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Every once in awhile you post something and I think ... who took Hank and how do we get him back?? Then, I realize, nope that's Hank...❤️

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TL;DR You can't just implement a new/different grading system and hope it works. You must change how instruction is designed and delivered. You must engage students in the process every step of the way.

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I also do not believe the whole "grades are motivators" ... for a certain set of students, sure. For the students who benefit most from a no-zero system, absolutely not. But, it's an easy fix to a system that requires a fundamental shift in practice.

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gradebook. Formative tasks must build skill and content knowledge needed to complete the graded summative tasks. Also a vital piece is the conversations happening with sts about what the system is, how it works, and why it is beneficial. And those conversations are not one-and-done...but continuous.

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instructional design. One of the major problems with implementing a no-zeros or SBG system is in the initial rollout. Training on how to design instruction in such as system cannot be overlooked. You cannot do what you always did before and just decide some assignments don't need to go into the

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Magic Q @magicedq.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Initial thoughts from a skim read ... if assignments/tasks assigned do not lead to learning needed to "pass" the summative assessments, what is their purpose? If a student can not submit one essay, but pass an ELA class-students are taking advantage not b/c of the grading system, but b/c of

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I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this! Sometimes I just need to read versus hear and keeping show notes like this keeps me in the know without missing out. I <3 everything about it!!

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🌈 Hailey Piper 🌈 @haileypiperfights.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Now add the increasing reliance of kids on generative slop machine crap. Training a generation to not be able to absorb information, not be able to think, not be able to communicate, can't build community = absolute isolation. The perfect consumer.

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Magic Q @magicedq.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

This is why education can no longer be about the outcomes, scores, or grades. We need to begin to truly understand education as a partnership that requires both teacher and learner to be engaged in the learning process with an understanding that there is no end. #bfc530

A4 I am a new player of video games (much later in life than normal) and each time I pick up a controller I am reminded of what it means to be a learner. Opportunities to fail are followed by another try. Success means bigger and better things. I ❤️ the journey I am on! #tlap

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A3 - sometimes beauty is hidden ... the flowers are dormant for a long while and the beauty is fleeting -- how can we continue to nurture and enjoy those hidden moments? #tlap

A2 this one is simply -- notice and wonder - be in the moment - breathe #tlap

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A1 It's smooth sailing on the rise, but the pause builds some tension, and the drop can feel final. Be mindful of each stage and know they are just stages, with more to come! #tlap

Which would actually be hilarious (not really, but ... world we live in, right) ... b/c he would probably be one of the most conservative choices...

I saw a demo of an AI tool and was struck by how quickly it turned learning into the old textbook format of teaching. Passage to read, questions to answer, test to take...How are we ensuring this does not become "the way", especially for new teachers overwhelmed by a burdened system?

Listen first. Everyone has a story to share. Some may be hesitant to share, but the more you listen, the more you can engage with their story. #Bfc530

Christopher Bird @mightygodking.com · 03/04/2025

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Steve Jackson Games posted this to their blog and the post is getting so many hits their site is effectively crashed but the point is worth repeating

" On April 5th, a 54% tariff goes into effect on a wide range of goods imported from China. For those of us who create boardgames, this is not just a policy change. It's a seismic shift.
At Steve Jackson Games, we are actively assessing what this means for our products, our pricing, and our future plans. We do know that we can't absorb this kind of cost increase without raising prices. We've done our best over the past few years to shield players and retailers from the full brunt of rising freight costs and other increases, but this new tax changes the equation entirely.
Here are the numbers: A product we might have manufactured in China for $3.00 last year could now cost $4.62 before we even ship it across the ocean. Add freight, warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution margins, and that once-$25 game quickly becomes a $40 product. That's not a luxury upcharge; it's survival math.
Some people ask, "Why not manufacture in the U.S.?" I wish we could. But the infrastructure to support full-scale boardgame production – specialty dice making, die-cutting, custom plastic and wood components – doesn't meaningfully exist here yet. I've gotten quotes. I've talked to factories. Even when the willingness is there, the equipment, labor, and timelines simply aren't."

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Paul Emerich France @sustainteaching.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Writing is an essential part of what makes us who we are. It's a part of our collective humanity.

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Magic Q @magicedq.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

This is how close we are to hiding people in attics...

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Magic Q @magicedq.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

and when groups of men such as those in the video approach, form a wall and keep moving. It will take large numbers. It will take fortitude. Some will need to have their phones on and recording the entire incident. Ignore the "authorities". When the numbers are high enough, what can they do...

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Magic Q @magicedq.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

We are at the point where anyone on a visa, with a green card, etc. should go nowhere alone. If they do go somewhere they need to be surrounded by groups of people. I envision teams of peaceful students walking in groups with potentially targeted students in the middle ..

Magic Q @magicedq.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

While I support this & will do my part, it's important to acknowledge the #privilege this type of movement takes. Today is the last day of a month and a Friday. There are many among us who have little option on when/where to spend their limited funds. Don't judge those who may not be participating.

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Magic Q @magicedq.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

First Draft using Adobe Express. Layout and design needs tweaking, but overall it's a good first draft to be used as an example. Excellent activity for first day of term/year to begin building community and confidence. #AdobeEduCreative

Collage with a playful kitten reaching for ornaments, mountain sketch, and gaming control. Features text like "new gamer" and an Emily Dickinson poem.

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Magic Q @magicedq.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

As a new teacher, I felt that saying no would hurt my future opportunities, often because the asker implied it. It took me years to learn how to protect myself. Because teaching is still just a job. #TeacherAdvice #EduSky

Poem by Yung Pueblo shared for February goal.
Pay attention to
your nervous system
before you say yes
to something new.

If you are already
feeling tense, then
it's better to say no.

