Joel Heffner
@actionivities.bsky.social
Retired Social Studies Teacher who believes that there are at least 69,343,957 ways to creatively teach the same lesson using a traditional lesson plan. More at Actionivities.com.
#writer #speaker #presenter #photography #creativity #edtech #notech
#writer #speaker #presenter #photography #creativity #edtech #notech
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69,343,957 ways to creatively teach the same lesson using a traditional lesson plan. No kidding.
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#education #teachers #lessons #edtech #notech #learning #teaching #creativity
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Most Americans favor government healthcare. GOP wants to eliminate it: search.app/3931HdWt3SZd...
More Americans believe health care is the government’s responsibility
Newfound belief in government health care comes as some Republicans are getting ready to push for cutting government spending on health care programs such as Obamacare and Medicaid
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December 27, 2024 at 10:02 PM
Most Americans favor government healthcare. GOP wants to eliminate it: search.app/3931HdWt3SZd...
To improve schools should principals be allowed to trade teachers like athletes? For example…How about getting one superstar math teacher for 1 science teacher, 2 English teachers, and a bilingual student teacher?
December 24, 2024 at 11:40 PM
To improve schools should principals be allowed to trade teachers like athletes? For example…How about getting one superstar math teacher for 1 science teacher, 2 English teachers, and a bilingual student teacher?
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I have been working on a new session on "AI for Social Studies" that covers using AI for Prompts, Role Playing, Debates, Simulations, Content Aggregation & Custom Maps.
Here is the resource doc (with slideshow linked inside): bit.ly/curts-aisoc
Would love feedback & suggestions!
#EduSky #EduSkyAI
Here is the resource doc (with slideshow linked inside): bit.ly/curts-aisoc
Would love feedback & suggestions!
#EduSky #EduSkyAI
December 12, 2024 at 1:26 PM
I have been working on a new session on "AI for Social Studies" that covers using AI for Prompts, Role Playing, Debates, Simulations, Content Aggregation & Custom Maps.
Here is the resource doc (with slideshow linked inside): bit.ly/curts-aisoc
Would love feedback & suggestions!
#EduSky #EduSkyAI
Here is the resource doc (with slideshow linked inside): bit.ly/curts-aisoc
Would love feedback & suggestions!
#EduSky #EduSkyAI
Reposted by Joel Heffner
Reposted by Joel Heffner
What do high school teachers actually teach about US history? After 2 years of sustained study of instructional materials, state standards, & classroom teachers, the AHA has answers. Join David W. Blight, @bgillis.bsky.social, @drwhit.bsky.social, George J. Sanchez, & Brenda J. Santos at #AHA25.
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December 20, 2024 at 8:21 PM
What do high school teachers actually teach about US history? After 2 years of sustained study of instructional materials, state standards, & classroom teachers, the AHA has answers. Join David W. Blight, @bgillis.bsky.social, @drwhit.bsky.social, George J. Sanchez, & Brenda J. Santos at #AHA25.
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Show this to students and ask them to create something related to what they are learning.
December 19, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Show this to students and ask them to create something related to what they are learning.
In the last week I've seen posts, on various sites, saying that baking should be taught in school, chess should be taught in school, and a few others. It all sounds good...but there's only so much time in the school day.
Much should be taught at home.
Much should be taught at home.
December 13, 2024 at 3:26 PM
In the last week I've seen posts, on various sites, saying that baking should be taught in school, chess should be taught in school, and a few others. It all sounds good...but there's only so much time in the school day.
Much should be taught at home.
Much should be taught at home.
@cbortlearts.bsky.social Was looking at your bio. It reminded me that the last time I bulk loaded film was more than 50 years ago. Fun time.😀
December 8, 2024 at 11:22 PM
@cbortlearts.bsky.social Was looking at your bio. It reminded me that the last time I bulk loaded film was more than 50 years ago. Fun time.😀
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Teachers should always get written permission in advance before you take photos of students! Teachers should always inform the principal before they undertake this activity!
[This is the advice I always gave when I was a tech staff developer for the NYC DOE.]
Teachers should always get written permission in advance before you take photos of students! Teachers should always inform the principal before they undertake this activity!
[This is the advice I always gave when I was a tech staff developer for the NYC DOE.]
#Photographers #Teachers -- If you own a view camera why don't you offer to bring it to a school and show it to a class (kindergarten is great). Let the kids look at the upside down image, take a class photo, and return in a couple of weeks with the picture! #photography #viewcamera #creativity #fun
December 8, 2024 at 4:17 PM
BEWARE‼️
Teachers should always get written permission in advance before you take photos of students! Teachers should always inform the principal before they undertake this activity!
[This is the advice I always gave when I was a tech staff developer for the NYC DOE.]
Teachers should always get written permission in advance before you take photos of students! Teachers should always inform the principal before they undertake this activity!
[This is the advice I always gave when I was a tech staff developer for the NYC DOE.]
