Chelsea Beck
@chelseabeck.bsky.social
art director at Edutopia, illustrator, some other things
email me for work or pictures of my dog
chelsea@chelseadrewthis.com
art@edutopia.org
www.chelseadrewthis.com
email me for work or pictures of my dog
chelsea@chelseadrewthis.com
art@edutopia.org
www.chelseadrewthis.com
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Chelsea Beck
@chelseabeck.bsky.social
· Sep 22
all i want......is for every artist to have their email address....in a location that is easy for me to find........please...................
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Q1 for this week’s slow chat!
How do you build a culture where instructional rounds are about growth, not judgment? 🌻
Share your response using #EduInFocus — and stay tuned for more questions, dropping each day at noon PT.
How do you build a culture where instructional rounds are about growth, not judgment? 🌻
Share your response using #EduInFocus — and stay tuned for more questions, dropping each day at noon PT.
June 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Q1 for this week’s slow chat!
How do you build a culture where instructional rounds are about growth, not judgment? 🌻
Share your response using #EduInFocus — and stay tuned for more questions, dropping each day at noon PT.
How do you build a culture where instructional rounds are about growth, not judgment? 🌻
Share your response using #EduInFocus — and stay tuned for more questions, dropping each day at noon PT.
@hellobencurrie.bsky.social has been doing some beautiful art for us at @edutopia.org and I failed to notice him DROPPING my NAME IN HERE!!!
www.edutopia.org/article/midd...
www.edutopia.org/article/midd...
June 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM
@hellobencurrie.bsky.social has been doing some beautiful art for us at @edutopia.org and I failed to notice him DROPPING my NAME IN HERE!!!
www.edutopia.org/article/midd...
www.edutopia.org/article/midd...
Gorgeous illo by the best-- @mojowang.bsky.social!
Skip the trial and error! ⏩ These research-backed approaches to tech integration are tried and true (plus, you can start using them right now).
#EdTech #EduSky
#EdTech #EduSky
7 Research-Backed Tech Tips You Can Use Today
From AI tutors that actually work to a simple trick for beating back digital distractions.
edut.to
June 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Gorgeous illo by the best-- @mojowang.bsky.social!
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come out to @strandbookstore.bsky.social on 8/5 for the release of my debut graphic novel! there'll be a signing, a talk with @adamtots.bsky.social and a special live reading with my family (1/2)
May 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
come out to @strandbookstore.bsky.social on 8/5 for the release of my debut graphic novel! there'll be a signing, a talk with @adamtots.bsky.social and a special live reading with my family (1/2)
Reposted by Chelsea Beck
There’s no silver bullet to keeping students on track and disruptions at bay—a 2021 study notes that being an effective teacher “requires the adaptive application of a repertoire of different classroom management strategies.”
Check out my latest on @edutopia.org:
www.edutopia.org/article/smal...
Check out my latest on @edutopia.org:
www.edutopia.org/article/smal...
8 Small But Impactful Classroom Management Shifts
How using subtle gestures, spatial awareness, and tone of voice can nudge your classroom toward smoother operations.
www.edutopia.org
May 6, 2025 at 12:06 AM
There’s no silver bullet to keeping students on track and disruptions at bay—a 2021 study notes that being an effective teacher “requires the adaptive application of a repertoire of different classroom management strategies.”
Check out my latest on @edutopia.org:
www.edutopia.org/article/smal...
Check out my latest on @edutopia.org:
www.edutopia.org/article/smal...
Reposted by Chelsea Beck
Reposted by Chelsea Beck
Incredibly stoked for @ryanfm.bsky.social's book to be out, with illustrations from @chelseabeck.bsky.social. Epic team.
my book is out!!!!! yes!!!! thanks everyone for the support and i hope y'all like it. if this is the first you're hearing about it, it's a nyc guide called wild nyc. if you want to check it out, link in replies. below that, i'll also put an edited excerpt that's in my newsletter. 🧪🦉🪶
April 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Incredibly stoked for @ryanfm.bsky.social's book to be out, with illustrations from @chelseabeck.bsky.social. Epic team.
