Barbara Reynolds
@nanabarb99.bsky.social
Australian public educator for 50 years; passionate about equity, agency, rigorous learning, and transforming learning through instructional rounds. Creatingrounds.com and Ccgedu.net
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The real conversation isn’t about tools — it’s about judgment.
Teaching students to shape AI with values, preferences, and honest feedback builds metacognition and agency.
NEW article: bit.ly/4oDXeQ4
#Leadership #AIinEducation #HumanCenteredInnovation #JorgeDoesPBL
Teaching students to shape AI with values, preferences, and honest feedback builds metacognition and agency.
NEW article: bit.ly/4oDXeQ4
#Leadership #AIinEducation #HumanCenteredInnovation #JorgeDoesPBL
AI for Learning: A K–12 Education Framework for Human-Centered Innovation
AI for Learning: A K–12 Education Framework for Human-Centered Innovation As an education coach, my role is to simplify complex ideas for teachers and leaders. Artificial intelligence (AI) has been …
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November 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The real conversation isn’t about tools — it’s about judgment.
Teaching students to shape AI with values, preferences, and honest feedback builds metacognition and agency.
NEW article: bit.ly/4oDXeQ4
#Leadership #AIinEducation #HumanCenteredInnovation #JorgeDoesPBL
Teaching students to shape AI with values, preferences, and honest feedback builds metacognition and agency.
NEW article: bit.ly/4oDXeQ4
#Leadership #AIinEducation #HumanCenteredInnovation #JorgeDoesPBL
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IT'S HERE!
Liberal Lies Collector Card #6:
"Renewables are driving up power bills"
The Truth?
Electricity is expensive because of surging fossil fuel prices.
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Liberal Lies Collector Card #6:
"Renewables are driving up power bills"
The Truth?
Electricity is expensive because of surging fossil fuel prices.
🔄 Repost to share the truth
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March 9, 2025 at 3:09 AM
IT'S HERE!
Liberal Lies Collector Card #6:
"Renewables are driving up power bills"
The Truth?
Electricity is expensive because of surging fossil fuel prices.
🔄 Repost to share the truth
💾 Save now to quickly share
👇 See thread for extra details
➕ Follow for more!
#auspol #factcheck #AusVotes2025
Liberal Lies Collector Card #6:
"Renewables are driving up power bills"
The Truth?
Electricity is expensive because of surging fossil fuel prices.
🔄 Repost to share the truth
💾 Save now to quickly share
👇 See thread for extra details
➕ Follow for more!
#auspol #factcheck #AusVotes2025
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A strong read on Australia’s ongoing teacher shortage. Even with more university enrolments and better retention, the issue remains pressing. School and system leaders are working hard to shift the dial, but real change will take time.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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‘Diabolical’: why Australia’s teacher shortages are among the worst in the world – and who is suffering most
Regional and disadvantaged schools are bearing the brunt of the crisis, with almost two-thirds of teachers reporting high levels of stress
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:26 PM
A strong read on Australia’s ongoing teacher shortage. Even with more university enrolments and better retention, the issue remains pressing. School and system leaders are working hard to shift the dial, but real change will take time.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Two-thirds of California's power comes from clean energy.
For 9 in 10 days so far this year, we were 100% powered for some part of the day by clean energy.
The Golden State has become the world's fourth-largest economy because of our climate leadership, not in spite of it.
For 9 in 10 days so far this year, we were 100% powered for some part of the day by clean energy.
The Golden State has become the world's fourth-largest economy because of our climate leadership, not in spite of it.
November 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Two-thirds of California's power comes from clean energy.
For 9 in 10 days so far this year, we were 100% powered for some part of the day by clean energy.
The Golden State has become the world's fourth-largest economy because of our climate leadership, not in spite of it.
For 9 in 10 days so far this year, we were 100% powered for some part of the day by clean energy.
The Golden State has become the world's fourth-largest economy because of our climate leadership, not in spite of it.
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These teens in Georgia overturned a book ban: share.google/nIS9lGAJQg5h...
Meet the High Schoolers Who Overturned a State Reading Bowl Book Ban: Book Censorship News, November 7, 2025
A Georgia statewide reading bowl banned eight books. These students led the charge to get the bans overturned and succeeded.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
These teens in Georgia overturned a book ban: share.google/nIS9lGAJQg5h...
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Want to strengthen critical thinking in your classes? Start by partnering with GenAI instead of pushing back: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/genai-and-critical-thinking-can-and-should-work-together #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky #CriticalThinking
‘GenAI and critical thinking can – and should – work together’
Find out how to encourage critical thinking in the university classroom by working with GenAI tools, rather than against them
www.timeshighereducation.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Want to strengthen critical thinking in your classes? Start by partnering with GenAI instead of pushing back: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/genai-and-critical-thinking-can-and-should-work-together #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky #CriticalThinking
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November 9, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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“I’ve seen this anchor chart on Pinterest before and finally decided to make my own version. I have finally gotten into the rhythm of our writer’s workshop and mixing it with our mentor text of the week (using Rooted in Reading as part of our lessons).”
