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Dr. Matt Bergman

@mattbergman14.bsky.social
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Learning and sharing how to make #education work for ALL students! #UDL evangelist #AI in Education #Edtech @novakeducation drmattbergman.com My posts and opinions are my own.

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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
How are you encouraging students to think critically about their AI use? The DEER AI Reflection Routine encourages students to think critically about their AI use. #AI #Education #InstructionalDesign #EdTech #CriticalThinking #AILiteracy #Teaching #Learning #HigherEd #udlchat
The DEER AI Reflection Routine encourages students to think critically about their AI use by guiding them to:

📝 Describe how they used AI
🔍 Evaluate the quality of AI's suggestions
🧠 Explain how they verified, revised, or improved the response
💡 Reflect on what they learned
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Do you give learners multiple pathways to consume information and #access content? My free Learning Pathways Template helps learners 🧰 build agency and 🚗 drive learning! drmattbergman.com/blog/f/learn... #udl #udlchat #udlhighered #aieducation #highered #k12
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Learning Pathways Template: Partner with AI to Design for Access
Artificial intelligence has made it easier than ever to generate personalized learning materials for all learners. With just a few prompts, you can partner with AI to generate different versions of re...
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Is AI making our students faster—or just making their brains lazy? 🧠🔍 In my latest post, I share 10 practical strategies to use AI as a tool for developing critical thinking. 👉 drmattbergman.com/blog/f/ai-an... #udl #AIinEducation #InstructionalDesign #Education #edtech
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AI and the Future of Critical Thinking
Artificial intelligence has rapidly become part of our everyday lives. From scrolling social media feeds to catching personalized shopping recommendations and queuing up our next binge-worthy show, AI...
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Don’t Overthink It! 🧠💡 Integrating AI into education doesn't have to be complicated. Here are 7 quick, everyday ways I use AI to learn more effectively Full article 👇 drmattbergman.com/blog/f/dont-... #EdTech #K12 #HigherEd #aieducation #ai
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Don't Overthink It! 7 Practical Tips for Learning with AI
As summer takes full effect, I have been taking time to dig deeper into researching ways to integrate AI into teaching and learning. Sometimes we think that we have to make things overly complicated; ...
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
🤔Uploading a few PPTs and a discussion board isn't enough to keep students engaged in online courses. Here is a quick, practical roadmap to create a truly student-centered online course: 👇 drmattbergman.com/blog/f/how-t... #instructionaldesign #udl #highereducation
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How to Build Truly Student-Centered Online Courses
As more higher education institutions convert face-to-face courses to online and hybrid formats, it is important to realize that uploading a few PowerPoints, recording a few videos, and adding discuss...
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
🤔 "One-size-fits-all” uniforms only fit about 25% of Civil War soldiers. Yet in higher education, we still sometimes design learning that way. 🧰 UDL isn’t about lowering expectations—it’s about building ramps. drmattbergman.com/blog/f/the-m... #UDL #HigherEd #Education
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The Madness of One-Size-Fits-All
A one-size-fits-all approach seems like a ridiculous concept in clothing; however, it was the norm during the American Civil War. Prior to the war, all clothing (and uniforms) were carefully measured and designed to meet...
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
🤔 Is there really an “average” college student? In this short article, I share three practical ways faculty can make learning clearer, more accessible, and more flexible using UDL. 👉 Full post here: drmattbergman.com/blog/f/we-ar... #HigherEducation #TeachingAndLearning #UDL
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Are We Wasting Our Time on Average? The Case for UDL in Higher Ed
In 1943, artist Abram Belskie and obstetrician-gynecologist Robert Latou Dickinson created the statues Norma and Normman. These figures were meant to depict the “average” American body, based on anthropometric data from ...
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Many syllabi read like legal contracts.🥱 But they could function as roadmaps for student success. 🗺️ I share 8 UDL strategies to make course expectations clearer and more accessible for students. Take a look 👇 www.novakeducation.com/blog/8-udl-s... #UDL #HigherEd
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8 UDL Strategies to Make Your Syllabus a Roadmap for Success
Discover 8 UDL strategies to transform your syllabus into an accessible and inclusive roadmap for student success in higher education.
