@barbsf16.bsky.social
Proud Principal of Davis Drive Elementary in Cary, N.C., RN in past life, lifelong learner, and passionate that all students can learn and grow.
Intelligence is not fixed #edusky
7 learning myths, busted. 🧠❌
From left- and right-brain thinking to the notion that they can multitask effectively, your students have likely picked up mistaken beliefs about how learning works. Here are 7 of the most common myths—plus the research you can use to dispel them.
#EduSky #EdResearch
From left- and right-brain thinking to the notion that they can multitask effectively, your students have likely picked up mistaken beliefs about how learning works. Here are 7 of the most common myths—plus the research you can use to dispel them.
#EduSky #EdResearch
7 Learning Myths Your Students Probably Believe
From left- and right-brain thinking to the notion that talent beats persistence, these common myths can hinder student learning. Here’s how teachers can help.
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February 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Intelligence is not fixed #edusky
I never knew there was a Social Emotional Learning Day. Did you? #edusky
#EduSky @newteachertalk.bsky.social @newteachers.bsky.social
Social Emotional Learning Day, 'landing on March 3, offers an amazing opportunity for a mid-semester boost to your practice' ✔️Check out these resources 👉 free and good...
www.techlearning.com/news/best-fr...
Social Emotional Learning Day, 'landing on March 3, offers an amazing opportunity for a mid-semester boost to your practice' ✔️Check out these resources 👉 free and good...
www.techlearning.com/news/best-fr...
Best Free Social-Emotional Learning Sites and Apps
Social-emotional learning resources for teachers, families, and students
www.techlearning.com
February 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I never knew there was a Social Emotional Learning Day. Did you? #edusky
A lot of great strategies to try!
“Spaced practice” improves information retention—it’s research-backed! 📊🌟
Edutopia’s @annenoyessaini.bsky.social explains how it could work in your lesson plans:
#teachers #EduSky
Edutopia’s @annenoyessaini.bsky.social explains how it could work in your lesson plans:
#teachers #EduSky
How to Incorporate ‘Spaced Learning’ Into Your Lesson Plans
This powerful, evidence-based strategy works across subjects and grade levels—but you have to plan for it.
buff.ly
February 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
A lot of great strategies to try!
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These 5 simple scaffolding strategies can help students learn lots more—by breaking learning into bite-sized chunks and providing tools to support them! 🙌
#EduSky
#EduSky
5 Scaffolding Strategies to Bolster Student Learning
When teachers break up instruction into manageable chunks and provide support structures, it makes learning more accessible for all students.
buff.ly
February 23, 2025 at 12:04 AM
These 5 simple scaffolding strategies can help students learn lots more—by breaking learning into bite-sized chunks and providing tools to support them! 🙌
#EduSky
#EduSky
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Recent research reveals that with dyslexia it's harder to distinguish the signal from the noise -- important information for teachers.
#dyslexia #classroom #teaching #education #EduSky
#dyslexia #classroom #teaching #education #EduSky
How Background Noise Affects Dyslexic Students - Dyslexia Tool Kit
Background noise in classrooms affects students with dyslexia. Signal-to-noise ratio can alert teachers to why some students miss things.
buff.ly
February 23, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Recent research reveals that with dyslexia it's harder to distinguish the signal from the noise -- important information for teachers.
#dyslexia #classroom #teaching #education #EduSky
#dyslexia #classroom #teaching #education #EduSky
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In this post I share the process of building Lego Olivetti, along with my review of the book + some other goodies that I can't wait for you to see! This was the most fun and I hope you find the #lego + #kidlit resources useful! #skybrarians #tlsky #edusky #mglit
www.librarygirl.net/post/lego-ol...
www.librarygirl.net/post/lego-ol...
Lego Olivetti: When Books and Bricks Collide
"Memories are like heartbeats, they keep things alive, make us who we are." ― Olivetti by Allie Millington Although I typically use this space to muse about books, libraries and education more genera...
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January 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
In this post I share the process of building Lego Olivetti, along with my review of the book + some other goodies that I can't wait for you to see! This was the most fun and I hope you find the #lego + #kidlit resources useful! #skybrarians #tlsky #edusky #mglit
www.librarygirl.net/post/lego-ol...
www.librarygirl.net/post/lego-ol...
I like the post it idea to involve reluctant speakers #edusky
Sometimes you want quiet in the classroom. Other times, you want to hear students talking! 💬 Try these activities from @mirplo.bsky.social to invite participation. #EduSky
3 Strategies to Increase Student Participation
Many teachers report lower levels of participation in the past couple of years. These vocal and nonvocal strategies may get students to contribute in class.
buff.ly
January 20, 2025 at 6:08 AM
I like the post it idea to involve reluctant speakers #edusky
Small group work can impact how students see themselves as learners! 👓 Here’s how your grouping practices can help cultivate a positive, equitable learning environment.
Using Student Reflections to Inform Your Small Groups
Using students’ perspectives on math classes to inform your grouping practices can positively impact how they see themselves as math learners.
buff.ly
January 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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RENEW YOUR CLASSROOM COMMUNITY IN JANUARY
The 1st week back in January take time to refresh your classroom space, renew positive relationships & reinforce routines you established in fall. Veteran teacher & consultant Stacey Shubitz has ideas. #edusky #educoach
www.middleweb.com/41855/renew-...
The 1st week back in January take time to refresh your classroom space, renew positive relationships & reinforce routines you established in fall. Veteran teacher & consultant Stacey Shubitz has ideas. #edusky #educoach
www.middleweb.com/41855/renew-...
