Every day I think about writing a reflection from the ISTE + ASCD conference, and everyday I find other things to do instead. See: this post.

Welcome to football season, also the time when #EduCoach is full of random hot takes on various decisions made by a random assortment of college coaches.

Why is it not a common understanding that if your device is making noise, you should have on headphones?! 😩 #ThingsYouThinkAtTheAirport

He, in fact, did not enjoy the adventure.

Amie Reed@amiereed.bsky.social · last yr.

Today I am taking my cat on a 90 minute drive to see a behavioral specialist. I predict he will not enjoy this adventure.

I think our location can no longer be described as "on the precipice."

CNN@cnn.com · last yr.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the world may be on the precipice of a "fraud crisis" because of how artificial intelligence could enable bad actors to impersonate other people. Read more: cnn.it/3GVwPg7

Just finished The Summer I Turned Pretty books because I like to know how shows end before I start them if possible. I just told my sister that I needed to see who she picks. But in the end I didn't care because I hated them all. It's Twilight all over again. 🤣

Today I am taking my cat on a 90 minute drive to see a behavioral specialist. I predict he will not enjoy this adventure.

Seeing their missteps on display—on a clip chart, for example—may not motivate students to improve their behavior, research shows. 📊 These evidence-based practices from teachers can serve as more effective alternatives. #ClassroomManagement #EduSky

How to Improve Classroom Behavior Without Public Shaming

Instead of clip charts and data walls, try these classroom management techniques to discourage misbehavior and build a stronger classroom community.

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Someday the NFHS will go three years without what feels like a complete overhaul of the spirit rules book, but today was not that day.

Introducing adult cats is a full time job.

Just realized that before school got out I prepped for a presentation I have next week. So happy with May me for being so productive! 🎉

It was great to see a section of #CHI24 today! Hoping to catch up with everyone over the next few days. 😁

Jessica Holloway@hollowayreader.bsky.social · last yr.

Let’s go #CHI24 Google Innovators 👏🏻 Way to represent at #ISTELive + #ASCDAnnual 2025!

Got the badge in my email, so it feels more official. Proud to say I'm an ISTE+ASCD Certified Instructional Leader! #EduSky #EduCoach

A White House proposal would claw back already approved public media funding. Join me in the fight to save it. Contact Congress now. bit.ly/4izrxUn #ProtectMyPublicMedia

Urge Congress: Save Public Media Funding

Save your local stations. Email your Members of Congress now!

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I shared this article in Wisconsin last week... AMAZING, right? I listen to several books a month now because of my commute to campus, and I've come to love being read to. How about you? #booklove

Audiobooks or Reading? To Our Brains, It Doesn’t Matter

Stories stimulate the brain in the same way, regardless of whether they're read or heard.

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I was supposed to be on a vinyl purchasing freeze. Then this happened.

TS UPDATES@ts-updates.swifties.social · 2y ago

🚨| Taylor restocked her ‘Lover - Live From Paris’ heart-shaped vinyl on her website. It officially sold out the U.S selling nearly 100k copies in 45 minutes.

I’ve been screaming about this for a while. And AI fever is bound to make it worse. “Even when phones are not present during the school day, students often have a device open in front of them which steals their attention and deteriorates their learning.”

Undoing EdTech's Death Grip on Education

We have an epidemic of poorly vetted “educational” technology harming our youth

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Nothing brings people together like the need to grocery shop days before impending winter weather. This checkout line will take at least 30 minutes.

Come learn about our #CEL25 conference for literacy/ELA leaders! On 1/16/25 at 7pm EST, conference chair Matthew Helmers and I will talk through the Call for Proposals and brainstorm sessions: traditional sessions & creative practice sessions! #NCET25 Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/1sXi...

I showed a lot of restraint in not picking 100% purple outfits. 😂 Thanks @swiftalert13.swifties.social for one more Eras Mastermind!

Teachers help students grow, but who helps teachers? Coaching conversations—focused, intentional, and growth-driven—give educators space to reflect, build on strengths, and create positive change. What could happen if every teacher had access to this kind of support? #EduSky #EduCoach

9 reasons to grade less, starting right now. From less stress for you *and* your students to a healthier outlook on learning, here’s a research-backed list—compiled by Edutopia’s @youkiterada.bsky.social 📝

Why Teachers Should Grade Less Frequently

Excessive grading stresses out kids and teachers, stifles innovative teaching, and fails to deliver as a true measurement of learning.

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I've set timers for all of my social media apps. I hadn't realized how much time in total was getting vanished each day!

I love this as a tool to help students self assess and reflect on their participation in discussions.

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher.bsky.social · 2y ago

Ss don't have to agree to have a collaborative conversation! Here's how the BASD Literacy Coaches support them:

Here's @audreywatters.bsky.social doing what she does best, contextualizing and criticizing ed tech, this time by working through the 60 Minutes infomercial, I mean segment, for Khanmigo. Sign up for her newsletter! 2ndbreakfast.audreywatters.com/12-years-and...

12 Years and 60 Minutes Later

This will be the last Friday you'll receive a Second Breakfast newsletter in 2024. I'm not writing my usual "year-in-review" series either, as easy as it could have been to just copy-and-paste "artifi...

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I share this often created by Mindy Johnson. Great reminders for making your social posts #Accessible #A11y #EduSky #EduCoach #UDL #ATchat #EdTech #InclusiveEdTech #Tlap #WeLeadEdu #AIinEdU More info bit.ly/a11y-social

Accessibility Awareness@a11yawareness.bsky.social · 2y ago

Does your organization's social media team have accessibility guidelines about the social media content it shares or creates? Accessibility guidelines will help anyone who uses the organization's social media accounts get on the same page.

If anyone at #MultilingualIL24 wants to join this pack for IL educators, please let me know!

Amie Reed@amiereed.bsky.social · 2y ago

Exciting news #EduSkyIL, we had enough people to get the Illinios Educator Starter Pack going. If you see this and want added, please let me know! I don't add people randomly because I know not everyone wants to be in these packs. #EduSky #EduCoach go.bsky.app/GJxgu3h

I'm still looking for educators from Illinois! I know there are more than 15 of us here. 😁 Also, don't forget we have a feed for #EduSkyIL. You can use the tag to connect with other teachers in IL even if you don't want to join the starter pack.

Amie Reed@amiereed.bsky.social · 2y ago

Exciting news #EduSkyIL, we had enough people to get the Illinios Educator Starter Pack going. If you see this and want added, please let me know! I don't add people randomly because I know not everyone wants to be in these packs. #EduSky #EduCoach go.bsky.app/GJxgu3h