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Higher ed is undergoing a metamorphosis. Are your courses keeping up? 🦋 3 ways to apply UDL: ✅ Engagement: Relevance and rigor ✅ Representation: Multi-modal options to build knowledge ✅ Expression: Flexible options Details: drmattbergman.com/blog/f/proac... #UDL #highereducation
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The Need for UDL in HigherEd
Over the past half-century, higher education has undergone a profound metamorphosis, pivoting in response to shifting demographics, the digitization of pedagogy, and the evolving economic demands of a...
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
🗣️AI chatbots don’t have to be complicated to be effective. Here are 6 ❓ educators can use to get started with chatbots in the classroom—K–12 & Higher Ed. drmattbergman.com/blog/f/six-q... #AIinEducation #EdTech #udlchat
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Six Questions to Get Started with Chatbots in the Classroom
Chatbots are a great way of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) with students in creative, engaging, and educational ways. When designed intentionally, they can support learning, spark curiosity, and p...
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Canva Code is the Generative AI tool that lets K-12 educators instantly build customized, interactive learning games & quizzes—no coding required. Read more: 👉https://drmattbergman.com/blog/f/canva-code-the-generative-ai-tool-for-udl-engagement #EdTech #AIinEducation #UDL #CanvaForTeachers
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
What if student success isn’t about ability — but clarity? #TILT (Transparency in Learning & Teaching) helps educators make learning purposeful, clear, and equitable. 🎯 A small design shift. A big impact. Read the post 👉 drmattbergman.com/blog/f/makin... #UDL #Teaching #highereducation
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Making Learning Transparent: The Power of the TILT Framework
The Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) framework is gaining momentum in higher education — and for good reason. When we think about the current state of colleges and universities, we know th...
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Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 23/07/2025
🎧 Turn your story analysis into a podcast! This script helps students reflect on character change, impact on others, and the story’s message—with their voice. #StudentVoice #PodcastingInClass www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKxw...
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
🎯 Want more creative or conservative AI responses? Change the temperature of your prompt! 💡 Lower temp = focused & predictable 🔥 Higher temp = wild & inventive 📽️ Watch & read how: drmattbergman.com/blog/f/chang... #AI #edtech #UDL #PromptEngineering #bskyedu
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Change the Temperature of Your AI Response
Have you ever tried changing the temperature of your AI prompt? This is an excellent technique for improving the type of responses you get. For example, if you typed into the following prompt to ChatG...
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Brett Vogelsinger @thevogelman.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
I’m happy to share this new @edutopia.org piece on creating short comics to read poetry more closely and spark writing. And it just happened to come out at the start of #PoemADayJuly (which I hope you’ll consider jumping in on!) www.edutopia.org/article/simp...
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A Simple Visual Routine to Help Students Engage With Poetry
Teachers can have students create comics based on poems to better understand their themes and spark meaningful conversation.
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 03/07/2025
Games are an engaging way to help students build vocabulary, grammar, reading, and speaking skills, writes Montessori elementary teacher and author, Donna Paul. Here are 3 teacher-tested games that are easy to use in any upper elementary ELA class: 🧵1/8 #EduSky #ElementaryTeacher
1-Minute Read. Game-Based Learning. 21 Effective Learning Games for ELA Classes. By Donna Paul. Photo of five students sitting in a circle on the floor.
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
A huge thank you to Issaquah School District 411 for inviting me to speak at their annual "IGNITE" Summer Institute! It was an amazing opportunity to work with passionate educators who are committed to transforming student learning through #UDL and #AI!
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
🚀 New Tool Alert! I created a #UDL Lesson Planning Flow Chart built around 6 essential questions to help you design lessons! 👉https://drmattbergman.com/blog/f/udl-lesson-plan-flow-chart-with-a-pop 🎥 Watch the intro video 📄Download the flow chart 📘 Access the full guide #k12 #edusky #highered
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Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 28/05/2025
Elevating project-based learning! 🙌 This "End Project" asks students to analyze conflict in Jackie Robinson's story and design a hypothetical app to help. It's a fantastic way to integrate critical thinking, creativity, and technology. docs.google.com/presentation...
