Melinda Kolk, Editor, Creative Educator
@thecreativeeducator.com
Working to support educators bringing creativity, educational technology, and project-based learning to their classrooms. www.thecreativeeducator.com
Shoutout to AJ Juliani for questioning that the purpose of education isn't just to memorize content!!!
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Let's get students creating to learn! Not sure how? Check out ideas like these:
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Let's get students creating to learn! Not sure how? Check out ideas like these:
www.thecreativeeducator.com/language-arts
#EduSky
A.J. Juliani | Yes, I’m Defending The Use Of Computers For Learning
I didn’t think I would have to write this post, AGAIN. But apparently someone needs to write it. In 2016 I wrote the below article in response to a viral article by NPR. They put out a story wher...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Shoutout to AJ Juliani for questioning that the purpose of education isn't just to memorize content!!!
www.ajjuliani.com/blog/in-defe...
Let's get students creating to learn! Not sure how? Check out ideas like these:
www.thecreativeeducator.com/language-arts
#EduSky
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Let's get students creating to learn! Not sure how? Check out ideas like these:
www.thecreativeeducator.com/language-arts
#EduSky
Benefits of Gratitude: Robert Emmons of the Greater Good Science Center talks about the powerful effects of gratitude
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Robert Emmons: Benefits of Gratitude
Robert Emmons shares the results of his research on gratitude: better health, more happiness, and stronger connections to others.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Benefits of Gratitude: Robert Emmons of the Greater Good Science Center talks about the powerful effects of gratitude
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Data science in primary - my session replay at the @WonderWorkshop fall summit.
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Fall International STEAM Summit - 2025
A Talk by Melinda Kolk
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November 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Data science in primary - my session replay at the @WonderWorkshop fall summit.
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#EduSky
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Creative lesson plans to inspire your fourth-grade learners
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November 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Creative lesson plans to inspire your fourth-grade learners
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November 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Learn more about the benefits of singing here: https://f.mtr.cool/zbvmgezipm🫀🫁✨🎄#EduSky #SingingforWellbeing #Choirs #MusicEducation @singupfoundation.bsky.social
The benefits of singing | Sing Up
The physical, psychological, social, musical and educational benefits of singing There are many different benefits that arise from engaging in singing activities. These apply to all ages, from childhood into adolescence and through into retirement age and beyond. With appropriately nurturing experie...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Singing isn’t just fun – it helps your lungs, improves circulation, and even lowers stress. @singupfoundation.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Singing isn’t just fun – it helps your lungs, improves circulation, and even lowers stress. @singupfoundation.bsky.social
Giving thanks can make you happier - Harvard Health
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November 24, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Take a Savoring Walk: How a stroll outside can help build lasting happiness. #gratitude
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Savoring Walk (Greater Good in Action)
How a stroll outside can help build lasting happiness.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Take a Savoring Walk: How a stroll outside can help build lasting happiness. #gratitude
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If you're ready to transform your classrooms with a PBL approach, Tech4Learning can help. With over 25 years of experience training teachers, let us help you get started.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM
If you're ready to transform your classrooms with a PBL approach, Tech4Learning can help. With over 25 years of experience training teachers, let us help you get started.
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Your Team is a Gift! #gratitude #collaboration #teamwork #Thanksgiving
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November 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Your Team is a Gift! #gratitude #collaboration #teamwork #Thanksgiving
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For over 17 years, Creative Educator has focused on sharing effective ideas and strategies to foster creativity and engage students in learning.
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Creative Educator features articles on project-based learning, creativity, classroom management, creativity tools, and technology integration for classroom integration.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
For over 17 years, Creative Educator has focused on sharing effective ideas and strategies to foster creativity and engage students in learning.
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Make a positive difference in your community! Ideas from @change4georgia
1. Determine what is important to you.
2. Start small, but get started!
3. Partner with existing organizations.
4. Keep growing.
#gratitude #Thanksgiving #change
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1. Determine what is important to you.
2. Start small, but get started!
3. Partner with existing organizations.
4. Keep growing.
#gratitude #Thanksgiving #change
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November 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Make a positive difference in your community! Ideas from @change4georgia
1. Determine what is important to you.
2. Start small, but get started!
3. Partner with existing organizations.
4. Keep growing.
#gratitude #Thanksgiving #change
creativeeducator.tech4learning.com/2014/article...
1. Determine what is important to you.
2. Start small, but get started!
3. Partner with existing organizations.
4. Keep growing.
#gratitude #Thanksgiving #change
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Simple acronym, but a BIG shift in many classrooms. However, one that is necessary.
Check out my latest article, featuring tips and examples of how to redesign assignments and assessments to increase motivation and reduce the chances that students turn to GenAI to do their work for them!
#edtech #k12 #aiinedu
#edtech #k12 #aiinedu
Instead of policing AI-generated shortcuts, this new ISTE+ASCD resource by Torrey Trust and Robert Maloy reframes how we assess learning. Explore the TRUST model to reduce cheating and boost real engagement. Members get unlimited access: www.ascd.org/el/articles/...
November 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Simple acronym, but a BIG shift in many classrooms. However, one that is necessary.
Kick off #PBL with wonder using ideas to get students hooked on the inquiry!
#EduSky
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November 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Kick off #PBL with wonder using ideas to get students hooked on the inquiry!
#EduSky
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#EduSky
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Inspire your 2nd graders with these creative lesson plans #standards #digitalwriting
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November 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Inspire your 2nd graders with these creative lesson plans #standards #digitalwriting
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Connect with hard-to-reach learners by what students are learning in the classroom to the world beyond it. #authentic #pbl
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November 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Connect with hard-to-reach learners by what students are learning in the classroom to the world beyond it. #authentic #pbl
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50 classroom activities for kindergarten
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November 19, 2025 at 3:55 PM
50 classroom activities for kindergarten
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Countries face a “growing mismatch” between what education provides and “what the world really needs”, says OECD director
#AcademicSky #EduSky
#AcademicSky #EduSky
Global education ‘not aligned with real needs’ – OECD chief
Students struggling to find good jobs while employers say they cannot address skills shortages, Andreas Schleicher highlights
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November 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Countries face a “growing mismatch” between what education provides and “what the world really needs”, says OECD director
#AcademicSky #EduSky
#AcademicSky #EduSky
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Administration takes big steps in breaking up Education Department
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Administration takes big steps in breaking up Education Department
The Trump administration has announced six new interagency agreements to "break up" the federal education bureaucracy.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Administration takes big steps in breaking up Education Department
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November 19, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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So excited to learn and share at IDEACon 2026! Thanks to @ideaillinois.bsky.social for organizing this event.
November 18, 2025 at 5:35 PM
So excited to learn and share at IDEACon 2026! Thanks to @ideaillinois.bsky.social for organizing this event.
Creating a Sense of Wonder with a Community Read | AASL Knowledge Quest
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November 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Give purpose to school work and help students develop a sense of 'I can change the world' through design thinking.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Give purpose to school work and help students develop a sense of 'I can change the world' through design thinking.
#EduSky
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#EduSky
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