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Aimée Skidmore @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social · May 2

Doing all the thinking, talking, deciding? You’re not alone.

The Student Ownership Sprint helps secondary teachers shift the load—so students step up without chaos or falling behind. Starts May 13. DM to grab your spot. Here are the details: drive.google.com/file/d/1ZT2Y...

Aimée Skidmore @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social · May 2

If you’re exhausted from over-explaining, reminding, & doing it all in your classroom... this is for you.

It’s called Escape the Exhaustion Cycle: youtu.be/fejONPfY2Ok?...

These 3 shifts changed my classroom—& they can change yours too. Use these in your classroom tomorrow with no extra prep.

Escape the Exhaustion Cycle Webinar April 27 with Feedback strategy

YouTube video by Aimée Skidmore

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Aimée Skidmore @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social · Jan 20

Hey School Leader!
Are you frustrated because resistance to change is blocking progress?

Are you feeling stuck & unsure how to move your school forward?

I’m doing empathy research for a new project & would love to hear from you. DM me if you’re open to sharing your persepctive!

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Aimée Skidmore @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social · Jan 22

Hey Teacher!
Do you feel stuck because your students aren’t responding?

Do the challenges you face seem impossible to overcome?

Have you lost confidence in your ability to focus on what’s important?

I’m working on a new project. DM me if you’d be willing to share your perspective!

Aimée Skidmore @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social · Jan 20

Hey School Leader!
Are you frustrated because resistance to change is blocking progress?

Are you feeling stuck & unsure how to move your school forward?

I’m doing empathy research for a new project & would love to hear from you. DM me if you’re open to sharing your persepctive!

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Aimée Skidmore @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social · Jan 20

Hey Teacher!
Do you feel stuck because your students aren’t responding?

Are the challenges you face seem impossible to overcome?

Have you lost confidence in your ability to focus on what’s important?

I’m working on a new project. DM me if you’d be willing to share your perspective!

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Aimée Skidmore @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social · Jan 17

🎙 New Episode Alert: Letters About Leadership! ✉️✨

This week on the International Teacher Staffroom podcast, Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini, Jacob Rosch & I tackle questions from three writers about the challenges and triumphs of women in Ed leadership.
🎧 LISTEN HERE:
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Letters about Leadership

Podcast Episode · International Teacher Staffroom · 01/16/2025 · 40m

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Aimée Skidmore @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social · Jan 15

Hey Int'l Teachers! 🌍
Facing classroom challenges or career changes? Share your struggles—with us anonymously.

🎧 The Int'l Teacher Staffroom Podcast offers advice tailored to real stories like yours.
📬 Submit: tinyurl.com/mpab8zj2

#EducatorAdviceLine #TeacherSupport #EducationPodcast #TeachingTips

International Teacher Staffroom

We understand that teaching in an international school can come with its unique set of challenges. This anonymous form is designed to give you a safe space to tell the story of an issue, concern, or e...

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Aimée Skidmore @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social · Jan 11

Taking a cozy moment by the fire to dive into my friend @schoolguy.bsky.social’s book on video coaching— a powerful guide to reflection & self-driven teaching!

Grateful for the wisdom in these pages!

#ProfessionalGrowth #TeachingTransformation
#coachingdonewell
#teaching
#professionaldevelopment

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Aimée Skidmore @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social · Jan 7

If you're experiencing a challenging situation at your international school & need advice, please write to the show here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

International Teacher Staffroom

We understand that teaching in an international school can come with its unique set of challenges. This anonymous form is designed to give you a safe space to tell the story of an issue, concern, or e...

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Aimée Skidmore @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social · Jan 7

Because teachers deserve more than just 'Thanks!' 🍎
✉️ Tune in to Ep 2 as we spill the tea (& the love letters) on recognition in int'l schools. You’ll laugh, you’ll nod, you’ll relate. Probably all at once.
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#InternationalEducation
#Podcast

Teacher Recognition is Important

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Aimée Skidmore @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social · Jan 7

Right back at you Shane!

