Amir Taron Ayres
@amirtaron.bsky.social
mosaic
musings
from the
kid that
got kicked
out of class
musings
from the
kid that
got kicked
out of class
Relevance opens the door for rigor. When students can relate, we can push them further. Rigor without relevance is boring…at best. Thank you, @edutopia.org for giving me space to write about this.
#EduSky #TeacherEducation
www.edutopia.org/article/crea...
#EduSky #TeacherEducation
www.edutopia.org/article/crea...
Looking to Increase the Level of Rigor? Start With Relevance
Making sure students see the connection between the material and their own lives cultivates curiosity and interest, allowing a deeper understanding of content.
www.edutopia.org
November 21, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Relevance opens the door for rigor. When students can relate, we can push them further. Rigor without relevance is boring…at best. Thank you, @edutopia.org for giving me space to write about this.
#EduSky #TeacherEducation
www.edutopia.org/article/crea...
#EduSky #TeacherEducation
www.edutopia.org/article/crea...
AI is not a silver bullet. If you are an educator who is content to plop a prompt into Chat and accept the first thing that comes out, I’m just letting you know…there is a stain on your shirt.
#EduSky #AIinEducation
#EduSky #AIinEducation
October 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
AI is not a silver bullet. If you are an educator who is content to plop a prompt into Chat and accept the first thing that comes out, I’m just letting you know…there is a stain on your shirt.
#EduSky #AIinEducation
#EduSky #AIinEducation
Reposted by Amir Taron Ayres
Your high expectations can be transformative, reminds educator Kareem Farah:
October 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Your high expectations can be transformative, reminds educator Kareem Farah:
Reposted by Amir Taron Ayres
Next time you launch a new unit, try this: engaging students with big, exciting themes instead of going straight to vocabulary! @amirtaron.bsky.social explains how. 🚀
#EduSky #MiddleSchool #ITeachSocialStudies #HistoryEducation
#EduSky #MiddleSchool #ITeachSocialStudies #HistoryEducation
Setting Up an Engaging Launch for a New Unit in Middle School
By encouraging students to think deeply at the beginning of units, teachers can help them see why the material is relevant to their lives.
edut.to
October 22, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Next time you launch a new unit, try this: engaging students with big, exciting themes instead of going straight to vocabulary! @amirtaron.bsky.social explains how. 🚀
#EduSky #MiddleSchool #ITeachSocialStudies #HistoryEducation
#EduSky #MiddleSchool #ITeachSocialStudies #HistoryEducation
Teachers and admin: as we approach a new marking period and new unit, check out my new @edutopia.org piece on launching into deep thinking from day one. #EduSky
www.edutopia.org/article/them...
www.edutopia.org/article/them...
Setting Up an Engaging Launch for a New Unit in Middle School
By encouraging students to think deeply at the beginning of units, teachers can help them see why the material is relevant to their lives.
www.edutopia.org
October 17, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Teachers and admin: as we approach a new marking period and new unit, check out my new @edutopia.org piece on launching into deep thinking from day one. #EduSky
www.edutopia.org/article/them...
www.edutopia.org/article/them...
A deficit mindset will always rob you of contentment and peace of mind.
October 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
A deficit mindset will always rob you of contentment and peace of mind.
Frustration is a thief of progress.
When you are a problem solver, understanding your locus of control is a necessary skill set in order to nullify the inevitable moments, people, and systems that can frustrate your work and your purpose.
When you are a problem solver, understanding your locus of control is a necessary skill set in order to nullify the inevitable moments, people, and systems that can frustrate your work and your purpose.
September 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Frustration is a thief of progress.
When you are a problem solver, understanding your locus of control is a necessary skill set in order to nullify the inevitable moments, people, and systems that can frustrate your work and your purpose.
When you are a problem solver, understanding your locus of control is a necessary skill set in order to nullify the inevitable moments, people, and systems that can frustrate your work and your purpose.
