What a wonder…

Life Poem. Original - copyright©️Dr. Dene E. Gainey

This sunflower understands the assignment. “I’m going to grow, no matter what it takes.

The seeds understood the assignment. #GardeningIndoors #GardenerinMe

I believe (while we observe days) that it is important to not relegate the celebration of an individual to a day of the year when their impact transcends time. #CLIMBE

Happy Father’s Day…it’s a great day to celebrate the strength and wisdom that a father gives to his children. I’m grateful for mine, in his absence and the influence I’ve been able to have over those who call me that too!

“Create in their own learning, transferable skills!!” Yes!!! @desiree @edumatch.bsky.social #EduMatch

We need to model what connection looks like as many of us as educators became connected via social media - was Twitter and not other spaces. Shout out to Melisa Hayes! Mystery Skype! @edumatch.bsky.social #EduMatch

How can we help students move from being simply content consumers to being content creators? @edumatch.bsky.social Yes - I think they need to see creation modeled! Then have the space to play with it, and create themselves. @jcasatodd.bsky.social #EduMatch

“Does your response change when the person being impacted by it is a friend or a brother?” @edumatch.bsky.social @jcasatodd.bsky.social #EduMatch - Things to thing about for sure.

Deep conversations are needed so that students can see that what goes on in digital spaces is different from “life.” @edumatch.bsky.social #EduMatch

We should be intentional about what we post and what we share! Yes, Dr. Desiree! #EduMatch - Digital Citizenship @edumatch.bsky.social

Reminder: EduMatch Connect is happening at the top of the hour. We are talking digital citizenship in 2025. Join us! Events.edumatch.org/edumatch-connect #EduMatch #EduMatchChat #EduSky #BlackEduSky

@edumatch.bsky.social We could all use more discernment when it comes to digital citizenship! #EduMatch #EduMatchConnect - I would also agree with the power of inquiry - asking questions!!

One thing have I learned of trial (s)…when it/they come(s), it/they is/are revelatory. #MusingsofaHuman

The time invites you, go, your tickets buy….if you’re in the Orlando area….. timucua.stellartickets.com/events/06-20...

Celebrate good times come on! #NSU #Classof2025 #CLIMBE

In a recent survey I conducted in September 2024 via Survey Monkey, educators were asked to respond to a series of questions focused on their perspectives on education. www.denegainey.com/dene-gainey/...

The next round leads to the 1st in the group and only the first moves on. Five days to determine who that will be. americasfavteacher.org/2025/dene-ga...

Q8. Think of a time you saw students support each other in class. What’s one thing they did that made you proud? #T2Tchat #EduSky #EduChat

Q7. How do you embed student self-reflection into your lesson planning? #T2Tchat #EduSky #EduChat

Q6. What is one strategy you use to support students through difficult emotions? #T2Tchat #EduSky #EduChat

Here's the usual favorite rap parody of mine: youtu.be/JGYlmS4sYco?...

Q5. When you realize you’re struggling to connect with a student, what’s your first step to build that connection? #T2Tchat #EduSky #EduChat

Q4. What everyday SEL skills do you aim to model for your students? #T2Tchat #EduSky #EduChat

A4: A Growth Mindset, respect, tolerance, making mistakes, and lots & lots of LOVE! Here are some tips on teaching Growth Mindset: #T2Tchat #EduSky #EduChat

A3.5Also, I am the teacher who sings, so I am not opposed to breaking into a beat or a song of encouragement. I have done it before! #T2Tchat #EduSky #EduChat

Q3. When a student says they’re about to give up on a challenge, what’s one thing you do to encourage perseverance? #T2Tchat #EduSky #EduChat

A2: I am not afraid to have conversations with them, or to go off-script. As I often say, lesson plans don’t often go as planned. Meaningful and impactful conversations dictate a shift where necessary. #T2Tchat #EduSky #EduChat

Q2. How do you help students feel safe and supported in your classroom and school community? #T2Tchat #EduSky #EduChat

Thank you for joining tonight’s #T2Tchat! We’re looking forward to tonight’s conversation about SEL support, with moderators @dawsonedtech.bsky.social and @fuglefun.bsky.social

Q1. What’s a question or conversation starter that helps you get to know your students better? #T2Tchat #EduSky #EduChat

The top ten will be determined tomorrow. americasfavteacher.org/2025/dene-ga... - send your votes! Thanks in advance!

