Michelle Gill
@michellegill.bsky.social
Langley School District
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From College to Classroom…
It’s an honour to be back to my Alma Mater @trentuniversity.bsky.social to deliver the Key Note address to pre-service & AssociateTeachers this fall!
I’ll share lessons I’ve learned since graduating from Teacher’s College & so much more! www.eventbrite.ca/e/making-mea...
It’s an honour to be back to my Alma Mater @trentuniversity.bsky.social to deliver the Key Note address to pre-service & AssociateTeachers this fall!
I’ll share lessons I’ve learned since graduating from Teacher’s College & so much more! www.eventbrite.ca/e/making-mea...
August 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM
From College to Classroom…
It’s an honour to be back to my Alma Mater @trentuniversity.bsky.social to deliver the Key Note address to pre-service & AssociateTeachers this fall!
I’ll share lessons I’ve learned since graduating from Teacher’s College & so much more! www.eventbrite.ca/e/making-mea...
It’s an honour to be back to my Alma Mater @trentuniversity.bsky.social to deliver the Key Note address to pre-service & AssociateTeachers this fall!
I’ll share lessons I’ve learned since graduating from Teacher’s College & so much more! www.eventbrite.ca/e/making-mea...
Congratulations @emilyfrancis.bsky.social on your new releases! Can’t wait to get my hands on them. 📚
July 31, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Congratulations @emilyfrancis.bsky.social on your new releases! Can’t wait to get my hands on them. 📚
« Spelling interventions are more effective at supporting struggling readers than interventions focused on reading »Shananahan, 1984. Fantastic session Kim!@mmelockhart.bsky.social
June 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
« Spelling interventions are more effective at supporting struggling readers than interventions focused on reading »Shananahan, 1984. Fantastic session Kim!@mmelockhart.bsky.social
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🎓 Book Creator now holds the ISTE Seal of Alignment, validating its impact on student agency, creativity, and digital citizenship.
🔗 Learn more:
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Book Creator Achieves the ISTE Seal of Alignment! - Book Creator app
Book Creator is the first tool to earn the ISTE Seal of Alignment in the new "Creativity Tools" category! This recognition highlights our commitment to accessibility, student creativity, and engaging learning experiences. Discover how Book Creator empowers students and educators with ISTE-aligned tools for storytelling, collaboration, and personalized learning. 🚀
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June 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎓 Book Creator now holds the ISTE Seal of Alignment, validating its impact on student agency, creativity, and digital citizenship.
🔗 Learn more:
🔗 Learn more:
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Accommodating instruction doesn’t have to be complicated. Even the small moves we make can impact students in big ways.
#rootedlinguistics #teaching #language
#rootedlinguistics #teaching #language
May 31, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Accommodating instruction doesn’t have to be complicated. Even the small moves we make can impact students in big ways.
#rootedlinguistics #teaching #language
#rootedlinguistics #teaching #language
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“There is evidence that spelling interventions are more effective at supporting struggling readers than interventions focused on reading.”~Shananahan, 1984
I’ve switched my focus from decoding to encoding interventions & have seen remarkable improvements in both his reading AND spelling abilities!
I’ve switched my focus from decoding to encoding interventions & have seen remarkable improvements in both his reading AND spelling abilities!
April 11, 2025 at 12:51 AM
“There is evidence that spelling interventions are more effective at supporting struggling readers than interventions focused on reading.”~Shananahan, 1984
I’ve switched my focus from decoding to encoding interventions & have seen remarkable improvements in both his reading AND spelling abilities!
I’ve switched my focus from decoding to encoding interventions & have seen remarkable improvements in both his reading AND spelling abilities!
Reposted by Michelle Gill
What happens when students are given opportunities to emulate, create, & publish multimodal, digital texts using @bookcreator.com? Embracing multimodality has positive benefits. #multimodal #multiliteracies #digitalstorytelling #creativity #engagement #collaboration bookcreator.com/2025/04/from...
