Michelle Gill

From College to Classroom…

It’s an honour to be back to my Alma Mater @trentuniversity.bsky.social to deliver the Key Note address to pre-service & AssociateTeachers this fall!

I’ll share lessons I’ve learned since graduating from Teacher’s College & so much more! www.eventbrite.ca/e/making-mea...

Congratulations @emilyfrancis.bsky.social on your new releases! Can’t wait to get my hands on them. 📚

« Spelling interventions are more effective at supporting struggling readers than interventions focused on reading »Shananahan, 1984. Fantastic session Kim!@mmelockhart.bsky.social

Looking forward to this! SO many great sessions.

Book Creator Achieves the ISTE Seal of Alignment! - Book Creator app Book Creator is the first tool to earn the ISTE Seal of Alignment in the new "Creativity Tools" category! This recognition highlights our commitment to accessibility, student creativity, and engaging learning experiences. Discover how Book Creator empowers students and educators with ISTE-aligned tools for storytelling, collaboration, and personalized learning. 🚀

🎓 Book Creator now holds the ISTE Seal of Alignment, validating its impact on student agency, creativity, and digital citizenship.

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Accommodating instruction doesn’t have to be complicated. Even the small moves we make can impact students in big ways.

#rootedlinguistics #teaching #language

“There is evidence that spelling interventions are more effective at supporting struggling readers than interventions focused on reading.”~Shananahan, 1984

I’ve switched my focus from decoding to encoding interventions & have seen remarkable improvements in both his reading AND spelling abilities!

From Content Consumers to Published Authors: The Power of Book Creator in the Classroom - Book Creator app Discover how Book Creator empowers students to become published authors, boosting engagement, collaboration, and writing skills across the curriculum.

What happens when students are given opportunities to emulate, create, & publish multimodal, digital texts using @bookcreator.com? Embracing multimodality has positive benefits. #multimodal #multiliteracies #digitalstorytelling #creativity #engagement #collaboration bookcreator.com/2025/04/from...

My cousin is in Beaverton, crazy out there. Stay safe!

Are these available to order?

I have just started to explore @schoolai.com...even more excited after seeing this post!

Say it again for the people in the back!

"to be heard is like one of the most fundamental needs on Maslow's hierarchy, and to be heard and to be seen ...is so very important"

#ELSky @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social #abbyschools

A2 a well planned project starts with the learning goals then adds the play component to support it. We are running a great pilot now if interested! #eduskychat

Promotional image for an event titled '#EduSkyChat'. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11th at 5:30pm PT/8:30pm ET. The topic is 'Level Up Learning: Gamification in the Classroom'. Moderated by Karly Moura and Matt Miller. The image includes a graphic of a computer screen with people connected by lines, and the hashtag #EduSkyChat. Two circular images of the moderators are also included.

🌟 Join @ditchthattextbook.com and me for #EduSkyChat! 🎉

📆 Date: Tues. March 11
🕖 Time: 5:30PST/8:30EST
🎮 Topic: Gamification in the Classroom

🚀Get ready to dive into a treasure trove of resources, share your innovative ideas, and connect with the incredible #EduSky community.

See you there!

I believe relationships are the most important thing in life. The people we connect with add meaning, joy, and value to our lives. Invest in them, nurture them, and watch your life transform. 🌱💙
#RelationshipsMatter #LifelongConnections

I've been following your journey, I really like your blog post on creating rubrics with embedded feedback banks, going to give it a try.

This project opens up important conversations on how students can use AI responsibly. So inspired, thanks for sharing! @abbyschools

Identity Poems Read this free ebook by Michelle Gill. Find thousands of free educational ebooks for classroom use at read.bookcreator.com

Absolutely, we are better together. ☺️
I use this book to introduce Identity Poems, there are a few examples at the beginning of the book.

Here you go: read.bookcreator.com/Cq5_cvt0rOuo...

Of course! If you use @bookcreator.com I can share a "remixable" version with you, which enable you to save a copy and make edits.

A student’s high expectations.

I expect…

…you to know and engage me as a person.

…you to hear me when I talk to you.

…you to be engaging if you want me to be engaged.

…you to have high expectations for me, too, but only if you can fully support them.

…to grow.

Identity Poem Read this free ebook by Grade 4. Find thousands of free educational ebooks for classroom use at read.bookcreator.com

Here’s a different version from a grade 4 student. We translated his poem and audio in two clicks using Book Creator. #accessibility

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Grade 3/4

Students created poems to explore different aspects of their identity, including values, beliefs, and experiences.

My favourite line, "I pretend all my doubters do not exist." 💥
@abbyschools.bsky.social @bookcreator.com

Growing authors: 15 ways to use Book Creator to publish student writing How can we help students do deep, meaningful learning? For one, let's help them think and work like authors. Learn 15 ways to help students publish their

Growing authors: 15 ways to use Book Creator to publish student writing: ditchthattextbook.com/book-creator/ via @ditchthattextbook.com #scaffold #ELSky @bookcreator.com

1 - 5 - 15 The Purpose of the 1-5-15 Bulletin The purpose of the 1-5-15 is to offer quick notes on relevant educational topics. We can all agree...

1-5-15...Quick Bite Size PD

1 min 🔹What is UDL?
5 min 🔹If Equity is a Priority, UDL is a Must
15 min🔹UDL and Language Learners

Contributions from @cultofpedagogy.bsky.social @katienovackUDL #ELSky
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Learn About Eid Read this free ebook by ELL Department & Friends. Find thousands of free educational ebooks for classroom use at read.bookcreator.com

Honoring a Ss cultural identity is vital in creating a safe environment.

Families, Ss, and educators from various backgrounds used
@BookCreatorApp to collaborate & share how they observe significant celebrations in their home. #CRT #ELSky
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🔥 Success Hack: "The only way to do great work is to love what you do and surround yourself with people who challenge and inspire you." – Steve Jobs 💡

💭 Who’s in your circle? Drop a 🔥 if your crew makes you better!

#SuccessMindset #EntrepreneurLife #SteveJobsWisdom #Motivation #LevelUp

To experience motivation, individuals must possess:
▶️ a reasonable expectation of success
▶️ a positive valuation of the task at hand

Teacher actions:
- set clear, achievable goals
- give descriptive feedback
- create a supportive environment
- put a bow on it 🎀
@lindyhoc.bsky.social #ncce25 #ELSky

Parasocial relationships are one-sided bonds students form with instructors via digital media. These connections can boost engagement and motivation, even through a screen. @lindyhoc.bsky.social

Embedding short instructional videos are an easy entry point. #PPT @bookcreator.com

Leverage the power & joy of picture books to make media literacy skills relevant, accessible, and engaging.
#ncce25 #NAMLE @abbyschools.bsky.social

ACCESS 🔘 ANALYZE 🔘 EVALUATE 🔘 CREATE 🔘 ACT