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17 Brain Breaks Tailored for High Schoolers

Reposted by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela

Edutopia @edutopia.org · 17h

Brain breaks aren’t a pause in the learning process. They’re a crucial part of it. 🧠 Check out more than a dozen ideas for high school students!

#HighSchoolTeacher #EduSky #BrainBreaks

As high school students navigate more rigorous academic tasks and denser curricular material, the occasional 3-to-5-minute break delivers a wide range of benefits.

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Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 1d

Powerful reflection, David. AI Literacy is exactly what ensures we use these tools to rehumanize learning—keeping empathy, creativity, and human purpose at the center.

DavidPBLRoss @davidpblross.bsky.social · Aug 26

We’re moving from AI to AGI — and maybe ASI.
The stakes for education are huge.
Will we let AI marginalize teachers… or will we use it to rehumanize learning?
I’m arguing for the second path.
Full blog here: open.substack.com/pub/davidpbl...
#AGI #Education #AIInClassrooms #TeachingWithAI

What Teachers Need to Know About AGI

In 2022, ChatGPT introduced millions to AI. Now, the conversation is shifting to AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) and ASI (Artificial Super Intelligence). Both could reshape education in ways we ...

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Teaching the Environmental Impact of AI Through PBL

Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 1d

Love this shift from fear to fluency. That’s the power of AI Literacy—helping students move beyond hesitation to confident, ethical, and creative collaboration with AI.

Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 1d

AI Literacy is exactly what helps turn that question into opportunity. When faculty understand AI’s purpose and limits, they can lead innovation without the overload.

Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 1d

Learn how to teach AI literacy through real-world projects: bit.ly/4lOBRsZ

In a project-based learning unit, students gain insights about the natural resources costs of everyday use of artificial intelligence tools.

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Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 1d

AI has a hidden price tag.
Every prompt uses energy, water, and carbon — costs most never think about.

Teach students to see the cost behind the convenience.
The goal isn’t to fear AI — it’s to use it with wisdom.

#AILiteracy #PBLPlus #TechTuesday #Education #FutureReady #JorgeDoesPBL

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Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 1d

My pleasure 🫡

AI Won’t Kill Creativity — Misuse Will #jorgedoespbl #ai #ailiteracy #education

Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 1d

AI won’t kill creativity—misuse will.

Teaching AI literacy correctly, students don’t lose their voice—they amplify it.

Download the rubric: bit.ly/4nJlcsQ

Read the framework: bit.ly/3I1gmHm

#AILiteracy #PBLPlus #TechTuesday #Education #JorgeDoesPBL #EdTech #TeachingStrategies #AIinClassrooms

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Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 2d

AI won’t kill creativity—misuse will.

When teachers teach AI literacy the right way, students don’t lose their voice—they amplify it.

See here: youtube.com/shorts/2o7i2...

Full framework on Edutopia: bit.ly/3I1gmHm

#AILiteracy #PBLPlus #TechTuesday #Education #JorgeDoesPBL #AIinClassrooms

Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 3d

Every AI prompt has a hidden cost — energy, water, and carbon.

In PBL+, students calculate those impacts so AI isn’t just “magic,” it’s responsibility. That’s real-world learning.

Bring a PBL+ with AI workshop to your school: bit.ly/42pHTtf

#AILiteracy #PBLPlus #Education #JorgeDoesPBL

Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 3d

Instructional innovation in action.

Today in Tuba City Schools, two teaching teams—Junior High and Elementary—dug into learning walks on strengthening instructional practice through collective teacher efficacy.

#InstructionalInnovationPlus #InstructionalLeadership #JorgeDoesPBL

Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 4d

Passion without structure isn’t learning.

Inspiration sparks interest—but a framework sustains growth.
PBL+ helps students connect what excites them to real-world learning & life skills.

📖 Book: bit.ly/477rJre

👩🏽‍🏫 Workshop: bit.ly/42pHTtf

#PBLPlus #Education #StudentEngagement #JorgeDoesPBL

Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 4d

People don’t leave jobs—they leave people.