new collage by me featuring very, very sweet "smile" notes from fourth graders :,)
It’s the small wins that matter for motivation, research suggests. These 13 strategies remind students they’ve got something to celebrate, even when they don’t recognize it themselves. 🎉
#EduSky
#EduSky
13 Ways to Celebrate Students’ Small Wins and Build Motivation
In pursuit of big gains, students’ smaller successes can go unnoticed. Research suggests that’s a missed opportunity to spark motivation.
edut.to
April 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
new collage by me featuring very, very sweet "smile" notes from fourth graders :,)
an excellent interview by @youkiterada.bsky.social with an accompanying collage by the amazing Valerie Chiang! Huge shout out to David Yeager for providing some excellent action shots to use for this art :)
Why is it so hard to give students feedback they'll actually listen to?
In my recent @edutopia.org interview with David Yeager, we explore the science of the teenage brain and share tips for giving feedback that motivates students to try their best.
www.edutopia.org/article/the-...
In my recent @edutopia.org interview with David Yeager, we explore the science of the teenage brain and share tips for giving feedback that motivates students to try their best.
www.edutopia.org/article/the-...
The Science of Student Motivation
Noted author and psychologist David Yeager on the common mistakes we make when giving feedback to students, and how to tap into purpose and belonging to make classroom work more meaningful.
www.edutopia.org
April 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
an excellent interview by @youkiterada.bsky.social with an accompanying collage by the amazing Valerie Chiang! Huge shout out to David Yeager for providing some excellent action shots to use for this art :)
click through to see this one move on the site!
Was really wonderful to work with Nick Little on the art here. Made me want to print out this incredibly supportive teacher and keep him on my desk.
Was really wonderful to work with Nick Little on the art here. Made me want to print out this incredibly supportive teacher and keep him on my desk.
March 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM
click through to see this one move on the site!
Was really wonderful to work with Nick Little on the art here. Made me want to print out this incredibly supportive teacher and keep him on my desk.
Was really wonderful to work with Nick Little on the art here. Made me want to print out this incredibly supportive teacher and keep him on my desk.
some preview shots of an upcoming illo (also featuring my very own iPhone photography!)
March 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
some preview shots of an upcoming illo (also featuring my very own iPhone photography!)
Check this one out with some really fun inset illos from the amaaaazing Lourenço Providencia!!
From DNA testing sushi samples in science class to murder mysteries in ELA, this diverse list of teacher-tested projects—complete with downloadable rubrics and resources—can make it easier to take the leap into project-based learning. 🍣🕵️
#PBL #EduSky #ITeachScience #ITeachEnglish
#PBL #EduSky #ITeachScience #ITeachEnglish
7 Projects Teachers Stand By
Planning for projects can be difficult and time-consuming. This list of teacher-tested projects—complete with printable resources—should offer a big head start.
edut.to
March 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Check this one out with some really fun inset illos from the amaaaazing Lourenço Providencia!!
Really great post by @jamesbedford.bsky.social on @edutopia.org today about his monthlong break from AI tools.
(featuring some neat hero art by the amazing guillemcasasus.com !)
www.edutopia.org/article/down...
(featuring some neat hero art by the amazing guillemcasasus.com !)
www.edutopia.org/article/down...
What a 30-Day Break From AI Taught Me About My Teaching
Using AI had become second nature for this educator. A month without the tools gave him an opportunity to pause, reflect, and recalibrate.
www.edutopia.org
February 27, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Really great post by @jamesbedford.bsky.social on @edutopia.org today about his monthlong break from AI tools.
(featuring some neat hero art by the amazing guillemcasasus.com !)
www.edutopia.org/article/down...
(featuring some neat hero art by the amazing guillemcasasus.com !)
www.edutopia.org/article/down...
going through public domain images and hoping, praying, I will find an excuse to use This Guy in the future.... pdimagearchive.org
February 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
going through public domain images and hoping, praying, I will find an excuse to use This Guy in the future.... pdimagearchive.org
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Great overview on scaffolding by @toddfinley.bsky.social, with loads of helpful links (and nice art by @chelseabeck.bsky.social): www.edutopia.org/article/powe...
