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Matt Miller

@ditchthattextbook.com.bsky.social

Fun, techy teaching. 10+ yr educator. Keynote speaker. 6x author. AI / EdTech. πŸ“« 100k+ educators get practical tips + ideas in my newsletter: http://ditch.link/join

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Thanks for coming Gio!

30.06.2025 23:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why not start the day with the powerhouse @ditchthattextbook.com at #ISTELive Day 2?! I appreciate the real world experience and application ideas. #EduSky

30.06.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re live at ISTELive 25! πŸŽ‰ @ditchthattextbook.com kicked it off with a great WeWillWrite session where educators played from the students’ perspective. Come visit us at booth #628, we're excited to meet you!

#ISTELive #ISTELive25 #ISTE

30.06.2025 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Classroom AI 101: Imagining Story Setting with Text-Evidence Supported Prompting This post is written by Caleb J. Wilson, a District Coach of Instructional Technology and Innovation for Worcester County Public Schools, Maryland, where

Classroom AI 101: Imagining Story Setting with Text-Evidence Supported Prompting: ditchthattextbook.com/ai-setting-i... via @ditchthattextbook.com

15.06.2025 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy to spread the word!

25.06.2025 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wow! Thanks @ditchthattextbook.com for the amazing review and endorsement of #AIOptimism in your newsletter today! #dbcincbooks ⭐️ bit.ly/AIOptimism

25.06.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for the rec! Much appreciated! ☺️

11.06.2025 01:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Teacher AI Literacy Level 1 Get "AI Ready" for the school year. In this course, you'll get the understandings, practical ideas, and concepts you'll need to teach effectively.

#EdUSky Check out @ditchthattextbook.com Summer Learning Experience - Get "AI Ready" for the new school year- you shouldn't miss it! I took a course with Matt a few summers ago - well worth it! home.theaifluencylab.com/teacher-ai-l...

11.06.2025 01:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
AI will change what it means to to do, to think, to know on a screen behind Matt Miller.

AI will change what it means to to do, to think, to know on a screen behind Matt Miller.

@ditchthattextbook.com has some interesting observations on how AI might reshape teaching & learning.

03.06.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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20 teacher questions to ask over the summer Summer is a great time for big-picture reflection. Here are 20 teacher questions to think about.In the heat of a school year, there's a LOT on teachers'

"Maybe take them one at a time -- or a few at a time -- on a leisurely walk or while you're relaxing by the pool."
via @ditchthattextbook.com
ditchthattextbook.com/teacher-ques...

05.06.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you sir! Had a blast with you all today!

10.06.2025 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you for working JCPS teacher librarians today, Matt Miller! Lots of great questions and discussions @ditchthattextbook.com Got a pic a @themisterlibrary.bsky.social in this one, too! AWESOME celebration and learning, Dr. Reynolds. #TLsky

10.06.2025 00:23 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Digital Learning 101 Email-Based Course πŸ›  Get Your AI Teacher Toolkit NowSave time. Get new teaching ideas. Engage students in learning! Use these AI tools, lessons, prompts, and ideas for

Are you seeking a free online course to enhance your digital learning in the classroom? Check this one out from Matt Miller. @ditchthattextbook.com ditchthattextbook.com/digital-lear...

26.05.2025 03:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out @ditchthattextbook.com Summer PD Bingo! docs.google.com/presentation...

26.05.2025 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Take your students anywhere without leaving the classroom! 🌍✨ Check out these incredible Virtual Field Trips from @ditchthattextbook.com ! Perfect for engaging lessons, cross-curricular connections, & exploration.
πŸ”— ditchthattextbook.com/virtual-fiel...
#edtech #k12 #virtualfieldtrips #ditchbook

10.05.2025 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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10 ways to use Google Slides building blocks in the classroom Google Slides has quietly rolled out a fantastic set of building blocks that can dramatically enhance the visual appeal, organization, and interactivity

Have you seen the new building blocks feature in Google Slides? See @ditchthattextbook.com 's post about it here: ditchthattextbook.com/google-slide... #EduSky

15.05.2025 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AI and cheating: 20 things educators should consider AI cheating is something educators everywhere are trying to navigate. How do we get it right? Consider these 20 things about AI and cheating.

