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visualnonglossary.bsky.social @visualnonglossary.bsky.social · 1d

"How can we talk about racial justice in a way that invites courage, builds connection, and gives people a path forward?" greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

Can We Teach Racial Justice by Talking About Virtues?

It's harder to talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools these days, but there might be other ways to frame the conversation.

greatergood.berkeley.edu

visualnonglossary.bsky.social @visualnonglossary.bsky.social · 2d

There is so much division around cell phones in school. This is a take we hadn't considered. What are your thoughts? via @educationweek www.edweek.org/leadership/o...

There's a Generational Difference in How Teachers Use Cellphones (Opinion)

Mistaking this as generational fragility or resistance to professionalism is an oversimplification.

www.edweek.org

visualnonglossary.bsky.social @visualnonglossary.bsky.social · 3d

Is it just us, or do some of the posters on the walls in the photos Seidlitz Director of Accounting Michelle Belanger took on her visit to a school in Kenya look like a variation on the #VisualNonGlossary? We love to see it!

visualnonglossary.bsky.social @visualnonglossary.bsky.social · 4d

What makes the #VisualNonGlossary the largest collection of structured visuals and conversation prompts, anywhere?" Well, the numbers speak for themselves. visualnonglossary.com

visualnonglossary.bsky.social @visualnonglossary.bsky.social · 5d

Yes! We love to see the #VisualNonGlossary in action! Thanks, @aimes2020, for sharing! Intrigued? Check it out at visualnonglossary.com!

visualnonglossary.bsky.social @visualnonglossary.bsky.social · 8d

Our consultants know a little something about the life of a show[person]! The delayed flights, the hotel coffee, and the tired feet...all ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT for the impact we're able to have on our own crowds.

Happy #TS12 day to all who celebrate! #LifeOfAShowgirl

visualnonglossary.bsky.social @visualnonglossary.bsky.social · 8d

Part 2, out now. #TS12 tracks as #VisualNonGlossary entries.That's show business for you. thevisualnonglossary.com

visualnonglossary.bsky.social @visualnonglossary.bsky.social · 8d

While you wait for midnight...We present to you our roundup of #TS12 tracks as #VisualNonGlossary entries.That's show business for you. (And ours is a double drop — part 2 coming tomorrow!) thevisualnonglossary.com

visualnonglossary.bsky.social @visualnonglossary.bsky.social · 10d

@iMarquezEDU's #SeidlitzBlog post on finding 1 right thing in each S's answer is worth rereading once in a while. We could all use the reminder that the way we respond to a wrong answer can make or break the S's confidence to raise their hand next time. seidlitzblog.org/2024/09/18/f...

Finding the Rightness in Our Students’ Answers

by Isaac Márquez “Plenty of opportunities for low-stress output…” I mention this as the second part of what students need to be successful in learning language in the classroom: Comprehensible inpu…

seidlitzblog.org

visualnonglossary.bsky.social @visualnonglossary.bsky.social · 11d

Visual learner? Us, too. Wrap your head around the #VisualNonGlossary by seeing it in action, with this video from our friends at @mckinneyisd. www.youtube.com/watch?v=plVU...

The Visual Non-Glossary in McKinney ISD (Full-Length)

See The #VisualNonGlossary in middle school classrooms and hear testimonials of educators in McKinney ISD.

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visualnonglossary.bsky.social @visualnonglossary.bsky.social · 12d

DISCOVER, CONNECT, RESPOND. www.amazon.com/Discover-Con...

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visualnonglossary.bsky.social @visualnonglossary.bsky.social · 12d

This right here is why @EliseWhiteDiaz's #DCRLearning is SUCH an important tool for educators. www.kqed.org/mindshift/62...

When Adults Learn about Trauma-Informed Practices, Students Can Recover | KQED

After a rise in suicide threats, a school counselor in Kentucky started teaching everyone from teachers to bus drivers about trauma-informed practices.

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visualnonglossary.bsky.social @visualnonglossary.bsky.social · 15d

At the #VisualNonGlossary, we value teachers' opinions—after all, you're the ones in the classroom, & you're the ones with the best insights into what might make the resource even better. Check out a couple of examples of the feedback we've gotten—& the way we've implemented it to improve the VNG.

visualnonglossary.bsky.social @visualnonglossary.bsky.social · 16d

"Allow beginning language learners to express themselves through pictorial representation, then leverage co-created text to engage them in all four language domains." We couldn't have said it better ourselves, @EliseWhiteDiaz.bsky.social! seidlitzblog.org/2024/03/21/h...

