Darcie Priester

The Power of a 45-Second Investment in Relationship Building A short, positive interaction with a student at the start of the school year can pay off all year long.

Small moments at the start of the school year can make a *big* difference in your classroom culture. Here’s how a 45-second investment in each student can pay off all year long. 🤩

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Exploring the wonders of a topic! 🌄 Generating ideas, sorting, and connecting the dots - let's dive into this magical seasonal adventure together!

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I don't have TikTok, can you describe what this is?

Thank you!

Awesome, thank you so much!

What a great resource!

Does anyone know of any valuable feature updates to favorite websites (like Google, Desmos, Canva) that educators should be aware of before returning to school? Looking to add links to my newsletter.

Teachers, what's the go-to icebreaker you use to melt awkward silence?

I'm chasing surprises: six-word bios, paper "snowball" fights, and anything else that sparks community fast. Share what's worked for you; it may show up in an upcoming article!

Focusing on Follow-Up Questions to Spark Meaningful Classroom Discussions The key to richer class conversations with middle and high school students isn’t your first question—it’s what you ask next.

Looking to move beyond one-word answers from your MS or HS students? Veteran educator Dana Gauthier says the magic of engaged class conversations happens *after* your first question. 🪄

Here are 7 follow-up questions to get students talking.

#MiddleSchool #HighSchoolTeacher #EduSky

A few tips to help students approach test questions critically:

1. Instruct them to cover the answer choices. 📝
2. Have them underline or highlight key terms.
3. Coach them to cross out obviously wrong answers. ❌

#assessment #EduSky

A black and white image displays a simplified, symbolic representation of a structure. Above a horizontal line, four stylized, fluffy shapes are arranged horizontally. Below the line and to the left, three vertical bars stand parallel to each other. To the right of these bars, a solid black trapezoid is positioned.

What pops into your mind when you see these shapes? #EduSky #EdTech

Click here to see which Shapegrams is made using these shapes: teach.link/findout1

P.S. The template is free!

🚨 Warning: These proactive classroom strategies may cause unexpected peace and productivity. You've been warned.

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Elevate your skills with the Ultimate Video Puzzle Challenge. Slice a video into segments, mix them up, and task students with putting the pieces back in order.

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I'm leading a session on #CoSpacesEdu and #CoBlocks with some #AIforEdu thrown in!

This is an interesting spin, to think of how this can be used with adults when discussing wellness.

AI for Lesson Planning: A Practical Teacher’s Guide - ICTEvangelist A practical guide to using AI in lesson planning. Learn how to refine explanations, check for understanding, and anticipate misconceptions before teaching.

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Download Edutopia's free posters and anchor charts! 🤩 Our team is always creating fresh designs for you and your students.

P.S. You can save a printable version of this poster here: edut.to/40cWA0R

Screenshots of a growth mindset poster and of a poster describing the Pie and Chord shapes

One more reason to become a Shapegrams member → Posters!

Members can download PDFs of these two posters that go with the Pizza Shapegrams lesson. #EduSky

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Want to boost student independence? Check out the editing checklist idea! 🚀 Students use a numbered checklist to correct their own work. Create your own & share! #edtech #teachingtips #studentlearning
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Student engagement is equal parts attention and commitment. For students to pay attention they need learning opportunities that are:
➡️ relevant
➡️ authentic
➡️ meaningful

"Entertainment isn't my job. But connection is."
@ditchthattextbook.com #ncce25 #UDL

No worries! Happens to the best of us! #bluesky we need an edit button!

I agree! They have really worked on updating their features in the past year. I would recommend it over so many other tools. The most powerful piece to a school subscription is the data analysis!

A great read for anyone who currently uses Quizizz or is thinking about purchasing it. We have it at our high school and we have only scratched the surface of what can be done with this amazing tool.

This engaging activity helps students deepen their understanding and learn from their mistakes.
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What a cool idea! "They start with a story, then provide a challenge. The challenge is to build something that helps a character in the story".

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Weekly Finds is back! View resources on 2 upcoming professional development events and see the new accessibility icons from The Noun Project!

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In this new post, I share how I stay up-to-date on new educational trends.

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Read about the transistion to my new job and how it's going!

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Creative Funding Solutions for Schools and Districts Navigating Budget Cuts Without Compromising Excellence. Discover innovative strategies to secure funding for essential services and professional development—even amid financial uncertainty.

💡 District leaders: Need funding for PD? Join EduMatch’s free webinar on March 12 to learn how to secure professional learning funds—even with tight budgets! @sarahdateechur.bsky.social

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Anyone using Brisk? The ‘inspect writing’ feature is a game changer if you are in google workspace. Watch a full replay of students’ edits & pastes. No need for plagiarism check with that! #EduSky #EduSkyAI