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Kelli Suding, M.Ed., CPACC @ksuding.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

The Universal Design for Learning Guidelines 3.0 dropped last yr! Here is all u need 2 know & downloadable resources #UDLchat #UDL #EduSky udlguidelines.cast.org/ UDL goal is learner agency that is purposeful & reflective, resourceful & authentic, strategic & action-oriented. Lets design for all.

If you design it together, they will thrive #BetterTogether #UDL

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Don Sturm is 🤔 @sturmdon.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

As adults, it’s easy to overlook the unique insights kids bring to the table. Their fresh perspectives can challenge our assumptions and spark new ideas. How can we better listen to and learn from the voices of the next generation? @coffeewithkenobi.bsky.social #EduSky #IHaveQuestions #EduCoach

A quote reads, “Don’t dismiss a child’s point of view just because you are older. Kids might see the world from a different perspective and could offer valuable insight that you haven’t considered.” Below the quote, it says, “Star Wars I Am Your Father, Dan Zehr and Amy Richau.” To the right is part of the book cover, featuring the title and an image of Darth Vader.

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Magic Q @magicedq.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

The hardest thing about teaching - continuing to work in and perpetuate a system we know does not serve all kids. We have been at the precipice of needing a complete overhaul for decades. Fundamental change needed as a system, not piecemeal w/ teachers. #Bfc530

Jathan Sadowski @jathansadowski.com · 12/01/2025

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New essay by me – I argue that the best way to understand artificial intelligence is via the Tinkerbell Effect. This technology's existence requires us to keep channeling our psychic energy into the dreams of mega-corporations, tech billionaires, and venture capitalists: futurism.com/ai-tinkerbell

futurism.com

AI Is Like Tinkerbell: It Only Works If We Keep Clapping So It Doesn't Die

AI is like the fairy Tinkerbell: in the story of "Peter Pan," she only continues to exist if people believe in her and clap for her.

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Magic Q @magicedq.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

A3: Everything from our space, curriculum materials, pop culture references, and questions intentionally pull on/from students. Gathering feedback from students about their interests, passions, skills, strengths, wishes, dreams, and hopes to help craft all the above. #EduSkyChat

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Magic Q @magicedq.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

A2: Building community is the #1 priority. Building safe spaces for everyone to feel welcome, that they belong, and that they are protected is paramount. Focusing on PROCESS over PRODUCT -- and that mistakes are a part of the learning process. Starting small and non-academic. #EduSkyChat

Magic Q @magicedq.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

A1: I would say the 2 I use most are Padlet and Forms. Putting bellwork responses on Padlet = gamechanger. Willingness to share and demanding(!) to share skyrocketed. Using forms to gather student feedback and ideas for lessons is powerful in making learning relevant to all students. #EduSkyChat

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Magic Q @magicedq.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

The absolute data nerd in me wants to know how this differs from the time before planned c-sections/inducements...

Magic Q @magicedq.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

You know what teachers want? Toilet paper rolls that do not have to be ripped to shreds just to get some to use...tissue paper is not equal to what I want to use for my sensitive bits.

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Magic Q @magicedq.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky 17/20

Cover of "The Poetry of Pablo Neruda" featuring a sepia-toned photo of the poet wearing a coat and hat, with a yellow title block.

Magic Q @magicedq.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky 16/20

Book cover for "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" by Mitch Albom, featuring a beige background with a red border, a simple Ferris wheel illustration in the center, and the title in bold red and brown text below.

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Magic Q @magicedq.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Today's Thought Buggle...AI & it's current abilities/lack of function as they do b/c the Internet has been a place for anyone to put anything they want online. No wonder it spits out inaccuracies, biases, & downright discriminatory/ugly information. #WeReapWhatWeSow? #NowHowDoWeFixIt #AIEdu #EduAI

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Magic Q @magicedq.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Observing yesterday and tch had the following image projected. 1. They were connecting their current learning (Cold War era) with current events. 2. Images & text for ML learner supports. 3. A map! Providing geographical knowledge & context. 4. Relevance/Engagement hook - using a hashtag #EduSky

Image of a screen in a classroom showing an image of Assad and a map of Syria. The map has Russian air base and Russian naval base labeled on it. Text says The Cold War! The Assad family came to power in 1971 and allowed the Soviet Union to have a naval base in their country. This gave the Soviet Union a powerful ally in the middle east. #spheresofinfluence

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Magic Q @magicedq.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky 15/20

White with orange accents book cover. Text says The Classical National Bestseller Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States. More than four million copies sold. "Historians may well view it as a step toward a coherent new version of American history." says Eric Foner, New York Times Book Review. Published by Harper Perennial Modern Classics.

Magic Q @magicedq.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky 14/20

Ornate book cover in bright purple. Text says Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

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Magic Q @magicedq.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

A1: Start with the why. Revisit the why (often, on repeat). Connect the why to relevant teen topics - "when you learn the newest TikTok dance, you don't stop b/c you fail. You keep trying until you succeed or adapt it to fit your strengths. Same with the work we do in class." #UngradingChat

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Magic Q @magicedq.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky 13/20

Book cover cream with green vertical rectangles scattered. Title is Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison.

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Magic Q @magicedq.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

I find myself using it frequently to find great ideas to share with my teachers. I am more consumer than creator, though I am working to move the needle to the middle more. Follow chats like this to find great people to follow! #Bfc530

Magic Q @magicedq.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

From HS perspective - it can be done. Change is slow & hard. HS sts have spent 9+yrs in a system designed one way. Asking them to adapt is doable - but requires a lot of work - constant discussions of why/how/reminders. Getting students to see learning for learning's sake as the goal. #SunChat

Magic Q @magicedq.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Important message re: AI Tutors. AI cannot and should not replace human experiences, especially those that require deep thinking, emotional intelligence, and human engagement.