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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Holiday read. I have annotated this book like a 6th grader learning to annotate: whole pages and paragraphs underlined with full on conversations in the margins.

Photo of book titled “Body Work” by Melissa Febos

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Hail and thunder in the Central Valley today.

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

A1. Unfortunately it isn’t. Sonoma State used AI to make cuts & now programs are slated to be cut. I have to create more policies and teachings for my students. Doge folks are using AI to make cuts which impact my job and make it more challenging.

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

My friend, Lauren Ramers, is collecting data for her dissertation on multilingual pedagogy. Please consider taking a moment (I completed the survey in 8 minutes) out of your day to respond. lnkd.in/gZ6pxfxd

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

“Biologists also smell a little funky.” Quote from a biologist in my husband’s meeting this afternoon.

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Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 16/02/2025

Kudos to the school administrator who wrote this letter for making it clear to families what happened and who they should blame. This is the way to build a coalition--with a shared adversary and a reason to fight.

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Spring is here. I cleaned the closet (donations bagged), cleaned the bathroom cabinets, bought a new vacuum that literally sucks (my floors are so clean), sat in the spa, picked carrots for dinner, and am enjoying a glass of wine and my current read.

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

The opening pages of this book - wow. The symbolism…can’t wait to savor this…but emails are calling me.

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

I’m a little late to the game…but this is a must read.

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Summer Pennell (she/her) @summerpennell.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

@ncte.org why is @hcodymiller.bsky.social post about censorship and project 2025 missing from the website? Thanks to @wargojon.bsky.social for the heads up

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Educators: digital lit and media lit are an imperative. AI lit is also imperative. Give this article to your students for discussion. www.thenation.com/article/soci...

thenation.com

Automation in Retail Is Even Worse Than You Thought

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

This is a great thread on AI with environmental ethics included.

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I am excited to share that Kelly Metz-Matthews, Ph.D. and I have a chapter entitled “Cocreating Complexities, New Epistemologies, and Sustaining Collaboration” in this new volume on sustainable, collaborative, intercultural learning. It was an absolute joy working with volume editor Dr. Ondine Gage.

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Yes! We appreciate Mary’s work in our house (especially because we two cats and a dog). But her propensity to somehow get stuck on a cliff, emphatically end her job midway just because, or tangle her brushes in cords is quite tiring. At 5 years of age, maybe Mary is just ancient.

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Association for the Study of Literature and Environment @asle-us.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Get your proposals in by 11:59 PM EST tomorrow for the 2025 ASLE Biennial Conference, Collective Atmospheres: Air, Intimacy, and Inequality July 8-11, 2025 University of Maryland, College Park, ancestral lands of the Piscataway People www.asle.org/conference/b...

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Exactly as Jen wrote. Even if undergrads or grads “forget” they scheduled, I must allow them other opportunities to meet. But if they don’t show within 10 minutes. I close the Zoom meet.

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

As a professor, I can’t live by these rules.

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 27/08/2023

I spent an amazing day with English teachers at CSU Fresno planning yearly events for San Joaquin Valley Writing Project. #englishteachers #writing

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 01/08/2023

I’ve been huddled in front of my computer for weeks: 1 revise/resubmit done, 1 new article proposal on collaborative writing done, & 2 syllabi (English methods and adolescent literacies) done. Also chapter 1 of a new idea on paper. Education is really about free labor.

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 15/07/2023

Calling all teachers - if you could recommend a needed, influential read for a new teacher, what would it be? #EDUsky

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 11/07/2023

Why not a nook? Support bookstores rather than Amazon? Also, can one annotate what they read? Do graphic novels read well on any device?

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 21/06/2023

I'm overjoyed to share that my CATESOL Journal article with longtime writing partner and friend Kelly Metz-Matthews is live. You can find it (downloadable) here: catesoljournal.org #sdcce #catesol #catesoljournal

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 14/06/2023

Add me - Professor of English Education. My dissertation focused on PLTech & literacy, my other publications have focused on participatory writing with stds using tech.

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 12/06/2023

I received this email today: "...my final ELPAC scores came out, I had the most 4's (proficient) in my class..Last year I had 0 students score a 4 on the ELPAC & this year I had 6 students score a 4! My principal is going to let me continue my project next year!" Play & language learning works.

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 12/06/2023

Your assessment knowledge would be so valuable in the position! It’s just a little dissertation 😉

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 12/06/2023

Unfortunately- me. I had my identity stolen. The weekly update reminds me to check on any new accounts that have been opened. It’s like a part-time job.

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 12/06/2023

Masters in Teaching. Since it’s a grad degree, the person would need a terminal degree, experience with university assessment (hopefully), and teaching research and research writing.

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 11/06/2023

I came across The Texas Signal this morning. It’s a “progressive” media outlet dedicated to truth. This morning I read a short piece about the book bans happening in K-12. texassignal.com/op-ed-book-bans-are…

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 11/06/2023

Don’t forget to add me. BTW, I’m moving from FPU to FresState in the fall. If you know of anyone who would be interested in the Director of MAT, please have them apply.

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 10/06/2023

That should be interesting- especially with the CalTPA and edTPA practices for pre-service teachers. Lots of potential for the implications of your study.

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 10/06/2023

@thequeen.bsky.social I just saw your profile. My PhD focused on how personalized tech platforms impact literacy learning in middle school.

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Michele McConnell @mmcconnell.bsky.social · 10/06/2023

Excited to read Central Valley students’ stories and poems from the 43rd Annual Young Writers’ Conference at CSU Fresno.

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