From Content Consumers to Published Authors: The Power of Book Creator in the Classroom - Book Creator app
Discover how Book Creator empowers students to become published authors, boosting engagement, collaboration, and writing skills across the curriculum.
bookcreator.com
April 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM
What happens when students are given opportunities to emulate, create, & publish multimodal, digital texts using @bookcreator.com? Embracing multimodality has positive benefits. #multimodal #multiliteracies #digitalstorytelling #creativity #engagement #collaboration bookcreator.com/2025/04/from...
Say it again for the people in the back!
"to be heard is like one of the most fundamental needs on Maslow's hierarchy, and to be heard and to be seen ...is so very important"
#ELSky @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social #abbyschools
"to be heard is like one of the most fundamental needs on Maslow's hierarchy, and to be heard and to be seen ...is so very important"
#ELSky @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social #abbyschools
Happy Friday Mar 14, 2025
“Navigating Language Barriers in a Multilingual Classroom” is a Bonus Episode of #EasyEstechaclassroom with @classtechtips.com as she talks with @pocketalk.bsky.social @ArturoGuajardo about language as a primary nee
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@freshairatfive.bsky.social
“Navigating Language Barriers in a Multilingual Classroom” is a Bonus Episode of #EasyEstechaclassroom with @classtechtips.com as she talks with @pocketalk.bsky.social @ArturoGuajardo about language as a primary nee
youtube.com/shorts/2FkUV...
@freshairatfive.bsky.social
March 14, 2025
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March 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Say it again for the people in the back!
"to be heard is like one of the most fundamental needs on Maslow's hierarchy, and to be heard and to be seen ...is so very important"
#ELSky @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social #abbyschools
"to be heard is like one of the most fundamental needs on Maslow's hierarchy, and to be heard and to be seen ...is so very important"
#ELSky @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social #abbyschools
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A2 a well planned project starts with the learning goals then adds the play component to support it. We are running a great pilot now if interested! #eduskychat
March 12, 2025 at 1:15 AM
A2 a well planned project starts with the learning goals then adds the play component to support it. We are running a great pilot now if interested! #eduskychat
Reposted by Michelle Gill
🌟 Join @ditchthattextbook.com and me for #EduSkyChat! 🎉
📆 Date: Tues. March 11
🕖 Time: 5:30PST/8:30EST
🎮 Topic: Gamification in the Classroom
🚀Get ready to dive into a treasure trove of resources, share your innovative ideas, and connect with the incredible #EduSky community.
See you there!
📆 Date: Tues. March 11
🕖 Time: 5:30PST/8:30EST
🎮 Topic: Gamification in the Classroom
🚀Get ready to dive into a treasure trove of resources, share your innovative ideas, and connect with the incredible #EduSky community.
See you there!
March 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🌟 Join @ditchthattextbook.com and me for #EduSkyChat! 🎉
📆 Date: Tues. March 11
🕖 Time: 5:30PST/8:30EST
🎮 Topic: Gamification in the Classroom
🚀Get ready to dive into a treasure trove of resources, share your innovative ideas, and connect with the incredible #EduSky community.
See you there!
📆 Date: Tues. March 11
🕖 Time: 5:30PST/8:30EST
🎮 Topic: Gamification in the Classroom
🚀Get ready to dive into a treasure trove of resources, share your innovative ideas, and connect with the incredible #EduSky community.
See you there!
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I believe relationships are the most important thing in life. The people we connect with add meaning, joy, and value to our lives. Invest in them, nurture them, and watch your life transform. 🌱💙
#RelationshipsMatter #LifelongConnections
#RelationshipsMatter #LifelongConnections
March 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I believe relationships are the most important thing in life. The people we connect with add meaning, joy, and value to our lives. Invest in them, nurture them, and watch your life transform. 🌱💙
#RelationshipsMatter #LifelongConnections
#RelationshipsMatter #LifelongConnections
Reposted by Michelle Gill
A student’s high expectations.
I expect…
…you to know and engage me as a person.
…you to hear me when I talk to you.
…you to be engaging if you want me to be engaged.
…you to have high expectations for me, too, but only if you can fully support them.
