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In @jen.litandtech.com’s high school ELA classes, generative AI is a tool to help students strengthen their writing—not a replacement for thinking. 💭
In our latest podcast episode, she shares her approach to teaching writing in the age of AI.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4oXsXeO
In our latest podcast episode, she shares her approach to teaching writing in the age of AI.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4oXsXeO
When it comes to independent reading and writing, it can be hard to get students to focus. These strategies can help. 📚✍️
#EduSky #SEL #ElementaryTeacher #MiddleSchool
#EduSky #SEL #ElementaryTeacher #MiddleSchool
Setting Students Up for Success During Independent Work Time
Teachers can use these ideas to coach students on how to stay focused and deepen their learning outside of whole group instruction.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:22 AM
When it comes to independent reading and writing, it can be hard to get students to focus. These strategies can help. 📚✍️
#EduSky #SEL #ElementaryTeacher #MiddleSchool
#EduSky #SEL #ElementaryTeacher #MiddleSchool
Are your students struggling with planning ahead, managing emotions, or working independently?
Instructional coach Peg Grafwallner says building #ExecutiveFunctioning skills and agency are the keys to unlocking self-reliant learners.
Let’s explore.
🧵1/6 #EduSky
Instructional coach Peg Grafwallner says building #ExecutiveFunctioning skills and agency are the keys to unlocking self-reliant learners.
Let’s explore.
🧵1/6 #EduSky
November 14, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Are your students struggling with planning ahead, managing emotions, or working independently?
Instructional coach Peg Grafwallner says building #ExecutiveFunctioning skills and agency are the keys to unlocking self-reliant learners.
Let’s explore.
🧵1/6 #EduSky
Instructional coach Peg Grafwallner says building #ExecutiveFunctioning skills and agency are the keys to unlocking self-reliant learners.
Let’s explore.
🧵1/6 #EduSky
Student: “The teacher told me, ‘Analyze what makes a claim valid by determining if supporting evidence is relevant & sufficient.”
Me: “Great. What does that mean?”
Student: ~blank stare~
Sound familiar? This strategy can help you break down standards into terms students can understand.
#EduSky
Me: “Great. What does that mean?”
Student: ~blank stare~
Sound familiar? This strategy can help you break down standards into terms students can understand.
#EduSky
Translating Standards Into Student-Friendly Terms
Designing an effective assessment requires first deconstructing the standards into clear criteria of success that students can understand.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Student: “The teacher told me, ‘Analyze what makes a claim valid by determining if supporting evidence is relevant & sufficient.”
Me: “Great. What does that mean?”
Student: ~blank stare~
Sound familiar? This strategy can help you break down standards into terms students can understand.
#EduSky
Me: “Great. What does that mean?”
Student: ~blank stare~
Sound familiar? This strategy can help you break down standards into terms students can understand.
#EduSky
Our guest on the latest episode of School of Practice, teacher @jen.litandtech.com, wants to know: How are you and your students using AI to improve writing skills?
Share what's been working in your classroom, respond to our latest podcast episode, or ask Jen your own question here: edut.to/3JKdzUj
Share what's been working in your classroom, respond to our latest podcast episode, or ask Jen your own question here: edut.to/3JKdzUj
November 13, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Our guest on the latest episode of School of Practice, teacher @jen.litandtech.com, wants to know: How are you and your students using AI to improve writing skills?
Share what's been working in your classroom, respond to our latest podcast episode, or ask Jen your own question here: edut.to/3JKdzUj
Share what's been working in your classroom, respond to our latest podcast episode, or ask Jen your own question here: edut.to/3JKdzUj
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A high school social studies teacher describes how he uses surveys with his students to develop their metacognitive skills, assess their learning, and most of all, develop stronger relationships with them
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@edutopia.org #EduSky
www.edutopia.org/article/stud...
@edutopia.org #EduSky
Surveying Students Regularly Can Yield Valuable Connections
Making a habit of surveying students provides a wealth of information about their goals, challenges, and everyday lives.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:42 PM
A high school social studies teacher describes how he uses surveys with his students to develop their metacognitive skills, assess their learning, and most of all, develop stronger relationships with them
www.edutopia.org/article/stud...
