Kate Baker

@katebaker.bsky.social

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🎓 M.Ed, MAIT | #Edtech Strategist & Leader| 📚20+ yrs HS #ELA Teacher | AdjunctProf supporting preservice Ts| Swim Coach |Head of Community Engagement #BookWidgets | Pedagogy, InstructionalDesign, #SEL, DesignThinking 🌟 ✍️ bookwidgets.com/blog #EduSky

Promotional graphic for Kate Baker’s session at EduProtocols Worldwide 7. The top text reads, “I’m sharing… 31 Auto-Scored Ways to Spark Learning!” Centered are two logos — the Fast & Curious EduProtocol logo on the left and the EduProtocols Worldwide 7 circular logo on the right. Below the Fast & Curious logo is Kate Baker’s headshot in a circular frame wearing a BookWidgets shirt, with her name in bold orange text. Beneath her name are links to her LinkedIn profile and the BookWidgets website. On the right side, bold black text says “FREE FREE FREE NOV 15” and “tinyurl.com/EPWW7.” The color scheme includes blue, yellow, black, and white.
Digital flashcard with an orange spiderweb background and the question, ‘What kind of music do mummies listen to?’ displayed in orange text as part of a Halloween-themed BookWidgets activity.
Promotional graphic for the Vibe Shift 2025 event. At the top, the Vibe Shift logo and website URL (https://www.ourvibeshift.com ). Below, text reads “October 25, 2025 — Sacramento, CA. Register & Join Our Sessions!” Two session titles appear in pink boxes: “4 Steps to Create Digital & Personalized Feedback Loops” next to a photo of Kate Baker, and “Feedback in a Flash: Exit Tickets for Dynamic Learning” next to a photo of Marlena Hebern. The BookWidgets logo appears at the bottom.
Screenshot of a BookWidgets activity titled Stick Insects from Around the World. The left side shows an informational passage with sections on Southeast Asia and Australia, along with a flashcard image labeled ‘Indian Stick Insect (Carausius morosus).’ The right side displays Question 10: ‘Create Your Own Stick Insect,’ with directions for students to draw and describe an imaginary stick insect. Below the instructions is a graphic organizer with a box for ‘Name of Insect,’ a large drawing area, and two smaller boxes labeled ‘Region & Habitat’ and ‘Special Adaptations.’
"Hexagonal thinking map showing cause and effect. A blue hexagon labeled 'Causes' connects to a green hexagon labeled 'Positive Effects,' a yellow hexagon labeled 'Neutral Effects,' and a red hexagon labeled 'Negative Effects,' with more green and yellow hexagons branching outward."
Image of computer w iPad and title slide "feedback in a flash: digital exit tickets for dynamic learning "
Pop art-style illustration of anthropomorphic books enjoying summer activities. One book lounges on a beach towel with sunglasses and lemonade, another floats in a pool, a third reads under a beach umbrella, and two books play with a happy dog on a grassy area. A kite flies in the sky under a bright sun with dotted comic-style patterns throughout.
Digital memory game interface showing tiles with hidden daily affirmations, including illustrated backgrounds. One matching pair & another card are revealed, each featuring a different positive message.
Kate Baker promotional graphic for the 2025 Compassionate Action Conference. Highlights her two sessions on May 15: “Compassionate Learning: SEL Routines Powered by EdTech” and “EcoExpressions: Inspiring Climate Action through Ecopoetry.” Features Kate’s headshot, event date (May 14–15), and call to register at https://ringcentr.al/4j4Jknn.
Screenshot of a purple BookWidgets pair matching activity titled ‘Famous Poems and Poets,’ showing names of poets (like Emily Dickinson, Maya Angelou, William Shakespeare) and lines from their iconic poems.
Video of driving g past protesters with signs
Protest signs
Protest signs
A spiral-shaped digital board game titled Journey to Calm with soft pastel colors and nature-themed background. The path includes 30 numbered circles grouped into five color-coded zones, each representing a different stage of social-emotional learning. The game begins at a large circle labeled "I am ready to begin" and ends at the center with a green circle that reads "I am calm." Dice icons appear at transition points between zones, with the phrase "I am willing to continue."
A digital jigsaw puzzle titled "Daily Affirmation" with an instruction overlay in a box. The instructions guide users to solve the puzzle to reveal an affirmation, reflect on its meaning, and write about how it applies to their day.
A purple number "5" with the text "Reasons to App Smash Padlet with BookWidgets" and logos for Padlet and BookWidgets, emphasizing interactive learning.
A screenshot of the "Daily Affirmations" folder in the BookWidgets interface, showing a list of widgets with their names, shortcodes, and types. Pink arrows highlight the "Share" icon, labeled "Click on share icon to get share link or send to LMS," and the dropdown menu icon, labeled "Click on the arrow to see more options, including duplicate to your account." The "Create new widget" button is visible in the top right.
A screenshot of the BookWidgets interface, highlighting the "Create" button in the top navigation bar and the "Daily Affirmations" folder in the "BookWidgets Blog" group. Both areas are marked with bright pink outlines and arrows for emphasis. The interface displays a list of folders and options for organizing widgets.
