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Mme Lockhart @mmelockhart.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

From College to Classroom… It’s an honour to be back to my Alma Mater @trentuniversity.bsky.social to deliver the Key Note address to pre-service & AssociateTeachers this fall! I’ll share lessons I’ve learned since graduating from Teacher’s College & so much more! www.eventbrite.ca/e/making-mea...

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Michelle Gill @michellegill.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Congratulations @emilyfrancis.bsky.social on your new releases! Can’t wait to get my hands on them. 📚

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Michelle Gill @michellegill.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

« Spelling interventions are more effective at supporting struggling readers than interventions focused on reading »Shananahan, 1984. Fantastic session Kim!@mmelockhart.bsky.social

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ValentinaESL @valentinaesl.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Accommodating instruction doesn’t have to be complicated. Even the small moves we make can impact students in big ways. #rootedlinguistics #teaching #language

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Mme Lockhart @mmelockhart.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

“There is evidence that spelling interventions are more effective at supporting struggling readers than interventions focused on reading.”~Shananahan, 1984 I’ve switched my focus from decoding to encoding interventions & have seen remarkable improvements in both his reading AND spelling abilities!

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Michelle Gill @michellegill.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Say it again for the people in the back! "to be heard is like one of the most fundamental needs on Maslow's hierarchy, and to be heard and to be seen ...is so very important" #ELSky @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social #abbyschools

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Marci Klein M.D. @marciklein.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

A2 a well planned project starts with the learning goals then adds the play component to support it. We are running a great pilot now if interested! #eduskychat

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Karly Moura @karlymoura.com · 10/03/2025

🌟 Join @ditchthattextbook.com and me for #EduSkyChat! 🎉 📆 Date: Tues. March 11 🕖 Time: 5:30PST/8:30EST 🎮 Topic: Gamification in the Classroom 🚀Get ready to dive into a treasure trove of resources, share your innovative ideas, and connect with the incredible #EduSky community. See you there!

Promotional image for an event titled '#EduSkyChat'. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11th at 5:30pm PT/8:30pm ET. The topic is 'Level Up Learning: Gamification in the Classroom'. Moderated by Karly Moura and Matt Miller. The image includes a graphic of a computer screen with people connected by lines, and the hashtag #EduSkyChat. Two circular images of the moderators are also included.

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Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

I believe relationships are the most important thing in life. The people we connect with add meaning, joy, and value to our lives. Invest in them, nurture them, and watch your life transform. 🌱💙 #RelationshipsMatter #LifelongConnections

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Monte Syrie @montesyrie.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

A student’s high expectations. I expect… …you to know and engage me as a person. …you to hear me when I talk to you. …you to be engaging if you want me to be engaged. …you to have high expectations for me, too, but only if you can fully support them. …to grow.

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Michelle Gill @michellegill.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Students created poems to explore different aspects of their identity, including values, beliefs, and experiences. My favourite line, "I pretend all my doubters do not exist." 💥 @abbyschools.bsky.social @bookcreator.com

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Michelle Gill @michellegill.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

1-5-15...Quick Bite Size PD 1 min 🔹What is UDL? 5 min 🔹If Equity is a Priority, UDL is a Must 15 min🔹UDL and Language Learners Contributions from @cultofpedagogy.bsky.social @katienovackUDL #ELSky secure.smore.com/n/aw06y

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The Purpose of the 1-5-15 Bulletin The purpose of the 1-5-15 is to offer quick notes on relevant educational topics. We can all agree...

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Michelle Gill @michellegill.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Honoring a Ss cultural identity is vital in creating a safe environment. Families, Ss, and educators from various backgrounds used @BookCreatorApp to collaborate & share how they observe significant celebrations in their home. #CRT #ELSky read.bookcreator.com/Cq5_cvt0rOuo...