November 4, 2025 at 11:42 PM
“I’ve seen this anchor chart on Pinterest before and finally decided to make my own version. I have finally gotten into the rhythm of our writer’s workshop and mixing it with our mentor text of the week (using Rooted in Reading as part of our lessons).”
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I wonder why so many people are feeling aggrieved and becoming radicalised.
Could it be the breathtaking wholesale betrayal of our values, while lying about it, on a daily basis?
Could it be the breathtaking wholesale betrayal of our values, while lying about it, on a daily basis?
Aust universities will cry poor while stealing millions of dollars from precariously employed workers and throwing money at the mass murder industry.
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ANU bought shares in Israeli weapons maker after pledging to stop controversial arms investments
Exclusive: University says Elbit Systems, whose drones have been used extensively in Gaza, not on any controversial weapons list when shares bought and sold this year
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November 4, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I wonder why so many people are feeling aggrieved and becoming radicalised.
Could it be the breathtaking wholesale betrayal of our values, while lying about it, on a daily basis?
Could it be the breathtaking wholesale betrayal of our values, while lying about it, on a daily basis?
Brilliant and thought-provoking - a must read for educators “Young People’s Take on AI
'What's At Stake? Young People's Take on AI and Education' - brilliant looking zine produced by young people in the UK telling education leaders & teachers what they want 'responsible AI' to look like in their classrooms.
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What's at stake? Young people's take on AI and education
This zine represents the messages young people wanted to share with decision-makers and educators, to help you make responsible AI a reality in education.
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October 25, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Brilliant and thought-provoking - a must read for educators “Young People’s Take on AI
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Ready to redesign your classroom learning wall? Look to museums for inspiration! 🖼️💡
Here are 3 strategies that can increase engagement, boost retention, and help with differentiation.
#ClassroomDesign #EduSky
Here are 3 strategies that can increase engagement, boost retention, and help with differentiation.
#ClassroomDesign #EduSky
3 Ways to Reimagine Your Learning Wall
Teachers can borrow a few ideas from museum displays to enhance their wall space dedicated to objectives and other learning processes.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Ready to redesign your classroom learning wall? Look to museums for inspiration! 🖼️💡
Here are 3 strategies that can increase engagement, boost retention, and help with differentiation.
#ClassroomDesign #EduSky
Here are 3 strategies that can increase engagement, boost retention, and help with differentiation.
#ClassroomDesign #EduSky
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I welcome the govt’s decision to revise its super tax reforms following crossbench advocacy.
I continue to call on the govt to strengthen the PRRT and pursue broader tax reform — shifting the burden away from personal income earners and onto big polluters.
I continue to call on the govt to strengthen the PRRT and pursue broader tax reform — shifting the burden away from personal income earners and onto big polluters.
October 13, 2025 at 5:24 AM
I welcome the govt’s decision to revise its super tax reforms following crossbench advocacy.
I continue to call on the govt to strengthen the PRRT and pursue broader tax reform — shifting the burden away from personal income earners and onto big polluters.
I continue to call on the govt to strengthen the PRRT and pursue broader tax reform — shifting the burden away from personal income earners and onto big polluters.
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Want a simple way to build students’ cognitive and executive function skills? Ask them these questions whenever you give them directions! ✂️
#EdutopiaVideos #EduSky
#EdutopiaVideos #EduSky
October 12, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Want a simple way to build students’ cognitive and executive function skills? Ask them these questions whenever you give them directions! ✂️
#EdutopiaVideos #EduSky
#EdutopiaVideos #EduSky
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Please read the entire thread. Thank you.
October 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Please read the entire thread. Thank you.
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Good climate news this week
1 Global: Renewables generation surpasses coal for 1st time
2 Global: Renewables have cut fossil-fuel imports for more than 100 countries
3 Global: Solar and wind generation grew in 1st half by more than overall demand increased in the same period
1/5
1 Global: Renewables generation surpasses coal for 1st time
2 Global: Renewables have cut fossil-fuel imports for more than 100 countries
3 Global: Solar and wind generation grew in 1st half by more than overall demand increased in the same period
1/5
October 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Good climate news this week
1 Global: Renewables generation surpasses coal for 1st time
2 Global: Renewables have cut fossil-fuel imports for more than 100 countries
3 Global: Solar and wind generation grew in 1st half by more than overall demand increased in the same period
1/5
1 Global: Renewables generation surpasses coal for 1st time
2 Global: Renewables have cut fossil-fuel imports for more than 100 countries
3 Global: Solar and wind generation grew in 1st half by more than overall demand increased in the same period
1/5
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"..What they have in common is an ability to step back, decide on what they want & then put in place a plan to achieve it. And that, at its most simple, is the secret to our amazing schools. Deliberate action." @greeborunner.bsky.social @ensermark.bsky.social www.crownhouse.co.uk/how-do-they-... 2/2
How do they do it?
