Jen Roberts, NBCT
@jen.litandtech.com
English Teacher, Author, Speaker,
Google for Education Innovator, Adobe Creative Educator Innovator, CUE Outstanding Educator ‘22, Edutopia author.
http://www.litandtech.com
#edtech #EDUsky #EduSkyAI #NBCT #iTeachEnglish #GooogleEdu #CUEmunity #AIinedu
Google for Education Innovator, Adobe Creative Educator Innovator, CUE Outstanding Educator ‘22, Edutopia author.
http://www.litandtech.com
#edtech #EDUsky #EduSkyAI #NBCT #iTeachEnglish #GooogleEdu #CUEmunity #AIinedu
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Jen Roberts, NBCT
@jen.litandtech.com
· Jul 17
Making Your Own Teacher Toolbox
Lit and Tech helps teachers integrate EdTech and literacy strategies to engage students, spark creativity, and improve classroom learning.
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✨ Teacher Organization Hack! Created my dream toolbox system (and sharing all the details)! Free customizable labels + money-saving tips for supplies. Your classroom desk is about to get a glow-up! 🧰 Link: buff.ly/3Gy0V6P #EduSky
Reposted by Jen Roberts, NBCT
If you’re struggling to AI-proof your writing curriculum, you’re not alone.
Here’s how high school ELA teacher @jen.litandtech.com helps her students learn how to use AI to strengthen their writing—not do their thinking. ✍️
#EduSkyAI #EdTech #ELATeacher
Here’s how high school ELA teacher @jen.litandtech.com helps her students learn how to use AI to strengthen their writing—not do their thinking. ✍️
#EduSkyAI #EdTech #ELATeacher
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.
edut.to
November 19, 2025 at 12:58 AM
If you’re struggling to AI-proof your writing curriculum, you’re not alone.
Here’s how high school ELA teacher @jen.litandtech.com helps her students learn how to use AI to strengthen their writing—not do their thinking. ✍️
#EduSkyAI #EdTech #ELATeacher
Here’s how high school ELA teacher @jen.litandtech.com helps her students learn how to use AI to strengthen their writing—not do their thinking. ✍️
#EduSkyAI #EdTech #ELATeacher
Reposted by Jen Roberts, NBCT
New blog post: Formative assessment that actually helps students while it assesses them? Brisk Boost has become my go-to for reading support.
Students get adaptive support, and I see who needs help in real time. Way better than a quiz.
Tips from my classroom: www.litandtech.com/2025/11/usin... 🎒📖
Students get adaptive support, and I see who needs help in real time. Way better than a quiz.
Tips from my classroom: www.litandtech.com/2025/11/usin... 🎒📖
Using Brisk Boost for Reading: Formative Assessment That Actually Helps Students Learn
Brisk Boost turns reading assignments into adaptive tutoring sessions. Better than quizzes—it assesses while helping students learn in real time.
www.litandtech.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
New blog post: Formative assessment that actually helps students while it assesses them? Brisk Boost has become my go-to for reading support.
Students get adaptive support, and I see who needs help in real time. Way better than a quiz.
Tips from my classroom: www.litandtech.com/2025/11/usin... 🎒📖
Students get adaptive support, and I see who needs help in real time. Way better than a quiz.
Tips from my classroom: www.litandtech.com/2025/11/usin... 🎒📖
New blog post: Formative assessment that actually helps students while it assesses them? Brisk Boost has become my go-to for reading support.
Students get adaptive support, and I see who needs help in real time. Way better than a quiz.
Tips from my classroom: www.litandtech.com/2025/11/usin... 🎒📖
Students get adaptive support, and I see who needs help in real time. Way better than a quiz.
Tips from my classroom: www.litandtech.com/2025/11/usin... 🎒📖
Using Brisk Boost for Reading: Formative Assessment That Actually Helps Students Learn
Brisk Boost turns reading assignments into adaptive tutoring sessions. Better than quizzes—it assesses while helping students learn in real time.
www.litandtech.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
New blog post: Formative assessment that actually helps students while it assesses them? Brisk Boost has become my go-to for reading support.
Students get adaptive support, and I see who needs help in real time. Way better than a quiz.
Tips from my classroom: www.litandtech.com/2025/11/usin... 🎒📖
Students get adaptive support, and I see who needs help in real time. Way better than a quiz.
