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Rick Butterworth
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Designing and building solutions that empower all learners
Co-founder • Designer • Coder • #ISTE Author • #Dyslexia Advocate • Aviation Geek

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#dyslexia #education #edtech #EduSky
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Teachers: open-world thinkers 🌍
System: still playing 1990s side-scrolls 🎮

🎧 Spotify: https://spti.fi/ONWJG7q
📺 YouTube: https://youtu.be/LRhFldKP43I

#PlayEd3Podcast #EdChat #TeacherLife 
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October 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Most apps: zero effort, endless scroll. 🌀
AI: effort required, brain engaged. 🧠
Maybe that’s not a bad thing.

Spotify: https://spti.fi/Ca4kuLr
YouTube: https://youtu.be/rQyNQrRatGI

#PlayEd3Podcast #CriticalThinking #AIinEducation

@tishaponcio.bsky.social @rickbutterworth.com
October 21, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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We applaud teachers for being “resilient.”
But resilience without rest is just exhaustion in disguise.

Full episode:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/eHrB71hRGcM
Spotify: https://spti.fi/w1PX5u4

#PlayEd3Podcast #TeacherBurnout #WellbeingMatters #EduSky
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September 1, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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🎉 100 streams & downloads!
It may seem small, but to us, it huge.

🙏Thank you to everyone who’s listened to The Play Ed3 Podcast so far!

This journey started just 3 months ago, and every play means the world to us. Here’s to learning, leading, and growing—together.

#thankyou #smallwins
100 Streams and Downloads of The Play Ed3 Podcast
July 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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“If you want students to lead, you can’t be afraid of the questions they’ll ask.” 👏

Juli Parsons on why failure and autonomy belong in every classroom.

🎧 Full episode: open.spotify.com/episode/7HAj...

#played3podcast #StudentVoice #FutureOfEducation
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May 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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🚀 First episode of The Play Ed3 Podcast is LIVE! Meet your hosts @tishaponcio.bsky.social & @rickbutterworth.com as we kick off a new era for educators, learners & change-makers. 🎙️

🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/1ndM...

#PlayEd3 #edtech #EduSky #podcast
Who are We?
The Play Ed3 Podcast · Episode
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May 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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The first episode of The Play Ed3 Podcast drops Monday, May 12th!

Hosted by @tishaponcio.bsky.social and @rickbutterworth.com , this podcast brings real stories, insights, and conversations that matter to educators and change makers

👉 Follow @played3.bsky.social for updates

#podcast #PlayEd3
May 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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We didn’t do an Instagram Live today but we did record our conversation!
Want to join us next time or listen in?

#TomorrowLeaders
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May 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Every teacher I’ve ever met is a leader, some just haven’t been shown it yet. On @rdene915.bsky.social's #thriveEDU podcast, I share how educators lead every day, even when it goes unnoticed. Here more: open.spotify.com/show/5ShTVHH...
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#studentsuccess #tomorrowleaders
April 30, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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Grades get all the attention, but we forget there’s an actual person behind them. @rickbutterworth.com and I dive into what student success REALLY means on @rdene915.bsky.social's ThriveEDU podcast.

Full episode on Spotify: lnkd.in/gqBxDDRJ

#studentsuccess #tomorrowleaders #teacherPD #thriveEDU
April 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Giving feedback the right way builds confidence, not fear. 💬

Try “2 Stars and 1 Wish”:
⭐ Praise what’s working
⭐ Highlight another strength
💭 Share one area to grow

It’s simple, powerful, and helps learners thrive.

#feedbackmatters #teacherPD #tomorrowleaders #EduSky
April 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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We explore how building authentic relationships and creating space for #studentvoice can turn classrooms into communities where #studentleadership naturally emerges.

Dropping May 19th: linktr.ee/tishaponcio


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#LearnersToLeaders #TomorrowLeaders #studentsuccess
By embracing the diversity of learners and understanding each student's strengths, educators can create an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, valued and empowered. Image of Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders book cover plus headshots of Rick and Tisha and the preorder link: iste.org/tomorrowleaders
April 22, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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Would love to see you for my #TCEA session at 10:30 am today and a session at @lumiosocial.bsky.social booth at 3:00! (#portfolios #neurodivergent learning) www.instagram.com/reel/DFmUFXX...
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February 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Grades don’t tell the whole story- portfolios do

Join @tishaponcio.bsky.social and I for our #TCEA session:

Unleash your Story: The Transformative Power of Digital Portfolios
📅 Monday, Feb 3rd, 2025
⏰ 10:30 am CST

