Barbara Blackburn
barbararblackburn.bsky.social
Barbara Blackburn
@barbararblackburn.bsky.social
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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.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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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.
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Four Simple Ways to Pre-Assess Your Students
Barbara R. Blackburn shares four simple activities teachers can use to pre-assess student knowledge and readiness before planning or teaching a lesson.
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October 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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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
October 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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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
September 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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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

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Apply Depth of Knowledge, Cognitive Rigor for Deep Learning
Karin Hess provides clarity and practical tools for teachers seeking to design learning experiences that truly deepen understanding, says NBCT Kathie Palmieri.
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How important are questions?
September 1, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Empower your students by teaching them #criticalthinking. drblackburn.us/
August 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Have you checked out my book on #scaffolding? Free downloads on my website. drblackburn.us/
August 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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_
August 22, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Remember, you make a difference in your students' success! drblackburn.us/
August 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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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

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Barbara Blackburn's Best Advice for Beginning Teachers
Barbara Blackburn's teaching advice – often written with beginning teachers in mind – is crisp, succinct, practical, and respectful of the challenges they face.
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August 16, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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"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

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Barbara Blackburn: 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.
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August 17, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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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
August 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Do you teach high school students? How are you helping them think about their futures? drblackburn.us/
August 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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/.
August 11, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Remember, you make a difference in your students' success! drblackburn.us/
August 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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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.
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August 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Three Strategies for Teachers Who Use AI
How can teachers team up with AI to save time and support student learning?
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