Michael Olson
@themrolson.bsky.social
| Grade 5 teacher, dad, husband, collaborator, learner | We can do better...together. | #EduSky #tlap #leadlap #EduMatch
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Michael Olson
@themrolson.bsky.social
· Feb 16
Today is the day!! After weeks of prep, the fifth graders will follow the schedule, teach every lesson, run every routine, and completely own their learning. I will simply be a silent observer. #EduSky #LearnLAP #TLAP #SilentDay
April 10, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Today is the day!! After weeks of prep, the fifth graders will follow the schedule, teach every lesson, run every routine, and completely own their learning. I will simply be a silent observer. #EduSky #LearnLAP #TLAP #SilentDay
I asked my fifth graders to write "words of wisdom" for a student teacher, about to begin her career.
I've been teaching for 20 years & found inspiration in their advice. I thought others might as well.
Straight from the source, here are their top 8.
A thread 🧵...
#EduSky #EdChat #Teaching
I've been teaching for 20 years & found inspiration in their advice. I thought others might as well.
Straight from the source, here are their top 8.
A thread 🧵...
#EduSky #EdChat #Teaching
February 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I am currently looking for intermediate classrooms to do a #MysteryMeet with my 5th grade class in MN. Please send a dm if your class would be interested! #tlap #learnlap #edusky
February 1, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I am currently looking for intermediate classrooms to do a #MysteryMeet with my 5th grade class in MN. Please send a dm if your class would be interested! #tlap #learnlap #edusky
If I do my job well (& the next teacher does their job well) there is hope. Math, reading, science, critical thinking, collaboration, idea sharing, being a good person…all of it. #EduSky #AcademicSky
January 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
If I do my job well (& the next teacher does their job well) there is hope. Math, reading, science, critical thinking, collaboration, idea sharing, being a good person…all of it. #EduSky #AcademicSky
If you're interested, here is a one week (5 Day) literacy activity built around #OneWord - using #Google @shapegrams.bsky.social (account needed) and #Canva
docs.google.com/presentation...
Feel free to remix it for your needs. #EduSky #Teacher #Educator #Literacy #OneWord25
docs.google.com/presentation...
Feel free to remix it for your needs. #EduSky #Teacher #Educator #Literacy #OneWord25
2025 One Word Lesson
#OneWord Hyperdoc Curated by Marc Hodgkinson @Mr_H_Teacher Part One
docs.google.com
December 23, 2024 at 5:54 PM
As part of our “AM Jam” (morning classroom routine) we announce who gets the couch for flex seating that day. A few weeks ago we added a standing ovation to the announcement. It has been pretty special to watch each morning! #Belonging #Community #Wonder #EduSky
Education is full of unseen efforts—students trying their best, teachers going the extra mile, staff keeping it all running. What if we made it a rule to celebrate those efforts more often?
Who deserves a standing ovation in your world today? #EduSky
Who deserves a standing ovation in your world today? #EduSky
December 19, 2024 at 1:26 AM
As part of our “AM Jam” (morning classroom routine) we announce who gets the couch for flex seating that day. A few weeks ago we added a standing ovation to the announcement. It has been pretty special to watch each morning! #Belonging #Community #Wonder #EduSky
100%. Absolutely. I needed this reminder. Probably should buy the book too!! Thank you @larryferlazzo.bsky.social ! #EduSky
People might or might not find this excerpt from my most recent book useful ------- How to Promote the Intrinsic Desire to Learn www.edutopia.org/article/prom...
How to Promote the Intrinsic Desire to Learn
Rather than relying on grades as external motivators, teachers can help students develop intrinsic motivation by providing opportunities for autonomy and building their sense of competence.
www.edutopia.org
December 1, 2024 at 9:18 PM
100%. Absolutely. I needed this reminder. Probably should buy the book too!! Thank you @larryferlazzo.bsky.social ! #EduSky
Good Morning #EduSky!
I’ve spent 20 years reading aloud stories to intermediate Ss. I’m passionate about finding books that capture, inspire, share perspectives, offer escape, and/or simply entertain.
I’m posting covers of my top 5 favorites & would LOVE for you to comment with some of yours!
I’ve spent 20 years reading aloud stories to intermediate Ss. I’m passionate about finding books that capture, inspire, share perspectives, offer escape, and/or simply entertain.