A digital jigsaw puzzle titled "Daily Affirmation" with a blue instruction overlay describing how to solve the puzzle and reflect on the revealed affirmation. A bright pink arrow and text reading "CLICK ON THIS!" point to a green button in the top left corner labeled "Make a copy in my account." The puzzle pieces display a black and white design with incomplete sections.
A digital jigsaw puzzle titled "Daily Affirmation" with an instruction overlay in a blue box. The instructions guide users to solve the puzzle to reveal an affirmation, reflect on its meaning, and write about how it applies to their day. The puzzle features a black and white design with incomplete pieces. An "OK" button is visible at the bottom of the instructions.
Dog looking out of window at snowy mountains
An animated image of a "Daily Affirmation Generator" featuring a yellow background. The animation shows the affirmation "I am thoughtful and caring." being displayed after spinning a wheel. The "Spin" button at the bottom is highlighted as part of the interaction.
A webinar promotional banner with a light blue background. The text reads, "10 Essential Tips to Go from a Beginner to Advanced Widgeteer," with "Webinar" written in a handwritten style on a tilted banner at the top right corner. On the left are icons of a chat bubble, a light bulb, a thumbs-up, and lines representing notes. On the bottom right, an illustration shows a young girl sitting at a desk with a laptop and a young boy standing next to her holding books, smiling.
A partially completed digital jigsaw puzzle titled "Daily Affirmation." The puzzle pieces feature a green background with delicate white leaf patterns and pink text. The puzzle is in progress with several pieces unplaced.
A quote graphic featuring the text: "It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness." – Eleanor Roosevelt. The background is a dark, blurred scene with soft glowing light spots, highlighting the warm flame of a single candle in the foreground, symbolizing hope and positivity.
The image displays a text editor interface where a student's story titled "Sarah Student" is shown. The story spans several paragraphs and narrates an adventure involving two characters, Gene and Glow, focusing on their friendship and personal growth. Below the story, a teacher's feedback is provided in a highlighted box, saying: "Well done! What a creative story. Listen to the audio feedback below for some pronunciation tips." There is an icon of a microphone with a purple arrow pointing toward it, indicating where to access the audio feedback. The interface also features various toolbar icons at the top for editing, saving, and interacting with the content.
A GIF showcasing a Split Worksheet activity created with BookWidgets. The worksheet includes a daily affirmation spinner on the left, a journaling response area at the top right, a rubric for self-assessment below the journal, and an audio response section for reflection. The affirmation "I am ready to face challenges with confidence" is visible in the spinner. The interface highlights the interactive and reflective elements of the activity.
A digital jigsaw puzzle titled "Daily Affirmation" displayed with an instruction overlay in a pink box. The instructions explain how solving the puzzle will reveal a daily affirmation to inspire confidence, motivation, and a growth mindset. The background puzzle pieces feature a colorful yellow and pink design with words like "achieve" partially visible. A button labeled "OK" is at the bottom of the instruction box.
A BookWidgets word search activity with a festive New Year's theme. The top of the image includes the BookWidgets logo and the instructions: "Quickly scan the word search and pick out 3 adjectives for inspiration. Looking for even MORE inspiration? Solve the entire puzzle to see all the possibilities for 2025!" The word search grid below contains adjectives like "curious," "dynamic," and "resilient," framed by a celebratory background with fireworks.
Yellow writing in a box. "I feel joy from simple things"
A yellow screen with a "Daily Affirmation Generator v2" header at the top. In the center is a card displaying the affirmation, "I am brave and can handle challenges," written in yellow text on a white background. Below the card is a button labeled "Spin."
Cover images of The Briar Club, Husbands & Lovers, and The Measure novels
illustrative graphic with the title "Celebrate Learning: Creating Themed Widgets with BookWidgets"
Christmas tree, fireplace, presents
Sketch of flower and butterfly
Deer
Pop art parrot
Screen recording of Samsung drawing app
Photo of book cover with first page of text
Portrait of Shakespeare wearing sunglasses
graphic with text listing sessions at CEL
Interior shot of the Globe Theater with drag and drop boxes and words to label the interior features
Merlin in the middle of the street
Image includes text with information about the GLOW conference
Charlie the shihtzhu sleeping on his Snuggle Puppy stuffed animal
Screenshot of Randomness spinner.
Dog on couch snuggled in a blanket
Edcampnj logo
Screenshot of a Shakespearean insult generator made with a Randomness widget by BookWidgets
Kate's live classroom page with icons for accessing a variety of BookWidget activities
Title image that reads "Create interactive learning paths in BookWidgets with the Planner widget" and includes a student at a desk.
Calm Palm made with BookWidgets' whiteboard widget