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06/26/2024

This is a great event to promote opportunities in our beautiful Appalachia area. I have submitted my proposal on the topic of "Empowering Women Through Education: A Path to Personal and Professional Growth".

I encourage you to submit your own proposal to share your insights and opportunities as well!

The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to host a day full of networking, learning, and fun at the 8th Annual Athens Area Women’s+ Summit on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Stuart’s Opera House.

06/25/2024

And this morning‘s class at Field of Hope Community Campus, there was a new student with a background in graphic design and once I learned a little bit more about her interest and experience (and she whizzed through the computer lesson) I showed her Webflow University as a way to get started with web development.

You could see that she was really excited by the opportunity to learn something new and upskill in an area she has interest in.

I’ve said it once and I will say it again many times over
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⭐️education = opportunities⭐️

In this case, it was an opportunity to the flame 🔥 of interest and growth 💪

05/22/2024

Getting real acquainted with Adobe Illustrator fast and furious style is fun, frustrating, and another F word. 😁

05/06/2024

05/05/2024

Charlie just went limp trying to sleep with little concern for work I’m trying to finish.

04/29/2024

Thankful to be included and learn from so many great discussions in Washington DC!

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to learn from and share ideas of how XR can change education. We are proud to be part of the growing team of XR Association!

04/25/2024

Fun day talking with juniors and seniors at Delaware Area Career Center talking about how they can begin their careers in cloud ☁️ with Amazon Web Services (AWS).

They had the opportunity to use AWS Educate to explore AWS DeepRacer and reinforcement learning.

04/17/2024

First year with XRA and the conversations on how to use AR in education has me excited for what’s to come. 😁

04/10/2024

💜 this

04/05/2024

Stepping outside of my comfort zone an allowing my creative side control for the next couple of days. ✍️

03/28/2024

One of my students told me today that he sometimes didn’t know why I was assigning particular assignments in the beginning, but he is understanding how they helped him now.

He said that I helped him become a better student. 💙🥳

03/27/2024

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03/26/2024

Small business owners - check out this 2 day event from Google and SBA. It is virtual and free - you just need to register at

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03/22/2024

In today’s class at Field of Hope Community Campus, the ladies built a one-page website using Google Sites.

We also played with Adobe Fireflyai and its generative AI image creation tool to add some amazing images based on our prompts.

If you are looking for a platform that can provide classroom training, I highly recommend Applied Digital Skills with Google. It’s a great and free resource.

02/23/2024

The fact that the image used in this demonstration on how to use Generative Expand in Adobe Photoshop is fitting for the neurodivergent amongst us. AI tools allows us to accomplish more and faster and reduces the distractions that we sometimes face on a regular basis. 🐿

Adobe Photoshop

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02/23/2024

Trying to learn one new thing a day with Photoshop. Today, I learned that AI can expand on an image. The first image is a photo I took of a squirrel. When looking at the options...I saw the fat squirrel and said that squirrel must live at Ohio University 🤣

02/15/2024

Playing recap from LensFeat 2023 before my presentation in 30 minutes!

02/15/2024

Presenting today about how Snapchat can be used to reinforce skills such as JavaScript, Digital Art, and Marketing Analytics.

01/24/2024

A fantastic session at yesterday! I had so many conversations with educators, administrators, and program managers who were looking for new ways to integrate STEAM into their districts and classrooms.

If you are in the Ohio area and want to learn about this very topic - I will be presenting at next month!

In the ever-evolving landscape of educational technology, my recent Mobile Media Share presentation at the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) sparked enthusiasm among educators exploring the integration of innovative technologies, including Snapchat's augmented reality (AR). This blog....

01/23/2024

Day 1 of FETC week!

01/16/2024

Another filter with over 125k plays and shared over 1k times. 🙌

Try out the Van Gogh Lens by Tasha Penwell, only on Snapchat, as well as thousands of other popular Lenses and viral Filters

01/04/2024

A reminder to put your head down and dig deep for what you want in 2024. 😉

01/03/2024

Five presentation/workshops scheduled for January and Februrary. Pop-Ai is probably my new favorite AI tool (for this week at least) 😁

A powerful AI tool that boosts productivity!Besides instant answers, explore search engine integration, PDF reading, Powerpoint generation and more!