I am drawn to your authenticity, warmth and true understanding of what needs to be happening to bring about sustainable change and impact in international education.

And you always have the best podcast guests! check it out here: shows.acast.com/6670e8aa3d8d...

Heart, Head, and Hands | Coaching Done Well

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Aimée Skidmore @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social · Jan 7

Very excited for what should be an insightful conversation on #coaching done well. Please join us online in this live event
#instructionalcoaching https://www.linkedin.com/events/coachingdonewell-aconversationw7253968752772313090

Coaching Done Well | A Conversation with Kass Minor &...

Join Jim and Shane as they chat with Kass Minor & Aimée S...

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Aimée Skidmore @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social · Jan 7

Thank you @FlySWISS #pilots for the beautiful dawn view of #lacleman with snow on the #Jura

#Geneva #flight #nofilter

Aimée Skidmore @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social · Jan 7

#transformation #teaching @NAEducation #Geneva #internationalschool

Aimée Skidmore @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social · Jan 7

Innovation is born of need & thrives in chaos.

Co-creating courses with young people can be a powerful way to engage in democratic & participative teaching practices.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/student-engagement-increases-with-collaborative-course-design #cocreation...

The Benefits of Cocreating a Course With Students

Collaboratively designing courses with middle and high sc...

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Aimée Skidmore @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social · Jan 7

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Aimée Skidmore on LinkedIn: #education #teachers #schools...

During pandemic teaching, the importance of relationships...

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Aimée Skidmore @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social · Jan 7

an insightful look at #cheating and #chatgpt https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7047447327875162112-Pxyt?utm_source=post_nba&utm_medium=member_ios&utm_campaign=share_via

Aimée Skidmore on LinkedIn: Technological and Human Respo...

A thoughtful approach to this question. I am interested t...

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Aimée Skidmore @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social · Jan 7

In case you missed the #AVDEP #SGIS conference: Artificial Intelligence, #ChatGPT: What Challenges for Education? Where I spoke on #assessment https://www.klewel.com/conferences/ia-chatgpt-defis-enseignement/

Web conférence - AVDEP

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Aimée Skidmore @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social · Jan 7

#chatgpt has been down since last night. I wonder how many requests for an extension I will get this morning when I get to class?
#AIineducation #chatgptineducation #teacherlife #student #school

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Aimée Skidmore @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social · Jan 7

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Aimée Skidmore on LinkedIn: LinkedIn

I am excited for the opportunity to speak at this upcomin...

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Aimée Skidmore @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social · Jan 7

Feeling wary and skeptical about #chatgptai ? Come learn with me about using AI tools, like ChatGPT in your classroom at #MiniPD.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7038205305096163328-A9d-?utm_source=post_nba&utm_medium=member_desktop&utm_campaign=twitter

Aimée Skidmore on LinkedIn: MiniPD

Feeling wary and skeptical about #chatgptai ? Come learn ...

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Aimée Skidmore @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social · Jan 7

Check out my latest article: ChatGPT in the classroom: Decide Not to Decide https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/chatgpt-classroom-decide-aim%25C3%25A9e-skidmore via @LinkedIn

ChatGPT in the classroom: Decide Not to Decide

While Education Thought Leaders are writing articles and ...

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Aimée Skidmore @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social · Jan 7

Some data to brighten your morning:
Minimum 4 #summative assessments, 4 #formatives per #student (19 sts) per #class (5) = 760 separate measures with comments/feedback per #semester. No wonder #teachers are tired. All we do is #assess.

Aimée Skidmore @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social · Jan 7

In case you missed my show & tell presentation @EdutechEurope , here it is:
'Student-Teacher Collaborative Course Design'
Fostering democratic teaching & learning is difficult in traditional systems, but NOT impossible. https://youtu.be/D3596w0RwFs
#StudentsAsPartners