13 Super-Quick Formative Assessments Teachers can use these techniques to gauge students’ understanding mid-lesson and then decide whether to reteach or press ahead. www.edutopia.org/article/quic... #teachers #k12 #formativeassessment #assessment

From leftover carrot ends 🥕 ... to deeper learning 🧠? 🎧 Listen in & learn how this plant-drawing activity works in the new episode of @edutopia.org's podcast: apple.co/4qvlV2D

Want to *literally* add your voice to @edutopia.org's podcast episode? 🎤 ☎️ Call our hotline at 866-333-4930 and leave a message about your trickiest classroom challenge. #EduSky

Teachers, we need your questions for @edutopia.org's podcast! 🎧 We're working on a new episode where we find answers for your toughest classroom dilemmas. ☎️ Call our hotline & share your questions: 866-333-4930 ✉️ Or email us a voice memo at [email protected] #edusky

Do your students avoid asking for help—even when you know they need it? Our latest podcast episode is for you! It's full of teacher-tested strategies that can make help-seeking not just accepted, but *expected* in your classroom. 🙋 Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4nTfvsr

Does "the look" really work with h.s. students? @crystalfrommert.bsky.social shares her expert take in Ep 1 of @edutopia.org "School of Practice" podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

As a public school parent -- and the daughter and granddaughter of teachers -- producing this podcast means a lot. 🙌 Hope you'll check it out! 🎧

🚨🎧 Edutopia just launched a podcast! It’s called School of Practice, and it’s chock-full of strategies to improve your teaching today. Join us every two weeks for 15-minute episodes filled with smart, pedagogy-shifting advice—backed by the research, and test-driven by teachers just like you.

#Leaders #EduSky @newteachertalk.bsky.social Teachers need to read this as well...👎 4 Communication Strategies Every School Leader Should Know www.edutopia.org/article/4-co...

From blending up fresh smoothies to raising chickens, these clubs require commitment—and they deliver joy, connection, and community in return. ✨ #EduSky

We’re thrilled to introduce our most personalized feature yet. It’s designed to make every visit to Edutopia more useful, inspiring, and tailored *to you.* Power up with Homeroom: edut.to/4n12xry

Drumroll, please! We’re excited to introduce Ask & Answer: Edutopia’s new community forum, where you can connect and crowdsource strategies from fellow educators. 💬 Get started here (it’s free and always will be): edut.to/3UlP5lX

Sincere thanks to all the high school teachers who contributed their innovative calm-down strategies to this new @edutopia.org feature: www.edutopia.org/article/30-w... #EduSky cc: @mrrablin.bsky.social @marcusluther.bsky.social @melindaeisenmann.bsky.social @rtsba.bsky.social

We need your help for an upcoming podcast episode about attention stamina! Tell us what you see in your class when students aren't able to focus (& how you respond): www.edutopia.org/ask-and-answ... #EduSky

When researching what can go wrong w/ #edtech integration (at the classroom/building/and district level), I found educators citing the exact same problems today that they flagged 10+ years ago. I went out searching for guidance on carving a path forward. My latest for @edutopia.org:

✍️ I was asked to speak to some new teachers about AI. They sent me follow up questions. 🙋♂️ I'm sharing my answers with you. www.litandtech.com/2024/12/advi... #EduSky #EduSkyAI #AIinEducation

If you're reflecting on your syllabus or having conversations about what grading will look like in your classroom or school this year, this talk with @mrrablin.bsky.social without question pushed my own thinking—little choices matter! thebrokencopier.substack.com/p/lets-talk-...

Want a low-prep, high-impact way to boost students’ learning *and* well-being? Try nature journaling. 🌿✍️ It’s simple: Grab a notebook and head outside. Then let your students observe, sketch, and describe. #EduSky #EdutopiaVideos

Checking in with the school leaders out there! I'm headed to #principalsunited with @edutopia.org editor @annenoyessaini.bsky.social! We're looking to learn from all of you and to share great ideas with other admins across the country and beyond. Keep an eye out for us!

✈️ I'll be at #principalsUNITED July 10-13 with @tfberger.bsky.social from the @edutopia.org editorial team. So excited to meet leaders -- especially if you're interested in podcasts! 🎤🎧 (Tell me what pods help you lead, what show you *wish* existed for admins, and more...!)

Attention, HS teachers! For a new @edutopia.org story, I'm seeking strategies to quickly quiet a noisy high school class—beyond the usual countdowns and ringing bells. What's your most creative approach for older kids? Bonus points for sharing a memorable "I can't believe that worked" moment! 😅

💫 What would you add to this list? 📝 Here's my new post for @edutopia.org with "3 ChatGPT Features Worthy of a Teacher’s Attention" 📱 Find it here: www.edutopia.org/article/chat... #EduSky

How can Frank Ocean and Grey’s Anatomy strengthen students’ engagement *and* literacy skills? ✍️ Teachers across the country are finding that tapping into students’ devotion for pop culture, fan fiction, and music can be powerful tools for teaching core ELA skills. #ITeachEnglish #EduSky

Fellow Teachers & Administrators: 🤖 Just because you use tools like ChatGPT does not mean you use these tools well. What matters most for the success of our students is *how effectively* we make use of the tools we have at our disposal. 🤖 #edusky www.edutopia.org/article/ai-t...