Tips from my classroom: www.litandtech.com/2025/11/usin... 🎒📖
I’ve been waiting for the option to add sheets to NotebookLM. This is a change that will (hopefully) make it more useful for teachers. #EduskyAI #education #Googlechampions
NotebookLM adds Deep Research and support for more source types blog.google/technology/goo… #AI #NotebookLM
November 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I’ve been waiting for the option to add sheets to NotebookLM. This is a change that will (hopefully) make it more useful for teachers. #EduskyAI #education #Googlechampions
Reposted by Jen Roberts, NBCT
Our guest on the latest episode of School of Practice, teacher @jen.litandtech.com, wants to know: How are you and your students using AI to improve writing skills?
Share what's been working in your classroom, respond to our latest podcast episode, or ask Jen your own question here: edut.to/3JKdzUj
Share what's been working in your classroom, respond to our latest podcast episode, or ask Jen your own question here: edut.to/3JKdzUj
November 13, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Our guest on the latest episode of School of Practice, teacher @jen.litandtech.com, wants to know: How are you and your students using AI to improve writing skills?
Share what's been working in your classroom, respond to our latest podcast episode, or ask Jen your own question here: edut.to/3JKdzUj
Share what's been working in your classroom, respond to our latest podcast episode, or ask Jen your own question here: edut.to/3JKdzUj
Reposted by Jen Roberts, NBCT
Are you struggling with AI in your classroom?
In this week’s School of Practice episode, we chat with veteran high school teacher @jen.litandtech.com about the possibilities—and limitations—of using AI to help students become better, more discerning writers. 🤖🎧
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EduAI
In this week’s School of Practice episode, we chat with veteran high school teacher @jen.litandtech.com about the possibilities—and limitations—of using AI to help students become better, more discerning writers. 🤖🎧
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EduAI
November 12, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Are you struggling with AI in your classroom?
In this week’s School of Practice episode, we chat with veteran high school teacher @jen.litandtech.com about the possibilities—and limitations—of using AI to help students become better, more discerning writers. 🤖🎧
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EduAI
In this week’s School of Practice episode, we chat with veteran high school teacher @jen.litandtech.com about the possibilities—and limitations—of using AI to help students become better, more discerning writers. 🤖🎧
#EduSky #EduSkyAI #EduAI
Reposted by Jen Roberts, NBCT
In @jen.litandtech.com’s high school ELA classes, generative AI is a tool to help students strengthen their writing—not a replacement for thinking. 💭
In our latest podcast episode, she shares her approach to teaching writing in the age of AI.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4oXsXeO
In our latest podcast episode, she shares her approach to teaching writing in the age of AI.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4oXsXeO
November 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
In @jen.litandtech.com’s high school ELA classes, generative AI is a tool to help students strengthen their writing—not a replacement for thinking. 💭
In our latest podcast episode, she shares her approach to teaching writing in the age of AI.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4oXsXeO
In our latest podcast episode, she shares her approach to teaching writing in the age of AI.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4oXsXeO
👻 Some of the spooky monsters my students made today in @adobeexpress.adobe.com. We started with descriptive writing and ended up with wanted posters for the monsters. The gallery feature in Adobe Classroom made it easy for student's to admire each other's creations. #Adobe #AdobeCreative 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 11:03 PM
👻 Some of the spooky monsters my students made today in @adobeexpress.adobe.com. We started with descriptive writing and ended up with wanted posters for the monsters. The gallery feature in Adobe Classroom made it easy for student's to admire each other's creations. #Adobe #AdobeCreative 🎃
Reposted by Jen Roberts, NBCT
Want to *literally* add your voice to @edutopia.org's podcast episode? 🎤
☎️ Call our hotline at 866-333-4930 and leave a message about your trickiest classroom challenge.
#EduSky
☎️ Call our hotline at 866-333-4930 and leave a message about your trickiest classroom challenge.
#EduSky
What’s your biggest classroom challenge right now? 🤔
Drop your toughest or most urgent classroom questions on this thread.
Our team will take what we heard, find experts to help us make sense of it all, and produce a live podcast episode of answers. 🎧
Drop your toughest or most urgent classroom questions on this thread.
Our team will take what we heard, find experts to help us make sense of it all, and produce a live podcast episode of answers. 🎧
Call for submissions: What are you wrestling with right now—classroom misbehavior, grading stress, student engagement, discussion norms?
