When veterans are erased from government website content because of their race or gender, we will need books, libraries, and brave writers more than ever. #sschat #libraries

“Toys in Nature” Telling stories through 1 photo of toys, a great outdoor iPad project for 4/5 yo students. Working on macro photography skills on #iPad What story does your scene tell? #AppleEDUsky #Edusky #EYFS #earlyyears #everyonecancreate #creativity #photography #nature #edtech #digital

Honored to do my semi-annual TPS Teachers Network talk to Library of Congress TPS interns tomorrow. Know a student or recent grad who might be interested in a life-changing experience? Astonishing breadth of remote & onsite internships! www.loc.gov/internships-... #sschat #archives #libraries

Check out the first episode of Music of US - "Far Away Blues" www.musicofus.org/episodes/far... #sschat #socialstudies #ushistory #historyteacher #music

I am loving these 30 High School Learning Activities! Great for any teacher using Apple products, they have iPad and Mac activities across a variety of subject areas. #EDUsky #AppleEDUsky #AppleEducationCommunity

The February 2025 TPS Consortium Update is out! It is chock full of new resources and opportunities for #educators and #students. mailchi.mp/tpsteachersn... #Teaching with #PrimarySources #historyteacher #sschat #engchat #literacy #STEM #professionaldevelopment

Do you need recertification credits or a little shot in the professional arm? Check out all the opportunities in the February 2025 TPS Consortium Update! #sschat

Important news literacy & civil discourse reminders from @newslit.org. For all of us. #newsliteracyweek #sschat #edusky

Mark your calendars! The next Teacher Resource Share-out will be Feb 27. education.apple.com/story/250014... #EDUsky #AppleEDUsky #AppleEducationCommunity #ADE #ALC @morgancave.bsky.social

My lesson exploring how systemic inequality has shaped communities, using redlining maps and the 1940 Census. A powerful way for students to connect history with personal narratives and understand the impact of policy on people's lives. #edusky #history peterpappas.com/2020/11/mapp...

NCSS President Jennifer Morgan and Interim Executive Director Anton Schulzki have issued a statement on the January 29 Executive Order Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling: hubs.li/Q035dq8Y0

Forget where I heard this... "Slavery is White history. How [Blacks] survived it is Black history.” “Learning [Black] history is about truth. But it is also about reconciliation: making amends for the pain caused to generations of Black Americans.” #sschat #edusky #blackhistorymonth

You can make whatever silly EO you want. History is still history! Exploring African American History with Library of Congress Teacher Resources 👇 blogs.loc.gov/teachers/202... #edusky #sschat #blackhistorymonth

Open the door to history - commemorating Black History Month with classroom door story design #AppleEducationCommunity #AppleEDU #SSChat #EDUSky #AppleEduSky education.apple.com/resource/250...

We did it again! Took 100 kids and everyone’s iPad to the Zoo to work on a our #Pages excursion portfolio #EDUSky #AppleEDUSky

Did you miss this month's Teacher Resource Share-out? Don't worry, the recording is now available to view: education.apple.com/story/250014...

What if we could rethink #assessment to emphasize skills like creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking? Help your students recognize the value of the learning process—not just the product—with these small shifts to instruction. 💫

My latest post on Substack: How to use audio stories for authentic assessment. open.substack.com/pub/changing... #education #edtech #assessment #podcast #podcasting

I love this quick and easy class activity for Valentine's Day! education.apple.com/resource/250... #EDUsky #AppleEDUsky #AppleEducationCommunity #ValentinesDay

For the Martin Luther King Day of Service (or upon returning to classes after the holiday), consider using the primary sources in this TPS Teachers Network album to discuss what students can do and have done for their communities. tpsteachersnetwork.org/single-group... #sschat #servicelearning

Working on end-of-year charitable contributions for 2024. I always give to the Right Question Institute because they have made such a difference in empowering students and educators! And democracy. givebutter.com/RQI2022

The Will Rogers Ranch was one of many cultural heritage sites destroyed in the LA fires. This TPS Teachers Network album brings together Library of Congress primary sources about Will Rogers, the ranch, and two entertaining recordings of Will Rogers himself. tpsteachersnetwork.org/single-group...

