Jeannie Timken

Using AI Tools to Support Project-Based Learning Teachers can use an artificial intelligence framework when developing projects to provide well-rounded learning experiences.

Prioritizing AI literacy in project-based learning ensures students have access to high-quality tools *and* develop discernment for proper use.

@jorgedoespbl.bsky.social explains how. 💻👇

#PBL #EduSkyAI #EduAI

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.

The secret to rich classroom discussions? The 2nd question you ask students. Instead of moving on after a quick answer, try:

🔹 “Why do you think that?”
🔹 “How does your classmate’s idea challenge your thinking?”
🔹 “Who can build on this idea?”

Read for more follow-up questions 👇

#EduSky

Our Brunswick County Schools Be Cyber Safe resources for May are here! This month's theme is Privacy and Security. Check out this month’s “At the Table” discussion starters for families (resources in English and Spanish for learners young and old). #BCSEdChat #BrunswickBuilt

Our Brunswick County Schools Be Cyber Safe resources for May are ready! This month, students will focus on the importance of privacy and security. Check out this quick guide on how to keep your information secure (available in English and Spanish). #BCSEdChat #BrunswickBuilt

Fostering Collaboration in Middle School These discussion protocols help ensure that students are talking with and learning from each other.

Fostering Collaboration in Middle School www.edutopia.org/article/tips...

2-Minute Read. ChatGPT & Generative AI. When Students Use AI in Ways They Shouldn’t, Be Curious, Not Judgmental. By Jen Roberts.

When Jen Roberts / @jen.litandtech.com talks to students who she knows have turned in AI writing as their own work, she almost always starts with the same question:

“Tell me what happened here?”

🧵1/5 #EduSky

Evaluating Primary Sources Through a See, Think, Wonder By taking the time to observe, make inferences, and ask great questions about historical artifacts and images, students learn to avoid jumping to conclusions.

Train your students to act like historians! A See, Think, Wonder activity helps them observe and ask good questions. 🔍 🤔

See, Think, Wonder is a thinking routine developed by Project Zero.

#EduSky #HistoryEducation #ITeachSocialStudies

Our Brunswick County Schools Be Cyber Safe resources for April are here! This month's theme is Responsible Use and Constructive Engagement. Check out our “At the Table” discussion starters for families (resources in English and Spanish for learners young and old). #BCSEdChat #BrunswickBuilt

I did! I emailed you this morning about it. 😎 (It's pretty amazing!)

If you don't weed, it always looks like your collection is vast. Weeding paints the "funding needed" picture with real data. Just because you have a lot of books doesn't mean they are the books your students need! #TLSkyChat

The good old days! #dreamteam #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #tlskychat

A8 I'm not a school librarian, but work with those that are. They are increasing circulation by teaching about our online services, getting to know their kiddos & using their collection development plans to guide their purchases for their libraries have made me smile. #TLSkyChat

In my district, it is anything but easy and stress free! And who has the time to sit...much less read all day! Our school librarians are always on the move!! #TLSkyChat

A6 we promote STEM and the makerspaces in many of our school libraries! Very fortunate that many of our spaces are being renovated (5 this school year!) and are incorporating all aspects of a robust media program. Our digital library circulation is seeing an increase right now as well. #TLSkyChat

A5 the stereotype that they are only about books. There is so much more to a modern library program now! #TLSkyChat

Our Brunswick County Schools Be Cyber Safe resources for April are ready! The mini-lessons focus on responsible use and constructive engagement online. Check out this quick guide on how to stay safe and kind online (available in English and Spanish). #BCSEdChat #BrunswickBuilt

A day late, but... @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social helped me survive MANY years and I look forward to continued mischief and magic with her! Also, my amazing team of Digital Learning Specialists (not on this platform...yet) who I can not survive without on a daily basis! #TLSkyChat

You in? Next Wednesday on Jan 9th 8PM EST with the Topic of Makerspaces for #TLSkyChat

Wow, what a chat! 🌟 Thank you all for joining today’s #TLSkyChat! We’re feeling inspired and ready to tackle all those exciting goals for 2025! Can’t wait to see you next time! Next Week's Topic is Maker Spaces!! #TLSky #EduSky

🖍️ Library Girl Reading Challenges: January 2025 Last year, just for fun, I started creating monthly "reading challenges" that: • focus on authentic reasons for reading (instead of having kids log page numbers, etc), and... • couple reading with col...

Just for fun, I create FREE monthly reading challenges/coloring sheets for readers of all ages b/c both #reading & #coloring help reduce stress. Here’s the Jan update w/a nod to @jmalphy.bsky.social! #tlsky #edusky #skybrarians Happy reading AND coloring, y’all!
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Our Brunswick County Schools Be Cyber Safe resources for December are ready! The mini-lessons this month focus on online advertisements and marketing. Check out this quick guide on how to stay safe and kind online (available in English & in Spanish). #BCSEdChat #BrunswickBuilt

Yes!!! Let's do it! #TLSkyChat

This infographic provides a beginner's guide to Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform. It covers key features like account creation, posting limits, content sharing options, customization, and the absence of ads and scheduling. It also highlights the importance of alt text, hashtags, and using the Sky Follower Bridge extension to find connections from Twitter.

Bluesky is a social site with familiar features and fresh possibilities for educators. #EduSky

The Butterfly Effect: Bluesky Basics for Teachers:
https://learninginhand.com/bluesky

Blended Learning: Building a Playlist

👉🏻 bit.ly/4901bYj

#edchat #blendchat #k12

I've missed you, too!

Our Brunswick County Schools Be Cyber Safe resources for November focus on media balance and well-being. Check out this month’s “At the Table” discussion starters for families (resources in English & in Spanish). #BCSEdChat #BrunswickBuilt

Show them their super powers!
#EduSky #EduMatch

Cascades, Jefferson National Forest

Book cover THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES shows a surly 7th grade boy with a backpack and FDNY baseball hat standing on top of a mountain, looking into the distance. A drooly Bernese Mountain Dog looks up at him adoringly.

Time for a book giveaway!

If you'd like me to mail you an advance copy of my Apr. '25 MG novel in verse THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES, follow & share this post. Bonus entry if you also reply w/ a pic from a recent hike!

I'll draw winners on 12/1.

About the book:
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#edusky

🤓 Love choice boards?

Check out my favorite for enhancing reading strategies

Copy + download this free resource: bit.ly/48viVu0

#literacy #engchat #studentled