Whiteboard message reads, "Dot Chart: Place 1 Dot (any color) in the column you feel best describes your current state." The piece of paper below bears the statement "I am confident in my ability to read and write critically" and is divided into four columns, from "Not at all" to "Let's go!"

This learning check-in offers educator @steinbrinklaura.bsky.social a quick look at Ss' progress without putting anyone on the "SPOT"!

#BiteSizedPD #EduSky

What 4 New Studies Say About How Districts Can Attract—and Retain—Teachers New insights on teachers' starting salaries, working conditions, and contract work can help leaders better hire and retain teachers.

What 4 New Studies Say About How Districts Can Attract—and Retain—Teachers

LEADERS! As you start planning for when everyone comes back be careful of systems decisions that involve people who aren’t at the table to make those decisions.
#1minwalk2work
#LeadFromWhereYouAre
#CraftingTheCulture
#HackingLeadership
#GiveYourselfAChance #edusky

Just Did Some Professional Development – Now What? - AMLE To improve the positive impact of professional development experiences, consider the following activities that we can do for ourselves and with others after conferences and presentations that help us ...

As you do some prof reading over this holiday, consider how you will process and apply it instead of just highlighting it or simply grunting, "Hmm, that's interesting," and move on, never to retrieve it again. Here's a piece w/some ideas on that: www.amle.org/just-did-som...

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Today's the day!!! 🦋 #EduMatch Snapshot in Education 2024 (aka #EduSnap24) is here‼️ 📲 Learn what #educators like you have been teaching and learning about this year. Unlock this year's time capsule!

Get the free PDF at buff.ly/3PcDN0M or buy it online in paperback or Kindle.

#EduSky #BlackEduSky

People may hear your words, and they may read your words. But that doesn’t mean they know your heart. What really matters, is what you do and how you treat others. It’s the example you set. The life you lead is always more powerful than the speech you give.

My #oneword2025 is SHINE! I will strive to “shine” a light on others-be a conduit. I will also let my light shine. (Created this gif with @adobeexpress.bsky.social Started with AI text to image then added text, stars, and animations.)

My #oneword2025 is SHINE! I will strive to “shine” a light on others-be a conduit. I will also let my light shine.

➡️ Created this with @adobeexpress . Started with AI text to image feature then added text, stars, and animations.

#happynewyear #adobeexpress

Cracked open, figuratively speaking, my next novel to see our current weather from this week perfectly captured by the author. 😂 #TeachersOnBreak

Every child! @steinbrinklaura.bsky.social @jonsturner.bsky.social @jschuler.bsky.social @klfreeman.bsky.social @smgaillard.bsky.social @toddnesloney.bsky.social @jaybilly2.bsky.social @toddwhitaker.bsky.social @alextvalencic.bsky.social @halliemills.bsky.social @keri-skeeters.bsky.social

It’s not all cute bulletin boards, inspirational lessons, and lightbulb moments.

Kicking off #AdobeForEdu. #12DaysofCreativity with the ‘Design an ugly sweater' activity using AI! I could not decide which I liked best! Downside, now I want to wear them. 🐉 🚀🎄#AdobeEduCreative
#AdobeExpress

Grades are just one chapter in a learning journey, not the whole story. While they provide feedback, growth and development come from embracing the learning process itself!

Stay curious, explore ideas & challenge yourself, you'll open doors to endless possibilities for growth!

#EduSky #CodeBreaker

In the matter… @smgaillard.bsky.social @steinbrinklaura.bsky.social @halliemills.bsky.social @debbiefuco.bsky.social @burgessdave.bsky.social @pmdewitt.bsky.social @lisameade23.bsky.social @tonyvincent.bsky.social @drkeenoy.bsky.social @jschuler.bsky.social @klfreeman.bsky.social

Each day! @steinbrinklaura.bsky.social @drkeenoy.bsky.social @jhox1.bsky.social @smgaillard.bsky.social @drbradjohnson.bsky.social @principalpete.bsky.social @keri-skeeters.bsky.social @dennisschug.bsky.social @realmstrdill.bsky.social @drhspeaks.bsky.social

Children's hospital has a full-time gamer to play with patients Check out the gamer who plays with patients at a children's hospital

Children's hospital in Scotland has a full-time gamer to play with patients. @ajobpickard.bsky.social @stephenreidedu.bsky.social @ianstuart.bsky.social maybe you could volunteer too?! #EduSky #EsportsEdu #PlayMatters #GBL

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Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends! Thankful for all my #EduSky friends too! Enjoy today!