Voting continues!! americasfavteacher.org/2025/dene-ga...

Would love for any educators out there to take a listen to a couple of my students on episode 1 of the #CLIMBE Podcast - no editing. Raw banter. From the minds of juniors! www.podbean.com/eas/pb-6j5pk...

Four more days left in this part of the process - feel free to cast a vote or 20! Vote daily. Must have a Facebook account to vote - humanity confirmation. americasfavteacher.org/2025/dene-ga...

Not much editing on this first episode but a couple of juniors have launched a series of conversations that will occur by way of this podcast based on in-class happenings. I say this is a great episode one! Listen in if you dare! www.podbean.com/eas/pb-6j5pk...

Four more days left in this part of the process - feel free to cast a vote or 20! Vote daily. Must have a Facebook account to vote - humanity confirmation. americasfavteacher.org/2025/dene-ga...

The day is here and who knows what will happen - but I am happy to take part in this!! americasfavteacher.org/2025/dene-ga...

So voting starts tomorrow at 11AM PST! It’s cool that things like this exist to acknowledge the tremendous and perpetual work that teachers do. It reaches so much further than today! americasfavteacher.org/2025/dene-ga...

Check out our podcast: "Real Talk with Barbara & Nicole" about Authenticity in a Polarized Society. #Rethink_Learning @biscottinicole.bsky.social @bbray27.bsky.social realtalkbn.buzzsprout.com/2242216/

Join the #Rethink_Learning chat on Monday, January 20th, 2025 (4PT/7ET) to lift the spirit of MLK's message for MLK Day. #FETC #EdTechCommunity #EduSky @beth-smithtech.bsky.social @greenscreengal.bsky.social @techwarrior.bsky.social @mrsholdcraft.bsky.social @thewrightleader.bsky.social

Join the #Rethink_Learning chat soon 1/20/25 (4PT/7ET) to lift the spirit of #MLK's message. 4Qs with timings: @denegainey.bsky.social @ericcurts.bsky.social @charlieh33.bsky.social @saldanact.bsky.social @dhasty01.bsky.social @drfrankrud.bsky.social @melching5.bsky.social @jessxbo.bsky.social

The oculus is not only engaging but offers a variety of things that can be used in the classroom to support learning! #FETC2025 #OculusQuestAdventures #MetaGlasses #CLIMBE #TaketheCLIMBE

@jaimedonally.bsky.social is at it again here @ #FETC2025 with AR/VR Immersive experiences! This was the day before the immersive experience - Immersion is Jaime!

Either I found Dr. Dan Kreiness in AR/VR at #FETC or he found me, not sure which one happened. @drkreiness.bsky.social #FETC2025 #CLIMBE #TaketheCLIMBE

The people I love of #FETC 🧡 Technology + Human Connection ♾Infinite in all Directions.Register! Join us fetc.org #edtech experience January 14-17, 2025 @OCCC #edleaders #edusky🍊🌴🍊 Thank you to @jaimedonally.bsky.social for developing the #AR #VR Immersive Experience @FETC @themerrillsedu.com

Meta Unite #FETC2025 #CLIMBE #TakeTheCLIMBE @jaimedonally.bsky.social

@bbray27.bsky.social Well, it was so great to see first thing #FETC2025 We Must Know our why and our Y or we must find it! #CLIMBE #TaketheCLIMBE

Have fun at #FETC this week folks! Memories… @denegainey.bsky.social #FETC25