#aiineducation is bigger than time saving and reducing workload. The question is, are you using AI to maximize your effectiveness as an educator? I recently had a great discussion with @classtechtips.com about this. #EduSky check it out.
classtechtips.com/2025/09/23/a...
classtechtips.com/2025/09/23/a...
AI Strategies from an Instructional Supervisor with Amir Taron Ayres - Easy EdTech Podcast 338 - Class Tech Tips
Elevate lesson planning & leadership with Amir Taron Ayres! Explore practical AI strategies to design lessons & support diverse learners.
classtechtips.com
September 25, 2025 at 11:57 AM
#aiineducation is bigger than time saving and reducing workload. The question is, are you using AI to maximize your effectiveness as an educator? I recently had a great discussion with @classtechtips.com about this. #EduSky check it out.
classtechtips.com/2025/09/23/a...
classtechtips.com/2025/09/23/a...
Reposted by Amir Taron Ayres
NEW today! #EduSky
🎧 How can AI support teachers and streamline lesson planning?
🧠 Amir Taron Ayres (@amirtaron.bsky.social) shares practical strategies in this Easy EdTech Podcast episode.
🎙️ Perfect for educators and coaches looking to use AI with intention. classtechtips.com/2025/09/23/a...
🎧 How can AI support teachers and streamline lesson planning?
🧠 Amir Taron Ayres (@amirtaron.bsky.social) shares practical strategies in this Easy EdTech Podcast episode.
🎙️ Perfect for educators and coaches looking to use AI with intention. classtechtips.com/2025/09/23/a...
September 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
NEW today! #EduSky
🎧 How can AI support teachers and streamline lesson planning?
🧠 Amir Taron Ayres (@amirtaron.bsky.social) shares practical strategies in this Easy EdTech Podcast episode.
🎙️ Perfect for educators and coaches looking to use AI with intention. classtechtips.com/2025/09/23/a...
🎧 How can AI support teachers and streamline lesson planning?
🧠 Amir Taron Ayres (@amirtaron.bsky.social) shares practical strategies in this Easy EdTech Podcast episode.
🎙️ Perfect for educators and coaches looking to use AI with intention. classtechtips.com/2025/09/23/a...
I recently had the privilege of speaking with Monica Burns (aka @classtechtips.com) about AI strategies for educators on her Easy EdTech Podcast. You can listen on the web or on any podcast app. Be sure to listen and share your thoughts. 🙏🏾
Stream right here:
classtechtips.com/2025/09/23/a...
Stream right here:
classtechtips.com/2025/09/23/a...
AI Strategies from an Instructional Supervisor with Amir Taron Ayres - Easy EdTech Podcast 338 - Class Tech Tips
Elevate lesson planning & leadership with Amir Taron Ayres! Explore practical AI strategies to design lessons & support diverse learners.
classtechtips.com
September 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I recently had the privilege of speaking with Monica Burns (aka @classtechtips.com) about AI strategies for educators on her Easy EdTech Podcast. You can listen on the web or on any podcast app. Be sure to listen and share your thoughts. 🙏🏾
Stream right here:
classtechtips.com/2025/09/23/a...
Stream right here:
classtechtips.com/2025/09/23/a...
1/2: I read a social media post today on another app that said, “teachers should not have to sacrifice rigor for relevance.”
This is a false dichotomy.
Rigor and relevance are not at odds. No such trade off is necessary.
#EduSky
This is a false dichotomy.
Rigor and relevance are not at odds. No such trade off is necessary.
#EduSky
August 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
1/2: I read a social media post today on another app that said, “teachers should not have to sacrifice rigor for relevance.”
This is a false dichotomy.
Rigor and relevance are not at odds. No such trade off is necessary.
#EduSky
This is a false dichotomy.
Rigor and relevance are not at odds. No such trade off is necessary.
#EduSky
1/ Two words that don’t often bode well for me on educator resumes:
“Title I” as in, “Teacher at Title I School” or “Title I Teacher.”
What does this even mean? Is this an indicator to Black and brown schools that you are qualified to teach these “Title I” students?
#EduSky
“Title I” as in, “Teacher at Title I School” or “Title I Teacher.”