#Photographers #Teachers -- If you own a view camera why don't you offer to bring it to a school and show it to a class (kindergarten is great). Let the kids look at the upside down image, take a class photo, and return in a couple of weeks with the picture! #photography #viewcamera #creativity #fun
December 8, 2024 at 4:12 PM
#Photographers #Teachers -- If you own a view camera why don't you offer to bring it to a school and show it to a class (kindergarten is great). Let the kids look at the upside down image, take a class photo, and return in a couple of weeks with the picture! #photography #viewcamera #creativity #fun
This is a great family activity that can be adapted for the classroom. I did something like it about 30 years ago when my son was in kindergarten. Kids loved it.
#photography #teachers #classroom #school #family #creativity #pinhole #photography
#photography #teachers #classroom #school #family #creativity #pinhole #photography
Here's an interesting activity for parents, grandparents, and teachers...using a potato chip you can to see how pinhole cameras work (it doesn't take pictures)...
annex.exploratorium.edu/science-expl...
annex.exploratorium.edu/science-expl...
Pringles Pinhole: Make a Camera From a Potato Chip Can | Exploratorium
annex.exploratorium.edu
December 8, 2024 at 4:07 PM
This is a great family activity that can be adapted for the classroom. I did something like it about 30 years ago when my son was in kindergarten. Kids loved it.
#photography #teachers #classroom #school #family #creativity #pinhole #photography
#photography #teachers #classroom #school #family #creativity #pinhole #photography
Here's an interesting activity for parents, grandparents, and teachers...using a potato chip you can to see how pinhole cameras work (it doesn't take pictures)...
annex.exploratorium.edu/science-expl...
annex.exploratorium.edu/science-expl...
Pringles Pinhole: Make a Camera From a Potato Chip Can | Exploratorium
annex.exploratorium.edu
December 8, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Here's an interesting activity for parents, grandparents, and teachers...using a potato chip you can to see how pinhole cameras work (it doesn't take pictures)...
annex.exploratorium.edu/science-expl...
annex.exploratorium.edu/science-expl...
Taking pictures is a great activity, especially when using a #camera that doesn't need a battery, has no lens, is frequently made of wood, and uses (real) film that is as large as 4"x5" (or larger). They are called #PINHOLE CAMERAS and you can make them yourself. Here's one I bought on eBay.
December 8, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Does a post need a graphic to get noticed and read? I wonder.
December 8, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Does a post need a graphic to get noticed and read? I wonder.
One of my favorite activities for teachers and students is to create mind maps. Whenever I write an article or plan a presentation I always start with a mind map. I asked Claude.ai to create one that might offer suggestions for teachers. Here's what it came up with.
#education #creativity #AI
#education #creativity #AI
December 8, 2024 at 3:39 PM
One of my favorite activities for teachers and students is to create mind maps. Whenever I write an article or plan a presentation I always start with a mind map. I asked Claude.ai to create one that might offer suggestions for teachers. Here's what it came up with.
#education #creativity #AI
#education #creativity #AI
The worst #edtech question I ever got (and I've gotten it more than once) is "what should I use?" The best question should be "is there anything I can use to solve a problem I've got?"
#teachers #education #creativity
#teachers #education #creativity
December 8, 2024 at 3:32 PM
The worst #edtech question I ever got (and I've gotten it more than once) is "what should I use?" The best question should be "is there anything I can use to solve a problem I've got?"
#teachers #education #creativity
#teachers #education #creativity
Here's my attempt to get educators who were used to Twitter up to speed with Bluesky. #EduSky
💬 Character and media limits
#️⃣ Edu hashtags
📝 Customizable feeds
🕑 Realtime chats
🚫 Ads, bookmarking, scheduling
👥 Starter Packs
🧩 Sky Follower extension
learninginhand.com/blog/2024/11...
💬 Character and media limits
#️⃣ Edu hashtags
📝 Customizable feeds
🕑 Realtime chats
🚫 Ads, bookmarking, scheduling
👥 Starter Packs
🧩 Sky Follower extension
learninginhand.com/blog/2024/11...
The Butterfly Effect: Bluesky Basics for Teachers — Learning in Hand with Tony Vincent
Curious about the buzz on Bluesky? Discover how this decentralized platform is bringing educators together with familiar features, fresh possibilities, and hashtags like #EduSky that are sparking vibr...
learninginhand.com
December 7, 2024 at 11:14 PM
#Edtech is great (my last job was as an #edtech staff developer for the NYC DOE) but #notech works too!
Pens, pencils, paper, and #creativity have worked for a very long time.
Pens, pencils, paper, and #creativity have worked for a very long time.
December 7, 2024 at 8:14 PM
#Edtech is great (my last job was as an #edtech staff developer for the NYC DOE) but #notech works too!
Pens, pencils, paper, and #creativity have worked for a very long time.
Pens, pencils, paper, and #creativity have worked for a very long time.
69,343,957 ways to creatively teach the same lesson using a traditional lesson plan. No kidding.
Actionivities.com
#education #teachers #lessons #edtech #notech #learning #teaching #creativity
Actionivities - Creative Teaching Methods
Actionivities.com
December 7, 2024 at 8:09 PM
69,343,957 ways to creatively teach the same lesson using a traditional lesson plan. No kidding.
Actionivities.com
#education #teachers #lessons #edtech #notech #learning #teaching #creativity