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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 15d

Working to foster a positive math identity in your students? Brain-based learning expert @lieslmcconchie.bsky.social has designed 4 activities that can be adapted for any grade level! 🧠

#MathSky #ITeachMath

4 Activities to Foster a Positive Math Identity

Developing a positive sense of self in relation to math can have a major impact on student achievement.

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carmenrestrepo.bsky.social @carmenrestrepo.bsky.social · Mar 20

Ensuring That Math Instruction Provides Opportunities for All www.edutopia.org/article/stra... #matheduction #K12

Ensuring That Math Instruction Provides Opportunities for All

Students bring different combinations of strengths and weaknesses to the math classroom, and teachers can help all of them grow.

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carmenrestrepo.bsky.social @carmenrestrepo.bsky.social · Mar 8

The Power of Multimodal Learning (in 5 Charts) www.edutopia.org/visual-essay... #K12 #earlylearning

The Power of Multimodal Learning (in 5 Charts)

When students engage multiple senses to learn—drawing or acting out a concept, for example—they’re more likely to remember and develop a deeper understanding of the material, a large body of research ...

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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · Feb 27

Listening to audio books could be the key to reading & reading enjoyment for many students, @literacy-trust.bsky.social is advising. It comes as children's enjoyment of listening surpasses their enjoyment of reading for the first time: https://buff.ly/3EWM6fc #literacy #teaching #edusky

Audio books could be the key to reading for pleasure - SecEd

This article looks at research findings suggesting audio books could boost the number of students reading for pleasure

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Jen Roberts, NBCT @jen.litandtech.com · Feb 26

✍️ My new article for @edutopia.org : "Authentic Writing in the Age of AI" - sharing five strategies from my classroom that support student writing in this new context. #EduSky
www.edutopia.org/article/teac...

Authentic Writing in the Age of AI

Collaboration and choice can help students learn the foundations of good writing without relying on AI for assistance.

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carmenrestrepo.bsky.social @carmenrestrepo.bsky.social · Feb 25

Improv in the Classroom: Great resource of activities to boost academics, build community, and create opportunities for movement during learning. #K12 www.edutopia.org/package/impr...

Improv in the Classroom

A collection of our popular articles and videos about how theater games and improvisation can spark creativity, build relationships, and boost academics and executive function skills alike.

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carmenrestrepo.bsky.social @carmenrestrepo.bsky.social · Feb 22

It’s Important to Talk About Learning Accommodations With Your Students—Here’s How to Do It www.edutopia.org/article/how-... #SPED #education #K12

It’s Important to Talk About Learning Accommodations With Your Students—Here’s How to Do It

From metaphors for elementary school kids to mindset shifts and graphic organizers for teens, here are teacher-tested tips for normalizing learning accommodations across grade levels.

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carmenrestrepo.bsky.social @carmenrestrepo.bsky.social · Feb 19

For Young Kids, The Power of Play-Based Learning
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For Young Kids, The Power of Play-Based Learning

New research shows play-based learning can be more effective than direct instruction at improving outcomes for early learners—particularly in the development of mathematical and spatial skills.

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Education Technology News @edtechnews.bsky.social · Feb 18

Using Gen AI to Design, Implement, and Assess PBL #EdTech
#edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators

Using Gen AI to Design, Implement, and Assess PBL

One of the most frequent questions I get during the generative AI professional development workshops I facilitate in the U.S. and China is pretty basic: “How do I use gen AI with PBL?” The question...

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carmenrestrepo.bsky.social @carmenrestrepo.bsky.social · Feb 16

Empowering Futures by Turning Electives into Meaningful Career Pathways www.gettingsmart.com/2025/02/10/e... via @Getting_Smart

Empowering Futures by Turning Electives into Meaningful Career Pathways

Transform high school electives into career pathways, aligning with career clusters and embedding certifications for future readiness.

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carmenrestrepo.bsky.social @carmenrestrepo.bsky.social · Feb 15

I highly recommend visiting the Yoga Calm link and watching the video on Yoga Calm in the Minnesota School District ISD 728 #K12 #EarlyChildhoodEducation

Edutopia @edutopia.org · Feb 15

What can happen when you introduce yoga to preschoolers? 🧘

You’ll watch them become more patient, proficient, and perceptive, says early childhood educator Elaine Heiskell.

#PreK #EarlyChildhoodEducation

Introducing Yoga in Preschool

Teachers can share the benefits of yoga with young learners to help them be mindful of their breath, body, mind, and heart.

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EdSurge @edsurge.com · Feb 4

New Hampshire's creation of an "early childhood operations manager" role, approved by the U.S. Department of Labor, has established a pathway for director apprenticeship programs to expand nationwide.

As Apprenticeships Expand in Early Childhood, These States Are Training the Field’s Future Leaders - EdSurge News

Apprenticeship programs for early childhood educators are booming. Now three states have launched apprenticeships specifically for the field’s emerging ...

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · Feb 15

You’re probably familiar with ChatGPT. But have you ever asked it to imitate a historical figure? 🫅 Or output a poem that students can compare to a Shakespeare sonnet? 📜

Edutopia’s @dalorleon.bsky.social showcases a few innovative, teacher-tested uses of the tool.

#EduSkyAI #HistoryEducation

AI Tool Demo: Creative Uses for ChatGPT in History and ELA

Assistant editor Daniel Leonard shares a few interesting applications of ChatGPT that teachers have adopted to drive critical thinking and deeper analysis.

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THE Journal @thejournal.bsky.social · Feb 12

Don't miss our terrific op ed from Kahn Academy founder Sal Kahn on #AI's potential to do good in education: thejournal.com/Articles/202...

What AI Gets Right and How It Will Be Used in the Year Ahead -- THE Journal

AI has tremendous potential to do good in education while honoring and upholding the essential role of teachers. However, its success will depend on how we choose to use it.

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Noel Candelaria @noelcandelaria.bsky.social · Feb 3

If your an educator and want to know how to make Black History month meaningful for your students.

Check out NEA’s resources to help you celebrate: www.nea.org/resource-lib...
#BlackHistoryMonth

Black Lives Matter at School | NEA

Across race and place, educators, parents and allies are coming together to ensure that every Black student and educator can live, grow and thrive with support, love and joy. The goal of Black Lives M...

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Skype a Scientist @skypeascientist.bsky.social · Jan 23

Our next match is happening in a few hours!

Get matched with a scientist for a Q&A with your classroom at www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html

Tell your colleagues! Our program is free and we have LOTS of scientist volunteers this semester 🧪

#EduSky #ScienceEducation #SciTeach #ITeachScience

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · Jan 20

The 2025 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge is a fun space science challenge for K-12! Put the innovative student Rocket Catcher Challenge on your #STEM calendar!

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#RocketCatcherChallenge #scienceteacher
#ScienceBuddiesEngineeringChallenge

[Example of three rocket catcher devices for 2025 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge]

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carmenrestrepo.bsky.social @carmenrestrepo.bsky.social · Feb 11

Teaching Young Students How to Overcome Cognitive Overload www.edutopia.org/article/cogn... #K12 @edutopia.org

Teaching Young Students How to Overcome Cognitive Overload

Teachers can help students develop the metacognitive skills to avoid becoming overwhelmed by school demands.

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