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Darcie Priester
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Coordinator of Professional Learning | Instructure Contractor and Facilitator | GoogleforEDU Trainer and Coach | Canvas Certified Educator | VSTE Professional Services | #EduSky | #VaEduSky | #VSTE

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edutopia.org
What’s a simple tool that can help students produce strong, original writing—without relying on AI? A process checklist! ✅

Here’s how to create one.

#EduSky #EduSkyAI #ELASky
How Process Checklists Support Student Writing Skills in the Age of AI
Teachers can provide a detailed checklist to guide students to produce a strong piece of original writing.
edut.to
September 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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☕ #WhatWorksForMe #EduSky
The best thing I implemented in 20 years of teaching 5th graders was “Starbucks” time. For 20-30 minutes, I allowed students to sit wherever they wanted as they worked on one of the task choices on the board. They could also sit in a small group with me to go over homework if they got stuck. On Fridays, I made hot chocolate for them. Their attendance and productivity soared! —Kim Van Wagoner Ilvento, Educator
September 1, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Small moments at the start of the school year can make a *big* difference in your classroom culture. Here’s how a 45-second investment in each student can pay off all year long. 🤩

#ClassroomManagement #MiddleSchool #EduSky
The Power of a 45-Second Investment in Relationship Building
A short, positive interaction with a student at the start of the school year can pay off all year long.
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August 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Exploring the wonders of a topic! 🌄 Generating ideas, sorting, and connecting the dots - let's dive into this magical seasonal adventure together!

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August 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
mspriesteredu.bsky.social
What a great resource!
tcea.org TCEA @tcea.org · Jul 9
Got your PD planning tools ready? 🛠️ This Professional Development Calendar organizes staff meetings, academic deep dives, SEL/PBIS trainings, and more—making communication with your team a breeze!

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#edusky
July 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Does anyone know of any valuable feature updates to favorite websites (like Google, Desmos, Canva) that educators should be aware of before returning to school? Looking to add links to my newsletter.
July 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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dalorleon.bsky.social
Teachers, what's the go-to icebreaker you use to melt awkward silence?

I'm chasing surprises: six-word bios, paper "snowball" fights, and anything else that sparks community fast. Share what's worked for you; it may show up in an upcoming article!
June 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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edutopia.org
Looking to move beyond one-word answers from your MS or HS students? Veteran educator Dana Gauthier says the magic of engaged class conversations happens *after* your first question. 🪄

Here are 7 follow-up questions to get students talking.

#MiddleSchool #HighSchoolTeacher #EduSky
Focusing on Follow-Up Questions to Spark Meaningful Classroom Discussions
The key to richer class conversations with middle and high school students isn’t your first question—it’s what you ask next.
edut.to
June 6, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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edutopia.org
A few tips to help students approach test questions critically:

1. Instruct them to cover the answer choices. 📝
2. Have them underline or highlight key terms.
3. Coach them to cross out obviously wrong answers. ❌

#assessment #EduSky
May 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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What pops into your mind when you see these shapes? #EduSky #EdTech

Click here to see which Shapegrams is made using these shapes: teach.link/findout1

P.S. The template is free!
A black and white image displays a simplified, symbolic representation of a structure. Above a horizontal line, four stylized, fluffy shapes are arranged horizontally. Below the line and to the left, three vertical bars stand parallel to each other. To the right of these bars, a solid black trapezoid is positioned.
May 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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tcea.org
🚨 Warning: These proactive classroom strategies may cause unexpected peace and productivity. You've been warned.

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#edusky #teachersky
May 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Elevate your skills with the Ultimate Video Puzzle Challenge. Slice a video into segments, mix them up, and task students with putting the pieces back in order.

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#edusky #teachersky
March 17, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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🚨Get some ✨FREE✨ Educator PD from Logics Academy!
📆March 22, 2025
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I'm leading a session on #CoSpacesEdu and #CoBlocks with some #AIforEdu thrown in!
March 17, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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This is an interesting spin, to think of how this can be used with adults when discussing wellness.
March 17, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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AI for Lesson Planning: A Practical Teacher’s Guide - ICTEvangelist ictevangelist.com/ai-for-lesso... via @ictevangelist.bsky.social
AI for Lesson Planning: A Practical Teacher’s Guide - ICTEvangelist
A practical guide to using AI in lesson planning. Learn how to refine explanations, check for understanding, and anticipate misconceptions before teaching.
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March 14, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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P.S. You can save a printable version of this poster here: edut.to/40cWA0R
Download Edutopia's free posters and anchor charts! 🤩
Our team is always creating fresh designs for you and your students.
edut.to
March 16, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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shapegrams.bsky.social
One more reason to become a Shapegrams member → Posters!

Members can download PDFs of these two posters that go with the Pizza Shapegrams lesson. #EduSky

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Screenshots of a growth mindset poster and of a poster describing the Pie and Chord shapes
March 10, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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mrshowell24.com
Want to boost student independence? Check out the editing checklist idea! 🚀 Students use a numbered checklist to correct their own work. Create your own & share! #edtech #teachingtips #studentlearning
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March 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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michellegill.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
March 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM
mspriesteredu.bsky.social
A great read for anyone who currently uses Quizizz or is thinking about purchasing it. We have it at our high school and we have only scratched the surface of what can be done with this amazing tool.
March 1, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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This engaging activity helps students deepen their understanding and learn from their mistakes.
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February 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
mspriesteredu.bsky.social
What a cool idea! "They start with a story, then provide a challenge. The challenge is to build something that helps a character in the story".
tcea.org TCEA @tcea.org · Feb 28
STEM + Storytelling = Engaged Learners! 📚🔬 These hands-on Story Bin activities bring classic tales to life while building problem-solving skills.

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February 28, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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Weekly Finds is back! View resources on 2 upcoming professional development events and see the new accessibility icons from The Noun Project!

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February 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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In this new post, I share how I stay up-to-date on new educational trends.

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February 25, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Read about the transistion to my new job and how it's going!

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#newjob
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February 17, 2025 at 12:36 PM