…to grow.
I expect…
…you to know and engage me as a person.
…you to hear me when I talk to you.
…you to be engaging if you want me to be engaged.
…you to have high expectations for me, too, but only if you can fully support them.
…to grow.
March 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
A student’s high expectations.
I expect…
…you to know and engage me as a person.
…you to hear me when I talk to you.
…you to be engaging if you want me to be engaged.
…you to have high expectations for me, too, but only if you can fully support them.
…to grow.
I expect…
…you to know and engage me as a person.
…you to hear me when I talk to you.
…you to be engaging if you want me to be engaged.
…you to have high expectations for me, too, but only if you can fully support them.
…to grow.
Students created poems to explore different aspects of their identity, including values, beliefs, and experiences.
My favourite line, "I pretend all my doubters do not exist." 💥
@abbyschools.bsky.social @bookcreator.com
My favourite line, "I pretend all my doubters do not exist." 💥
@abbyschools.bsky.social @bookcreator.com
March 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Students created poems to explore different aspects of their identity, including values, beliefs, and experiences.
My favourite line, "I pretend all my doubters do not exist." 💥
@abbyschools.bsky.social @bookcreator.com
My favourite line, "I pretend all my doubters do not exist." 💥
@abbyschools.bsky.social @bookcreator.com
Growing authors: 15 ways to use Book Creator to publish student writing: ditchthattextbook.com/book-creator/ via @ditchthattextbook.com #scaffold #ELSky @bookcreator.com
Growing authors: 15 ways to use Book Creator to publish student writing
How can we help students do deep, meaningful learning? For one, let's help them think and work like authors. Learn 15 ways to help students publish their
ditchthattextbook.com
March 4, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Growing authors: 15 ways to use Book Creator to publish student writing: ditchthattextbook.com/book-creator/ via @ditchthattextbook.com #scaffold #ELSky @bookcreator.com
1-5-15...Quick Bite Size PD
1 min 🔹What is UDL?
5 min 🔹If Equity is a Priority, UDL is a Must
15 min🔹UDL and Language Learners
Contributions from @cultofpedagogy.bsky.social @katienovackUDL #ELSky
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1 min 🔹What is UDL?
5 min 🔹If Equity is a Priority, UDL is a Must
15 min🔹UDL and Language Learners
Contributions from @cultofpedagogy.bsky.social @katienovackUDL #ELSky
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1 - 5 - 15
The Purpose of the 1-5-15 Bulletin The purpose of the 1-5-15 is to offer quick notes on relevant educational topics. We can all agree...
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March 3, 2025 at 6:06 AM
1-5-15...Quick Bite Size PD
1 min 🔹What is UDL?
5 min 🔹If Equity is a Priority, UDL is a Must
15 min🔹UDL and Language Learners
Contributions from @cultofpedagogy.bsky.social @katienovackUDL #ELSky
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1 min 🔹What is UDL?
5 min 🔹If Equity is a Priority, UDL is a Must
15 min🔹UDL and Language Learners
Contributions from @cultofpedagogy.bsky.social @katienovackUDL #ELSky
secure.smore.com/n/aw06y
Honoring a Ss cultural identity is vital in creating a safe environment.
Families, Ss, and educators from various backgrounds used
@BookCreatorApp to collaborate & share how they observe significant celebrations in their home. #CRT #ELSky
read.bookcreator.com/Cq5_cvt0rOuo...
Families, Ss, and educators from various backgrounds used
@BookCreatorApp to collaborate & share how they observe significant celebrations in their home. #CRT #ELSky
read.bookcreator.com/Cq5_cvt0rOuo...
Learn About Eid
Read this free ebook by ELL Department & Friends. Find thousands of free educational ebooks for classroom use at read.bookcreator.com
read.bookcreator.com
March 3, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Honoring a Ss cultural identity is vital in creating a safe environment.
Families, Ss, and educators from various backgrounds used
@BookCreatorApp to collaborate & share how they observe significant celebrations in their home. #CRT #ELSky
read.bookcreator.com/Cq5_cvt0rOuo...