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
🚀 Flexible Paths to Success: 7 UDL Tips for Action & Expression 🔍Explore practical ways to design learner-centered assessments that empower voice, choice, and clarity. Read more 👉 drmattbergman.com/blog/f/flexi... #UDL #UDLchat #edusky #InclusiveEd #UniversalDesign #StudentVoice #ChoiceMatters
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Flexible Paths to Success: 7 UDL Tips for Action and Expression
Imagine facing a home repair project you've never tackled before.
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
🧠 Not all learners process content the same way—so why present it just one way?⭐ 5 Practical UDL Tips for Representation 🔗👉 drmattbergman.com/blog/f/5-pra... #UDL #UDLchat #edusky #k12 #edtech #inclusiveeducation #accessibility
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5 Practical UDL Tips for Representation
Every learner’s brain processes information differently. The Recognition Network—the part of the brain responsible for identifying patterns, categorizing information, and linking new content to prior ...
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Designing a #UDL-friendly classroom doesn’t have to break the bank 💸 Here are 12 practical and budget-friendly hacks to boost engagement, flexibility & accessibility. 👉 drmattbergman.com/blog/f/12-ud... #udl #udlchat #edusky #k12 #inclusion #classroomdesign
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12 UDL Design Hacks for a UDL-Friendly Classroom on a Budget
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework aimed at creating flexible, inclusive, and engaging learning experiences for all students. While we often associate UDL with exciting tech tools and ...
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
🚀 Want better results from AI? 📚 or 📺 4 prompting techniques to help you get clearer, more effective results 👉https://drmattbergman.com/blog/f/building-better-prompts-4-prompt-techniques-for-better-outputs #EdTech #UDLchat #K12 #Education #AItips #TeachingWithAI
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Unlock smarter AI responses with role prompting! 🎯 Check out these 5 essential tips for tailoring AI to your needs, from defining roles to adjusting tone and style. Perfect for #UDL, #AI in education, and #K12 #HigherEd. 🔑🤖 📚Read or ▶️Watch: drmattbergman.com/blog/f/5-ess...
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5 Essential Tips for Successful Role Prompting
Role prompting is a powerful technique in AI prompting. By assigning a clear role or persona to the AI, you can significantly improve accuracy, creativity, and quality of the responses. In other words...
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
🚀 Want better results from AI tools like ChatGPT? Master the art of prompting with 4 simple components: Role, Task, Format & Context. www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2Gm... #UDLchat #EdTech #HigherEd #AIinEducation #PromptEngineering #InstructionalDesign #UDL
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The 4 Components of an Effective AI Prompt
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Melissa Lim @actionhero.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
What Does it Mean to Scaffold Instruction? Infographic + Podcast Ep. www.novakeducation.com/blog/what-do...
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What Does it Mean to Scaffold Instruction? Infographic + Podcast Ep.
Six ways to scaffold instruction for students. Scaffolding is when various levels of support are provided to help learners achieve comprehension.
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 29/04/2025
What strategies have *you* discovered to boost student productivity? 🚀 ☕ #WhatWorksForMe #EduSky #StudentEngagement
The best thing I implemented in 20 years of teaching 5th graders was “Starbucks” time. For 20-30 minutes, I allowed students to sit wherever they wanted as they worked on one of the task choices on the board. They could also sit in a small group with me to go over homework if they got stuck. On Fridays, I made hot chocolate for them. Their attendance and productivity soared! —Kim Van Wagoner Ilvento, Educator
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
🎯 When we design classrooms, policies, or spaces, we're always somewhere on a spectrum—from negligence💀 to universal design✅. 🤔Which end of the spectrum do you fall? 👉 drmattbergman.com/blog/f/navig... #UDL #InclusiveDesign #Edusky #UDLchat
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Navigating the Design Spectrum: From Negligence to UDL
Every design—from buildings to lesson plans—falls somewhere on a spectrum. At one extreme, poor designs magnify injustice; at the other, universal designs benefit everyone.
