Tim Riley

In Pittsburgh, students with disabilities can rock climb to remedy learning loss School districts across the country are working to help students with disabilities make up for the supports they lost access to during the pandemic. In Pittsburgh, those efforts include rock climbing.

School districts across the country are working to help students with disabilities make up for the supports they lost access to during the pandemic. In Pittsburgh, those efforts include rock climbing.

Amidst pretty muddy waters right now with AI usage by teachers and educators, I feel like a lot of good could be done by just talking more with each other about what we're doing and why—and these 3 questions, I think, would be a good starting point.

An Interesting AI Conversation with Students and how leaning into hypotheticals was incredibly meaningful

Love this! and yes, yes, yes—hypothetical scenarios foster valuable conversations, including with students!

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Accountable Freedom Though this be madness, yet there is method in’t.

"But ask any given students and they will tell you that Mr. Neibauer cares for them and has high expectations for them. Students may balk at my expectations, but I will never throw them into the pool."

A great reflection to read going into a new week.

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Real, Fake, or Deepfake? This Lesson Helps Students Decide Students examine videos and online information to investigate what is real and what is not in this engaging lesson.

In this engaging lesson, students examine videos and online information to investigate what’s real—and what’s not. 🔎

Here are all the resources you need to use it in your class!

#MediaLiteracy #EduSky

A One-Page Chart to Support Every Student Every Day Teachers can use this spreadsheet—free template included—to track accommodations and strengths to keep students on track and motivated.

This spreadsheet can help you:

🤝 Build relationships with students
💬 Easily share information with substitute teachers
🪜 Ensure learners get the supports they need

Here’s how to use it in your classroom!

#EduSky

Guiding Students to Receive Feedback as Information to Improve Their Skills Students may take feedback from teachers or peers as a personal judgement unless it is intentionally focused on their work.

Want to sharpen the feedback you share with students *and* enhance peer feedback in your classroom? 💬

Try these strategies from educator Michael McDowell!

#EduSky

Bar chart titled Read Aloud to Improve Writing. "When students were asked to proofread texts aloud, they found up to 12 percentage points more typos, grammatical mistakes, and errors in word choice, a 2022 study found." The bar chart shows the difference between accuracy during silent and aloud reading: silent, 59%, and aloud, 71%.

Here’s a useful tip to help students improve their writing. ✍️

Ask them to read their work aloud. While it may not feel as natural—or modest—as reading silently, it can help them catch often-overlooked errors, a 2022 study found.

“Using AI to save time”

Got students who race through their work every time? 🏁

🖍️ Carve out a little space where their creativity can bloom…

#EdutopiaVideos #EduSky

6 Common Teacher Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them From rushing through prep to misjudging students’ readiness for a task to teaching the way they were taught, experienced teachers talk about some of the mistakes they’ve made.

Teachers tell students about growth mindset, but as @mirplo.bsky.social writes, “it’s harder to apply that same thinking to ourselves. But teachers do make errors, and they often follow familiar patterns.” 🪴

#EduSky

Oregon teacher here: very glad this is being raised

must-listen!

How Teachers Can Collaborate Effectively With Paraprofessionals Paraprofessionals are an invaluable resource in a partnership that strengthens instructional support and enhances student success.

“In my view, they are the unsung heroes of the special education classroom.”

Veteran special ed teacher Matthew Vogel shares how he’s built strong partnerships with the paraprofessionals he’s worked with. 🤝

#SpecialEducation #EduSky

An Unconventional Seating Plan Designed to Benefit Focus and Learning After years of search and experimentation, this teacher finally hit on a room layout that allowed for efficient shifting between whole class, small group, and independent work.

Are you a teacher who thinks a lot about your room layout? We’ve got diagrams!

@mrrablin.bsky.social shows you how he moves easily between whole class, small group, and individual work. 🪑

#ClassroomDesign #EduSky

“They work in the advancement of literature, but not in the proliferation of literacy.”

What an interview… 🙏

”vendors must not be research authorities“ 🎯

(because they’re definitely not sharing all that they’re finding right now)

Daily Activities That Support Students’ Creative Mindset Teachers can provide learning experiences that guide high school students to become comfortable with uncertainty and risk-taking.

When creativity becomes a daily habit:

⭐ Students ask more original questions.
⭐ They approach challenges with flexibility.
⭐ They notice opportunities for improvement & problem-solving.

Here are 3 simple ways to support learners’ creative mindset each day.

#EduSky

"I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at how good the conversations are"

Why I love learned from @thevogelman.bsky.social so much: real examples around his work with AI infused with humanity and humility.

(Such a contrast of so much else with AI + education content)

Smart Strategies to Improve Your Scaffolding School of Practice · Episode

Listen on Spotify: bit.ly/40DSu2v

The key to better scaffolding is simpler than you think. (Hint: slow down 🛑)

In the latest episode of School of Practice, high school teacher Beck Alber shares her go-to scaffolding strategies *and* breaks down how to use them.

Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4aRkTXu

Digital Portfolios in Book Creator - Book Creator app Book Creator is the only digital portfolio tool that adapts to every learner, and captures every type of student work.

I know more and more districts are starting to adopt digital portfolios, so I thought I'd share how you can start showcasing this progress in Book Creator. 📚🌈

https://f.mtr.cool/zetokbjkex

#BookCreator #DigitalPortfolios #EduSky

A DIY Approach to Professional Development for Principals Administrators can set annual goals and consult peers at other schools to create professional learning experiences that enhance their skills.

One-size-fits-all principal training doesn’t address your individual needs. Here are 7 ways you can craft your own plan to help you advance as a leader. 💫

#Principals #SchoolLeaders #EduSky

Did You Know? Simple words of greetings and encouragement can dramatically improve classroom dynamics. A 2018 study found that welcoming students at the door increased academic engagement by 20 percentage points and reduced classroom disruptions by 9 percentage points. Likewise, a 2017 study concluded that prosocial activities like morning meetings can reduce disruptions by up to 75 percent.

A 2018 study found that welcoming students at the door increased academic engagement by 20 percentage points and reduced classroom disruptions by 9 percentage points. 👋

I wish. I can’t find a job.

American sonnets with Terrance Hayes #TeachLivingPoets

I went into the year wanting to lean into in-class writing more than ever, especially for assessments—but @thevogelman.bsky.social had some thoughtful pushbacks on this emphasis.

(Full conversation comes out tomorrow morning! 👀)

5 Tips to Quickly Deliver Super Effective Feedback Add audio comments Use “my favorite no” Target one skill at a time Hold micro-conferences Try single-point rubrics Read the article for 8 more strategies!

How to use these strategies and 8 more: https://edut.to/4soZSL3

Smart Strategies to Improve Your Scaffolding School of Practice · Episode

Listen on Spotify: bit.ly/40DSu2v

Love these ideas.