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"Yet none of us are really asking the question above because the answer would require societal wide systemic change"

^^THIS^^

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15 days and counting ... 🤯 learning today - our custodial and food services unions have it in their contract that NO DESKS, TABLES, COUNTERTOPS will be cleaned by them. 👀 Who cleans your horizontal (above the floor) surfaces???

Every once in awhile you post something and I think ... who took Hank and how do we get him back?? Then, I realize, nope that's Hank...❤️

TL;DR
You can't just implement a new/different grading system and hope it works.
You must change how instruction is designed and delivered.
You must engage students in the process every step of the way.

I also do not believe the whole "grades are motivators" ... for a certain set of students, sure. For the students who benefit most from a no-zero system, absolutely not. But, it's an easy fix to a system that requires a fundamental shift in practice.

gradebook. Formative tasks must build skill and content knowledge needed to complete the graded summative tasks. Also a vital piece is the conversations happening with sts about what the system is, how it works, and why it is beneficial. And those conversations are not one-and-done...but continuous.

instructional design. One of the major problems with implementing a no-zeros or SBG system is in the initial rollout. Training on how to design instruction in such as system cannot be overlooked. You cannot do what you always did before and just decide some assignments don't need to go into the

Initial thoughts from a skim read ... if assignments/tasks assigned do not lead to learning needed to "pass" the summative assessments, what is their purpose? If a student can not submit one essay, but pass an ELA class-students are taking advantage not b/c of the grading system, but b/c of

I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this! Sometimes I just need to read versus hear and keeping show notes like this keeps me in the know without missing out. I <3 everything about it!!

Now add the increasing reliance of kids on generative slop machine crap.

Training a generation to not be able to absorb information, not be able to think, not be able to communicate, can't build community = absolute isolation.

The perfect consumer.

This is why education can no longer be about the outcomes, scores, or grades. We need to begin to truly understand education as a partnership that requires both teacher and learner to be engaged in the learning process with an understanding that there is no end. #bfc530

A4 I am a new player of video games (much later in life than normal) and each time I pick up a controller I am reminded of what it means to be a learner. Opportunities to fail are followed by another try. Success means bigger and better things. I ❤️ the journey I am on!
#tlap

A3 - sometimes beauty is hidden ... the flowers are dormant for a long while and the beauty is fleeting -- how can we continue to nurture and enjoy those hidden moments?
#tlap

A2 this one is simply -- notice and wonder - be in the moment - breathe
#tlap

A1 It's smooth sailing on the rise, but the pause builds some tension, and the drop can feel final. Be mindful of each stage and know they are just stages, with more to come!
#tlap

Which would actually be hilarious (not really, but ... world we live in, right) ... b/c he would probably be one of the most conservative choices...

I saw a demo of an AI tool and was struck by how quickly it turned learning into the old textbook format of teaching. Passage to read, questions to answer, test to take...How are we ensuring this does not become "the way", especially for new teachers overwhelmed by a burdened system?

Listen first. Everyone has a story to share. Some may be hesitant to share, but the more you listen, the more you can engage with their story. #Bfc530

" On April 5th, a 54% tariff goes into effect on a wide range of goods imported from China. For those of us who create boardgames, this is not just a policy change. It's a seismic shift. At Steve Jackson Games, we are actively assessing what this means for our products, our pricing, and our future plans. We do know that we can't absorb this kind of cost increase without raising prices. We've done our best over the past few years to shield players and retailers from the full brunt of rising freight costs and other increases, but this new tax changes the equation entirely. Here are the numbers: A product we might have manufactured in China for $3.00 last year could now cost $4.62 before we even ship it across the ocean. Add freight, warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution margins, and that once-$25 game quickly becomes a $40 product. That's not a luxury upcharge; it's survival math. Some people ask, "Why not manufacture in the U.S.?" I wish we could. But the infrastructure to support full-scale boardgame production – specialty dice making, die-cutting, custom plastic and wood components – doesn't meaningfully exist here yet. I've gotten quotes. I've talked to factories. Even when the willingness is there, the equipment, labor, and timelines simply aren't."

Steve Jackson Games posted this to their blog and the post is getting so many hits their site is effectively crashed but the point is worth repeating

Writing is an essential part of what makes us who we are. It's a part of our collective humanity.

This is how close we are to hiding people in attics...

and when groups of men such as those in the video approach, form a wall and keep moving. It will take large numbers. It will take fortitude. Some will need to have their phones on and recording the entire incident. Ignore the "authorities". When the numbers are high enough, what can they do...

We are at the point where anyone on a visa, with a green card, etc. should go nowhere alone. If they do go somewhere they need to be surrounded by groups of people. I envision teams of peaceful students walking in groups with potentially targeted students in the middle ..

While I support this & will do my part, it's important to acknowledge the #privilege this type of movement takes. Today is the last day of a month and a Friday. There are many among us who have little option on when/where to spend their limited funds. Don't judge those who may not be participating.

Collage with a playful kitten reaching for ornaments, mountain sketch, and gaming control. Features text like "new gamer" and an Emily Dickinson poem.

First Draft using Adobe Express. Layout and design needs tweaking, but overall it's a good first draft to be used as an example. Excellent activity for first day of term/year to begin building community and confidence.
#AdobeEduCreative

Poem by Yung Pueblo shared for February goal. Pay attention to your nervous system before you say yes to something new. If you are already feeling tense, then it's better to say no.

As a new teacher, I felt that saying no would hurt my future opportunities, often because the asker implied it. It took me years to learn how to protect myself. Because teaching is still just a job. #TeacherAdvice #EduSky