We’re working on a live Ask & Answer for our podcast. Drop your toughest or most urgent classroom questions on this thread, and our team will take what we heard, find experts to help us make sense of…
www.edutopia.org
October 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Want to *literally* add your voice to @edutopia.org's podcast episode? 🎤
☎️ Call our hotline at 866-333-4930 and leave a message about your trickiest classroom challenge.
#EduSky
☎️ Call our hotline at 866-333-4930 and leave a message about your trickiest classroom challenge.
#EduSky
Useful update to my post about using AI to improve the HTMl of my Canvas LMS pages. I added a link to a custom tool I made with @magicschoolai that makes improving the HTML of your pages even simpler. Check it out buff.ly/coAWPX9 #eduskyai #aiinedu
The 5-Minute Canvas Makeover: How AI Can Redesign Your Course Pages
Step-by-step guide to using Claude AI for transforming Canvas LMS pages into clear, engaging course materials that boost student understanding.
www.litandtech.com
October 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Useful update to my post about using AI to improve the HTMl of my Canvas LMS pages. I added a link to a custom tool I made with @magicschoolai that makes improving the HTML of your pages even simpler. Check it out buff.ly/coAWPX9 #eduskyai #aiinedu
My students are reading The...Diary of a Part-Time Indian? 📚
I built an escape room chatbot in MagicSchool to review the novel. I'm curious to see what they know and how they engage with the text in this format! 🔐✨ @magicschoolai.bsky.social
app.magicschool.ai/magic-studen...
#EduSkyAI
I built an escape room chatbot in MagicSchool to review the novel. I'm curious to see what they know and how they engage with the text in this format! 🔐✨ @magicschoolai.bsky.social
app.magicschool.ai/magic-studen...
#EduSkyAI
MagicSchool AI
Created with 💖 in Denver, CO
app.magicschool.ai
October 2, 2025 at 1:14 AM
My students are reading The...Diary of a Part-Time Indian? 📚
I built an escape room chatbot in MagicSchool to review the novel. I'm curious to see what they know and how they engage with the text in this format! 🔐✨ @magicschoolai.bsky.social
app.magicschool.ai/magic-studen...
#EduSkyAI
I built an escape room chatbot in MagicSchool to review the novel. I'm curious to see what they know and how they engage with the text in this format! 🔐✨ @magicschoolai.bsky.social
app.magicschool.ai/magic-studen...
#EduSkyAI
Reposted by Jen Roberts, NBCT
11 Ways to Detect AI Writing Without Technology
www.techlearning.com/news/7-ways-...
www.techlearning.com/news/7-ways-...
11 Ways to Detect AI Writing Without Technology
As more of my students have submitted AI-generated work, I’ve gotten better at recognizing it.
www.techlearning.com
September 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
11 Ways to Detect AI Writing Without Technology
www.techlearning.com/news/7-ways-...
www.techlearning.com/news/7-ways-...
Reposted by Jen Roberts, NBCT
Canvas pages looking like walls of text?
I've been using Claude AI to redesign course pages. Students can actually find what they need now! 🌈✨
New blog post breaks down the process 🚀
www.litandtech.com/2025/09/canv...
#EdTech #CanvasLMS #AIinEducation #EduSkyAI
I've been using Claude AI to redesign course pages. Students can actually find what they need now! 🌈✨
New blog post breaks down the process 🚀
www.litandtech.com/2025/09/canv...
#EdTech #CanvasLMS #AIinEducation #EduSkyAI
I Let AI Redesign My Canvas Pages (And You Should Too)
Discover how AI can turn your text-heavy Canvas pages into clear, organized course materials that boost student understanding and engagement.
www.litandtech.com
September 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Canvas pages looking like walls of text?
I've been using Claude AI to redesign course pages. Students can actually find what they need now! 🌈✨
New blog post breaks down the process 🚀
www.litandtech.com/2025/09/canv...
#EdTech #CanvasLMS #AIinEducation #EduSkyAI
I've been using Claude AI to redesign course pages. Students can actually find what they need now! 🌈✨
New blog post breaks down the process 🚀
www.litandtech.com/2025/09/canv...
#EdTech #CanvasLMS #AIinEducation #EduSkyAI
Canvas pages looking like walls of text?
I've been using Claude AI to redesign course pages. Students can actually find what they need now! 🌈✨
New blog post breaks down the process 🚀
www.litandtech.com/2025/09/canv...
#EdTech #CanvasLMS #AIinEducation #EduSkyAI
I've been using Claude AI to redesign course pages. Students can actually find what they need now! 🌈✨
New blog post breaks down the process 🚀
www.litandtech.com/2025/09/canv...
