R. Erin Comninaki

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These educators have some great ideas to share about how they are using @wewillwrite.com to provide student feedback! Join us tomorrow, Wednesday May 20th at 7:30PM EST on the WeWillWrite YouTube channel!

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Tonight!!!

WeWillWrite in Every Class. Thursday, April 3rd. At 7:30PM EST. Watch on the WeEillWrite YouTube Channel.

Writing shouldn’t be something students only do in English class! Check out how educators are using @wewillwrite.com across contents! Check it out LIVE on the WeWillWrite YouTube channel. 🔔 Click Notify to set a reminder !

WeWillWrite creating challenges, Wednesday January 29th at 7PM EST tinyurl.com/yetbhc6a

Happening Today! Join us in how to engage students with writing by creating challenges in @wewillwrite.com

It’s Colombia not Columbia

Today at school

I like using AI, and I have my students use it from time to time. My guess would be about 2x a quarter. But I am pretty well versed in the different tools. How I see a lot of teachers using it is similar to other tech around 2018-2022–lack of meaningful integration and for a cheap way to engage

picture of Beloved by Toni Morrison on a desk

Hey you! Find a copy of Beloved by Toni Morrison and read it along with @heymrsbond.com and I in February, one chapter a day—starting a week from today! #BelovedFebruary

(Reading in community feels like exactly the thing we need right now, right?)

As I’m consuming more in Substack,and less elsewhere, I decided to start creating and sharing as well. Hope to see you there! #EduSky

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@tommullaney.bsky.social is my go to when I need the other perspective or when considering if I’m harming students with AI.

Do I use AI? Yep! Do my students use AI? They do. But I am trying to become increasingly aware of how I use AI and the risk and potential harm.

Pondering of the day: @tommullaney.bsky.social with the manipulation of media happening and shutting down of public dissemination of research (ie: FDA, health orgs), any thoughts on how this will increase the bias and disinformation provided by AI and chatbots?

WeWillWrite Webinar hosted on Youtube. Link: tinyurl.com/yetbhc6a

@wewillwrite.com has enhanced my writing lessons and engaged students in a way I wasn't able to before. I'm thrilled to explore Creating Challenges (their newest feature) next week and have founder Daniel Senn joining the conversation! Join us live next Wednesday. #edusky

There’s an AI for That Demo Slam! | Jan. 23, 6:30 PM

Share the latest & greatest apps & ideas for using AI tools. Do you have what it takes to rise to the top in the #VSTEinAction Demo Slam?

Attend: https://tinyurl.com/VSTEDemo1
Present: https://tinyurl.com/VSTEPresent1

🙌Yay!

Hang Ten Read this free ebook by Erin and Katie. Find thousands of free educational ebooks for classroom use at read.bookcreator.com

Technology can support the Virginia Literacy Act. Take a look at some tools to support reading at the secondary level. bit.ly/HangTenVSTE @katiefielding.com

#VSTE24 is happening and the VSTE education committee had this interactive table to connect. Thinking of all the ways to use this idea to build classrooom community #edtech TikTok video by R. Erin

Having fun at the #VSTE24 Tessellation’s table set up by the Education Committee. If you’re a VA educator who wants to get more involved with @vste.org, the Education Committee is a great place to start! www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYm17d74/

Learn something new at the conference? Have a tool or idea to share? Sign up to participate in the VSTE DEMO SLAM - Tuesday at 1:00 in Ballroom 3.

To sign up go to tinyurl.com/vste24slam or visit Port VSTE!

#VSTE24

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#VSTE24 is almost here! I’m looking forward to the topics I’m presenting this year as they are part of my every day life in the classroom! Even more excited to get to collaborate with @katiefielding.com and @kristenebutler.bsky.social!

Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

WeWillWrite black tshirt with logo

Got this gift just in time for #TechTshirtTuesday! Thanks @wewillwrite.bsky.social

Overheard 7th graders today talking about Weezer. I did in fact graduate with their parents.

I no longer have self-contained classes of 6-8th graders and am expected to teach all three grade levels and all subjects at once for these special education students—a positive change to mix in with all the neutral and negative

It communicates to students “I have shown progression up to x point when assessed with choice and feedback” and when given a more “standardized” assessment I show understanding at x level. This has helped me look at student data through different lenses but I know probably needs more fleshing out

I have two grading categories. Assignments and Assessments. Assessments are 30% (school mandate). I tell students assessments are what mirrors state tests. I provide students grades for individual standards. I replace grades for all assignments. It’s not perfect, but 1/2

Thanks. This may not be the final version. It has been helpful for myself, but also when considering consistency and refinement with a grade level PLC.

Standard Progression. Table that shows the definitions at each progression and what students can and cannot do

Progression chart filled out with names and dates

I’ve focused a lot this year on how to assess student progress towards a standard & track that data for better conversations with Ss. Here is a current iteration of the work. Thanks @mrrablin.bsky.social for sharing your progressions which got me started on this idea. #iteachEnglish #EduSky

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Thanks for sharing, I'm excited to take a look

I am working on a presentation on how instructional technology can support the science of reading and high-quality instructional materials at the secondary level. Do any English teachers have resources gained from #NCTE or in their collections that may be helpful? #iteachEnglish #EduSky

Would love to be included, thank you!