Families, Ss, and educators from various backgrounds used
@BookCreatorApp to collaborate & share how they observe significant celebrations in their home. #CRT #ELSky
read.bookcreator.com/Cq5_cvt0rOuo...
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🔥 Success Hack: "The only way to do great work is to love what you do and surround yourself with people who challenge and inspire you." – Steve Jobs 💡
💭 Who’s in your circle? Drop a 🔥 if your crew makes you better!
#SuccessMindset #EntrepreneurLife #SteveJobsWisdom #Motivation #LevelUp
💭 Who’s in your circle? Drop a 🔥 if your crew makes you better!
#SuccessMindset #EntrepreneurLife #SteveJobsWisdom #Motivation #LevelUp
March 2, 2025 at 1:39 PM
🔥 Success Hack: "The only way to do great work is to love what you do and surround yourself with people who challenge and inspire you." – Steve Jobs 💡
💭 Who’s in your circle? Drop a 🔥 if your crew makes you better!
#SuccessMindset #EntrepreneurLife #SteveJobsWisdom #Motivation #LevelUp
💭 Who’s in your circle? Drop a 🔥 if your crew makes you better!
#SuccessMindset #EntrepreneurLife #SteveJobsWisdom #Motivation #LevelUp
To experience motivation, individuals must possess:
▶️ a reasonable expectation of success
▶️ a positive valuation of the task at hand
Teacher actions:
- set clear, achievable goals
- give descriptive feedback
- create a supportive environment
- put a bow on it 🎀
@lindyhoc.bsky.social #ncce25 #ELSky
▶️ a reasonable expectation of success
▶️ a positive valuation of the task at hand
Teacher actions:
- set clear, achievable goals
- give descriptive feedback
- create a supportive environment
- put a bow on it 🎀
@lindyhoc.bsky.social #ncce25 #ELSky
March 2, 2025 at 4:26 AM
To experience motivation, individuals must possess:
▶️ a reasonable expectation of success
▶️ a positive valuation of the task at hand
Teacher actions:
- set clear, achievable goals
- give descriptive feedback
- create a supportive environment
- put a bow on it 🎀
@lindyhoc.bsky.social #ncce25 #ELSky
▶️ a reasonable expectation of success
▶️ a positive valuation of the task at hand
Teacher actions:
- set clear, achievable goals
- give descriptive feedback
- create a supportive environment
- put a bow on it 🎀
@lindyhoc.bsky.social #ncce25 #ELSky
Parasocial relationships are one-sided bonds students form with instructors via digital media. These connections can boost engagement and motivation, even through a screen. @lindyhoc.bsky.social
Embedding short instructional videos are an easy entry point. #PPT @bookcreator.com
Embedding short instructional videos are an easy entry point. #PPT @bookcreator.com
March 1, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Parasocial relationships are one-sided bonds students form with instructors via digital media. These connections can boost engagement and motivation, even through a screen. @lindyhoc.bsky.social
Embedding short instructional videos are an easy entry point. #PPT @bookcreator.com
Embedding short instructional videos are an easy entry point. #PPT @bookcreator.com
Leverage the power & joy of picture books to make media literacy skills relevant, accessible, and engaging.
#ncce25 #NAMLE @abbyschools.bsky.social
ACCESS 🔘 ANALYZE 🔘 EVALUATE 🔘 CREATE 🔘 ACT
#ncce25 #NAMLE @abbyschools.bsky.social
ACCESS 🔘 ANALYZE 🔘 EVALUATE 🔘 CREATE 🔘 ACT
March 1, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Leverage the power & joy of picture books to make media literacy skills relevant, accessible, and engaging.
#ncce25 #NAMLE @abbyschools.bsky.social
ACCESS 🔘 ANALYZE 🔘 EVALUATE 🔘 CREATE 🔘 ACT
#ncce25 #NAMLE @abbyschools.bsky.social
ACCESS 🔘 ANALYZE 🔘 EVALUATE 🔘 CREATE 🔘 ACT
Why choice boards?
