Project-based vs. problem-based learning — what’s the difference? 🧠 @barbararblackburn.bsky.social shares classroom examples that highlight how both approaches boost creativity, critical thinking & student ownership. Learn more 👉 sharemylesson.com/blog/compari... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

4 Simple Ways We Can Pre-Assess Students Barbara Blackburn shares four simple activities teachers can use to pre-assess student knowledge & readiness before teaching a lesson. #edusky #educoach @barbararblackburn.bsky.social @sharemylesson.bsky.social #teaching www.middleweb.com/52730/four-s...

Make group work actually work! 🙌 @barbararblackburn.bsky.social shares 4 easy tips to boost collaboration and keep your classroom groups on track sharemylesson.com/blog/4-tips-... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @texasaft.org @aftpa.bsky.social @aftwa.bsky.social @ky120unitedaft.bsky.social

Game on! 🎲 Teachers are turning lessons into fun with Jeopardy, scavenger hunts, student-designed games & more. When learning feels like play, students shine. Read this blog from @barbararblackburn.bsky.social 👉 sharemylesson.com/blog/classro... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @aftpa.bsky.social

Review: DEEPEN LEARNING WITH DOK & COGNITIVE RIGOR. "One of the most valuable aspects of Karin Hess’s work is her ability to connect and clarify key frameworks that shape educational practice." #edusky @drkarinhess.bsky.social @barbararblackburn.bsky.social www.middleweb.com/52549/pair-d...

How important are questions?

Empower your students by teaching them #criticalthinking. drblackburn.us/

Have you checked out my book on #scaffolding? Free downloads on my website. drblackburn.us/

Happy 80th anniversary of @cbcaustralia Children's Book Week. Children's Books that meant a lot to me were: The Phantom Tollbooth Clifford The Big Red Dog Oh the Places You'll Go From Australian writers: Possum Magic by Mem Fox Diary of a Wombat by @jackie_french_

Remember, you make a difference in your students' success! drblackburn.us/

Barbara Blackburn’s Best Advice for Beginning Teachers Teaching guru @barbararblackburn.bsky.social articles – often written with new & novice teachers in mind – are succinct, practical, filled with examples & respectful of teachers’ time & the challenges they face. #edusky tinyurl.com/wpsjd28s

"You Are the Key to Your Students’ Success." Dr. Barbara Blackburn's message to teachers is straightforward: On your worst day, you are still someone’s best hope. Read this for strategies and inspiration. #edusky #edleaders #educoach @barbararblackburn.bsky.social #teachers tinyurl.com/mryd8ukm

AI shouldn’t replace thinking—it should enhance it. 🧠 Here are 3 ways to guide students toward using AI responsibly and as a learning tool, not a shortcut: sharemylesson.com/blog/3-ways-... @barbararblackburn.bsky.social @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

Do you teach high school students? How are you helping them think about their futures? drblackburn.us/

Several years ago, I wrote a book on #motivation for #parents, dedicated to my mom and dad. Check it out at my website drblackburn.us/.

Remember, you make a difference in your students' success! drblackburn.us/

Tired of typing the same feedback 50 times? 😩 Try AI text expanders, smarter assessments & visual tools to save time and boost learning. Check out these 3 strategies teachers can use with AI — the right way. 🔗 sharemylesson.com/blog/ai-stra... @aft.org @barbararblackburn.bsky.social

3 Strategies for Teachers Who Use AI. sharemylesson.com/blog/ai-stra...

"Not everyone wants to be a formal leader, but everyone can lead. Cultivating this capacity among staff expands participation, empowers, increases collective knowledge, increases motivation and improves morale." @barbararblackburn.bsky.social #edusky @larryferlazzo.bsky.social @amleorg.bsky.social

Do you know if a task is rigorous? Check this sample out!

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Fun with Dekalb County Schools.

Love working with TEPSA!

Interested in #rigor? Check out my podcast with #ThePrincipalsCenter. www.principalcenter.com/barbara-blac... #bskyedu

Practice makes progress!

Interested in #rigor? #edubsky

Using a Guide-o-Rama

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Review: SCAFFOLDING TO HELP STUDENTS MEET HIGH EXPECATIONS Scaffolding for Success offers a comprehensive teaching framework to design lessons that combine rigor & support and enhance student engagement & learning. #edusky @barbararblackburn.bsky.social #educoach www.middleweb.com/52152/using-...

So excited about my newest book and appreciative of #Toddwhitaker for the forward.

Excited to see the new #TEPSA Leader with my article inside. #bskyedu

What does rigor look like? #bskyedu

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Join me at #SMLVC2025! I’m leading a session on Formative Assessment on March 25 with @sharemylesson, packed with insights & strategies for educators. Free PD + credit! Sign up today: event.on24.com/wcc/r/486335...

Read this blog and unearth the secret to harnessing your students' learning potential with Barbara R. Blackburn's enlightening assessment strategies! 🎓💡Let's take this enlightening journey together! sharemylesson.com/blog/formati... @barbararblackburn.bsky.social @aftunion.bsky.social

I'm very honored to receive this from Global Gurus: We are delighted to announce that your training program, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR LEADERS, has been selected by global peers and ranked as the #10 Best Program in the World for Education 2025 by Global Gurus. #edusky

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Excited that my new books is out--the fourth edition of Rigor is Not A Four Letter Word. Lots of new information regarding student agency, technology, formative assessment, and the Science of Reading. A special thank you to Todd Whitaker for the foreword.