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
The 8 Most Common AI Prompt Types You Should Know! ⭐ drmattbergman.com/blog/f/the-8... #ai #udl #highered #k12 #business #edusky
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The 8 Most Common AI Prompt Types You Should Know
Just like people communicate in different ways, you can prompt AI in different styles depending on what you want. Here are 8 of the most common types of prompts you should know!
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
What is Artificial Intelligence? 🤷🏻‍♂️ youtu.be/6SIKes-zhYs?... via @YouTube #k12education #ArtificialInteligence #udlchat #education #HigherEd #edusky
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What is Artificial Intelligence?
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Did you know that you can create a This or That #choiceboard using AI? Get the template and learn how 👉 drmattbergman.com/blog/f/ai-me... #udl #blueskyedu #udlhe
Prompt for generating a this or that choice board.
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
What do eye exams, UDL, and AI have in common? Learn how This or That Choice Boards—powered by AI—can provide 🎯 Structured choice. Read more 👉 drmattbergman.com/blog/f/ai-me... #edusky
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
What do eye exams, UDL, and AI have in common? Learn how This or That Choice Boards—powered by AI—can provide🎯 Structured choice. 📚 Student-centered. Read more 👉 drmattbergman.com/blog/f/ai-me... #UDL #AIinEducation #K12 #HigherEd #EdTech #UDLChat #InclusiveTeaching
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AI Meets This or That Choice Boards
I recently visited the optometrist for my annual eye exam. After a series of diagnostic tests to screen for glaucoma and other eye conditions, the optometrist assessed my vision and used the data to d...
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
🚀 Blended Learning Explained: Three Models I Recommend 🌟 Check out my latest blog for tips on top models like Station Rotation, Flipped Learning, and more! 📚✨ #EdTech #BlendedLearning #TeachingTips #StudentEngagement #UDL #UDLchat drmattbergman.com/blog/f/blend...
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Blended Learning Explained: Three Models I Recommend
Do you remember where you were when the world shut down due to COVID-19 in March 2020? I was in Athens, Ohio, making a presentation on UDL to a group of school administrators when the phones rang. At ...
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Jamie Clark @xpateducator.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
🧠 CLT! Dylan Wiliam said that Cognitive Load Theory is ‘the single most important thing for teachers to know’. This guide summarises some key ideas from CLT and offers 6 strategies to optimise instruction and maximise learning. 🌱 Support my work by tapping REPOST: jamieleeclark.com/graphics
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
I love it when a plan comes together! Had a blast helping educators at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES build knowledge a toolbox of UDL strategies! @novakeducation.bsky.social #udl #ai
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Jen Roberts, NBCT @jen.litandtech.com · 08/03/2025
🐟 This week 2 different colleagues asked me about tools for making groups, so I'm sharing this again. Grouper.school is the coolest new free tool for creating intentional student groups quickly. Syncs with Google Classroom! #EduSky My video about this tool. You want to see it: youtu.be/MRApqFUEacs
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Create groups and stay on track during small-group learning. Sign up for free and get started in seconds.
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Jen Roberts, NBCT @jen.litandtech.com · 09/03/2025
🥱 Tired of "fixing" the text that AI gives you? Enable markdown on your Google Docs and you'll be able to "paste from markdown" to keep the formatting your robot assistant 🤖intended. #EduSky #EduSkyAI
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Ingrid (she/her) @ingridmiera.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
A powerful anchor chart indeed @teacher2teacher.bsky.social My school has been implementing this process for almost 2 years now. All of our brains are being stretched. It’s a good thing! #EduSky
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Heather Perkinson @hkperkinson.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Some great ideas for structuring assessments to improve learning in this article from @edutopia.org 4 Ways to Boost Students’ Self-Efficacy www.edutopia.org/article/boos... #EduSky #TLSky
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4 Ways to Boost Students’ Self-Efficacy
These strategies help students see what they have learned so they believe they can be successful in school in the future.