@edutopia.org #EduSky
www.edutopia.org/article/stud...
@edutopia.org #EduSky
Kathy shares tangible ways to build this culture using error analysis: https://edut.to/47k34zW
#MathSky #ElementaryTeacher #EduSky
#MathSky #ElementaryTeacher #EduSky
November 13, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Kathy shares tangible ways to build this culture using error analysis: https://edut.to/47k34zW
#MathSky #ElementaryTeacher #EduSky
#MathSky #ElementaryTeacher #EduSky
When used beyond breaks and rewards for older students, playfulness in the classroom can improve engagement and deepen learning. 🙌
#EduSky #HighSchoolTeacher #MiddleSchool #EdutopiaVideos
#EduSky #HighSchoolTeacher #MiddleSchool #EdutopiaVideos
November 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM
When used beyond breaks and rewards for older students, playfulness in the classroom can improve engagement and deepen learning. 🙌
#EduSky #HighSchoolTeacher #MiddleSchool #EdutopiaVideos
#EduSky #HighSchoolTeacher #MiddleSchool #EdutopiaVideos
Want to rethink I Do, We Do, You Do for English language learners? 🤝
Here’s a modified approach to the gradual release of responsibility model that provides the support multilingual learners need to learn a new skill.
#MLL #ELL #MultilingualLearners
Here’s a modified approach to the gradual release of responsibility model that provides the support multilingual learners need to learn a new skill.
#MLL #ELL #MultilingualLearners
Adapting Gradual Release of Responsibility for English Language Learners
This model provides scaffolded active engagement and opportunities for guided practice to help students master new skills.
edut.to
November 13, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Want to rethink I Do, We Do, You Do for English language learners? 🤝
Here’s a modified approach to the gradual release of responsibility model that provides the support multilingual learners need to learn a new skill.
#MLL #ELL #MultilingualLearners
Here’s a modified approach to the gradual release of responsibility model that provides the support multilingual learners need to learn a new skill.
#MLL #ELL #MultilingualLearners
You don’t have to overhaul your curriculum to beat the forgetting curve. You just need 3 small, powerful shifts in how you teach. 🌟
#EduSky
#EduSky
3 Ways to Help Students Overcome the Forgetting Curve
Our brains are wired to forget things unless we take active steps to remember. Here’s how you can help students hold on to what they learn.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:39 AM
You don’t have to overhaul your curriculum to beat the forgetting curve. You just need 3 small, powerful shifts in how you teach. 🌟
#EduSky
#EduSky
Are you struggling with AI in your classroom?
In this week’s School of Practice episode, we chat with veteran high school teacher @jen.litandtech.com about the possibilities—and limitations—of using AI to help students become better, more discerning writers. 🤖🎧
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EduAI
In this week’s School of Practice episode, we chat with veteran high school teacher @jen.litandtech.com about the possibilities—and limitations—of using AI to help students become better, more discerning writers. 🤖🎧
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EduAI
November 12, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Are you struggling with AI in your classroom?
In this week’s School of Practice episode, we chat with veteran high school teacher @jen.litandtech.com about the possibilities—and limitations—of using AI to help students become better, more discerning writers. 🤖🎧
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EduAI
In this week’s School of Practice episode, we chat with veteran high school teacher @jen.litandtech.com about the possibilities—and limitations—of using AI to help students become better, more discerning writers. 🤖🎧
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EduAI
“Teachers knew they could speak honestly about challenges without feeling judged; the sessions were framed around curiosity and improvement, not compliance,” @montalvoedu.bsky.social writes of his school’s mentoring program. 🏫
Here are his tips for replicating the model.
#SchoolLeaders #EduSky
Here are his tips for replicating the model.
#SchoolLeaders #EduSky
How Administrators and Veteran Educators Can Team Up to Mentor New Teachers
School leaders can support their new teachers by setting up a structured series of discussions and classroom observation sessions.
edut.to
November 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM
“Teachers knew they could speak honestly about challenges without feeling judged; the sessions were framed around curiosity and improvement, not compliance,” @montalvoedu.bsky.social writes of his school’s mentoring program. 🏫
Here are his tips for replicating the model.
