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Karen Griffin @kagriffin81.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

It's my favorite time of year! @edutopia.org 's 10 significant educational studies- because what we do and hlhow we adapdt and change our practices in education should always be backed by research. The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2025 www.edutopia.org/visual-essay...

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The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2025

We’re back with our roundup of the most insightful studies of the year, from the power of brain breaks to groundbreaking research on AI, cell phones, and handwriting in the classroom.

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Karen Griffin @kagriffin81.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

To flip a powerful phrase from the article- Build curiosity, rather than compliance. Side Note- Seesaw is a great way to "Post pictures of children working with clear, intentional captions" 😉 Communicating With Parents About the Value of Play in Preschool www.edutopia.org/article/lear...

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Communicating With Parents About the Value of Play in Preschool

Practical tips for helping families understand what their kids are learning amid the seeming chaos of a preschool classroom.

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Karen Griffin @kagriffin81.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

This should be required reading for all new teachers (and even a helpful reminder for veterans). If you struggle to effectively manage your classroom, learning won't happen to the level you expect. 8 Small But Impactful Classroom Management Shifts www.edutopia.org/article/smal...

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8 Small But Impactful Classroom Management Shifts

How using subtle gestures, spatial awareness, and tone of voice can nudge your classroom toward smoother operations.

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Karen Griffin @kagriffin81.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

"New to me" ideas from this article: using a besheet outdoors as a gathering or sorting spot for natural objects and the "junk drawer" storytelling concept. How to Make the Most of Loose Parts Play in Preschool www.edutopia.org/article/how-...

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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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Karen Griffin @kagriffin81.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

I really appreciated the "6 Strategies for Teaching Failure as a Skill in Preschool" in the article and how @edutopia.org AI at the end of the article recommended picture books that celebrate failure. Teaching Students to Use Failures Productively in Pre-K www.edutopia.org/article/fail...

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Teaching Students to Use Failures Productively in Pre-K

These strategies help young students think about failure as a learning tool instead of a disappointment.

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Karen Griffin @kagriffin81.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Great breakdown of strategies including reflective questions to consider for each. Assessing the Child-Centeredness of Your Teaching in 6 Steps www.edutopia.org/article/ensu...

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Assessing the Child-Centeredness of Your Teaching in 6 Steps

Early childhood teachers can use these strategies to align their teaching to students’ needs for optimal engagement and growth.

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Karen Griffin @kagriffin81.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

After reading Edutopia's 10 Remarkable Picture Books of 2024, I looked up The First Week of School. May I say that this is a very realistic teacher moment. Has anyone else found a similar teacher moment in a picture book?

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Karen Griffin @kagriffin81.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Sparking Joy with @lisalynk1.bsky.social at the @edgeubadges.bsky.social Booth at #VSTE2024 Stop#1 of the Edge-U Badge Dash!

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Cori Frede @makingcentsofit.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

With all the starter packs out there, if you're curious what lists you've been added to, check out clearsky.app. Just type your username (or someone else's) and it will give you a list of lists. #EduSky #bsky

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ClearSky

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Karen Griffin @kagriffin81.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

"Mitchel Resnick, professor of learning research at MIT, argued that 'computers will not live up to their potential until we start to think of them less like televisions and more like paintbrushes' ” 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Promoting Playful Learning With Technology www.edutopia.org/article/usin...

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Promoting Playful Learning With Technology

Mitchel Resnick—creator of Scratch and OctoStudio—shares how teachers can maximize students’ use of tech for creative purposes.

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Karen Griffin @kagriffin81.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

This is a great read and a reminder to always keep my eye on the reality of teaching when in my role as a coach. 6 Tips From a Tech Coach and Teacher www.edutopia.org/article/comb...

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6 Tips From a Tech Coach and Teacher

Educators can balance innovative and traditional methods of teaching to mindfully include technology in the classroom.

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Karen Griffin @kagriffin81.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I'm presenting at 2 sessions next week at @vste.org #VSTE24. Can't wait to see and connect with educators in VA Beach!

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anchorgalEDU⚓️ @anchorgaledu.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

VA educators… who’s going to #VSTE24? Let’s be friends. 😊 #weareinourVSTEera

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anchorgalEDU⚓️ @anchorgaledu.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

VSTE is not yet on BlueSky. Passing on some #VSTE24 info… #weareinourVSTEera

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Debbie Tannenbaum #impact 🔜 #VCTM2025 @tannenbaumtech.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Are you attending and/or presenting at #VSTE24? If so, let me know and I can add you! Wouldn’t it be great if we had a #EduSky meetup there? go.bsky.app/Nc3AtV5

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Debbie Tannenbaum #impact 🔜 #VCTM2025 @tannenbaumtech.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Check out my article from this month's #ASCD #EducationalLeadership Magazine: It shows how using “edurubricons”—rubrics infused with icons—can build student agency, as well as their digital literacy skills. #edusky ascd.org/el/articles/...

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Digital Foundations: It’s Elementary!

Icons and “edurubricons” can make digital learning more approachable.

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Tamara Letter @tamaraletter.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Are you attending the VSTE Conference? Join me Monday 12/9 at 9:45 AM to learn more about empowering your elementary students to be creative communicators through digital publishing! Let's learn and grow together! #vste24 #edtechchat #EduSky

An information card about Tamara Letter's #vste24 session presentation titled, "Empowering Creative Communicators with Digital Publishing in the Elementary Classroom." She is presenting 12/9 at 9:45 AM in Room 5-C.

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Bruce Reicher @breicher.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

What’s your big 3 for AI??? Mine is Brisk Teaching, Gemini and Magic School AI. What’s yours?? And my favorite prompt creator is www.aiforeducation.io/prompt-library

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Prompt Library — AI for Education

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Karen Griffin @kagriffin81.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

This article made my day. I feel I'm on the right track as many of these challenges my teachers are facing and the strategies I'm using as an #educoach are here. #edtech #edusky #eduskyprimary

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Karen Griffin @kagriffin81.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

What an awesome engineering challenge alternative- especially for those with food allergies. I wonder how this can be adpated for our Preschool Unit on Buildings?

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Lisa Lynk @lisalynk1.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

If you are going to #VSTE24, come see me on Tuesday, 12/10 at 8:30 in room 4E. We will be using @BookCreatorApp to give ALL STUDENTS and especially multilingual students a voice. Come see me!! 2024vsteannualconference.sched.com/event/24c310... @VSTE #VSTE24 @sched

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Karen Griffin @kagriffin81.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

I'm excited to present at #VSTE24 in Virginia Beach! Join me on Sunday, December 8 at 2:15pm for Deep Dive into DLI: Navigating the Digital Learning Integration Standards - sched.co/1hpdd @VSTE #VSTE24 @sched

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