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mrdeehanclass.bsky.social
International educator: middle school social studies, belonging, growth mindset, student voice. Husband. Father. Author. Blogger: https://educationalexploits.com/
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Looking for the latest research on what works in the classroom? We’ve got you covered. 📊✅ Edutopia’s @youkiterada.bsky.social and @stephenmerrill.bsky.social broke down 10 essential education studies with practical takeaways for your teaching: #EduSky #EdResearch

Drawing is a powerful way to learn—but teachers need to scaffold the process. 〰️ ✍️ By standing at the whiteboard and asking students clarifying questions like “What do you mean by ‘goes under the other,’ and how should I draw it?”, you can ensure they truly understand the material. #EduSky

This is a ridiculously accurate representation.

For the history teachers out there! #Edusky

From teacher tlnwilkinson: “Stealing awesome ideas like this is the best part of social media. Best morning work ever!!” #EduSky #TGIF

You’re probably familiar with ChatGPT. But have you ever asked it to imitate a historical figure? 🫅 Or output a poem that students can compare to a Shakespeare sonnet? 📜 Edutopia’s @dalorleon.bsky.social showcases a few innovative, teacher-tested uses of the tool. #EduSkyAI #HistoryEducation

With these quick closing activities, reinforcing what students have learned becomes routine. 🔁 🙌 Edutopia’s @tatertutt.bsky.social found 27 worth trying: #k12 #EduSky

As soon as we've learned something, we start to forget it. 🧠 Here are 5 research-backed strategies you can use when you need to make something stick! #teachers #EdResearch

Latest blog post on the recent Compassion Summit at ACS in Amman. #SkyEdu #EduSky educationalexploits.com/2025/02/11/a...

Many great classroom managers use a particular tone of voice. Here's what it sounds like—and why “the teachers who get the best responses from kids are the ones that have mastered it.” 📣 #ClassroomManagement #teachers #SEL

35 lesser-known scaffolding techniques to kickstart the learning process, from @toddfinley.bsky.social 🔥👇 Which scaffolding strategies have you used already? Which would you like to try? #EduSky #EdChat

Each and every learner is different. That's part of what makes teaching so wonderful – and so tricky to keep organized! Fortunately, educator Ranesia Edwards has created this tracker for IEP information at a glance: https://buff.ly/3CFvwzI #EduSky

I wonder if AI writing tools will do to writing instruction what calculators did to math teaching - shifting focus from simply answering a question to understanding what actually is the problem that needs to be solved. What do you think? #EduSky

Resilience is a skill students can build—and you can help them build it. 🔨 @cathleenbeachbd.bsky.social shares 6 teacher-tested strategies: #SEL #EduSky

Latest Educational Exploits blog post! #edusky Building Belonging with “Belongo” – Educational Exploits search.app/GVT4xUhxV5hx...

Great news—“Academic Writing for Geographers” is now available in paperback @degruyterbrill.bsky.social @geographers.bsky.social

Attention, school leaders working to improve learning outcomes! 📢 Try these strategies to connect the dots between curriculum, standards, *and* professional learning. #SchoolLeaders #ProfessionalDevelopment

The end of class can be as impactful as the beginning. Here are 8 class closure activities to help you wrap up your lessons effectively. 🙌 #EduSky #k12

It’s National School Counseling Week! School counselors are essential to student success. They provide academic guidance, support emotional well-being, and ensure every student has the support they need to succeed. Join us in thanking school counselors for their dedication to our students! #NSCW25

Latest blog post. educationalexploits.com/2025/02/01/m... #edusky

Have friends who want to move to #bluesky that need guidance? Share my latest @edutopia.org article on Bluesky, with valuable contributions from @ditchthattextbook.com, @alicekeeler.com and @bbray27.bsky.social. www.edutopia.org/article/blue... #education #blackedusky #edusky

5 E's Lesson Plan Template alicekeeler.com/5es

Sometimes you want quiet in the classroom. Other times, you want to hear students talking! 💬 Try these activities from @mirplo.bsky.social to invite participation. #EduSky

Do you use Think-Pair-Share a lot in your classroom? Shake things up with 16 variations on this classic strategy. 🌟

“Students’ emotions can impact their teachers’ stress and well-being, and teachers’ emotions can similarly impact students’ engagement and, eventually, learning,” says researcher Leigh McLean. 🫱🫲 These strategies for #k12 cultivate emotion regulation *and* a positive classroom environment.

Working on building belonging at my school. Read about it here: educationalexploits.com/2024/09/14/c... #edusky

Trying to get our ms advisory off the ground. We began with an activity on belonging. You can read more about it here: educationalexploits.com/2024/08/09/t...

Latest blog post! educationalexploits.com/2024/04/11/c... #EDUsky

Just read this cool article. One great takeaway is that even though kids can be a challenge, we get to be a part of their core childhood memories. That is amazing! #edusky www.teacher2teacher.education/2024/03/04/i...

Today we’re celebrating the release of @erinentrada.bsky.social’s new middle grade novel, THE FIRST STATE OF BEING! Today we’re celebrating Erin Entrada Kelly. We love you, Erin! Happy book birthday!

I am considering approaching admin about balancing the after school club/activity/sports time. A lot of time is expected of students, especially from some of our sport coaches. Is this a hill worth dying on? Has anyone else had this conversation at their school?

My latest blog post: changing up how I introduce my standards to students! #Edusky educationalexploits.com/2024/02/10/f...

The opening ceremony for the @THIMUN_Qatar 2024 conference is just about to begin!

History and geography teachers! This article is a great prompt to start a discussion about maps and disputed areas! www.aljazeera.com/features/202... #EDUsky

Latest blog post: educationalexploits.com/2024/01/06/t... #Edusky

I use Google Classroom to share resources with my students - I also like to promote books! The latest work I am promoting is the magnificent 'Splendors and Glooms' by Laura Amy Schlitz. #Edusky

These articles are a treat every year! www.edutopia.org/article/10-m.... #Edusky

I LOVE this strategy! resources.depaul.edu/teaching-com... #edusky

Surprise! Surprise! Reading on screens impacts comprehension! www.techlearning.com/news/the-scr.... #edusky

A great read! www.vox.com/even-better/... #edusky

One of my colleagues put up this holiday "chemis-tree" - another example of how we make a difference in our school communities!

New blog post: sharing ideas and resources for a student service project. #Edusky educationalexploits.com/2023/11/07/e...

We need to encourage students to seek help when needed, but we also need to demonstrate to students that we will be open and positive when that need arises. #edusky