“American history is complicated & fascinating; learning about our past should stimulate discussion & debate rooted in evidence…for that to happen, we must let our teachers do what they do best: teach without interference or ideological tests.” -AHA, OAH
#sschat www.historians.org/news/aha-oah...
A friendly suggestion: rather than focusing on other events today, I've been listening to MLK speeches this morning, & they're amazing—& very uplifting. As a start, I'd recommend his "Where Do We Go From Here" speech of 1967, which has a lot to say about love & power www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e0C...
Hi, Jessica! Could you add me to the group, please? Thanks!!
via @edutopia.bsky.social
“Without an understanding of human cognitive architecture, instruction is blind.” - John Sweller, 2017 bit.ly/2kouLOq
Learning = a change in long-term memory. How LEARNING Happens: sbee.link/yhvng6umdr
Thanks, @tcea.bsky.social!
Appreciate @derekhunt.bsky.social for sharing flowchart for deciding when to use ChatGPT.
Takeaway: expertise and content knowledge are essential for capacity to evaluate ChatGPT’s output. Maybe an invitation to reconsider ways we develop objectives for skills & content as we design learning?
Thoughtful advice about helping teachers grow through non-evaluative feedback. Recommend! #EduSky
Such an important move to make with students. Emphasize the importance of asking the right question as much as pursuing the answers.
Calling all history teachers. This is a great opportunity to work with some excellent Civil War scholars @naucivilwar.bsky.social at the University of Virginia next summer. 🗃️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
I appreciate this timely repost from @chrismartell.bsky.social Strongly recommend! ⬇️ #EduSky
Love this! ⬇️ Thanks for designing & sharing, @katejonesteach.bsky.social
This 1994 letter ex-Watergate Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox sent HS seniors to answer “What should Americans learn from Watergate?” ⬇️
Powerful reminder: citizens’ role in protecting norms like tolerance & forbearance is essential for democracy.
Thnx for sharing,
@antitoxicpeople.bsky.social
Thanks, Kevin - I appreciate you!
OK, folks. By popular demand I went ahead and created another starter pack for K-12 History and Social Studies teachers because you can never follow too many teachers. Thanks for sharing.
Let me know if you would like to be added. 🗃️ go.bsky.app/4yrJKvt
Could you add me, please?
This!! ⬇️
#EduSky
“The right to vote is precious, almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool or instrument we have in a democratic society. And we must use it.” - John Lewis