Some people are inspired by passionate speeches or poignant quotes… but to me, there is nothing more inspiring than teachers who are engaged in the hard and meaningful work of educating our children.

I am thankful for TEACHERS!

Podcast graphic with my guest Dr. Desiree Alexander on the ThriveinEDU podcast.

Listen to "ThriveinEDU with guest @educatoralexander.bsky.social via THRIVEinEDU by @rdene915.bsky.social podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rde... #education #edchat #SEL #edtech @edumatch.bsky.social #EduSky #podcasts

Thanks, Tim! Hey, Brian! #EduSky

Sometimes the greatest PD is the teacher down the hall.

I'm new here. Who should I follow? 🤷🏻‍♂️

I'm an educator, book publisher and real estate developer. I like to code on the side and amplify the stories of other educators at CodeBreakerEDU.com and HackTheClass.com.

HELP!

#EduSky 🦋 #CodeBreaker 📚

Not yet! Here’s a MO list. Add to it. bethhouf.bsky.social @drkeenoy.bsky.social @halliemills.bsky.social @debbiefuco.bsky.social @jhox1.bsky.social
@reneetrotier.bsky.social
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@manditolen.bsky.social
@mstacey79.bsky.social @steinbrinklaura.bsky.social

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And a big #EduSky welcome to

@steinbrinklaura.bsky.social
@jreb22.bsky.social
@clairemulhern.bsky.social
@ajamesv.bsky.social
@wendypeskett.bsky.social
@aggieashley.bsky.social
@strangechances.bsky.social

Interested in moderating an upcoming #EduSkyChat? Fill out this form and we’ll get you on the schedule! bit.ly/eduskychatmod

Interested in moderating an upcoming #EduSkyChat? Fill out this form & we’ll get you scheduled! bit.ly/eduskychatmod

FYI - We're booked with moderators for the next 2 months, so we're looking for moderators starting in late February, 2025 -->
@karlymoura.com @scandela9.bsky.social @alicekeeler.com

#tlap chat moves to BlueSky tonight at 7:30pm Central!
Note the 30 minutes earlier time slot to avoid conflict with #EduSkyChat.
Oh well…after 12 yrs, moving 30 mins won’t kill me. Moving on! Hope you will join us to discuss the power of #gratitude. @taramartinedu.bsky.social will co-host!

Love these two like brothers. Always a blast to connect with @hookertech.bsky.social & @kshelton.bsky.social! They challenge my thinking and make me better. Thanks, #NYSCATE24 for having us!!

Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit A free, online conference for teachers. Sessions on technology, pedagogy and more. Offered annually in December. Hosted by DitchThatTextbook.com.

🎉Let’s go! 🎉I'm signed up for #DitchSummit, a free online conference for teachers. You can, too, at ... ditchsummit.com via @ditchthattextbook.com

Honored to be the Keynote speaker at #TRETC @TRETC on January 20th! Hope to see you there: buff.ly/3UYShoc #education #edtech #AI @EduMatch @ISTEOfficial @TRETC2025

Build your PLF with EduMatch Starter Packs on our profile page!

Welcome to the starter packs: @timcusack.bsky.social
@edugoogdroid.com
@valentinvguerra.bsky.social
@makingcentsofit.bsky.social
@abidpatel.com
@edugamergal.bsky.social
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@steinbrinklaura.bsky.social
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#EduSky #EduMatch

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Because “connected experiences” isn’t Copilot in Office. It is however how you get access to things like grammar check and translation and pretty URLs. Read up before you turn something off, please, everyone. I’ve been demoing half this list for years. #EduSky

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