What does this even mean? Is this an indicator to Black and brown schools that you are qualified to teach these “Title I” students?
#EduSky
August 8, 2025 at 11:57 AM
1/ Two words that don’t often bode well for me on educator resumes:
“Title I” as in, “Teacher at Title I School” or “Title I Teacher.”
What does this even mean? Is this an indicator to Black and brown schools that you are qualified to teach these “Title I” students?
#EduSky
“Title I” as in, “Teacher at Title I School” or “Title I Teacher.”
What does this even mean? Is this an indicator to Black and brown schools that you are qualified to teach these “Title I” students?
#EduSky
July 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Today is a Fela Kuti day. Conduct your playlist accordingly.
July 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Today is a Fela Kuti day. Conduct your playlist accordingly.
Reposted by Amir Taron Ayres
New research raises red flags about long-term #LLM use (and confirms what most educators already knew)...
A 206-page study out of Boston tracked student writing across three modes:
1. ChatGPT
2. Google
3. Brain-only
#cognition #AIinEducation #EduAI #AIinEdu #EduSky
arxiv.org/abs/2506.08872
A 206-page study out of Boston tracked student writing across three modes:
1. ChatGPT
2. Google
3. Brain-only
#cognition #AIinEducation #EduAI #AIinEdu #EduSky
arxiv.org/abs/2506.08872
Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task
This study explores the neural and behavioral consequences of LLM-assisted essay writing. Participants were divided into three groups: LLM, Search Engine, and Brain-only (no tools). Each completed thr...
arxiv.org
June 18, 2025 at 12:16 AM
New research raises red flags about long-term #LLM use (and confirms what most educators already knew)...
A 206-page study out of Boston tracked student writing across three modes:
1. ChatGPT
2. Google
3. Brain-only
#cognition #AIinEducation #EduAI #AIinEdu #EduSky
arxiv.org/abs/2506.08872
A 206-page study out of Boston tracked student writing across three modes:
1. ChatGPT
2. Google
3. Brain-only
#cognition #AIinEducation #EduAI #AIinEdu #EduSky
arxiv.org/abs/2506.08872
A reminder to some and a caution to others: AI makes mistakes. Don’t become overreliant on artificial intelligence. AI fluency is key. 🔑
#EduSky
#EduSky
June 18, 2025 at 12:37 AM
A reminder to some and a caution to others: AI makes mistakes. Don’t become overreliant on artificial intelligence. AI fluency is key. 🔑
#EduSky
#EduSky
Reposted by Amir Taron Ayres
Want to shift your use of AI from mere task delegation to thought partnering? Check out these tips from @amirtaron.bsky.social 👇
#EduAI #EduSkyAI #EdTech #EduSky
#EduAI #EduSkyAI #EdTech #EduSky
Using AI as a Thought Partner, Not a Shortcut
Engaging in a back-and-forth with AI programs to refine the prompt and the output can help educators generate high-quality learning materials.
edut.to
June 1, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Want to shift your use of AI from mere task delegation to thought partnering? Check out these tips from @amirtaron.bsky.social 👇
#EduAI #EduSkyAI #EdTech #EduSky
#EduAI #EduSkyAI #EdTech #EduSky
Reposted by Amir Taron Ayres
Want to learn how to use AI as a thought partner, not a shortcut? 🌟
Educator @amirtaron.bsky.social shares examples that can help you create even more effective learning materials: edut.to/3HeeE5a
#EduAI #EduSkyAI #EdTech #EduSky
Educator @amirtaron.bsky.social shares examples that can help you create even more effective learning materials: edut.to/3HeeE5a
#EduAI #EduSkyAI #EdTech #EduSky
May 29, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Want to learn how to use AI as a thought partner, not a shortcut? 🌟
Educator @amirtaron.bsky.social shares examples that can help you create even more effective learning materials: edut.to/3HeeE5a
#EduAI #EduSkyAI #EdTech #EduSky
Educator @amirtaron.bsky.social shares examples that can help you create even more effective learning materials: edut.to/3HeeE5a
#EduAI #EduSkyAI #EdTech #EduSky
Fellow Teachers & Administrators:
🤖 Just because you use tools like ChatGPT does not mean you use these tools well. What matters most for the success of our students is *how effectively* we make use of the tools we have at our disposal. 🤖
#edusky
www.edutopia.org/article/ai-t...