Help Newcomers Tell Their Stories

by Elise White Diaz It is March. Your class is settled and you are either gearing up for (or in the midst of) State Testing. You have been working with your multilingual students all year, and they…

seidlitzblog.org

visualnonglossary.bsky.social @visualnonglossary.bsky.social · 17d

Love these 5 tips for making #ProjectBasedLearning accessible to all students! Thanks, @CultofPedagogy. www.cultofpedagogy.com/accessible-p...

Making Project-Based Learning Accessible for Everyone

We don’t have to abandon PBL or dramatically overhaul it to make it work for diverse learners.

www.cultofpedagogy.com

visualnonglossary.bsky.social @visualnonglossary.bsky.social · 18d

This visual was created for 7th grade math classrooms, but the more we look at it, the more we're considering creating a whole separate VNG for Adulting 101. Any takers? thevisualnonglossary.com/subjects/vis...

visualnonglossary.bsky.social @visualnonglossary.bsky.social · 19d

The #VisualNonGlossary is the easiest way to get students talking about academic content, using academic language. See for yourself, with a 7-day free trial! thevisualnonglossary.com

visualnonglossary.bsky.social @visualnonglossary.bsky.social · 22d

We mentioned earlier that the #VisualNonGlossary is always growing. Another thing we love is that it's always IMPROVING based on user feedback. Check out this example on the Religious Freedom entry we shared earlier this week. thevisualnonglossary.com/subjects/vis...

visualnonglossary.bsky.social @visualnonglossary.bsky.social · 23d

Love to see states stepping in to fill the gaping holes left by federal policy changes. Thank you, Michigan. bridgemi.com/talent-educa...

Michigan issues new requirements for teaching English learners as feds pull back - Bridge Michigan

The Trump administration rescinded federal guidance on legal protections for English learners. Michigan will have a new oversight.

bridgemi.com

visualnonglossary.bsky.social @visualnonglossary.bsky.social · 24d

"Is hostility toward a fast-evolving technology, or even quiet resistance to using it, really the right approach? Or does it run the risk of denying critical learning opportunities and skill building for a generation of students?" Share your take. www.edweek.org/technology/i...

Is There a Healthy Middle Ground on AI in Schools? Try Skeptical Optimism

How students and teachers can learn to put a human touch on everything AI produces.

www.edweek.org

visualnonglossary.bsky.social @visualnonglossary.bsky.social · 25d

Q: How is religious freedom related to the Bill of Rights? A: You can infer from this visual that the Bill of Rights protects religious freedom. For more deets, see the Establishment Clause & the Free Exercise Clause. For more #VisualNonGlossary samples, check out our website. visualnonglossary.com

visualnonglossary.bsky.social @visualnonglossary.bsky.social · 26d

One of our favorite things about the #VisualNonGlossary is that it's never finished. Check out the 50+ new #WorldGeography words we added recently! thevisualnonglossary.com/website_upda...

visualnonglossary.bsky.social @visualnonglossary.bsky.social · 29d

We use lots of symbols in the VNG. They're a kind of shorthand for explaining vocab words, & we've tried to make them fairly easy to infer. But we also know what it means to AssUMe, so just in case, we made an anchor chart. See it & other resources: thevisualnonglossary.com/resources/re...

visualnonglossary.bsky.social @visualnonglossary.bsky.social · Sep 11

Super interesting exploration of what it could look like to introduce our youngest learners to #AI. Would love to hear your thoughts! www.ascd.org/blogs/press-...

Press Start: AI in Early Education

Introduce AI concepts in early grades with safe, age-appropriate tools and hands-on activities.

www.ascd.org

visualnonglossary.bsky.social @visualnonglossary.bsky.social · Sep 10

3 insights for addressing absenteeism:
1. Parents don't know how much absences affect their child’s education.
2. Parents don't realize how often their child is missing school.
3. Schools must address the root causes of absences.
www.kqed.org/mindshift/64...

How Postcards to Parents Can Help Schools Get Kids Back to Class | KQED

Is snail mail the secret to reducing chronic absenteeism? Discover how a research-backed postcard campaign boosted student attendance.

www.kqed.org