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Barton Keeler
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High school English and American Government teacher, passionate about literature, philosophy, travel, film, music and all the mysterious ways they converge. Everything is connected.
While students are taking finals, I'm trying out grouper.school. I'm not really a techie and usually give up on new tools in 5 minutes.This one is different-super easy to import rosters into #grouper from Powerschool-It's intuitive, simple, versatile. #EduSky #grouping @groupercooper.bsky.social
December 19, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Today my ELA students and I wrote poems tore them up without showing anyone. Why? To enlarge our souls per the advice of #kurtvonnegut #EduSky images.app.goo.gl/fFKVT9oomjzh...
November 26, 2024 at 1:11 PM
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November 22, 2024 at 1:12 PM
Sometimes I think my job as a teacher can be summarized by the famous opera scene from "The Shawshank Redemption" #EduSky youtu.be/bZqszy5UffU?...
Today my ELA class is analyzing this clip as a metaphor for the power of the arts.
The Shawshank Redemption - Opera Scene HD 1080p
YouTube video by MovieJojo
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November 22, 2024 at 1:02 PM
Normally I use this clip from #bladerunner to teach simile but today we're inquiring about the differences between ChatGpT written poetry and the poetic dying words of an android (replicant) #edusky youtu.be/HU7Ga7qTLDU?...
Tears in the Rain - Blade Runner (9/10) Movie CLIP (1982) HD
YouTube video by Movieclips
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November 21, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Today my ELA students are processing this article and the ramifications of people preferring AI generated poetry. #edusky www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/c...
ChatGPT or Shakespeare? Readers Couldn't Tell the Difference—and Even Preferred A.I.-Generated Verse
A new study suggests people might like chatbot-produced poems for their simple and straightforward images, emotions and themes
www.smithsonianmag.com
November 20, 2024 at 3:19 PM
It's senior interview day--where all my students dress up and participate in mock interviews with community members. Part of our prep is watching this Ted talk on power posing. youtu.be/Ks-_Mh1QhMc?... #edusky
Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are | Amy Cuddy | TED
YouTube video by TED
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November 19, 2024 at 1:52 PM
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Your students' stories DO impact how & what they learn in your class. You need to learn their stories & care about those stories. #edchat #edusky
November 10, 2024 at 8:51 PM
I'm Barton. I teach high school Am Government and English. My passion is literature. #edusky
November 10, 2024 at 8:04 PM