#EdTech #CanvasLMS #AIinEducation #EduSkyAI
I Let AI Redesign My Canvas Pages (And You Should Too)
Discover how AI can turn your text-heavy Canvas pages into clear, organized course materials that boost student understanding and engagement.
www.litandtech.com
September 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Canvas pages looking like walls of text?
I've been using Claude AI to redesign course pages. Students can actually find what they need now! 🌈✨
New blog post breaks down the process 🚀
www.litandtech.com/2025/09/canv...
#EdTech #CanvasLMS #AIinEducation #EduSkyAI
I've been using Claude AI to redesign course pages. Students can actually find what they need now! 🌈✨
New blog post breaks down the process 🚀
www.litandtech.com/2025/09/canv...
#EdTech #CanvasLMS #AIinEducation #EduSkyAI
My session "AI for Supporting Writing Instruction" was accepted for the 2025 AI and Innovative EdTech Symposium hosted by LACOE! 📝✨
Sept 27 in LA - ready to share real classroom strategies for using AI to enhance (not replace) writing instruction.
#EduSky #AIinEducation #WritingInstruction
Sept 27 in LA - ready to share real classroom strategies for using AI to enhance (not replace) writing instruction.
#EduSky #AIinEducation #WritingInstruction
September 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
My session "AI for Supporting Writing Instruction" was accepted for the 2025 AI and Innovative EdTech Symposium hosted by LACOE! 📝✨
Sept 27 in LA - ready to share real classroom strategies for using AI to enhance (not replace) writing instruction.
#EduSky #AIinEducation #WritingInstruction
Sept 27 in LA - ready to share real classroom strategies for using AI to enhance (not replace) writing instruction.
#EduSky #AIinEducation #WritingInstruction
Yes! This project was fully funded by generous donors today including parents of my current and former students! Thank you for appreciating the value of literacy! #edusky
It’s match day on @donorschoose.bsky.social Help me add fresh books 📚 to my classroom with a donation that will get instantly doubled! Help me give my students fresh books for the fall. www.donorschoose.org/project/fres...
August 21, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Yes! This project was fully funded by generous donors today including parents of my current and former students! Thank you for appreciating the value of literacy! #edusky
Reposted by Jen Roberts, NBCT
It’s match day on @donorschoose.bsky.social Help me add fresh books 📚 to my classroom with a donation that will get instantly doubled! Help me give my students fresh books for the fall. www.donorschoose.org/project/fres...
August 20, 2025 at 1:34 PM
It’s match day on @donorschoose.bsky.social Help me add fresh books 📚 to my classroom with a donation that will get instantly doubled! Help me give my students fresh books for the fall. www.donorschoose.org/project/fres...
It’s match day on @donorschoose.bsky.social Help me add fresh books 📚 to my classroom with a donation that will get instantly doubled! Help me give my students fresh books for the fall. www.donorschoose.org/project/fres...
August 20, 2025 at 1:34 PM
It’s match day on @donorschoose.bsky.social Help me add fresh books 📚 to my classroom with a donation that will get instantly doubled! Help me give my students fresh books for the fall. www.donorschoose.org/project/fres...
🦋 "Data-driven instruction" doesn't have to be scary! Here's a 5-minute Google Sheets tutorial to help you use classroom data effectively 📎 www.litandtech.com/2020/06/five... #EduSky #EdTech #TeacherTips
Five Minute Google Sheets Tutorial: Learn five key skills with sheets fast
Lit and Tech helps teachers integrate EdTech and literacy strategies to engage students, spark creativity, and improve classroom learning.
www.litandtech.com
August 2, 2025 at 12:10 AM
🦋 "Data-driven instruction" doesn't have to be scary! Here's a 5-minute Google Sheets tutorial to help you use classroom data effectively 📎 www.litandtech.com/2020/06/five... #EduSky #EdTech #TeacherTips
🤔 ""Can teachers really spot AI writing?""
Here's how I answered that question for my 9th graders—with a twist they never saw coming.
www.litandtech.com/2023/06/how-...
#Teaching #EduSkyAI #EduSky
Here's how I answered that question for my 9th graders—with a twist they never saw coming.
www.litandtech.com/2023/06/how-...
#Teaching #EduSkyAI #EduSky
How I convinced my students that I could tell if they used AI
Lit and Tech helps teachers integrate EdTech and literacy strategies to engage students, spark creativity, and improve classroom learning.
www.litandtech.com
August 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🤔 ""Can teachers really spot AI writing?""