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Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

🔥 Success Hack: "The only way to do great work is to love what you do and surround yourself with people who challenge and inspire you." – Steve Jobs 💡 💭 Who’s in your circle? Drop a 🔥 if your crew makes you better! #SuccessMindset #EntrepreneurLife #SteveJobsWisdom #Motivation #LevelUp

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Michelle Gill @michellegill.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

To experience motivation, individuals must possess: ▶️ a reasonable expectation of success ▶️ a positive valuation of the task at hand Teacher actions: - set clear, achievable goals - give descriptive feedback - create a supportive environment - put a bow on it 🎀 @lindyhoc.bsky.social #ncce25 #ELSky

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Michelle Gill @michellegill.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Parasocial relationships are one-sided bonds students form with instructors via digital media. These connections can boost engagement and motivation, even through a screen. @lindyhoc.bsky.social Embedding short instructional videos are an easy entry point. #PPT @bookcreator.com

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Michelle Gill @michellegill.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Leverage the power & joy of picture books to make media literacy skills relevant, accessible, and engaging. #ncce25 #NAMLE @abbyschools.bsky.social ACCESS 🔘 ANALYZE 🔘 EVALUATE 🔘 CREATE 🔘 ACT

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Michelle Gill @michellegill.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Why choice boards? ➡️ To give students ownership of their learning (voice/choice). ➡️ Leveraging your time to allow for small group instruction. ➡️ Choice boards are intentional, goal driven and data driven. #SteveMorris #ncce25 @abbyschools.bsky.social

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Michelle Gill @michellegill.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Student engagement is equal parts attention and commitment. For students to pay attention they need learning opportunities that are: ➡️ relevant ➡️ authentic ➡️ meaningful "Entertainment isn't my job. But connection is." @ditchthattextbook.com #ncce25 #UDL

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Michelle Gill @michellegill.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

“What’s trending in the minds of your students? If they love it, use it!” @ditchthattextbook.com #ncce25 @abbyschools.bsky.social

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Michelle Gill @michellegill.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Love @bookcreator.com's newest text to speech feature. Decoding every word can be overwhelming and effect comprehension. TTS allows students to engage with text more independently, providing valuable practice with word recognition and pronunciation. #ncce25 @abbyschools.bsky.social

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Bryon Carpenter 🦋 @bryoncar.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Here we go! Dan Fitzpatrick @danfitzpatrick.bsky.social is today’s keynoter @ncce-edtech.bsky.social Conference 2025 here in Seattle, WA. Excited to learn from this Master. With our crew! @abbyschools.bsky.social

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Bryon Carpenter 🦋 @bryoncar.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

NCCE-Abby Crew privileged to have dinner with @ditchthattextbook.com this evening. Yes, we talked about AI and life. So much fun. @ncce-edtech.bsky.social @abbyschools.bsky.social

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Mme Lockhart @mmelockhart.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

“Take the focus off of teaching and put it on learning!” Angie Hanlin Huge thank you to Angie Hanlin, former principal and district superintendent in Wisconsin, Ohio, for sharing how she brought one of the lowest performing schools in her district to one of the highest performing schools!🧵

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Eric Sheninger @esheninger.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Efficacy in Professional Learning esheninger.blogspot.com/2021/10/effi... #EDUsky #education

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Michelle Gill @michellegill.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Students share moments they overcame challenges (big and small) through determination and grit. #Abbyschools

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Michelle Gill @michellegill.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Excited to share this @bookcreator.com book with teachers! It features engaging video stories & a space for student video responses. Plus, we’ve included story resources created with @diffitapp.bsky.social Perfect for interactive learning! #ELSky #EduSky read.bookcreator.com/Cq5_cvt0rOuo...

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Michelle Gill @michellegill.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Love this post by @dklineii! Any manager can have a high-performing team. Pick one these and fix it today.

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Michelle Gill @michellegill.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Background knowledge is one of the most important factors in a student's ability to comprehend. The more you know about a topic, the easier the text is to read, understand, and remember. #ELSky #EduSky

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Michelle Gill @michellegill.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Love the WordWall platform for its accessibility, allowing students to practice and learn anytime, anywhere. This flexibility is especially useful for multilingual learners who may need additional practice outside of the classroom. #ELSky wordwall.net/play/85943/9...

