Chris Beyerle

Great advice, Choice Words is a great book for all educators.

How Experiencing Wonder Helps Kids Learn | KQED Being in awe of something can prime kids for learning new things.

"When kids are curious, they are more motivated to learn and more adept at retaining information." @deborahfarmerkris.bsky.social via via @mindshift-kqed.bsky.social
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Truth

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Tree at sunset

I have seen the change in students in the past decade. It seems tougher for them to find joy and persist from setbacks. They have been desensitized from so much media consumption, finding novelty in learning has never been so tough. #sunchat

“Teachers, your students don't love you because of your class decorations, clothes, bitmojis, lessons, etc. It's you. They love you for who you are and how you treat them. Just be you.” —Samuel Vo, Teacher

You are strong

Thank you motivation app

“Why Don’t Students Like School: Because the Mind is Not Designed for Thinking” by cognitive scientist @DTWillingham

Good read.

“Why Don’t Students Like School: Because the Mind is Not Designed for Thinking” by scientist DTWillingham

“People are naturally curious, but they are not naturally good
thinkers; unless the cognitive conditions are right, people will
avoid thinking.”

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Five Essential Article Reads for Teachers - The Effortful Educator These five articles should be required reading for any teachers who want to improve learning in their classroom.

theeffortfuleducator.com/2020/04/20/f...

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Let’s welcome 2025 with hope, kindness, and dreams that change the world. Happy New Year!

The battle is over for our precious Jen. She has gone home to Jesus! L 7:07 AM • 12/30/24 • 205 Views

Twitter (for me) has always been about education and friendship, & you all have taught me so much! My heart is sad today seeing so many of you walk away because I don't want to lose touch! If today is the last day we chat, I just want you to know I say "thank you"!

Jen Wagner @jenwagner • 10/21/24 Jen Wagner, retired tech teacher in SoCal but still hosting online projects & encouraging teachers to be creative!!

Jen Wagner @jenwagner• 10/7/24 a4 - the journey is slowing down! but I am realizing that, though I am no longer in the classroom, teachers still need encouragement and creative ideas! i'm no longer able to be a example of teaching in a classroom, but I can encourage a teacher who is! #rethink_learning

One last update about Jen.
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Grateful that she crossed my path here on social media. May her legacy of being so positive and encouraging to others, remind us of the people we need to be on social media. She was a true blessing for us all.

#EduSky

May your week be filled with good

Happy Monday

Before the year ends

Love these. I also noticed the advice at the top says, “slow down.”

27 Chatbot Prompts for Families to Try - Class Tech Tips Try out these 27 chatbot prompts for families and share your favorites with your school community before the next vacation break.

🌟 Looking for ways to keep kids engaged outside of school?

🤖 In this blog post, I share 27 chatbot prompts families can use with tools like ChatGPT or Gemini to spark curiosity and learning at home.

👉 Check out the blog #EduSky for ideas and a free guide: classtechtips.com/2024/04/10/p...

How to Trigger iMessage Effects with Just a Keyword One of the coolest aesthetic features of iMessage is its animated message effects. If you're like many users, you might even have discovered them by accident, where wishing your friend a "Happy Birthd...

These are great

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Be the moon

The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2024 It’s that time again—our yearly review of the research you should read, from the sneaky ways that inattention can spread in your classroom to the promises and perils of AI.

We read hundreds of studies in 2024.

We zeroed in on 10 to know about.

From the sneaky ways that inattention can spread in your classroom to the promises and perils of AI, here are 2024’s must-reads in education research. 🔬👇

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Tell me you’re a middle school STEM teacher without telling me you’re a middle school STEM teacher. #stemeducation #3Dprint

Motivational quote

Never give up!

AI-powered tutor, teaching assistant tested as a way to help educators and students Khanmigo, an AI-powered online tutor, could change the way teachers work and students learn. Created by Khan Academy, the new technology is being piloted in 266 school districts.

This is the work happening in schools to develop the future of education assisted by artificial intelligence. Great story showing how teachers and students are empowered to learn with #AI. #edtech #Khanmigo #edchat #suptchat #pedagogy #k12 #teaching #learning #edusky
www.cbsnews.com/news/khanmig...

Canva Magic Studio Alternatives PDF Screenshot

Canva’s Magic Studio tools are powerful for Education and Pro users, but free accounts have limits. I made a PDF with free alternatives—with hyperlinks to various online tools. #EduSky #AIinEducation

https://tonyv.me/altcanva

Have you watched “AfrAId yet on Netflix? AI tools can be a huge help but I wonder about AI influence and the impact it’s having.

In these challenging days of being an educator, I've been trying to focus more on the positives of my job. One thing that made me happy yesterday was realizing that for the majority of my kids, being asked to come work at my table with me is seen as a reward, not a punishment. 💜

Prompt Coach - Microsoft Copilot

Just created an AI agent using my data, files, ideas, prompts, and guidance for others in my organization to use. It took about five minutes in Copilot Studio. I'm imagining so many possibilities! #EduSkyAI #AIEdu #MicrosoftEdu

Woah, super cool potential from World Labs. Image ➡️ 3D worlds. I like Blockade Labs, but it is a bit stiff, this could be next level....
#EduSky #EduSkyChat

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Students exploring a BMW X5, 8 cylinder engine.

BMW X5 with students

White BMW X5 with students outside school

Great visit from #BMW today. Students got to learn some great STEM connections in the automotive industry. #stemeducation #skyEDU #engineering

This is mind blowing 🤯

Ask students to be involved in setting what mastery looks like for an assessment or assignment. Getting students involved in setting the criteria can make a huge difference. #ungradingchat

I went from teaching math to engineering / STEM classes. Realized that you need to meet Ss where they are. Learning outcomes & assessment can look different for each child while still maintaining expectations. Deliverables can shift depending on the level of the learner, & that’s ok. #ungradingchat