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MiddleWeb @middleweb.bsky.social · 9d

4 Simple Ways We Can Pre-Assess Students

Barbara Blackburn shares four simple activities teachers can use to pre-assess student knowledge & readiness before teaching a lesson.
#edusky #educoach @barbararblackburn.bsky.social @sharemylesson.bsky.social #teaching

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Four Simple Ways to Pre-Assess Your Students

Barbara R. Blackburn shares four simple activities teachers can use to pre-assess student knowledge and readiness before planning or teaching a lesson.

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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 6d

Make group work actually work! 🙌
@barbararblackburn.bsky.social shares 4 easy tips to boost collaboration and keep your classroom groups on track sharemylesson.com/blog/4-tips-... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @texasaft.org @aftpa.bsky.social @aftwa.bsky.social @ky120unitedaft.bsky.social

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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 27d

Game on! 🎲 Teachers are turning lessons into fun with Jeopardy, scavenger hunts, student-designed games & more. When learning feels like play, students shine. Read this blog from @barbararblackburn.bsky.social 👉 sharemylesson.com/blog/classro... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @aftpa.bsky.social

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MiddleWeb @middleweb.bsky.social · Aug 28

Review: DEEPEN LEARNING WITH DOK & COGNITIVE RIGOR.

"One of the most valuable aspects of Karin Hess’s work is her ability to connect and clarify key frameworks that shape educational practice."
#edusky @drkarinhess.bsky.social @barbararblackburn.bsky.social

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Apply Depth of Knowledge, Cognitive Rigor for Deep Learning

Karin Hess provides clarity and practical tools for teachers seeking to design learning experiences that truly deepen understanding, says NBCT Kathie Palmieri.

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How important are questions?

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Barbara Blackburn @barbararblackburn.bsky.social · Aug 28

Empower your students by teaching them #criticalthinking. drblackburn.us/

Barbara Blackburn @barbararblackburn.bsky.social · Aug 25

Have you checked out my book on #scaffolding? Free downloads on my website. drblackburn.us/

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Barbara Blackburn @barbararblackburn.bsky.social · Aug 22

Happy 80th anniversary of @cbcaustralia Children's Book Week.
Children's Books that meant a lot to me were:
The Phantom Tollbooth Clifford The Big Red Dog Oh the Places You'll Go

From Australian writers:
Possum Magic by Mem Fox
Diary of a Wombat by @jackie_french_

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Barbara Blackburn @barbararblackburn.bsky.social · Aug 18

Remember, you make a difference in your students' success! drblackburn.us/

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MiddleWeb @middleweb.bsky.social · Aug 16

Barbara Blackburn’s Best Advice for Beginning Teachers

Teaching guru @barbararblackburn.bsky.social articles – often written with new & novice teachers in mind – are succinct, practical, filled with examples & respectful of teachers’ time & the challenges they face. #edusky

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Barbara Blackburn's Best Advice for Beginning Teachers

Barbara Blackburn's teaching advice – often written with beginning teachers in mind – is crisp, succinct, practical, and respectful of the challenges they face.

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MiddleWeb @middleweb.bsky.social · Aug 17

"You Are the Key to Your Students’ Success."

Dr. Barbara Blackburn's message to teachers is straightforward: On your worst day, you are still someone’s best hope. Read this for strategies and inspiration. #edusky #edleaders #educoach @barbararblackburn.bsky.social #teachers

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Barbara Blackburn: You Are the Key to Your Students’ Success

Dr. Barbara Blackburn's message to teachers is straightforward: On your worst day, you are still someone’s best hope. Read this for strategies and inspiration.

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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · Aug 12

AI shouldn’t replace thinking—it should enhance it. 🧠
Here are 3 ways to guide students toward using AI responsibly and as a learning tool, not a shortcut: sharemylesson.com/blog/3-ways-... @barbararblackburn.bsky.social @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

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Barbara Blackburn @barbararblackburn.bsky.social · Aug 14

Do you teach high school students? How are you helping them think about their futures? drblackburn.us/

Barbara Blackburn @barbararblackburn.bsky.social · Aug 11

Several years ago, I wrote a book on #motivation for #parents, dedicated to my mom and dad. Check it out at my website drblackburn.us/.

Barbara Blackburn @barbararblackburn.bsky.social · Aug 10

Remember, you make a difference in your students' success! drblackburn.us/

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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · Aug 7

Tired of typing the same feedback 50 times? 😩
Try AI text expanders, smarter assessments & visual tools to save time and boost learning.
Check out these 3 strategies teachers can use with AI — the right way.
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Barbara Blackburn @barbararblackburn.bsky.social · Aug 5

3 Strategies for Teachers Who Use AI. sharemylesson.com/blog/ai-stra...

Three Strategies for Teachers Who Use AI

How can teachers team up with AI to save time and support student learning?

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