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Michelle Gill @michellegill.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Identity poem by a Grade 4 student inspired by “I Am From” George Ella Lyon. His words beautifully capture his unique experiences and heritage. Translated with @bookcreator.com. #identity #accessibility #ELSky #EduSkyChat read.bookcreator.com/Cq5_cvt0rOuo...

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Perry A. Finch EdD @perryafinch.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

A2: Creating different modes for learning with visuals, auditory, kinesthetic and then different means of expressing understanding like written, spoken, individual, groups can bring out options for all learners. #EduSkyChat

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Katie Fielding @katiefielding.com · 20/01/2025

Excited to invite you to this Tuesday’s #EduSkyChat! 🌟 I’ll be moderating a discussion on Being an Accessibility (#a11y) Ally. Join the conversation and connect with amazing educators like @karlymoura.com , @catetolnai.bsky.social @scandela9.bsky.social, and @alicekeeler.com Don’t miss it! 🙌

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Michelle Gill @michellegill.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Absolutely! Without having these next steps, it's just a conversation. #ELSky #collaboration

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Larry Ferlazzo @larryferlazzo.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Good ending to Dave Chapelle's opening monologue on Saturday Night Live: "Please have empathy for displaced people, whether they're in the Palisades or Palestine."

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Michelle Gill @michellegill.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Our district teachers are diving into “Portraits of Collaboration” by @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social. Help me demonstrate that collaboration can be quick & easy. Share your expertise & tips. Add to thread or our shared @bookcreator.com book. ⬇️ #ELSky Join Library: app.bookcreator.com/l/-OGz2I56jp...

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Kyle McKillop @kylemckillop.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

This amazing spoken word piece, "Go Back to Your Country", was written and performed by grade 9s in Matheson's grade 9 Arts Integrated Module. It is soooooo good. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPAi...

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Michelle Manning @manningtechtalk.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Headed to #FETC? Did you know you could use @bookcreator.com for instruction, interactive textbooks, & digital notebooks? Join me Tues., Jan 14 8:30-10:30 for: 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 @fetc-official.bsky.social #edusky #edtech

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Emily Francis @emilyfrancis.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Linguistic Justice ✊🏽 “Without even consciously trying, caregivers, no matter their language, can authentically build the foundation of literacy.” Pg. #132 #nourishingCaregiverCollaborations #LanguageMatters #TeacherBookStudy #EduSky @nqcliteracy.bsky.social

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ValentinaESL @valentinaesl.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

What I love about a slow chat is that you can contribute throughout the day/week. @larryferlazzo.bsky.social & I will host our first #ELsky slow chat on Jan. 6.

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Becky Keene 🦋 @beckykeene.com · 06/12/2024

Preparing students for their future, not our current world. #AIEdu #EduSkyAI

Business leaders recognize the need for talent with Al skills
66% of business leaders say they wouldn't hire someone without Al skills
71% of business leaders say they would prioritize Al skills over experience
77% of business leaders say that with Al, early-in-career talent will be given greater responsibility
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Source: 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report from Microsoft and Linkedin

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Becky Keene 🦋 @beckykeene.com · 28/12/2024

When you disable “connected experiences” in Office, students lose access to valuable supports. AI has been integrated into the way we learn and work for longer than many people realize! #EduSkyAI

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Michelle Gill @michellegill.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Golf swing transformation. Proud of his progress and dedication! ⛳️ www.instagram.com/reel/DBIJPRw... #golflife #titleist

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Michelle Gill @michellegill.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Transactional v. Transformational Leader A transactional leader says, "Here's the curriculum, books & PD. Now figure it out." A transformational leader says, "let’s build your skills together so that we can tackle greater challenges." 💥 @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social @ditchthattextbook.com #bced

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Michelle Gill @michellegill.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Book Creator is the "swiss army knife for the classroom". A fantastic platform, much more than just creating books. A must watch session with @ditchthattextbook.com @katiefielding.com ditchsummit.com/bookcreator/

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