Barbara Blackburn

Project-based vs. problem-based learning — what’s the difference? 🧠
@barbararblackburn.bsky.social shares classroom examples that highlight how both approaches boost creativity, critical thinking & student ownership.
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Four Simple Ways to Pre-Assess Your Students Barbara R. Blackburn shares four simple activities teachers can use to pre-assess student knowledge and readiness before planning or teaching a lesson.

4 Simple Ways We Can Pre-Assess Students

Barbara Blackburn shares four simple activities teachers can use to pre-assess student knowledge & readiness before teaching a lesson.
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Make group work actually work! 🙌
@barbararblackburn.bsky.social shares 4 easy tips to boost collaboration and keep your classroom groups on track sharemylesson.com/blog/4-tips-... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @texasaft.org @aftpa.bsky.social @aftwa.bsky.social @ky120unitedaft.bsky.social

Game on! 🎲 Teachers are turning lessons into fun with Jeopardy, scavenger hunts, student-designed games & more. When learning feels like play, students shine. Read this blog from @barbararblackburn.bsky.social 👉 sharemylesson.com/blog/classro... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @aftpa.bsky.social

Apply Depth of Knowledge, Cognitive Rigor for Deep Learning Karin Hess provides clarity and practical tools for teachers seeking to design learning experiences that truly deepen understanding, says NBCT Kathie Palmieri.

Review: DEEPEN LEARNING WITH DOK & COGNITIVE RIGOR.

"One of the most valuable aspects of Karin Hess’s work is her ability to connect and clarify key frameworks that shape educational practice."
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How important are questions?

Empower your students by teaching them #criticalthinking. drblackburn.us/

Have you checked out my book on #scaffolding? Free downloads on my website. drblackburn.us/

Happy 80th anniversary of @cbcaustralia Children's Book Week.
Children's Books that meant a lot to me were:
The Phantom Tollbooth Clifford The Big Red Dog Oh the Places You'll Go

From Australian writers:
Possum Magic by Mem Fox
Diary of a Wombat by @jackie_french_

Remember, you make a difference in your students' success! drblackburn.us/

Barbara Blackburn's Best Advice for Beginning Teachers Barbara Blackburn's teaching advice – often written with beginning teachers in mind – is crisp, succinct, practical, and respectful of the challenges they face.

Barbara Blackburn’s Best Advice for Beginning Teachers

Teaching guru @barbararblackburn.bsky.social articles – often written with new & novice teachers in mind – are succinct, practical, filled with examples & respectful of teachers’ time & the challenges they face. #edusky

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Barbara Blackburn: You Are the Key to Your Students’ Success Dr. Barbara Blackburn's message to teachers is straightforward: On your worst day, you are still someone’s best hope. Read this for strategies and inspiration.

"You Are the Key to Your Students’ Success."

Dr. Barbara Blackburn's message to teachers is straightforward: On your worst day, you are still someone’s best hope. Read this for strategies and inspiration. #edusky #edleaders #educoach @barbararblackburn.bsky.social #teachers

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AI shouldn’t replace thinking—it should enhance it. 🧠
Here are 3 ways to guide students toward using AI responsibly and as a learning tool, not a shortcut: sharemylesson.com/blog/3-ways-... @barbararblackburn.bsky.social @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

Do you teach high school students? How are you helping them think about their futures? drblackburn.us/

Several years ago, I wrote a book on #motivation for #parents, dedicated to my mom and dad. Check it out at my website drblackburn.us/.

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Check out these 3 strategies teachers can use with AI — the right way.
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Three Strategies for Teachers Who Use AI How can teachers team up with AI to save time and support student learning?

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"Not everyone wants to be a formal leader, but everyone can lead. Cultivating this capacity among staff expands participation, empowers, increases collective knowledge, increases motivation and improves morale."
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Do you know if a task is rigorous? Check this sample out!

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