Learn how portfolios empower students and support authentic assessment

#EduSky
February 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Grades don’t tell the whole story- portfolios do.
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Join us Monday for this #TCEA session and let us share WHY portfolios support your students and HOW they can help you meet multiple goals at once. We will also share a few sneak peeks of our upcoming book and send you away with resources to help!
QR code for the session, Rick and Tisha headshots with title date time and room number: Unleash Your Story The Transformative Power of Digital Portfolios Monday Feb 3rd 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CST Room 19A Plus: Grades don’t tell the whole story-portfolios do. Discover how digital portfolios empower students, transform assessment, and set everyone up for success!
February 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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A brief look into my journey toward something I once believed I could never achieve.

#todayslearners #tomorrowsleaders

Preorder now: lnkd.in/ecmfsj_2

youtube.com/shorts/NBAb7...

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A little about me…
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January 14, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Available for Preorder now:
ISTE: iste.org/products/a1w...
Amazon: a.co/d/1mssbwq
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Preparing students for their future requires us all to review our beliefs, perspectives, and practices to support transformational learning; ISTE book image, headshots of Tisha and Rick; the background is book brand colors: red, yellow, and teal.
January 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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So many of you have let @tishaponcio.bsky.social and I know you've preordered our book! ✨THANK YOU!✨

We wrote this to empower student leaders and with YOU in mind also! There are nuggets for everyone no matter the chapter you choose!

ISTE - iste.org/products/a1w...

Amazon - a.co/d/dyKnHYR
Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders: 9798888370476:Paperback,Books:Digital Media and Creativity,Accessibility and UDL,Teaching Strategies
Boost student autonomy and empowerment in the classroom to cultivate leadership skills and develop the entrepreneurs of the future.
iste.org
January 9, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Happy new year to all my friends around the world!

Wishing you all the best for 2025 🎉🎉🎉
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January 1, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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We are headed to #ISTELive but this time as AUTHORS!
Stay tuned for our session and much more leading up to San Antonio!
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#NotAtISTE? Not a Problem! We will have opportunities for you to join in the book release fun!
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#tomorrowsleaders
Spark Joyful Learning, Two great events coming together in 2025! July 29- July 2 in San Antonio, Texas ASCD and ISTE.
December 20, 2024 at 10:29 PM
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✨We’ve been working on something transformational, and it’s almost ready for you. ✨

Pre-Order now:

a.co/d/fzq4e9S

iste.org/products/a1w...

www.target.com/p/today-s-le...

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/todays-lea...

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#tomorrowsleaders @rickbutterworth.com
#EduSky
Preorder Now! Available June 3, 2025; Book Cover: Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders: Inspire Your Students to Succeed in School and Beyond by Tisha Poncio and Rick Butterworth; “Writing this book has been an incredible journey. It combines our passions: empowering educators, cultivating student leaders, and inspiring innovation. Our drive to complete this project was motivated by one mission: to make the world a better place and create lasting change.” ISTE, AMAZON, TARGET, BARNES & NOBLE logos are visible to show where book can be preordered.
December 16, 2024 at 5:11 PM
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We’ve been working on something transformational, and it’s almost ready for you.

Pre-Order now
ISTE: iste.org/products/a1w...

Amazon: a.co/d/fzq4e9S

Barnes & Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/todays-lea...

Target: www.target.com/p/today-s-le...

#tomorrowsleaders #EduSky
@tishaponcio.bsky.social
Preorder Now! Available June 3, 2025; Book Cover: Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders: Inspire Your Students to Succeed in School and Beyond by Tisha Poncio and Rick Butterworth; “Writing this book has been an incredible journey. It combines our passions: empowering educators, cultivating student leaders, and inspiring innovation. Our drive to complete this project was motivated by one mission: to make the world a better place and create lasting change.” ISTE, AMAZON, TARGET, BARNES & NOBLE logos are visible to show where it can be preordered.
December 16, 2024 at 5:17 PM
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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

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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...
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November 29, 2024 at 10:47 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving to all my #edusky friends across the pond! 🎉💙🦃
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November 28, 2024 at 1:49 PM
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Just finished “Unreasonable Hospitality”—what a compelling read for leaders! It’s an inspiring story of how people unite to build something meaningful, fueled by a shared vision, joy, and bold exploration. A must-read for school leaders and teams to spark growth together! #LeadershipRiffs #EduSky
November 24, 2024 at 8:09 PM