Rumor has it I’ll be roaming #ISTE25 with a *limited* supply of shirts inspired by The Wired Classroom, @edutopia.org’s tech newsletter (which I edit)! Perfect for #TechTshirtTuesday or.. really any day if you ask me 😎 Find me fast, say hi, & you might be able to score one! 🏃 #ISTE2025 #Edusky

Y'all, new teachers hear plenty of advice, but what about the unconventional wisdom that can help get them through their first years? What surprising advice would you share with them? #NewTeachers #EduSky

Your voice can build trust, reduce conflict, and set the stage for learning! 📣 These research takeaways and teacher-tested strategies can help you keep developing it. #EdResearch #ClassroomManagement #EduSky

Lots of great tips here for small shifts we can make to improve our learning environments! 8 Small But Impactful Classroom Management Shifts www.edutopia.org/article/smal... by @youkiterada.bsky.social via @edutopia.org

So much great advice from teachers on how to calm a chatty/chaotic classroom in these @edutopia.org discussion threads. Great reading + learning! FB: www.facebook.com/edutopia/pos... IG: www.instagram.com/edutopia/p/D... Web: www.edutopia.org/article/ques...

Teachers, how do you quickly bring calm & quiet to a chatty/chaotic middle or high school classroom? Tell us what works for you! #EduSky

What’s on your mind right now? What challenges are you facing, or rethinking, or wishing you had more support around? We want to hear from you at @edutopia.org! www.edutopia.org/article/ques...?

Want to hear about fellow educators’ strategies for boosting student motivation and improving assessment—or share what’s worked for you? Join the conversation during our #EduInFocus slow chat, hosted by @mrrablin.bsky.social 💬 #EduSky #Assessment #StudentEngagement

Adding another link to my growing knowledge chain about motivation. ⛓️ My colleague, @youkiterada.bsky.social, covered the importance of small wins in @edutopia.org's 2024 research round-up. I reference this research in my newest piece, hot off the presses: www.edutopia.org/article/cele...

Creating a strong school culture can feel like a murky undertaking. It’s hard to know what will move the needle, and there’s no single, foolproof way to do the work. Edutopia’s @annenoyessaini.bsky.social gathered 8 strategies to help you get started. 🏫 #EduSky

Brain breaks are effective *and* popular! 🧠 Check out our collection of brain break resources here: edut.to/4iTxUTq #EduSky #BrainBreaks

Neuroscientists say don’t write off handwriting! ✍️ Here's why. 🧵 1/10 #EduSky #EdResearch

Got questions about improving your grading practice, enhancing assessments, or tapping into student motivation? Edutopia’s @tatertutt.bsky.social is speaking with veteran educator and instructional coach @mrrablin.bsky.social about his book Hacking Student Motivation. #EdChat #assessment #EduSky

Want students to remember something? Research says: Ask them to draw it! ✏️ #EduSky #EdResearch

Got plans this Thursday? Now you do! 🗓️ I'm moderating the panel for @edutopia.org's live webinar this week, where 3 educators will share their perspectives on how AI has impacted their practice (+ live demos!).💡 Curious about AI, but nervous or unsure how to proceed: this is the event for you! 👩‍💻

One question we’ve been hearing lately: How can AI help me save time without losing the personal touch that makes my work so impactful? Join us at our free virtual event to get practical strategies: bit.ly/41GVRFW #EduSkyAI #EdTech

Our NEW podcast is missing one thing: your voice! Give us a call and let us know what you think 👇

Do you use "the look" for class mgmt? 

 Tell us what makes yours distinct—and how you developed it. Has it ever backfired on you? Call @edutopia.org’s hotline at 866-333-4930 and share your stories. Your message could be featured in an upcoming podcast! #EduSky

When students say “That’s not fair!”, this teacher-designed lesson idea and handout can help them shift their thinking. Download for free: buff.ly/OepWPFo #SEL #EduSky #ElementaryTeacher

Do you use "the look" for class mgmt? 

 Tell us what makes yours distinct—and when you use it. Has it ever backfired on you? Call @edutopia.org’s hotline at 866-333-4930 and share your stories. Your message could be featured in an upcoming podcast! #EduSky

This article about Quizizz (@quizizz.bsky.social) is the second in @edutopia.org's 'Supercharge' series, where we're showing educators the many sides of various tech tools. What tech tool should we explore next? #EduSky

We want to hear from you—literally. Your message could be featured in an upcoming podcast! #EduSky

We want to hear from you—literally. Your message could be featured in an upcoming podcast!

Why do kids need risky play, and how can they get more of it? There's now an audio version of my @nature.com feature up at @naturepodcast.bsky.social here, or wherever you get your podcasts

“I wish I knew the right thing to say,” Amy Banks wrote, when @edutopia.org asked teachers where they need guidance for supporting students w/ learning disabilities. To help Amy and educators like her, I spent weeks interviewing teachers and special education experts. 🧵1/4

How are teachers using AI to save time and support learning? Let’s find out together! 🔍 Join us for #EduInFocus, a slow chat running from Monday, February 24 to Friday, February 28. Teacher @jenroberts.bsky.social will host, with one question dropping each day. #EduSkyAI #EdTech