#SchoolLeaders #EduSky
Here are his tips for replicating the model.
#SchoolLeaders #EduSky
When children measure pumpkins, measure leaves, or chart fall weather, they’re not just doing math—they’re learning to see the world through a mathematical lens! 🍁🍂
Fun ideas to use in your classroom this autumn:
#MathSky #kindergarten
Fun ideas to use in your classroom this autumn:
#MathSky #kindergarten
Fun Fall Math Activities for Kindergarten
Implementing seasonal math strategies in the fall is a simple yet powerful way to build early mathematical understanding.
edut.to
November 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
When children measure pumpkins, measure leaves, or chart fall weather, they’re not just doing math—they’re learning to see the world through a mathematical lens! 🍁🍂
Fun ideas to use in your classroom this autumn:
#MathSky #kindergarten
Fun ideas to use in your classroom this autumn:
#MathSky #kindergarten
What happened between the blank page and the student’s final draft? 🤔
And what do you leave for a sub on short notice? ⏰
Instructional technology specialist @edtechbites.bsky.social walks teachers through how this popular browser extension can help teachers answer both questions.
#EduSky #EdTech
And what do you leave for a sub on short notice? ⏰
Instructional technology specialist @edtechbites.bsky.social walks teachers through how this popular browser extension can help teachers answer both questions.
#EduSky #EdTech
AI Tool Demo: Handling Teaching’s Tough Tasks With Brisk
This popular browser extension addresses two teacher needs—quickly generating customized sub plans and tracking the evolution of student writing assignments.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:58 AM
What happened between the blank page and the student’s final draft? 🤔
And what do you leave for a sub on short notice? ⏰
Instructional technology specialist @edtechbites.bsky.social walks teachers through how this popular browser extension can help teachers answer both questions.
#EduSky #EdTech
And what do you leave for a sub on short notice? ⏰
Instructional technology specialist @edtechbites.bsky.social walks teachers through how this popular browser extension can help teachers answer both questions.
#EduSky #EdTech
An educator affirmation from Rebecka Peterson, 2023 National Teacher of the Year 🧡
#EduSky #teachers #education
#EduSky #teachers #education
November 12, 2025 at 10:21 AM
An educator affirmation from Rebecka Peterson, 2023 National Teacher of the Year 🧡
#EduSky #teachers #education
#EduSky #teachers #education
Help students connect to their community and see how their actions can have a positive difference with these 7 activities! 🤩
#ElementarySchool #EduSky #ServiceLearning
#ElementarySchool #EduSky #ServiceLearning
7 Community Service Activities for Elementary Students
These hands-on activities help students build empathy, patience, and a better understanding of how their actions can impact their community.
edut.to
November 12, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Help students connect to their community and see how their actions can have a positive difference with these 7 activities! 🤩
#ElementarySchool #EduSky #ServiceLearning
#ElementarySchool #EduSky #ServiceLearning
Want students to actually USE your feedback instead of crumpling up returned papers? 🧠📝
Every few weeks, HS ELA teacher @cathleenbeachbd.bsky.social schedules “Do Over Days”: 20-30 mins (sometimes a full class period) for revisions, retakes, and unfinished work.
Here's why, and how it works:
🧵1/5
Every few weeks, HS ELA teacher @cathleenbeachbd.bsky.social schedules “Do Over Days”: 20-30 mins (sometimes a full class period) for revisions, retakes, and unfinished work.
Here's why, and how it works:
🧵1/5
November 12, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Want students to actually USE your feedback instead of crumpling up returned papers? 🧠📝
Every few weeks, HS ELA teacher @cathleenbeachbd.bsky.social schedules “Do Over Days”: 20-30 mins (sometimes a full class period) for revisions, retakes, and unfinished work.
Here's why, and how it works:
🧵1/5
Every few weeks, HS ELA teacher @cathleenbeachbd.bsky.social schedules “Do Over Days”: 20-30 mins (sometimes a full class period) for revisions, retakes, and unfinished work.
