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Brett Vogelsinger

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I’m a high school English teacher in Bucks County, PA. I present PD and authored the books Poetry Pauses (2023) and Artful AI (coming June 2025). Poem of the Day to start each class! https://brettvogelsinger.com #poetry #ai #teaching #aplit

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Brett Vogelsinger @thevogelman.bsky.social · Jun 26

I updated my website today with a fresh roundup of resources for thinking about and talking about the nuances of #AI in education, including articles, podcasts, and useful lines for the classroom.

Enjoy and share with others who may find it useful! #EduSkyAI

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Artificial Intelligence Resources

Finding Our Way in A New Era of Writing Instruction Image created via Dall-E 3 For a while now, I have been grappling with a range of emotions regarding artificial intelligence — from trepida…

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Brett Vogelsinger @thevogelman.bsky.social · 5h

Second block today was “Stall Day” when students could stall the start of class by brining donations in coins for Mini Thon. Took me 20 minutes 😁👏🏻

Brett Vogelsinger @thevogelman.bsky.social · 19h

Well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 You got it! Later in the unit “hubris” goes in place of arrogance…that one’s just a placeholder

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Jennifer Tannous @jatannous.bsky.social · 1d

Writing center directors/ writing instructors/ leaders and everyone with a thought about the future of writing instruction and feedback, join us this March at UConn, Storrs! Proposals due Nov 3rd. For more info SSWCA.org

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Brett Vogelsinger @thevogelman.bsky.social · 1d

Can you guess what we are reading I. #APLit right now based on the word cloud?

Brett Vogelsinger @thevogelman.bsky.social · 2d

That’s so kind of you to say. You’re students are lucky to have you too, writing there beside them 🙂

Brett Vogelsinger @thevogelman.bsky.social · 2d

Happy to hear that! I will not be in Denver sadly. Philly 2026 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Now get some sleep 😴 ☺️

Brett Vogelsinger @thevogelman.bsky.social · 2d

I just feel like I can’t take away the conditions that helped me become a writer…and a big part of that was the chance to write at my own pace on my own space.

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Brett Vogelsinger @thevogelman.bsky.social · 2d

Your writing with students is so valuable! AI can be disheartening, but I try to think of it this way: my job is not to be the perfect enforcer…rather to set good conditions, adapt to new times, and keep writing about it as I learn. Class conversation around AI have been productive so far.

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Brett Vogelsinger @thevogelman.bsky.social · 2d

Yes! This.

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Brett Vogelsinger @thevogelman.bsky.social · 2d

You are so good at this! Organized, meaningful, intentional 👏🏻

Brett Vogelsinger @thevogelman.bsky.social · 2d

That’s a small sample size of course, and not everyone has equal opportunity or circumstances to write outside of school. So in class time matters too! But to me, forbidding outside-of-class work makes writing into a test, and limits optimal growth of their personal writing habits.

Brett Vogelsinger @thevogelman.bsky.social · 2d

I have 83 minute block. The multiple days are helpful I’m sure! But I have never once produced my best writing surrounded by other people. I need time and space and solitude…a common need of writers through the ages. My wife and sons feel the same. Grateful I had that, and it helped me to thrive.

Brett Vogelsinger @thevogelman.bsky.social · 2d

I’d say any class benefits from writing that goes deeper than a single class period. AP presents a tight frame and timeline for test writing, and kids do benefit from that timed writing practice for sure. Great you give them the chance to go home and revise for deeper evidence!

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Christine Dyer @msdsmooth.bsky.social · 2d

Yes, and we punish and further limit neurodivergent processors.

Learning this from my own son’s experiences too.

Brett Vogelsinger @thevogelman.bsky.social · 3d

I had a strong opinion on this but it’s getting stronger as I learn from my own sons’ experiences:

If fear of AI cheating means all major graded writing in high is completed in class, we deprive students of so much opportunity for students to develop as writers.

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Brett Vogelsinger @thevogelman.bsky.social · 3d

Is that a change from the past, or how APUSH has always been taught?

Brett Vogelsinger @thevogelman.bsky.social · 3d

And then allow students freedom and space to work independently, out of our sight, in the solitude strong writers often treasure…to apply learning, wrestle with complications, revise and seek feedback, and grow organically.

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Brett Vogelsinger @thevogelman.bsky.social · 3d

Writing time in class? Yes, of course!

Keeping part of every process in class in the age of AI? Probably yes!

But all steps of a writing process for all major pieces because some students will use AI inappropriately? Nope.

Let’s teach and talk about judicious use, the “why” behind AI boundaries…

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Brett Vogelsinger @thevogelman.bsky.social · 3d

I think the number one thing secondary teachers can do tomorrow with #AI, regardless of their stance, is demonstrate how to reason on AI usage in a real-time demonstration.

Model how an adult thinks about AI interaction, output, value, and boundaries of academic integrity.

Brett Vogelsinger @thevogelman.bsky.social · 3d

Wow what a line! Thank you!

Brett Vogelsinger @thevogelman.bsky.social · 4d

Here’s her website, and she’s @ wildboho on Instagram too! wildboho.com

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boho embroidery

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Brett Vogelsinger @thevogelman.bsky.social · 4d

Did you know my wife is an embroidery artist who loves to work with mixed media? She sometimes embroiders with yarn!

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tepsatalk.bsky.social @tepsatalk.bsky.social · Sep 8

🎙️ Excited to share our latest TEPSA Talk podcast episode with Brett Vogelsinger!

Dive into the world of literacy, AI, and middle school education. Discover how creative writing can ignite passion and how AI can be a tool for growth. Don't miss Brett's insights on nurturing young minds.

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Brett Vogelsinger @thevogelman.bsky.social · 4d

Student talking to me about her essay: “I don’t really care about the grade. I just want to keep getting better as a writer.”

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Brett Vogelsinger @thevogelman.bsky.social · 4d

We had a succcessful outdoor writing experience on a beautiful day, practicing our use of imagery ☀️ We planted milkweed and mallow at the edge of the woods as part of the lesson 🌱🦋

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 4d

What small victory did you celebrate this week? 💫

#EduSky #teachers

“Remember to celebrate even the smallest victories because they are BIG to the students who achieve them.” —Julia Ward Ortloff, Educator