🤖 Just because you use tools like ChatGPT does not mean you use these tools well. What matters most for the success of our students is *how effectively* we make use of the tools we have at our disposal. 🤖
#edusky
www.edutopia.org/article/ai-t...
Using AI as a Thought Partner, Not a Shortcut
Engaging in a back-and-forth with AI programs to refine the prompt and the output can help educators generate high-quality learning materials.
www.edutopia.org
May 28, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Fellow Teachers & Administrators:
🤖 Just because you use tools like ChatGPT does not mean you use these tools well. What matters most for the success of our students is *how effectively* we make use of the tools we have at our disposal. 🤖
#edusky
www.edutopia.org/article/ai-t...
🤖 Just because you use tools like ChatGPT does not mean you use these tools well. What matters most for the success of our students is *how effectively* we make use of the tools we have at our disposal. 🤖
#edusky
www.edutopia.org/article/ai-t...
Reposted by Amir Taron Ayres
Here's a look at how teachers can get better results when using AI for their planning work, by instructional supervisor @amirtaron.bsky.social: www.edutopia.org/article/ai-t...
You don't want to hear people saying “Bro used ChatGPT.”
You don't want to hear people saying “Bro used ChatGPT.”
Using AI as a Thought Partner, Not a Shortcut
Engaging in a back-and-forth with AI programs to refine the prompt and the output can help educators generate high-quality learning materials.
www.edutopia.org
May 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Here's a look at how teachers can get better results when using AI for their planning work, by instructional supervisor @amirtaron.bsky.social: www.edutopia.org/article/ai-t...
You don't want to hear people saying “Bro used ChatGPT.”
You don't want to hear people saying “Bro used ChatGPT.”
The students who come into our classrooms with the largest gaps are the children who grow the most when we meet their academic needs. We should approach our work seeking to identify the assets we can build on rather than gravitating to deficits.
www.edutopia.org/article/usin...
www.edutopia.org/article/usin...
An Asset-Based Approach to Instruction and Assessment
A look at how teachers can set the bar high for all students—and provide them with the tools they need to reach that bar.
www.edutopia.org
April 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The students who come into our classrooms with the largest gaps are the children who grow the most when we meet their academic needs. We should approach our work seeking to identify the assets we can build on rather than gravitating to deficits.
www.edutopia.org/article/usin...
www.edutopia.org/article/usin...
Just had a convo with an ELA teacher about the flaws in AI detectors. My suggestion for monitoring student AI use in writing was to collect pencil and paper writing samples throughout the year to compare with suspected AI use.
“I’ve had work that I’ve done myself, and it shows to be 90% AI, but I know I didn’t use it.” pacernyc.com/3706/news/ai... #EduSky
AI: A Helpful Tool or Cheating Shortcut?
According to the Center for Democracy and Technology, 70% of students in the United States used generative artificial intelligence for academic or personal purposes last year.
pacernyc.com
April 16, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Just had a convo with an ELA teacher about the flaws in AI detectors. My suggestion for monitoring student AI use in writing was to collect pencil and paper writing samples throughout the year to compare with suspected AI use.
If you have Black and Brown students in your school, prioritize seeking out teachers who represent the demographics of your student population.
www.edutopia.org/article/recr...
www.edutopia.org/article/recr...
5 Ways to Recruit a Diverse Team of Teachers
By thinking strategically about the interview process, school administrators can attract a diverse pool of strong candidates.
www.edutopia.org
April 16, 2025 at 8:21 PM
If you have Black and Brown students in your school, prioritize seeking out teachers who represent the demographics of your student population.
www.edutopia.org/article/recr...
www.edutopia.org/article/recr...