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Frozen Hudson Valley - a needed breath of brisk air.
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A photo of a frozen body of water with mountains shrouded in fog in the background
Frozen Hudson Valley - a needed breath of brisk air.
📰 This week's edition of The Sift covers 2 big #journalism stories with ideas for discussing them with students:
- A majority of news outlets rejected the new #Pentagon press policy
- #Indiana University accused of censoring the student newspaper
🔗 Read & subscribe: go.newslit.org/Sift20Oct2025
If you're going to be on social media, especially during & after breaking news events, take control of sites' algorithms:
✨ Know why you're being fed certain content
✨ Make available tweaks in settings
✨ Practice click restraint
Learn all about #algorithms with our #Checkology lesson 👇
"I keep a folder with kind notes from students and parents that I have collected over the years. At times during the school year when I feel like nothing is going right, taking a peek in that folder helps remind me that I have the capacity to make an impact." —Teacher Tim Belmont
Ts, have you added the year's first entry to your Smile File yet? Celebrate it here! 👇
Inspiration via T @tbelmont.com
Yes, you should use #NewsLiteracy skills to examine cute animal videos like bunnies on trampolines. Sharing these pieces of engagement bait only further pollutes the information landscape. @404media.co article ⤵️
It essentially is "Peril, the Movie"
Cars, trains, and ducks all traveling in parallel - only in the Meadowlands.
Looking for stellar student podcast examples? I put together 4 strong sources, from @npr.org to Denver Public Schools, that showcase student voice in action. #StudentPodcasting #EdTech www.timbelmont.com/where-to-fin...
Spot-on. I have a tough time seeing any altruistic intentions in initiatives like this.
The winners of this year's @nytimes.com student podcast contest have been revealed! Topics range from sea monsters to beauty products. Including the runners-up, there are 22 shows to check out - essential summer listening, I'd say. #edtech #studentpodcasting #edusky www.nytimes.com/2025/06/26/l...
A photo of a book with the title "Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders" by Tisha Poncio and Rick Butterworth
Gearing up for some summer reading! I'm excited to see the ideas of @tishaponcio.bsky.social and @rickbutterworth.com to prep our kids for the future. #EduSky
Seeing my friend's band at a local brewery!
I've always wanted to go to Stratford-Upon-Avon. Enjoy!
It's looking quite musical - seeing a band play and then finishing recording some music with friends. Looking forward to it! How about you, April?
This was a great grocery-store-listen to kick off the weekend. Great advice and ideas for wrapping up the year and intentionally head into the summer. #EduSky
In my experience, I don't think he does.
We had a stellar robotics workshop at the Liberty Science Center last week programming 3D printed eyes using Arduinos. #EduSky
A photo of a honey bee on a denim shirt.
I became an afternoon nap spot for a honey bee while hanging out on the deck earlier. Pollinators rock.
I continue to be really grateful that I learned to be a teacher before 1-to-1 devices were a thing.
Learning to design and facilitate a really good lesson without any tech? Such an important, foundational thing as a teacher.
Do you (or someone you know) teach podcasting with teen students, whether creating or examining? A group of students in the class I'm facilitating are wrapping up making some podcasts, and I'd love to connect with another class for peer feedback or a podcast exchange. Let me know! #EduSky #edtech
Absolutely. We just started our final unit and it's largely Chromebook-free. I was transparent with my students that I want them to demonstrate and learn skills in a different (non-digital) environment - it helps the skills be transferrable and adaptable.
And it's wild to see how when you take out the stack of paper slips and highlighters the novelty meter goes through the roof. It has "we're going to the computer lab today" energy.
Tim and Susan
#GoogleChampions hanging out with @suegrammatico.bsky.social
Google Looker Studio is pretty rad.
Congrats, Chey!
When it comes to podcasts, I can't recommend Lateral with @tomscott.com enough. On the show, Tom and three guests explore a range of lateral thinking puzzles. It is a breath of fresh air, with entertainment and the perfect amount of interesting trivia. open.spotify.com/show/1TthQOE...
A consideration when selecting an edu-centric AI tool: does it look like the company is advancing with educators' and students' best interests in mind, or is their goal just to stay ahead of the corporate competition? #EduSky
A photo of Tim being filmed on camera, with the camera facing him in the foreground
Exciting day today - information literacy is a big deal. #EduSky
What is news literacy? And why does it matter? Read NLP's @pamelabrunskill.bsky.social's deep dive explainer for @britannica.com ⤵️
www.britannica.com/topic/What-i...
#EduInFocus. This chat’s topic: Helping Students See Their Own Growth. A slow chat series brought to you by Edutopia.
Welcome to #EduInFocus! 🔍
This week, we’re bringing self-efficacy, motivation, and assessment into focus.
Join us for this slow chat as we explore how teachers can help students see their own growth, one question at a time. We want to hear from you!
A film photo of a dog outside on a deck outside of a doorway
A Walter update on 35mm film.