Cool webinar next week - Reimagining W.E.B. Dubois’s Data Portraits with Will Villalongo: Using Data Visualizations in the Classroom. Sign up: ucdavis.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?... #Teaching with #PrimarySources #SSchat #HistoryTeacher #Civics #STEM #STEAM

Word Art for Day of Service created on Keynote slide emulating Letter Press Art of Amos Paul Kennedy Jr Library of Congress. Quote is from Martin Luther King Jr. #AppleEducationCommunity #AppleEdu #AppleEdusky #sschat education.apple.com/resource/250...

Communicating The Day of Service - Jan 20th with montage created from Library of Congress primary source on Keynote slide #sschat #AppleEdu #Appleedusky www.loc.gov/item/94505369/

Encouraging a day of Service with #challengebasedlearning & Library of Congress primary sources education.apple.com/discussion/2... #AppleEdu #AppleEducationCommunity #SSChat #AppleEdusky

A "Community Helpers" album of Library of Congress primary sources from the TPS Teachers Network to share with your PreK-2 colleagues. Help children get to know those who keep their worlds safe and working smoothly. #sschat #elemed #iteachsocialstudies tpsteachersnetwork.org/single-group...

What's your favorite bell ringer primary source, #sschat and #iteachsocialstudies friends?

Excited to share my FREE ebook, The Ins and Outs of Audio! Perfect for music educators, students, anyone curious about audio, it covers MIDI, mics, cables, interfaces, & more—engaging and easy to understand. 💡 Download: books.apple.com/us/book/the-... #AppleEDU #EduSky #MusicTechnology #AppleBook

Discover 30 days of high school activities for Mac or iPad, spanning various disciplines—shared daily by collaborating teachers in the #AppleEducationCommunity. First up: Coral Reefs! education.apple.com/resource/250... #AppleEduSky #AppleEdu

I love this digital Thanksgiving Day parade activity using Keynote! education.apple.com/resource/250... #AppleEduSky #AppleEducationCommunity

Using #ChallengeBasedLearning to recognize Heritage Months. #AppleEducationCommunity #LibraryofCongress education.apple.com/story/250010...

Had a great time at the @mrodonovan workshop at #FOLSEA! Loved exploring how to use Keynote for storytelling while also incorporating key literacy skills. #PDatISKL #appleeducation #appleteacher

I’m still capturing those fall colors on photo walks in NorCal (despite atmospheric rivers!) What colors are lingering nature stars in your area? Add some edu activities to the seasons. education.apple.com/resource/250... #AppleEducationCommunity #AppleEdu

Send a copy or PDF of a #Freeform board on iPad. Sharing a board has never been this easy #AppleEduSky #EduSky support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/...

Did you miss this? Here is the recording: education.apple.com/story/250013...

Join @felecitytreptow.bsky.social, and other educators as they showcase innovative ways to use Apple technology in the classroom and beyond to support teaching and learning. education.apple.com/story/250013... #AppleEduSky #AppleEducationCommunity #EduSky

Thanks for the shout out, Jesse! Sign up for my free #newsletter to get insights, resources, book recs and more about #innovation in work, life, and culture (including #education and #AI) bit.ly/ChngNarSignup #edusky

Putting the finishing touches on my #NCSS presentations! See you at my sessions about authentic learning in #socialstudies: • Uncheatable Assessments • Oral History Projects • In conversation w Ken Burns www.socialstudies.org/conference/s... @ncssnetwork.bsky.social #education #edusky

Low student engagement & #AI have educators wondering about the future of #education. My new book and companion course provide evidence-based, classroom tested solutions you can use right away👇🏼 Get the book: amzn.to/3mr1iIC Enroll in the course: bit.ly/SWPCourses #assessment #teaching

Turkey Talk & fun activities for students in the #Appleeducationcommunity education.apple.com/resource/250... #AppleEdu

I’m reaching for Bluesky out of the fog 😊 - 1st Bluesky post! Primary source animated in Keynote. So nice to be here education.apple.com/resource/250... #AppleEducationCommunity

🌌A cracking #EveryoneCanCreate idea on #AppleEducationCommunity using shapes and lines to Design Stained Glass.🌌 Lots of potential for use in the classroom. I can see a fabulous festive design activity in the near(ish) future. Try it here education.apple.com/learning-cen...

🌳 Taking your learning outdoors? ☀️ Enhance outdoor learning with purposeful and creative use of the iPad. Here’s 20 ideas that might inspire you to seamlessly integrate technology while exploring the great outdoors. #EveryoneCanCreate #AppleEducationCommunity #EduSky