Scaffolding Like a Pro: Powerful Ways to Support Learning
With options ranging from tried-and-true to lesser known, these strategies for cognitive, metacognitive, and procedural scaffolding will help you set students up for success.
www.edutopia.org
February 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Great overview on scaffolding by @toddfinley.bsky.social, with loads of helpful links (and nice art by @chelseabeck.bsky.social): www.edutopia.org/article/powe...
Shira Inbar crushed this art!! Check it out on the site to see it move 👀👀👀
To avoid wasting funds and valuable teacher time, #SchoolLeaders can ask these critical questions.
They’ll help make sure any new #EdTech tool you adopt is thoughtfully selected, vetted, and implemented.
They’ll help make sure any new #EdTech tool you adopt is thoughtfully selected, vetted, and implemented.
Teachers Want Hard Questions Asked Before Adding Tech
Districts can avoid common pitfalls in ed tech adoption by asking these critical questions before spending big money.
buff.ly
February 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Shira Inbar crushed this art!! Check it out on the site to see it move 👀👀👀
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It was great working with @chelseabeck.bsky.social on this illustration of Spencer Russell for Edutopia! Chelsea is a super talented illustrator and and equally great art director. I wish all projects were this fun!
January 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
It was great working with @chelseabeck.bsky.social on this illustration of Spencer Russell for Edutopia! Chelsea is a super talented illustrator and and equally great art director. I wish all projects were this fun!
what my husband sees from across the house when ive run out of coffee
January 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
what my husband sees from across the house when ive run out of coffee
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Teachers! I did the roundup for Edutopia for their favourite articles of the year. Big thanks to @chelseabeck.bsky.social for being a great AD #illustration #teaching #education www.edutopia.org/article/2024...
January 6, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Teachers! I did the roundup for Edutopia for their favourite articles of the year. Big thanks to @chelseabeck.bsky.social for being a great AD #illustration #teaching #education www.edutopia.org/article/2024...
I can announce I have, for like the 10th year in a row, forgotten about all illustration annual deadlines and not submitted anything. I need someone to personally come to my house once a year and yell at me when it's time to upload!!!
December 5, 2024 at 10:20 PM
I can announce I have, for like the 10th year in a row, forgotten about all illustration annual deadlines and not submitted anything. I need someone to personally come to my house once a year and yell at me when it's time to upload!!!
I’m painting and crushing through my Buffy rewatch and lemme tell you I’ll never be ready for season 5 e16. they need to mail you a warm blanket if Hulu senses you’re on that one!!!
November 30, 2024 at 2:44 AM
I’m painting and crushing through my Buffy rewatch and lemme tell you I’ll never be ready for season 5 e16. they need to mail you a warm blanket if Hulu senses you’re on that one!!!
How many paintings do I have to do before I finally feel ready to tackle the two I *have* to do???
November 28, 2024 at 1:21 AM
How many paintings do I have to do before I finally feel ready to tackle the two I *have* to do???
"Teachers grading a stack of assignments may notice that they start to feel cranky as the pile shrinks. Now researchers have evidence that working straight through the grading blues can impact students’ final scores."
quick illo from July for @edutopia.bsky.social's research newsletter
quick illo from July for @edutopia.bsky.social's research newsletter
November 27, 2024 at 4:29 PM
"Teachers grading a stack of assignments may notice that they start to feel cranky as the pile shrinks. Now researchers have evidence that working straight through the grading blues can impact students’ final scores."
quick illo from July for @edutopia.bsky.social's research newsletter
quick illo from July for @edutopia.bsky.social's research newsletter
Tried a fun digital collage experiment on this one B^)
We can make learning more playful and creative. 🤸🌈
Tech can help, says @mres.bsky.social, creator of Scratch and OctoStudio. Here’s how:
Tech can help, says @mres.bsky.social, creator of Scratch and OctoStudio. Here’s how:
Promoting Playful Learning With Technology
Mitchel Resnick—creator of Scratch and OctoStudio—shares how teachers can maximize students’ use of tech for creative purposes.
edut.to
November 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Tried a fun digital collage experiment on this one B^)
Really beautiful work by Jensine Eckwall for "Using Edtech in Service of Human Connections" for @edutopia.bsky.social :^)
November 25, 2024 at 5:32 PM
Really beautiful work by Jensine Eckwall for "Using Edtech in Service of Human Connections" for @edutopia.bsky.social :^)