8 Ways to Renew Your Classroom Community in January
Stacey Shubitz shows how to refresh the physical space and renew the positive relationships you nurtured in the fall to be ready to welcome kids back in January
www.middleweb.com
December 28, 2024 at 3:28 PM
RENEW YOUR CLASSROOM COMMUNITY IN JANUARY
The 1st week back in January take time to refresh your classroom space, renew positive relationships & reinforce routines you established in fall. Veteran teacher & consultant Stacey Shubitz has ideas. #edusky #educoach
www.middleweb.com/41855/renew-...
The 1st week back in January take time to refresh your classroom space, renew positive relationships & reinforce routines you established in fall. Veteran teacher & consultant Stacey Shubitz has ideas. #edusky #educoach
www.middleweb.com/41855/renew-...
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Recent news shows US children had a significant drop in math scores. And now this report shows US adults aren’t doing so hot in math or reading either. Maybe better education matters even more than we think? 🤔 #EduSky
www.edweek.org/leadership/u...
www.edweek.org/leadership/u...
U.S. Reading and Math Gap Is Getting Worse for Adults, Too
Results on an international test of adults' math and literacy skills show a growing chasm between the highest and lowest performers.
www.edweek.org
December 11, 2024 at 6:36 PM
Recent news shows US children had a significant drop in math scores. And now this report shows US adults aren’t doing so hot in math or reading either. Maybe better education matters even more than we think? 🤔 #EduSky
www.edweek.org/leadership/u...
www.edweek.org/leadership/u...
Let's spread happiness #edusky
From the Action for Happiness Org - check out the December calendar of activity ideas for being kind to others and yourself. Some days we need a little inspiration …
actionforhappiness.org/calendar
#TLSky #EDUSky #Skybrarians
actionforhappiness.org/calendar
#TLSky #EDUSky #Skybrarians
Do Good December
Daily actions to help you be kind and help others.
actionforhappiness.org
December 1, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Let's spread happiness #edusky
Share as you see fit #edusky
December 1, 2024 at 1:02 PM
Share as you see fit #edusky
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🚨DECK THE HALLS!🚨 Magster is off from Mystic Council duties and sniffing the presents, that Paul has put under the tree.
Time for a B'Sky only, Xmas giveaway (2 winners)
Simply like and RT for:
-Signed/ Dedicated Book
-Promo Water Bottle
-Bookmark
-Mystic Council member postcard.
Closes 24th Dec.
Time for a B'Sky only, Xmas giveaway (2 winners)
Simply like and RT for:
-Signed/ Dedicated Book
-Promo Water Bottle
-Bookmark
-Mystic Council member postcard.
Closes 24th Dec.
December 1, 2024 at 8:43 AM
🚨DECK THE HALLS!🚨 Magster is off from Mystic Council duties and sniffing the presents, that Paul has put under the tree.
Time for a B'Sky only, Xmas giveaway (2 winners)
Simply like and RT for:
-Signed/ Dedicated Book
-Promo Water Bottle
-Bookmark
-Mystic Council member postcard.
Closes 24th Dec.
Time for a B'Sky only, Xmas giveaway (2 winners)
Simply like and RT for:
-Signed/ Dedicated Book
-Promo Water Bottle
-Bookmark
-Mystic Council member postcard.
Closes 24th Dec.
Haven't tried CoPilot. Anyone out there have feedback on it?
Meeting the needs of all students with accessibility tools for the classroom
Blog www.microsoft.com/en-us/educat... #edusky #dyslexia
Blog www.microsoft.com/en-us/educat... #edusky #dyslexia
Advancing equitable education with accessibility tools | Microsoft Education Blog
Honor International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) by fostering equitable education with Microsoft accessibility tools and Copilot.
www.microsoft.com
November 28, 2024 at 1:38 AM
Haven't tried CoPilot. Anyone out there have feedback on it?
We all have unconscious biases- not acknowledging them doesn't make them go away.
Pennsylvania changes culturally responsive teaching guidelines, raising concerns
https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2024/11/27/pennsylvania-rolled-back-culturally-relevant-teaching-guidelines-black-educators-worry/
https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2024/11/27/pennsylvania-rolled-back-culturally-relevant-teaching-guidelines-black-educators-worry/
Black educators worry about effort to restrict culturally relevant teaching
The proportion of Black teachers is declining in Philadelphia, and only 2% of K-12 teachers are Black men.
www.chalkbeat.org
November 28, 2024 at 1:29 AM
We all have unconscious biases- not acknowledging them doesn't make them go away.
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Check out my article from this month's #ASCD #EducationalLeadership Magazine: It shows how using “edurubricons”—rubrics infused with icons—can build student agency, as well as their digital literacy skills. #edusky ascd.org/el/articles/...
Digital Foundations: It’s Elementary!
Icons and “edurubricons” can make digital learning more approachable.
ascd.org
November 17, 2024 at 9:40 PM
Check out my article from this month's #ASCD #EducationalLeadership Magazine: It shows how using “edurubricons”—rubrics infused with icons—can build student agency, as well as their digital literacy skills. #edusky ascd.org/el/articles/...
Collaborative learning strategies www.edutopia.org/article/intr...
How to Set Up Collaborative Learning to Boost Intrinsic Motivation
Instead of having students compete for external rewards, fostering cooperation boosts intrinsic motivation and ensures that all voices are heard.
www.edutopia.org
November 28, 2024 at 1:20 AM
Collaborative learning strategies www.edutopia.org/article/intr...