When Vernon Wright said that on the Lifelong Learning Defined Podcast, it hit hard.

🎧 Full episode:
YouTube: youtu.be/XU4T7VkxtjQ

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3uvP...

#EducationLeadership #JorgeDoesPBL

Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 5d

Nine years ago, I was hauling robotics kits across Richmond Public Schools—helping teachers bring hands-on learning to life.

Innovation starts small—show up, do good work, and the right doors open.

#JorgeDoesPBL #Education #ProjectBasedLearning

Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 6d

Your biggest flex shouldn’t just be talent—it should be that you’re coachable

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▶️ With Vernon Wright on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU4T...

🎙️ Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3uvP...

#Coachable #JorgeDoesPBL

Talent Isn’t Enough

Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 7d

Feedback helps kids learn.

In PBL+, students learn in drafts:
draft → feedback → refine.

That’s moving past “finishing” to learning.

▶️ YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF9I...

🎙️ Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5Mb8...

#PBLPlus #ProjectBasedLearning #TeachingStrategies #JorgeDoesPBL

Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 7d

Helping kids explore passions isn’t just inspiration—it’s a system.

PBL+ blends project-based learning with life skills so students can discover what excites them, connect passions to purpose, and thrive beyond school.

📖 Book: bit.ly/3x6nb31

👩🏽‍🏫 Workshop: bit.ly/42pHTtf

#PBLPlus #JorgeDoesPBL

Why Grace Is Self Care #jorgedoespbl #selfimprovement #selfcare

Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 8d

Cabrina Dixon shared 1 self-care practice that keeps her grounded: grace.

✔ Reset without guilt
✔ Pause when needed
✔ Fill your cup so you can pour into others

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YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XsS...

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6pWt...

#SelfCare #JorgeDoesPBL

Why Kids Don't Want School #jorgedoespbl #keynotespeaking

Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 8d

Many students don’t even want to be in school & it’s why engagement must start with self-awareness.

Joy, stress & passion are the foundation of purpose-driven learning.

youtube.com/shorts/D3wAd...

🎤 Book me to speak: bit.ly/42pHTtf

#KeynoteWisdom #EduSpeaker #JorgeDoesPBL

AI Isn’t Free: Teach Kids Why #jorgedoespbl

Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 11d

Most students think AI is free—but every query has a cost. ⚡💧🌍

✅ Energy use
✅ Water footprint
✅ Carbon impact

See here: www.youtube.com/shorts/ijIEx...

📖 Project ideas + resources on Edutopia: bit.ly/4lOBRsZ

#TechTuesday #AILiteracy #PBLplus #JorgeDoesPBL

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How to Start Class the Right Way #jorgedoespbl #podcast

Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 13d

The first minutes of class set the tone. 🚀

Cabrina Dixon shares how to start with connection + energy

www.youtube.com/shorts/8UIvP...

🎧 Full episode:
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XsS...

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6pWt...

#TeachingStrategies #StudentEngagement #JorgeDoesPBL

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Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 14d

Instructional Innovation+ coaching helps administrators build feedback systems that strengthen teaching teams—not add to their plates.

📌 Coaching: bit.ly/42pHTtf

📖 Book: www.corwin.com/books/instru...

#InstructionalInnovationPlus #ProfessionalLearning #LifelongLearningDefined #JorgeDoesPBL

CTeaching isn’t about us—it’s about students.

Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 14d

New episode out now: S4 E2 – Authentic Teaching, Faith, and Content Creation with Cabrina Dixon.

🎧 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XsS...

🎧 Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/6pWt...

#LifelongLearningDefined #Podcast #AuthenticTeaching #FaithInEducation #ContentCreation #JorgeDoesPBL

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Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 15d

Teaching isn’t about us—it’s about students. Start with one question:

👉 What do the kids I teach need?

🎥 Reel: www.youtube.com/shorts/JGwXT...

🎤 Speaking services: bit.ly/42pHTtf

#KeynoteWisdom #EduSpeaker #JorgeDoesPBL

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