12/22/2023

The ladies at Field of Hope Community Campus completed their course on Google Sheets today. For some, this was their first time using any type of spreadsheet software and I saw others that had previous experience helping their classmates. Most of my classes that I've taught in 2023 have been virtual and volunteering at Field of Hope over the past few years has been a great way for me to be in the classroom engaging with learners in person.

If you are looking for resources to provide workforce development training on in-demand skills ranging from basic computer skills to more advanced skills like web development and cloud computing, I'm happy to discuss scheduling a 1 to 3 day session in 2024.

12/16/2023

In today’s class at Field of Hope Community Campus we started using Rezi to help the clients create their resumes. We have been doing this for a few years now, starting with Applied Digital Skills from Google, then we transitioned to using Zety as an additional resource.

Some clients struggle more than others with writing the résumé and formatting, and I have to commend this tool for a really simplifying not only the content, but helping improve the overall appearance quickly and easily.

Highly recommend if you (or your students) are struggling or are overwhelmed with writing your resume. It's free and can export in PDF, Word, or into your Google Drive.

Link in the comments.

12/12/2023

On schedule with FETC - Future of Education Technology Conference to discuss how Snapchat can be used to introduce Machine Learning concepts in the classroom!

Will be finishing up week with Meet the Author to share about my book Beginning AWS Security.

Links are in the comments.

Snap Inc.

10/31/2023

Snapchat's Augmented Reality (AR) feature enhances user interaction by providing customized experiences within the app. With Snapchat AR, users have the ability to incorporate virtual elements into their real-world surroundings, resulting in unique and engaging encounters.

One of the main highlights of Snapchat AR is the option to create personalized filters and lenses. These filters and lenses can be specifically designed for various occasions, locations, or even brands. Users can apply these filters and lenses to their photos and videos, adding a personalized and enjoyable touch to their content.

Snapchat AR also offers interactive experiences, allowing users to interact with virtual objects in their real environment. For instance, users can place virtual furniture or artwork in their homes to visualize how it would look in reality. This feature is particularly beneficial for shopping, as it enables users to envision how a product would fit in their space before making a purchase.

Apart from custom filters and interactive experiences, Snapchat AR includes face filters as well. These face filters enable users to transform their appearance by adding virtual elements to their faces, such as masks, accessories, or even animated characters. This feature has gained immense popularity, with users sharing their creative and humorous face filters with friends and followers.

Snapchat AR has revolutionized the way we engage with social media platforms, offering a plethora of possibilities for users to express themselves and create unique experiences. Whether it's adding personalized filters to their photos, interacting with virtual objects, or transforming their appearance with face filters, Snapchat AR provides a wide range of options for users to personalize their content.

09/17/2023

Does your town have any local folklores? We have the Mothman in Pt. Pleasant, WV. This weekend the small town and small businesses got some additional business thanks to the Mothman Featival.

Here’s a filter inspired by our own little bit of fame along the Ohio River.

Mothman Festival

Try out the MothmanFestival Lens by Tasha Penwell, only on Snapchat, as well as thousands of other popular Lenses and viral Filters

12/29/2022

Changing things up in 2023!

I’ll be dropping my social media services.

Instead we’ll be concentrating on the newer technologies like
❤️ Alexa Skills
💙 AR/VR (this can include Snapchat, TikTok, FB, and Instagram)
💚 Websites (design, develop, blogging)
…and the ever changing game of
😉 SEO

11/08/2022

Researching for a blog article on Ohio State Football helmets and learned about new helmet technology from Riddell Sports and that they built a production and distribution center here in OH-IO!

From Friday night lights to the elite stadiums of the NFL, football equipment comes to Riddell ready to begin the journey of game played to game ready. This ...