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Margaret Harris-Shoates
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Margaret Harris-Shoates @mharrisedu.bsky.social · 2d
“Education can move slowly; technology doesn’t.” #edusky #edtech #digcit
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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 2d
No longer is critically examining a video enough to tell if it's real or AI. Sora has changed the game.

🎞 Our very real explainer: www.tiktok.com/@newslitproj...

#MediaLiteracy
Sora 2 has changed the landscape for evaluating if a video is legit or AI. No longer can we simply say, "Examine the fingers" or "Take a closer look." The quality of these fakes is too good. Relying o...
TikTok video by News Literacy Project
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Margaret Harris-Shoates @mharrisedu.bsky.social · 2d
On Fridays I tend to oscillate between righteous indignation and complete apathy. We’ll see where I land tomorrow.
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Margaret Harris-Shoates @mharrisedu.bsky.social · 6d
Everyone at work had to pass a mandatory ‘how to not be racist’ training and… people had to study, there were multiple attempts involved… I don’t know how to feel.
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Margaret Harris-Shoates @mharrisedu.bsky.social · Aug 20
The question shifts from: “Can AI do this?” to “How would/did you use AI, and why?”

www.ajjuliani.com/blog/a-guide...
A.J. Juliani | A Guide to Relevant Assessments: Rethinking Performance Tasks in the AI Age
You’ve probably heard the term performance task before (especially if you are reading this article). If not, you’ve at least seen its cousins: the project, the portfolio, the presentation, or the dr...
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Margaret Harris-Shoates @mharrisedu.bsky.social · Aug 12
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Five Mental Health Practices to Embrace This School Year – TCEA TechNotes Blog
As the first bell rings in August, teachers across the country step into classrooms filled with fresh faces and boundless potential. But with all the new Explore this and more at TCEA TechNotes Blog, ...
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Margaret Harris-Shoates @mharrisedu.bsky.social · Jul 31
Here’s your annual reminder: If there is a microphone, USE IT!
#accessibilitymatters 🎤
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Margaret Harris-Shoates @mharrisedu.bsky.social · Jul 3
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Digital Activities to Help You Relax and Chill – TCEA TechNotes Blog
Summer is a great time for educators like you to step back and de-stress from the busy school year. Here are some fun digital ways to relax! Explore this and more at TCEA TechNotes Blog, your go-to so...
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Margaret Harris-Shoates @mharrisedu.bsky.social · Jul 3
For the record: 10-hour workdays are just not it.
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Margaret Harris-Shoates @mharrisedu.bsky.social · Jun 30
Oh, we’re definitely playing AI karaoke at our next AI PD session 😏
#notatISTE #ISTELive25 @hookertech.bsky.social
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · Jun 29
Project-based learning is complicated, and making sure students are learning the content and skills connected to the unit is no small feat. This team of teachers uses a learning map to keep everyone on track. 🗺️

#PBL #ElementaryTeacher #EduSky
Using a Learning Map to Build Exemplary PBL Units
By developing—and revisiting—an instructional roadmap that connects standards, activities, and skill development, these teachers put students on a path toward mastery.
www.edutopia.org
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Jennifer Gonzalez @cultofpedagogy.bsky.social · May 22
"The key here is that if we want students to ask for help, we can’t just tell them to. They need to see it in action."
@cathleenbeachbd.bsky.social via @edutopia.org
www.edutopia.org/article/gett...
Why Students Don’t Ask for Help—and How to Change That
These three simple shifts can help students realize that asking for help is an expectation in your class and boost their self-efficacy.
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Kyle Niemis @kyleniemis.bsky.social · May 16
Keeping up with Ed-Tech is really hard, but this should help 😀

Yesterday we asked 225 Tech coaches and leaders, "What's your one best thing in Ed-Tech right now?" Here are their responses all organized! 🔥

docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

#edusky @quizizz.bsky.social @forwardedu.bsky.social
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · May 14
That awkward silence where every second feels like an hour actually has its benefits! ⏳ 🙌

#EduSky #teachers #ClassroomManagement
Did you know? Extending your waiting time after asking a question makes room for methodical thinkers and shy students—and can improve class participation rates by as much as 30%. Meanwhile, asking students to think-pair-share before soliciting answers can boost participation rates up to 70%, compared to immediately calling on students. Sources: Mundelsee & Jurkowski, 2021; Rowe, 1986
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Margaret Harris-Shoates @mharrisedu.bsky.social · May 10
My kid just came back from the grocery store and announced that “muffins were on sale: 2 for $5” and if there were ever ANY doubt that this is my child…
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Margaret Harris-Shoates @mharrisedu.bsky.social · May 6
These are great practices to embrace for adult learners, too! (👀 you, PD providers!)