I’m posting covers of my top 5 favorites & would LOVE for you to comment with some of yours!
November 27, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Good Morning #EduSky!
I’ve spent 20 years reading aloud stories to intermediate Ss. I’m passionate about finding books that capture, inspire, share perspectives, offer escape, and/or simply entertain.
I’m posting covers of my top 5 favorites & would LOVE for you to comment with some of yours!
I’ve spent 20 years reading aloud stories to intermediate Ss. I’m passionate about finding books that capture, inspire, share perspectives, offer escape, and/or simply entertain.
I’m posting covers of my top 5 favorites & would LOVE for you to comment with some of yours!
Loved sharing this quote with my 5th graders today. Good reminder to the adults too! Thank you @firstfive.bsky.social for the resource. #EduSky
November 21, 2024 at 10:32 PM
Loved sharing this quote with my 5th graders today. Good reminder to the adults too! Thank you @firstfive.bsky.social for the resource. #EduSky
This skirkle pretty much sums up tonight’s #EduSky #EduSkyChat connections made tonight!
November 19, 2024 at 3:39 AM
This skirkle pretty much sums up tonight’s #EduSky #EduSkyChat connections made tonight!
My first #EduSkyChat lived up to expectations! Looking forward to researching some new tools tomorrow!
That’s all for tonight!
Thank you so much for joining us!
The fun doesn't end! Remember to build your community by following others, engaging with posts and keeping the conversation going throughout the week!
See you next Mon for another great #EduSkyChat with moderator @catetolnai.bsky.social!
Thank you so much for joining us!
The fun doesn't end! Remember to build your community by following others, engaging with posts and keeping the conversation going throughout the week!
See you next Mon for another great #EduSkyChat with moderator @catetolnai.bsky.social!
November 19, 2024 at 2:36 AM
My first #EduSkyChat lived up to expectations! Looking forward to researching some new tools tomorrow!
Speaking of useful tools, deck.blue sure is nice while trying to keep up with a lively and informative chat! #EduSkyChat
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November 19, 2024 at 2:30 AM
Speaking of useful tools, deck.blue sure is nice while trying to keep up with a lively and informative chat! #EduSkyChat
A2 - The tool is not new, but I keep finding new ways to use Seesaw in my elementary classroom. My Ss latest posts were quick videos they made solving multiplication problems...I was able to give instant, targeted feedback. #EduSkyChat
November 19, 2024 at 2:16 AM
A2 - The tool is not new, but I keep finding new ways to use Seesaw in my elementary classroom. My Ss latest posts were quick videos they made solving multiplication problems...I was able to give instant, targeted feedback. #EduSkyChat
A1 - PearDeck continues to be the easiest, most effective way for my Ss to share their work/thinking with others. #EduSkyChat
November 19, 2024 at 2:11 AM
A1 - PearDeck continues to be the easiest, most effective way for my Ss to share their work/thinking with others. #EduSkyChat
Hello #EduSkyChat. 5th grade teacher from rainy MN joining a little late!
November 19, 2024 at 2:08 AM
Hello #EduSkyChat. 5th grade teacher from rainy MN joining a little late!
Hoping to join this one. See you there! #EduSky #EduSkyChat
Join the first #EduSkyChat Monday 11/18 at 6pmPT/9pmET
It will be a fun 30 minutes of connecting, collaborating, and community building.
Don't worry if you're new or rusty (I am too!) We will all be there to help and support each other.
Can't wait to enjoy an evening with you! #EduSky 💙🦋
It will be a fun 30 minutes of connecting, collaborating, and community building.
Don't worry if you're new or rusty (I am too!) We will all be there to help and support each other.
Can't wait to enjoy an evening with you! #EduSky 💙🦋
November 18, 2024 at 2:58 AM
Hoping to join this one. See you there! #EduSky #EduSkyChat
A favorite spontaneous activity from last year. No explanation to Ss…just posted two examples to see what would happen. Three days later… #EduSky
November 15, 2024 at 2:02 AM
A favorite spontaneous activity from last year. No explanation to Ss…just posted two examples to see what would happen. Three days later… #EduSky
Really hoping to find my #tlap and #learnlap colleagues here at #EduSky! Please follow so we can reconnect! #EdChat #EdLeaders
November 13, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Really hoping to find my #tlap and #learnlap colleagues here at #EduSky! Please follow so we can reconnect! #EdChat #EdLeaders