Here's why, and how it works:
🧵1/5
World language teachers: Here are a dozen activities that’ll get students having fun *and* practicing the language they’re learning! 💬🎉
#WorldLanguages #LanguageEducation
#WorldLanguages #LanguageEducation
12 Fun Speaking Games for Language Learners
Every teacher has faced the struggle of encouraging students to speak. Here's a list of a fun activities to get your students to talking.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:39 AM
World language teachers: Here are a dozen activities that’ll get students having fun *and* practicing the language they’re learning! 💬🎉
#WorldLanguages #LanguageEducation
#WorldLanguages #LanguageEducation
In @jen.litandtech.com’s high school ELA classes, generative AI is a tool to help students strengthen their writing—not a replacement for thinking. 💭
In our latest podcast episode, she shares her approach to teaching writing in the age of AI.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4oXsXeO
In our latest podcast episode, she shares her approach to teaching writing in the age of AI.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4oXsXeO
November 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
In @jen.litandtech.com’s high school ELA classes, generative AI is a tool to help students strengthen their writing—not a replacement for thinking. 💭
In our latest podcast episode, she shares her approach to teaching writing in the age of AI.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4oXsXeO
In our latest podcast episode, she shares her approach to teaching writing in the age of AI.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4oXsXeO
Reposted by Edutopia
13 Super-Quick Formative Assessments
Teachers can use these techniques to gauge students’ understanding mid-lesson and then decide whether to reteach or press ahead. www.edutopia.org/article/quic... #teachers #k12 #formativeassessment #assessment
Teachers can use these techniques to gauge students’ understanding mid-lesson and then decide whether to reteach or press ahead. www.edutopia.org/article/quic... #teachers #k12 #formativeassessment #assessment
13 Super-Quick Formative Assessments
Teachers can use these techniques to gauge students’ understanding mid-lesson and then decide whether to reteach or press ahead.
www.edutopia.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
13 Super-Quick Formative Assessments
Teachers can use these techniques to gauge students’ understanding mid-lesson and then decide whether to reteach or press ahead. www.edutopia.org/article/quic... #teachers #k12 #formativeassessment #assessment
Teachers can use these techniques to gauge students’ understanding mid-lesson and then decide whether to reteach or press ahead. www.edutopia.org/article/quic... #teachers #k12 #formativeassessment #assessment
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Love this post from @mrrablin.bsky.social — especially since it is quite doable to think about your classroom and prioritize one of these four things almost immediately.
(Also: #5 I think? Patience. Sometimes it takes awhile for that lightbulb to click for a student.)
(Also: #5 I think? Patience. Sometimes it takes awhile for that lightbulb to click for a student.)
What can *really* move the needle for students who see school as not worth the effort? 🪡 Instructional coach @mrrablin.bsky.social digs into the research on engagement to share these strategies.
#StudentEngagement #EduSky
#StudentEngagement #EduSky
4 Ways to Guide Disengaged Students to Try Again
There are many reasons why students disengage in school. The tips here are not a panacea, but both research and teacher experience demonstrate that they can help.
edut.to
November 11, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Love this post from @mrrablin.bsky.social — especially since it is quite doable to think about your classroom and prioritize one of these four things almost immediately.
(Also: #5 I think? Patience. Sometimes it takes awhile for that lightbulb to click for a student.)
(Also: #5 I think? Patience. Sometimes it takes awhile for that lightbulb to click for a student.)
What can *really* move the needle for students who see school as not worth the effort? 🪡 Instructional coach @mrrablin.bsky.social digs into the research on engagement to share these strategies.
#StudentEngagement #EduSky
#StudentEngagement #EduSky
4 Ways to Guide Disengaged Students to Try Again
There are many reasons why students disengage in school. The tips here are not a panacea, but both research and teacher experience demonstrate that they can help.
edut.to
November 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
What can *really* move the needle for students who see school as not worth the effort? 🪡 Instructional coach @mrrablin.bsky.social digs into the research on engagement to share these strategies.
#StudentEngagement #EduSky
#StudentEngagement #EduSky