What can we learn from amazing schools, leaders and teachers?
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September 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
"..What they have in common is an ability to step back, decide on what they want & then put in place a plan to achieve it. And that, at its most simple, is the secret to our amazing schools. Deliberate action." @greeborunner.bsky.social @ensermark.bsky.social www.crownhouse.co.uk/how-do-they-... 2/2
Unlocking the potential of learning intentions. Lots if practicsl ideas here about how to lead your team
🌻Spring into your September Newsletter!
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September 25, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Unlocking the potential of learning intentions. Lots if practicsl ideas here about how to lead your team
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“A large Brisbane school is crediting dramatic improvements in its year 12 students’ English marks to a customised AI chatbot that provides instant feedback on student essays…. A qualitative shift in student engagement and motivation resulting from the dramatic reduction in feedback delivery time.”
September 19, 2025 at 11:50 PM
“A large Brisbane school is crediting dramatic improvements in its year 12 students’ English marks to a customised AI chatbot that provides instant feedback on student essays…. A qualitative shift in student engagement and motivation resulting from the dramatic reduction in feedback delivery time.”
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Every week I share good climate news, not so good news that matters to our lives, and something concrete that you can do that will make a meaningful difference.
Each story is designed to help kick-start a climate conversation. Subscribe here - it's free!
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Each story is designed to help kick-start a climate conversation. Subscribe here - it's free!
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September 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Every week I share good climate news, not so good news that matters to our lives, and something concrete that you can do that will make a meaningful difference.
Each story is designed to help kick-start a climate conversation. Subscribe here - it's free!
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What I Learned About School Leadership at My Italian Nonna’s Table. A "Full-circle" blog by @michaeldnelson.bsky.social www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
What I Learned About School Leadership at My Italian Nonna's Table (Opinion)
This principal's annual barbecue became a blueprint for building culture, community, and collective learning.
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September 7, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Ready to inspire your elementary writers? ✍️ These mentor texts can guide students to notice how writers craft their sentences—and encourage students to do the same!
#ElementaryTeacher #literacy #EduSky
#ElementaryTeacher #literacy #EduSky
6 Books to Inspire Student Writers in Elementary School
Mentor texts can inspire students to more thoughtfully craft their language, and they make writing feel more fun.
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September 3, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Ready to inspire your elementary writers? ✍️ These mentor texts can guide students to notice how writers craft their sentences—and encourage students to do the same!
#ElementaryTeacher #literacy #EduSky
#ElementaryTeacher #literacy #EduSky
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From building up background knowledge to deploying graphic organizers and anchor charts, here are 6 research-backed strategies for scaffolding your lessons. 🏗️🤩
#EduSky
#EduSky
6 Foundational Ways to Scaffold Student Learning
A collection of evidence-backed tips to help students cross the bridge from confusion to clarity.
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August 27, 2025 at 11:40 AM
From building up background knowledge to deploying graphic organizers and anchor charts, here are 6 research-backed strategies for scaffolding your lessons. 🏗️🤩
#EduSky
#EduSky
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Another thoughtful quote from @ahargreaves.bsky.social's upcoming book, #TheMakingofanEducator 📖 What do you think?
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#EduSky #BookSky
Pre-order your copy today: buff.ly/HDeDyHQ
#EduSky #BookSky
June 10, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Another thoughtful quote from @ahargreaves.bsky.social's upcoming book, #TheMakingofanEducator 📖 What do you think?
Pre-order your copy today: buff.ly/HDeDyHQ
#EduSky #BookSky
Pre-order your copy today: buff.ly/HDeDyHQ
#EduSky #BookSky
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In the #MakingOfAnEducator, @ahargreaves.bsky.social explores what shaped him during the onset of his career in what he calls 'The Great Education Shift' 📚
Pre-order your copy today at: buff.ly/HDeDyHQ
Pre-order your copy today at: buff.ly/HDeDyHQ
June 16, 2025 at 11:22 AM
In the #MakingOfAnEducator, @ahargreaves.bsky.social explores what shaped him during the onset of his career in what he calls 'The Great Education Shift' 📚
Pre-order your copy today at: buff.ly/HDeDyHQ
Pre-order your copy today at: buff.ly/HDeDyHQ