This post from @ditchthattextbook.com reflects conversations I’ve had about AI, cheating, & student work.

I appreciate the focus on process over product, clear expectations, & talking with students about AI.

AI and Cheating: 20 Things Educators Should Consider ditchthattextbook.com/ai-cheating-...

19.05.2025 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Ah! You're on the webinar! Thanks for joining us Nicole!

22.05.2025 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great reminder from @ditchthattextbook.com #culture #brain #edchat

22.05.2025 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ummmmm nope he never contacted me.

ANNNNNND ... The featured image you see in the post above is a doctored version of my original slide. It doesn't look like that at all ... and I never gave permission for my slides to be used by this guy.

16.05.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pretty cool, right Les???

15.04.2025 02:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Teach with custom student podcasts with Brisk Teaching
YouTube video by Ditch That Textbook Teach with custom student podcasts with Brisk Teaching

Have you seen @ditchthattextbook.com introduction to www.briskteaching.com ? I tried it out and it created a podcast through AI that completely summarized my lesson. Amazing. #Edusky

youtube.com/shorts/KchNR...

15.04.2025 00:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A.I. Virtual Symposium with @ditchthattextbook.com
πŸ—“οΈ May 16 + On-Demand Access
⏰ 9AM – 3PM CST
🎟️ Cost: $99
πŸ’² SWWC Tech Subscriber: $55
πŸ’» Can’t attend live? The full event will be available as a course in SWWC PD on Demand
Register: swwc.regfox.com/swwc-ai-symp...

09.04.2025 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

You bet! You guys did great;

04.04.2025 00:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ditch the lecture! Dig into learning! @madisonteacher.bsky.social & I love how our #SocialStudies #FIELDGuide focused on evidence, inquiry, and edtech aligns with Matt Miller's "tomorrow glasses" idea & meaningful learning. Learn more at: ditchthattextbook.com/blog @ditchthattextbook.com #sschat

03.04.2025 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

TODAY! Not too late to join. See you there???

28.03.2025 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Ditch That Textbook homepage section about blog posts with a testimonial from Kristin Daley Conti

Ditch That Textbook homepage section about blog posts with a testimonial from Kristin Daley Conti

PS: This was such a kind comment -- and a good testimonial -- that I added it to my DTT homepage. DitchThatTextbook.com (Trimmed a bit out.) If it's OK with you, I'll keep it there ... let me know!

28.03.2025 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Ohhhh thank you so much my friend! That means more than you know! 😊😊

28.03.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
screenshot of AI for Admins newsletter with text 
β€œShout it from the rooftops - AI is not the same as a Google search! If you want to find the answer to a current events question, Google it. If you want to generate new content, use AI. And even that isn't necessarily always true. Some (most) Wikipedia articles are going to be more trustworthy than an answer generated by AI. And with Wikipedia, I can check the sources. I don't always get that option with an AI generated answer.” β€” Mickie Mueller

screenshot of AI for Admins newsletter with text β€œShout it from the rooftops - AI is not the same as a Google search! If you want to find the answer to a current events question, Google it. If you want to generate new content, use AI. And even that isn't necessarily always true. Some (most) Wikipedia articles are going to be more trustworthy than an answer generated by AI. And with Wikipedia, I can check the sources. I don't always get that option with an AI generated answer.” β€” Mickie Mueller

Casually reading @ditchthattextbook.com AI for Admins newsletter wondering what nugget of goodness I am going to glean from it this week and I happened upon a nugget I shared! Thanks for including me, Matt!

26.03.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes! There are sooooo many good comments in those polls that I never get to. It was nice to get to feature some of them today -- and yours was fantastic!

26.03.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@ditchthattextbook.com is following 20 prominent accounts