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Ken Morrison
@thismighthelpedu.bsky.social
International #Educator & Instructional Coach + #ADE2013 + Apple Leadership Ambassador + Apple Learning Coach + Google Certified Innovator 2022. I am here to learn and grow and be inspired by the many things that are right with #education.
Thank You @kenshelton.bsky.social for bringing your energy and wisdom and challenge and encourage us at #Earcos #ISKL #AI #education
March 20, 2025 at 2:20 AM
L👀king for fun and engaging NO-TECH assessments that students WANT to do?

Check out:
✍️ Sketch artist
🗿 Sculptor
4️⃣ Four corners
🧙‍♂️ Word wizard
🧱 Graffiti wall
🐦 Tweet all about it
➕ Lots more!

12 easy, no-tech ideas you can use tomorrow
https://f.mtr.cool/rodpmgoaqf #Ditchbook
March 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Thank you, Matt
⏱️📖 Get ready to save time and boost productivity. 

Create 📝lesson plans, ❓quizzes, and 👩🏽‍🏫presentations in seconds with @briskteaching a must-have Google Chrome extension!

Grab example activities and how-to video tutorials in our post!
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March 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Thank you, Stephanie. I think this structure will work well for my students.
Try using the Placemat Consensus method to tackle a challenging topic!
SS will work in small groups to:
Individually brainstorm
Share ideas
Reach consensus
This collaborative approach fosters critical thinking, communication, and teamwork!
https://buff.ly/4fXYQil
February 8, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Each year, Apple asks all Apple Distinguished Educators to make a 1 min video to summarize our actions and impact of the previous year. If I had more time , I would have included the many people who helped me reach my goals in 2024. Thanks to those who have been supportive! #AppleEDUchat #growth
February 4, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Awesome to see @xpateducator.bsky.social and his work here on Bluesky.
✅ EXPLICIT TEACHING! These one-pagers explore the main advantages of explicit guidance based on research from cognitive science and summarise how to carry out well-crafted lessons using Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI).

🌱 REPOST and grab free HQ copies from my website: jamieleeclark.com/graphics
January 26, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Reposted by Ken Morrison
✅ EXPLICIT TEACHING! These one-pagers explore the main advantages of explicit guidance based on research from cognitive science and summarise how to carry out well-crafted lessons using Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI).

🌱 REPOST and grab free HQ copies from my website: jamieleeclark.com/graphics
December 23, 2024 at 6:24 AM
Thank you, Monica.
📝 Twitter changed my life and helped me connect with educators around the world.

🐦 Curious about ways to make the most of this new space #EduSky?

📌 In this blog post, I share tips for getting started and a link to listen to my convo with @alicekeeler.com

classtechtips.com/2025/01/01/t...
12 Teacher Tips for Bluesky - Class Tech Tips
Discover 12 tips for Bluesky! Learn how educators can build connections, explore hashtags, and make the most of this new platform.
classtechtips.com
January 20, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Such a wonderful and important conversation. Thank you @techhealthyfam.bsky.social , @edtechevans.bsky.social and @jmikton.bsky.social
January 18, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Such a great list of 50 powerful questions to help #teachers build relationships with #students. Our wise librarian posted this next to our photocopier as a powerful nudge. Credit #BigLifeJournal
January 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM
I have listened to most episodes of this valuable podcast by @jasonjohnston.bsky.social and @jnash.bsky.social thanks John, Jason, and guests for the valuable videos that can be applied to all classrooms.
I am thrilled to share EP 33 of the Online Learning Podcast with @flowerdarby.bsky.social ! @jnash.bsky.social and I talk with Flower about small steps that can help create more inclusive, equitable, and humanized online learning.