➡️ To give students ownership of their learning (voice/choice).
➡️ Leveraging your time to allow for small group instruction.
➡️ Choice boards are intentional, goal driven and data driven.
#SteveMorris #ncce25 @abbyschools.bsky.social
➡️ To give students ownership of their learning (voice/choice).
➡️ Leveraging your time to allow for small group instruction.
➡️ Choice boards are intentional, goal driven and data driven.
#SteveMorris #ncce25 @abbyschools.bsky.social
March 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Why choice boards?
➡️ To give students ownership of their learning (voice/choice).
➡️ Leveraging your time to allow for small group instruction.
➡️ Choice boards are intentional, goal driven and data driven.
#SteveMorris #ncce25 @abbyschools.bsky.social
➡️ To give students ownership of their learning (voice/choice).
➡️ Leveraging your time to allow for small group instruction.
➡️ Choice boards are intentional, goal driven and data driven.
#SteveMorris #ncce25 @abbyschools.bsky.social
Student engagement is equal parts attention and commitment. For students to pay attention they need learning opportunities that are:
➡️ relevant
➡️ authentic
➡️ meaningful
"Entertainment isn't my job. But connection is."
@ditchthattextbook.com #ncce25 #UDL
➡️ relevant
➡️ authentic
➡️ meaningful
"Entertainment isn't my job. But connection is."
@ditchthattextbook.com #ncce25 #UDL
March 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Student engagement is equal parts attention and commitment. For students to pay attention they need learning opportunities that are:
➡️ relevant
➡️ authentic
➡️ meaningful
"Entertainment isn't my job. But connection is."
@ditchthattextbook.com #ncce25 #UDL
➡️ relevant
➡️ authentic
➡️ meaningful
"Entertainment isn't my job. But connection is."
@ditchthattextbook.com #ncce25 #UDL
“What’s trending in the minds of your students? If they love it, use it!” @ditchthattextbook.com #ncce25 @abbyschools.bsky.social
March 1, 2025 at 7:12 AM
“What’s trending in the minds of your students? If they love it, use it!” @ditchthattextbook.com #ncce25 @abbyschools.bsky.social
Love @bookcreator.com's newest text to speech feature.
Decoding every word can be overwhelming and effect comprehension. TTS allows students to engage with text more independently, providing valuable practice with word recognition and pronunciation. #ncce25 @abbyschools.bsky.social
Decoding every word can be overwhelming and effect comprehension. TTS allows students to engage with text more independently, providing valuable practice with word recognition and pronunciation. #ncce25 @abbyschools.bsky.social
March 1, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Love @bookcreator.com's newest text to speech feature.
Decoding every word can be overwhelming and effect comprehension. TTS allows students to engage with text more independently, providing valuable practice with word recognition and pronunciation. #ncce25 @abbyschools.bsky.social
Decoding every word can be overwhelming and effect comprehension. TTS allows students to engage with text more independently, providing valuable practice with word recognition and pronunciation. #ncce25 @abbyschools.bsky.social
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Here we go!
Dan Fitzpatrick @danfitzpatrick.bsky.social is today’s keynoter @ncce-edtech.bsky.social Conference 2025 here in Seattle, WA. Excited to learn from this Master. With our crew!
@abbyschools.bsky.social
Dan Fitzpatrick @danfitzpatrick.bsky.social is today’s keynoter @ncce-edtech.bsky.social Conference 2025 here in Seattle, WA. Excited to learn from this Master. With our crew!
@abbyschools.bsky.social
February 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Here we go!
Dan Fitzpatrick @danfitzpatrick.bsky.social is today’s keynoter @ncce-edtech.bsky.social Conference 2025 here in Seattle, WA. Excited to learn from this Master. With our crew!
@abbyschools.bsky.social
Dan Fitzpatrick @danfitzpatrick.bsky.social is today’s keynoter @ncce-edtech.bsky.social Conference 2025 here in Seattle, WA. Excited to learn from this Master. With our crew!
@abbyschools.bsky.social