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 03/03/2025
#SEL #EduSky
“Leadership here says, ‘Bring students into your calm. Don’t let them bring you into their storm.’ And it’s been beneficial for them to watch me calm down before I talk. They learn about emotions and how to regulate them, and they can watch the process through me.” —Caroline Combs, Teacher
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
"With great power comes great responsibility." AI provides powerful tools and capabilities like never before, but it also presents unique challenges. Learn how to empower students to become ethical and responsible AI users hubs.la/Q038mHZM0 #edusky #eduskyai #edtech #udl #AIinEducation
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Empower Students to Become Ethical and Responsible AI Users: 7 Tips
Ai fluency is a critical skill. Here are 7 tips for empowering students to become ethical and responsible AI users, in and outside of the classroom.
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Elizabeth C. Hamblet, LD Advisory @echamblet.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
At college, the disability accommodations system works differently in K12. Students need to be aware of their rights & responsibilities in that system and what steps they need to take if they have any problems. Learn more: bit.ly/LDBlog137x #LearningDisabilities #ADHD #Dyslexia #EduSky
"...if professors ask students to reveal anything about their disability, they're not required to do so, and professors can't then refuse to allow them to use their accommodations." Picture of Elizabeth C. Hamblet, a middle-aged white woman with long blond hair wearing a white shirt and black blazer. She is smiling.Post title is "College Students with Disabilities Must Know Their Rights and Responsibilities." Read the blogpost on LDadvisory.com
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
🚀 Make Grading More Efficient & Impactful! ✨ Grading doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Save time & provide meaningful feedback with these 5 essential tips: drmattbergman.com/blog/f/effic... #edusky #k12
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Teacher2Teacher @teacher2teacher.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
When it comes to relationship-building, you can achieve a lot in two minutes, says @hthgse.bsky.social Check it out: buff.ly/4kcOSx7 #EduSky
2x10 Notecatcher Template incudes space to track notes about a 10-day series of 2-minute conversations with a student. There are columns for insights gained about the student, insights gained about yourself and how the student's day was.
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
🚀 Make Grading More Efficient & Impactful! ✨ Grading doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Save time & provide meaningful feedback with these 5 essential tips: drmattbergman.com/blog/f/effic... #GradingTips #TeacherTimeSaver #EdTech #UDL #K12 #HigherEd #FeedbackMatters #Rubrics #StudentEngagement
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Efficient Grading Practices: Five Essential Tips
Grading plays a vital role in education by providing students with meaningful feedback on the knowledge and skills they are expected to master. It also serves as a valuable tool for educators, allowin...
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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
🤔 Each of us is a “jagged profile” of strengths and needs. When we see past labels, we design support that’s truly responsive to every learner. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #LeadInclusion #EdLeaders #EduSky
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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
🧠 Metacognition is a game-changer. Teaching students to think about their learning builds independence, resilience & problem-solving skills. #TeachTheProcess #ExpertLearners #LeadInclusion #EduSky #UDL #EdChat
A digital illustration of a brain is split into two halves. The left side is black-and-white with mathematical equations, while the right side is colorful with paint splashes. Large text reads, "Teaching metacognition is a game-changer." The Lead Inclusion logo is in the bottom right corner.
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
About to 🚀launch my PD session on Unleashing the Power of AI @CBSDCrimsonTide We are going to learn some easy to use strategies and tools for using #ArtificialIntelligence #edutwitter #udlchat
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Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
🚀 Supercharge your HyperDocs with AI! 📖 Read the blog & watch the video (14:47) to see AI in action! 👇 #EdTech #AIinEducation #HyperDocs #UDL #StudentEngagement drmattbergman.com/blog/f/super...
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Supercharge Your Lessons: Using AI to Build Engaging Hyperdocs
Did you know that you can use AI to develop a Hyperdoc? If you are unfamiliar with Hyperdocs, they are dynamic digital lessons that allow students to engage with content in an interactive and personal...
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