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"What if, in spite of painstaking prep, the lesson falls flat?" @sarahgo1.bsky.social via @edutopia.org www.edutopia.org/article/what...
What to Do When Your Lesson Goes Kaput
Teacher-tested strategies for handling instructional snafus—including when to call it quits on a lesson and regroup.
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When researching what can go wrong w/ #edtech integration (at the classroom/building/and district level), I found educators citing the exact same problems today that they flagged 10+ years ago. I went out searching for guidance on carving a path forward. My latest for @edutopia.org:
6 Things We’re Getting Wrong About Tech Integration
Despite years of investment, many schools are still missing the mark on technology integration. Here’s what the experts told us needs to change—and how to get started this year.
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Classroom design is partly an art, and partly a science. To make it easier for you this year, we compiled 27 research-backed, teacher-tested tips. Check ‘em out below. 👇 #ClassroomDesign #BackToSchool #EduSky
27 Ways to Optimize Your Classroom Design for Better Learning
A research-based lineup of smart, effective classroom design tips that support deep learning, reduce distraction, and build belonging.
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Today, we're celebrating *20 years* with our wonderful Director of Video, @video-amy.bsky.social 🎉 We're proud & grateful to have had Amy's creativity and passion on the team for 2 whole decades. Thank you for shaping Edutopia's story, Amy—and for sharing the stories of educators around the world!
“Technological skills are projected to grow in importance more rapidly than any other skills in the next five years,” concludes the World Economic Forum in its 2025 Future of Jobs Report. My latest @edutopia.org article with the amazing @tatertutt.bsky.social: www.edutopia.org/article/7-re...
7 Research-Backed Tech Tips You Can Use Today
From AI tutors that actually work to a simple trick for beating back digital distractions.
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It was so fun to report on teachers being wildly creative in eliciting student genre passions to allow for engagement and deep analysis. Thanks @scottstorm.bsky.social for sharing your insights and reposting!
Scott Storm@scottstorm.bsky.social · last yr.Love this Edutopia article by @cberwick.bsky.social on igniting student passions! Sage quotes from @amystorn.bsky.social & @anterobot.bsky.social. Examples from ELA teachers using fandoms! Nice shout out for @karismjones.bsky.social & my book! #literacies #iteachEnglish tinyurl.com/2s4r66rs
Educators, what brilliant uses of tech have you seen this year? For an @edutopia.org story, we’re gathering standout examples—with or without AI—that truly elevate teaching and learning. Whether it’s your own strategy or one from another educator, we’d love to hear what’s surprised or inspired you!
Why do students ignore feedback? Edutopia’s @youkiterada.bsky.social spoke to psychologist David Yeager to take a peek inside a student’s brain for answers. 🧠 🔍 #EduSky #teachers
The Science of Student Motivation
Noted author and psychologist David Yeager on the common mistakes we make when giving feedback to students, and how to tap into purpose and belonging to make classroom work more meaningful.
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That cluttered junk drawer? It’s a curriculum goldmine for preschoolers. 📎🥄🔩 Here’s how #LoosePartsPlay with household castoffs can transform learning into hands-on exploration and lay the groundwork for creativity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. #PreK #preschool
How to Make the Most of Loose Parts Play in Preschool
From counting and classifying to literacy lessons, teacher-tested learning opportunities that encourage autonomy and creativity.
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The notion that students have “learning styles” has been thoroughly debunked. New research has uncovered another big problem with the idea: Labeling kids as “visual learners” or “hands-on learners” can reinforce harmful misconceptions about students’ strengths and weaknesses. 🧵1/6 #EduSky
Got questions about improving your grading practice, enhancing assessments, or tapping into student motivation? Edutopia’s @tatertutt.bsky.social is speaking with veteran educator and instructional coach @mrrablin.bsky.social about his book Hacking Student Motivation. #EdChat #assessment #EduSky
I’m honored to be a part of the panel that will discuss the one question we’ve been hearing lately: How can AI help me save time without losing the personal touch that makes our work so impactful? Join us at Edutopia’s free virtual event to get practical strategies: bit.ly/41GVRFW #edusky #eduai
When classroom participation moves beyond a box-checking activity, students have an entry point to meaningfully engage in conversations, think critically, and close gaps in understanding. 💬⭐ #EduSky
How to Rethink the Objectives of Classroom Discussion
Expanding participation beyond traditional metrics like hand-raising gives more kids entry points into the conversation.
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Cancelling NAEP is a terrible idea. It’s the most reliable metric of how schools are doing (on one important dimension) www.the74million.org/article/afte...
After Declaring NAEP Off-Limits, Education Department Cancels Upcoming Test
One prominent researcher said the flip-flop offers ‘the first direct evidence that executive actions have weakened NAEP.’
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Edutopia’s @annenoyessaini.bsky.social spoke to veteran educators and gathered their best tips for discussing learning accommodations with students—at *every* grade level. 💬 #EduSky #SpecialEducation
It’s Important to Talk About Learning Accommodations With Your Students—Here’s How to Do It
From metaphors for elementary school kids to mindset shifts and graphic organizers for teens, here are teacher-tested tips for normalizing learning accommodations across grade levels.
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Sometimes even the most well-planned lessons just ... flop. Let's talk about it.
In a time where most online comment sections are dumpster fires, I'm proud of the culture we're building in the @edutopia.org comments! (We recently reopened them after some time without). This is a great example: teachers sharing what works when a lesson flops: www.edutopia.org/article/ques...
Question: What Do You Do When a Lesson Flops?
Our community is building a list of strategies. How do you respond when a lesson flops?
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Happy Friday! On a scale of medieval lions, how are you doing today? I *love* this teacher's way of taking attendance with a goofy question—it gets all the kids tuned in and kicks her class off with a little joy. Latest video via @edutopia.org: www.edutopia.org/video/60-sec...
60-Second Strategy: Attendance Question
Transforming a mundane task like roll call into a chance to connect and share a moment with students makes the start of class more joyful.
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It was great working with @chelseabeck.bsky.social on this illustration of Spencer Russell for Edutopia! Chelsea is a super talented illustrator and and equally great art director. I wish all projects were this fun!
A math teacher reached out with a question: “My 8th graders took their first Algebra exam of the year, and half failed the test. What do I do now?” #EduSky, what suggestions do you have for this teacher needing help?
Hello! I'm a new editor at Edutopia -- I'd love to hear from educators who are podcast fans. Is there a podcast you love? Tell me why. (And stay tuned for more podcast news from Edutopia!)
Former educator turned TikTok #literacy influencer Spencer Russell spoke with Edutopia’s @tatertutt.bsky.social about what he thinks we get wrong about reading instruction, and how to start fixing it today. 📖
Spencer Russell on What We Get Wrong About Reading Instruction
There’s a way to get kids learning to read quickly and feeling excited about it, says the former teacher and TikTok influencer—and the return for teachers is big.
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This year, @edutopia.org put together a collection of our most widely-read, impactful research articles and videos—covering everything from classroom management and executive function to belonging, grading, and engagement. #EduSky Go check it out: www.edutopia.org/package/a-co...
The connection between feedback and self-sufficiency is the focus of my new @edutopia.org piece -- check it out: www.edutopia.org/article/feed...
More than Criticism: Feedback Strategies that Lead to Independent Learning
Putting the onus on students to generate solutions sends a clear signal that learning is ultimately the student's job.
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