Here's how I answered that question for my 9th graders—with a twist they never saw coming.
www.litandtech.com/2023/06/how-...
#Teaching #EduSkyAI #EduSky
Here's how I answered that question for my 9th graders—with a twist they never saw coming.
www.litandtech.com/2023/06/how-...
#Teaching #EduSkyAI #EduSky
🤖 One of my recent @Edutopia.org articles explores why AI writing detectors aren't the answer. As an ELA teacher, I share practical strategies for encouraging authentic student writing. 📝 www.edutopia.org/article/ai-d... #EduSky #EduSkyAI
What ELA Teachers Should Know About AI Detectors
Programs designed to identify use of AI in student writing aren’t infallible, but there are other ways to promote authenticity in writing assignments.
www.edutopia.org
July 31, 2025 at 11:40 PM
🤖 One of my recent @Edutopia.org articles explores why AI writing detectors aren't the answer. As an ELA teacher, I share practical strategies for encouraging authentic student writing. 📝 www.edutopia.org/article/ai-d... #EduSky #EduSkyAI
✍️ I was asked to speak to some new teachers about AI. They sent me follow up questions. 🙋♂️
I'm sharing my answers with you. www.litandtech.com/2024/12/advi... #EduSky #EduSkyAI #AIinEducation
I'm sharing my answers with you. www.litandtech.com/2024/12/advi... #EduSky #EduSkyAI #AIinEducation
Advice about AI to Pre-Service Teachers
Explore real-world applications of AI in teaching, from feedback tools to grading assistance, straight from an experienced classroom teacher
www.litandtech.com
July 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
✍️ I was asked to speak to some new teachers about AI. They sent me follow up questions. 🙋♂️
I'm sharing my answers with you. www.litandtech.com/2024/12/advi... #EduSky #EduSkyAI #AIinEducation
I'm sharing my answers with you. www.litandtech.com/2024/12/advi... #EduSky #EduSkyAI #AIinEducation
🎯 Writing groups: your secret weapon against AI essays! When students know peers will discuss their drafts in detail, they maintain ownership of their writing. Plus, multiple peer perspectives beat one teacher's feedback! Here's how ⚡️
Link: www.litandtech.com/2019/02/writ...
#EduSky #iTeachEnglish
Link: www.litandtech.com/2019/02/writ...
#EduSky #iTeachEnglish
Writing Response Groups
Lit and Tech helps teachers integrate EdTech and literacy strategies to engage students, spark creativity, and improve classroom learning.
www.litandtech.com
July 31, 2025 at 12:04 AM
🎯 Writing groups: your secret weapon against AI essays! When students know peers will discuss their drafts in detail, they maintain ownership of their writing. Plus, multiple peer perspectives beat one teacher's feedback! Here's how ⚡️
Link: www.litandtech.com/2019/02/writ...
#EduSky #iTeachEnglish
Link: www.litandtech.com/2019/02/writ...
#EduSky #iTeachEnglish
🤖 AI Writing Feedback in Action!
What happened: The ""I'm done"" problem solved? Not replacing teacher feedback, just amplifying it 📝
Students kept revising (willingly!)
Immediate suggestions when stuck
36 students all actively writing
www.litandtech.com/2024/11/what...
#EduSky #EduSkyAI
What happened: The ""I'm done"" problem solved? Not replacing teacher feedback, just amplifying it 📝
Students kept revising (willingly!)
Immediate suggestions when stuck
36 students all actively writing
www.litandtech.com/2024/11/what...
#EduSky #EduSkyAI
AI as a Writing Coach: Transforming Student Writing Revision
Discover how AI feedback tools can motivate students to revise and improve their writing with less teacher intervention
www.litandtech.com
July 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
🤖 AI Writing Feedback in Action!
What happened: The ""I'm done"" problem solved? Not replacing teacher feedback, just amplifying it 📝
Students kept revising (willingly!)
Immediate suggestions when stuck
36 students all actively writing
www.litandtech.com/2024/11/what...
#EduSky #EduSkyAI
What happened: The ""I'm done"" problem solved? Not replacing teacher feedback, just amplifying it 📝
Students kept revising (willingly!)
Immediate suggestions when stuck
36 students all actively writing
www.litandtech.com/2024/11/what...
#EduSky #EduSkyAI