Website: lnkd.in/e8N49bU5
Apple Podcasts: lnkd.in/embjJGvd
January 10, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Such a great tool! I love using this with students. #ncte24
Working on my #NCTE24 presentation reminded me of the bookmark Darren and I created to help kids understand the difference b/t mis- dis- and mal- info + what to do when THEY are the source of misinformation. Hope you find it useful. #medialit #edusky #skybrarians #tlsky bit.ly/misinfobookm...
January 9, 2025 at 11:08 AM
I am right where I need to be. After a few days of adventure, I am enjoying learning from some of the best via my 9th year of #DitchSummit before focusing on the new semester. #kotakinabalu #malaysia #PBL #PLN #education #growth
@jorgedoespbl.bsky.social @ditchthattextbook.com
January 6, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Thank you, Carl. I like your systematic approach.
December 30, 2024 at 10:29 AM
"Inspire to Lead" podcast is one of the very few new podcasts that I allowed myself to add to my 🍎 #podcast library subscription in 2024. This episode is a favorite & the guest's book is 99 cents on Amazon today. #education #leadership #lead #classroom #SEL podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
The Connection Driven Classroom: Featuring Kevin Curtis
Podcast Episode · Aspire to Lead · 12/15/2024 · 46m
podcasts.apple.com
December 28, 2024 at 1:29 AM
An important reminder that I hope we can all agree on.
December 22, 2024 at 8:44 AM
Let's start at the very beginning. It's a very good place to start. I moved to our #Elementary School this year so I want to learn systematically about #Phonics
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN_t...

#EarlyYears

#PhonicsTeaching

#duolingo

#languagelearning

#languageaquisition

#UFLI
Lesson 1 - a /ă/ - UFLI Foundations Home Practice
YouTube video by ELL with Ms. Darla
www.youtube.com
December 21, 2024 at 9:50 AM
I really enjoyed this program I waited a long time for it to me offered in #Malaysia #AppleEDUChat #applelearningcoach
December 19, 2024 at 9:58 AM
I'm dreaming of an X-less Xmas. Excited to collaborate via #BlueSky and forget the guy who ruined X for teachers and everyone.
December 14, 2024 at 8:40 AM
’m going to Ditch Summit, a FREE online conference for educators from Dec 16 to Jan 10.

Topics include student curiosity, AI, student voice, PBL, practical teaching ideas, and much more! I'm most looking forward to the AI offerings.

📷 Register at ditchsummit.com
December 14, 2024 at 6:00 AM
🤯 Use Gen-AI to create class review games with tiered questions of different values! Dan Stitzel shared this cool idea on a recent #EduDuctTape Podcast episode...
eduducttape.libsyn.com/edt112-dan-s...
December 12, 2024 at 7:26 PM
Thank you. It is always great to have data to support what we have seen work and what students tell us works for them. Thanks for sharing @cinehead.bsky.social
Research: Kids learn best when they teach, not by taking tests. The activity of having to recall info and explain concepts to others is also fundamental to storytelling--explainer videos, documentaries, digital books.
Read the research: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
#education #edusky #assessment
Learning by teaching others is extremely effective | BPS
A new study tested a key reason why.
www.bps.org.uk
December 8, 2024 at 6:49 PM
If you have Apple devices, know that you can get more out of them, but lack time.....This Might Help. Scratch that. This YouTube channel will definitely help. #AppleEDUchat #AppleTeacher #AppleLearningCommunity
👀 Anybody fancy helping a guy out on a Saturday night?

www.youtube.com/@iPhoneQuick...
December 7, 2024 at 9:49 PM
I love Apple Classroom, but I am sure that this app is a nice option for mixed-device classrooms. My plea is for teachers to use these tools for public praise and peer feedback and not as big brother. Thanks for sharing, @techielibgrl.com and @ditchthattextbook.com
Wow thanks #ditchthattextbook #mattmiller for letting us know that Vivi for Teachers is free ...
✅ Simple student screen sharing
✅ Put student work on the big screen
✅ Control from your phone
Try it out: myvivi.io/matt (Matt's link) #TlSky #EduSky #Edtech #TlChat #StudentEngagement
Vivi for Teachers - Vivi
Empowering students to share their voice, creativity, and work anytime from anywhere - wirelessly!
myvivi.io
December 6, 2024 at 3:15 PM