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R. Erin Comninaki @r-erin-comninaki.bsky.social · May 20

These educators have some great ideas to share about how they are using @wewillwrite.com to provide student feedback! Join us tomorrow, Wednesday May 20th at 7:30PM EST on the WeWillWrite YouTube channel!

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R. Erin Comninaki @r-erin-comninaki.bsky.social · Apr 3

Yes!

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R. Erin Comninaki @r-erin-comninaki.bsky.social · Apr 3

Tonight!!!

R. Erin Comninaki @r-erin-comninaki.bsky.social · Mar 25

Writing shouldn’t be something students only do in English class! Check out how educators are using @wewillwrite.com across contents! Check it out LIVE on the WeWillWrite YouTube channel. 🔔 Click Notify to set a reminder !

WeWillWrite in Every Class. Thursday, April 3rd. At 7:30PM EST. Watch on the WeEillWrite YouTube Channel.

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R. Erin Comninaki @r-erin-comninaki.bsky.social · Mar 25

Writing shouldn’t be something students only do in English class! Check out how educators are using @wewillwrite.com across contents! Check it out LIVE on the WeWillWrite YouTube channel. 🔔 Click Notify to set a reminder !

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R. Erin Comninaki @r-erin-comninaki.bsky.social · Jan 29

Happening Today! Join us in how to engage students with writing by creating challenges in @wewillwrite.com

WeWillWrite creating challenges, Wednesday January 29th at 7PM EST
tinyurl.com/yetbhc6a

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R. Erin Comninaki @r-erin-comninaki.bsky.social · Jan 27

Today at school

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R. Erin Comninaki @r-erin-comninaki.bsky.social · Jan 26

I like using AI, and I have my students use it from time to time. My guess would be about 2x a quarter. But I am pretty well versed in the different tools. How I see a lot of teachers using it is similar to other tech around 2018-2022–lack of meaningful integration and for a cheap way to engage

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Marcus Luther @marcusluther.bsky.social · Jan 26

Hey you! Find a copy of Beloved by Toni Morrison and read it along with @heymrsbond.com and I in February, one chapter a day—starting a week from today! #BelovedFebruary

(Reading in community feels like exactly the thing we need right now, right?)

picture of Beloved by Toni Morrison on a desk

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R. Erin Comninaki @r-erin-comninaki.bsky.social · Jan 26

As I’m consuming more in Substack,and less elsewhere, I decided to start creating and sharing as well. Hope to see you there! #EduSky

open.substack.com/pub/rerincom...

Inbox | Substack

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R. Erin Comninaki @r-erin-comninaki.bsky.social · Jan 23

@tommullaney.bsky.social is my go to when I need the other perspective or when considering if I’m harming students with AI.

Do I use AI? Yep! Do my students use AI? They do. But I am trying to become increasingly aware of how I use AI and the risk and potential harm.

Tom Mullaney @tommullaney.bsky.social · Jan 23

Remember "Resist" from Trump's first term?

How does promoting children's use of generative AI fit with resistance?

Of all the things a teacher could do in their classroom, which do you think Musk and Trump would warmly approve of?

#EduSky

R. Erin Comninaki @r-erin-comninaki.bsky.social · Jan 23

Pondering of the day: @tommullaney.bsky.social with the manipulation of media happening and shutting down of public dissemination of research (ie: FDA, health orgs), any thoughts on how this will increase the bias and disinformation provided by AI and chatbots?

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R. Erin Comninaki @r-erin-comninaki.bsky.social · Jan 23

Pondering of the day: @tommullaney.bsky.social with the manipulation of media happening and shutting down of public dissemination of research (ie: FDA, health orgs), any thoughts on how this will increase the bias and disinformation provided by AI and chatbots?

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R. Erin Comninaki @r-erin-comninaki.bsky.social · Jan 22

@wewillwrite.com has enhanced my writing lessons and engaged students in a way I wasn't able to before. I'm thrilled to explore Creating Challenges (their newest feature) next week and have founder Daniel Senn joining the conversation! Join us live next Wednesday. #edusky

WeWillWrite Webinar hosted on Youtube. Link: tinyurl.com/yetbhc6a

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VSTE @vste.org · Jan 20

There’s an AI for That Demo Slam! | Jan. 23, 6:30 PM

Share the latest & greatest apps & ideas for using AI tools. Do you have what it takes to rise to the top in the #VSTEinAction Demo Slam?

Attend: https://tinyurl.com/VSTEDemo1
Present: https://tinyurl.com/VSTEPresent1

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R. Erin Comninaki @r-erin-comninaki.bsky.social · Dec 11

🙌Yay!

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R. Erin Comninaki @r-erin-comninaki.bsky.social · Dec 11

Technology can support the Virginia Literacy Act. Take a look at some tools to support reading at the secondary level. bit.ly/HangTenVSTE @katiefielding.com

Hang Ten

Read this free ebook by Erin and Katie. Find thousands of free educational ebooks for classroom use at read.bookcreator.com

bit.ly

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R. Erin Comninaki @r-erin-comninaki.bsky.social · Dec 9

Having fun at the #VSTE24 Tessellation’s table set up by the Education Committee. If you’re a VA educator who wants to get more involved with @vste.org, the Education Committee is a great place to start! www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYm17d74/

#VSTE24 is happening and the VSTE education committee had this interactive table to connect. Thinking of all the ways to use this idea to build classrooom community #edtech

TikTok video by R. Erin

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VSTE @vste.org · Dec 9

Learn something new at the conference? Have a tool or idea to share? Sign up to participate in the VSTE DEMO SLAM - Tuesday at 1:00 in Ballroom 3.

To sign up go to tinyurl.com/vste24slam or visit Port VSTE!

#VSTE24

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R. Erin Comninaki @r-erin-comninaki.bsky.social · Dec 6

#VSTE24 is almost here! I’m looking forward to the topics I’m presenting this year as they are part of my every day life in the classroom! Even more excited to get to collaborate with @katiefielding.com and @kristenebutler.bsky.social!

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R. Erin Comninaki @r-erin-comninaki.bsky.social · Dec 5

Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

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R. Erin Comninaki @r-erin-comninaki.bsky.social · Dec 3

Got this gift just in time for #TechTshirtTuesday! Thanks @wewillwrite.bsky.social

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R. Erin Comninaki @r-erin-comninaki.bsky.social · Dec 3

Overheard 7th graders today talking about Weezer. I did in fact graduate with their parents.

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R. Erin Comninaki @r-erin-comninaki.bsky.social · Nov 30

I no longer have self-contained classes of 6-8th graders and am expected to teach all three grade levels and all subjects at once for these special education students—a positive change to mix in with all the neutral and negative

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R. Erin Comninaki @r-erin-comninaki.bsky.social · Nov 27

It communicates to students “I have shown progression up to x point when assessed with choice and feedback” and when given a more “standardized” assessment I show understanding at x level. This has helped me look at student data through different lenses but I know probably needs more fleshing out

R. Erin Comninaki @r-erin-comninaki.bsky.social · Nov 27

I have two grading categories. Assignments and Assessments. Assessments are 30% (school mandate). I tell students assessments are what mirrors state tests. I provide students grades for individual standards. I replace grades for all assignments. It’s not perfect, but 1/2

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R. Erin Comninaki @r-erin-comninaki.bsky.social · Nov 26

Thanks. This may not be the final version. It has been helpful for myself, but also when considering consistency and refinement with a grade level PLC.