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Michael Matera

@mrmatera.bsky.social

Father, teacher, and foodie. Love bringing joy into the spaces I find myself.

389 Followers  |  459 Following  |  29 Posts  |  Joined: 29.07.2023
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Love the opening Keynote Cassie Holmes at #nais

Powerful and poignant

26.02.2026 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New book Release! Check it out! Teach engaging lessons using LEGOs #math #science #ELA #socialstudies books.by/justin-owens-bookstore #LEGOs #teaching #k12 #STEAM @meehanedu.bsky.social @mrmatera.bsky.social #elementary #middle #highschool

12.06.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is what we do at #EMC2Learning engaging lesson for all students. If you have not seen this community check it out at emc2learning.com

23.07.2025 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

LOVE LOVE LOVE this one. It is extra fun that you added items and powerups. Way to go and welcome to #EMC2Learning

02.04.2025 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Running this today with my students. They are deeply thinking about the reading and working together to share out the most important and relevant details. Love it.

02.04.2025 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Loved meeting in person. Let’s connect soon about, well everything.

15.03.2025 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Enjoying presenting and connecting with Social Studies peeps at #wcss

15.03.2025 02:45 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@stefaniepitzer.bsky.social great session on PD thanks for sharing your ideas and energy. #ideacon25

17.02.2025 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yatzo, I so love both these resources. I just did the FIRM in my classroom and it went so well. Students really loved building a case for what was in the reading. Worked so well as a content acquiring class. Thanks for being a vocal part of #EMC2Learning

10.02.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Love seeing this in action. My students love this one too! Β πŸ™Œ Lets GO! #EMC2learning for the win!

10.02.2025 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are your students obsessed with the game Hot Seat, #EMC2Learning has created an activity that gets everyone involved and it works for any subject, my students worked on vocabulary from our ancient societies unit in social studies, what a blast! #EduSky @mrmatera.bsky.social @meehanedu.bsky.social

06.02.2025 19:48 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Had an absolute blast being this years Keynote at #gifted24 honored to connect and help 1200 amazing educators. Keep up the good work and hope we meet again soon! Remember #BeMoreBuffalo say YES πŸ™Œ

06.12.2024 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@jimmyjt3.bsky.social thanks for the follow. I think I will be using this only from now on.

Happy to connect.

04.12.2024 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Love it! And I am sure the kiddos did too.

03.12.2024 23:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Curious to ask other teachers. Do any of you #edusky or #educatorsky members do you own any bitcoin? Do you think you will? Should it be part of our portfolios?

Let’s make our incomes work for us.

03.12.2024 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed. I will say a shift to engagement in the classroom, my lessons and my relationships with them changed everything for me. A student centered classroom is a powerful tool for everyone’s mental health.

03.12.2024 22:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Excited to be going ro Texas for #gifted24 and be the Keynote to boot!

See you in a few hours.

03.12.2024 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

These look awesome! I so love having students create things with their hands. Digital is cool, but hand created is authentic! Love seeing these. Thanks for sharing!

01.12.2024 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looks #EduAwesome! Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to hear how it goes in the gym.

01.12.2024 22:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am so excited that you tried that resource. It is so much fun. My kiddos loved hexagon hunters and think this would work for you guys.

Thanks for supporting John and my work. It’s an honor.

30.11.2024 00:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@mrbillingsclass.bsky.social yes I get to be your first follower

29.11.2024 02:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Headed out for some thanksgiving fun with my family. Boston here we come. Recombobulated and all.

28.11.2024 00:02 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Liking this space and place. Hoping for some great PD and connections here at #edusky

27.11.2024 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks David! Glad you think so! So much to love in the EMC2 library

26.11.2024 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sure!

Right now five I love on the site are:

- the Firm
- Hexagon Hunters
- Uncharted Territories
- Triple Threat Throw Down
- Rehash Rally

I hope you check the site out. Truly are some wonderful activities.

24.11.2024 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Is any one looking to add a bit of engagement to their class lesson? I just might have some ideas! #emc2learning has 900 was to do just that πŸ‘

24.11.2024 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Glad to be here. Loving the connections. Hopeful for the old twitter teaching world to take to the sky!

24.11.2024 14:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Heavens no. These tools would only enhance your game. Additionally there are so many activities that you and your students would love.

23.11.2024 03:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

It sure does and I am all in for it. I kind of wish it was still 140 limit as I thought that was the best to keep it lite and made people think about what they write more.

22.11.2024 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ok Bluesky. Excited by the potential of old Twitter world where teachers come together and exchange ideas. Here is my first post in a space I hope to be inspired to learn, grow, share and connect.

6th grade History teacher,
Author, and #gamification expert with #emc2learning showing up for duty!

22.11.2024 12:45 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0