbl2c) - by [@techielibgrl.com](https://bsky.app/profile/techielibgrl.com) - [School Librarians](https://bsky.app/starter-pack/cppotter.bsky.social/3lan5wvgaow2i) - by [@cppotter.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/cppotter.bsky.social) - \#[YSLSky (Youth Services Librarians)](https://bsky.app/starter-pack/ellarebee.bsky.social/3lbf2b6aqxz2o) - by [@ellarebee.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/ellarebee.bsky.social) - [UK School Librarians](https://bsky.app/starter-pack/ljwattswales.bsky.social/3laop6njlbl2x) - by [@ljwattswales.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/ljwattswales.bsky.social) - [Vermont School Librarians](https://bsky.app/starter-pack/gileslibrarian.bsky.social/3lb3vw34t4e2m) - by [@gileslibrarian.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/gileslibrarian.bsky.social) - [K-12 School Librarians & Teacher Librarians](https://bsky.app/starter-pack/debbieohi.com/3kwa47ri5nf2c) - by [@debbieohi.com](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com) > [!NOTE] Do you sometimes post about or recommend kidlit/YA books? > If you're looking for authentic kidlit and YA book recommendations that aren't self-promo, I recommend checking out the [KidLit & YA Recommendations feed](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/feed/kidlit-ya-recs). If you sometimes post KidLit/YA book recommendations of books that aren't your own, I invite you to join! Here's more info about how to post to the feed. ## Education & Gaming - [TTRPG in Education](https://bsky.app/starter-pack/edugamergal.bsky.social/3lbqi5qhgvp23) (Starter Pack)- by [@edugamergal.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/edugamergal.bsky.social) - [Games and Education](https://bsky.app/starter-pack/edugamergal.bsky.social/3lb3f7ipr6x23) (Starter Pack)- by [@edugamergal.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/edugamergal.bsky.social) # Geographic - [Ontario Educators (Starter Pack)](https://bsky.app/starter-pack-short/75JmGgA) - by [@jennyleeshee.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/jennyleeshee.bsky.social) - [UK School Librarians](https://bsky.app/starter-pack/ljwattswales.bsky.social/3laop6njlbl2x) - by [@ljwattswales.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/ljwattswales.bsky.social) - [Vermont School Librarians](https://bsky.app/starter-pack/gileslibrarian.bsky.social/3lb3vw34t4e2m) - by [@gileslibrarian.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/gileslibrarian.bsky.social) # How to find kidlit book creators - Like me, many children's book creators are looking for educators and librarians to follow. See the [[For KidLit Community]] page for more info on how to connect! - You can browse the [KidLit Mega Feed](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/feed/kidlit) a collaborative feed from curated kidlit lists. If you are on any of my educator lists, then you just need to add the hashtag \#kidlit to a post to push it to the feed. [Here's more info about the KidLit Mega Feed](https://blueskyfeedcreator.com/p/debbieohi.com/kidlit). - **Related feeds**: [KidLit/YA Book Boosts](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/feed/kidlit-ya-recs), [Book Bans & Libraries](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/feed/bookbans), [School Visits](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/feed/schoolvisits), [KidLit/YA Book Bloggers](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/feed/aaagcqk5ft23s), [Spooky MG Authors](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/feed/aaagkrzwil3mo), [Graphic Novel Community](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/feed/graphicnovels), [Canadian KidLit & YA Community](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/feed/aaah7hkbkpzbw). # Other resources suggested by the community If you have a suggestion to add, [please reply to this thread](https://bsky.app/profile/amiereed.bsky.social/post/3lanbylpphk22). ## Starter Packs [K-12 Instructional Coaches](https://bsky.app/starter-pack-short/NaMdA7f) - by Amie Reed ## Feeds tk ## Lists tk > [!NOTE] Resources from fellow educators & librarians on Bluesky > Do you have useful Lists, Feeds, and/or Starter Packs for fellow educators & librarians on Bluesky? Please [reply to this thread](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/post/3lamgvbp4a22c) with info/links, thanks!