www.kqed.org/mindshift/65...
Are Your Slides Too Cute? 3 Presentation Tips That Center Student Understanding | KQED
Learn how to create accessible, focused classroom materials to better engage diverse learners.
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The Hechinger Report @hechingerreport.org · May 2
College Uncovered: The Revenge of the Humanities
College Uncovered: The Revenge of the Humanities - The Hechinger Report
American higher education is approaching a sharp drop in the number of college-aged students — a trend known as the demographic cliff. At the same time, following decades of declining enrollment, humanities...
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Margaret Harris-Shoates @mharrisedu.bsky.social · May 1
Do people in other professions go through life accumulating “forever colleagues” (the people you don’t actually work with anymore but you collaborate like you still do)? Or is that just an educator thing?
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Margaret Harris-Shoates @mharrisedu.bsky.social · Apr 18
I’m determined to be at least conversational in Spanish… so here we are.
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Margaret Harris-Shoates @mharrisedu.bsky.social · Apr 9
I had totally forgotten about these and now I’m excited all over again 😁
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TCEA @tcea.org · Apr 9
💡 Need a low-prep way to boost engagement? Start here.
This mega list of 80 free graphic organizer templates is your new go-to for active learning.
Because who doesn’t love a good chart that actually helps students think?

buff.ly/tvBJY9u #edusky #teachersky
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Margaret Harris-Shoates @mharrisedu.bsky.social · Apr 1
My colleagues & I were discussing how much students dislike grammar instruction just the other day!
Lots of interesting approaches in this episode 🙂
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Jennifer Gonzalez @cultofpedagogy.bsky.social · Mar 30
On the podcast today, I talk to Matthew Johnson, author of the new book Good Grammar, about some truly fresh approaches to grammar instruction that have worked so well, his students say grammar is their favorite part of his class — definitely worth a listen!
www.cultofpedagogy.com/grammar-stin...
Why Grammar Instruction Stinks, and How We Can Change That | Cult of Pedagogy
Three common issues contribute to grammar's skunky status, but we can address these issues head-on and make it a favorite for our students and ourselves.
www.cultofpedagogy.com
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VSTE @vste.org · Mar 26
The window for proposals to present at #vste25 is now open!

Our conference is a success year after year because of all of YOU! Consider sharing your ideas with others across the state!

Find out more on the conference site https://vsteconference.org

#EdTech #EduAI
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Margaret Harris-Shoates @mharrisedu.bsky.social · Mar 25
My English teacher heart loves this!
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Pernille Schmidt Ripp @pernille.bsky.social · Mar 25
Hey, I'm back on my blog where it all started. Small ideas, practical posts, and all the things I am trying.

Let's talk about feedback, or more specifically about kids being given the chance to reject your feedback.

Head on over to read, subscribe, or share pernillesripp.com/2025/03/24/l...
Let Kids Reject Feedback (Yes, Really!)
What if kids had the right to ignore our feedback? Not because they’re stubborn or disengaged, but because they understand it—and decide to make a different choice. Too often, feedback feels like a…
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · Mar 25
#teachers
“One big misconception about teaching is the idea that it's ‘passing out papers and kids doing work.’ People don't understand how much mental, physical, and emotional performance is required, nor how much time it takes to study, create, practice, prepare, reflect on, and revise that performance. We are ‘on’ all day.” – Kelsey Francis, Teacher
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Dr. Catlin Tucker @catlintucker.com · Mar 22
🔬 Did you know the reciprocal teaching strategy can also be used in science class?

Find out how to use it with text, videos, data, & more ➡️ bit.ly/47QQNAj

#STEM #scied #k12 #edusky
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Margaret Harris-Shoates @mharrisedu.bsky.social · Mar 22
IXL has a teacher assistant tool - Spark Studio & one of the features is a AI-generated Jeopardy game! Like those Jeopardy PowerPoints we would spend ages putting together back in the day 😂 #edusky #edtech #educoach

(…of course I launched a Jeopardy game mid-meeting. That should go without asking.)
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