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Rick Butterworth

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Designing and building solutions that empower all learners Co-founder • Designer • Coder • #ISTE Author • #Dyslexia Advocate • Aviation Geek 🌎 linktr.ee/rickbutterworth #dyslexia #education #edtech #EduSky

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The Play Ed3 Podcast @played3.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
A huge thank you from @tishaponcio.bsky.social .social and @rickbutterworth.com to every leader, learner and educator around the world for the support of The Play Ed3 Podcast. See you in 2026 🥂
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The Play Ed3 Podcast @played3.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Teachers: open-world thinkers 🌍 System: still playing 1990s side-scrolls 🎮 🎧 Spotify: spti.fi/ONWJG7q 📺 YouTube: youtu.be/LRhFldKP43I #PlayEd3Podcast #EdChat #TeacherLife  @tishaponcio.bsky.social @rickbutterworth.com
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The Play Ed3 Podcast @played3.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Most apps: zero effort, endless scroll. 🌀 AI: effort required, brain engaged. 🧠 Maybe that’s not a bad thing. Spotify: spti.fi/Ca4kuLr YouTube: youtu.be/rQyNQrRatGI #PlayEd3Podcast #CriticalThinking #AIinEducation @tishaponcio.bsky.social @rickbutterworth.com
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The Play Ed3 Podcast @played3.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
We applaud teachers for being “resilient.” But resilience without rest is just exhaustion in disguise. Full episode: YouTube: youtu.be/eHrB71hRGcM Spotify: spti.fi/w1PX5u4 #PlayEd3Podcast #TeacherBurnout #WellbeingMatters #EduSky @rickbutterworth.com @tishaponcio.bsky.social
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The Play Ed3 Podcast @played3.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
🎉 100 streams & downloads! It may seem small, but to us, it huge. 🙏Thank you to everyone who’s listened to The Play Ed3 Podcast so far! This journey started just 3 months ago, and every play means the world to us. Here’s to learning, leading, and growing—together. #thankyou #smallwins
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The Play Ed3 Podcast @played3.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
“If you want students to lead, you can’t be afraid of the questions they’ll ask.” 👏 Juli Parsons on why failure and autonomy belong in every classroom. 🎧 Full episode: open.spotify.com/episode/7HAj... #played3podcast #StudentVoice #FutureOfEducation @tishaponcio.bsky.social @rickbutterworth.com
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The Play Ed3 Podcast @played3.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
🚀 First episode of The Play Ed3 Podcast is LIVE! Meet your hosts @tishaponcio.bsky.social & @rickbutterworth.com as we kick off a new era for educators, learners & change-makers. 🎙️ 🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/1ndM... #PlayEd3 #edtech #EduSky #podcast
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Rick Butterworth @rickbutterworth.com · 09/05/2025
The first episode of The Play Ed3 Podcast drops Monday, May 12th! Hosted by @tishaponcio.bsky.social and @rickbutterworth.com , this podcast brings real stories, insights, and conversations that matter to educators and change makers 👉 Follow @played3.bsky.social for updates #podcast #PlayEd3
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Tisha @tishaponcio.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
We didn’t do an Instagram Live today but we did record our conversation! Want to join us next time or listen in? #TomorrowLeaders @rickbutterworth.com
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Tisha @tishaponcio.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Every teacher I’ve ever met is a leader, some just haven’t been shown it yet. On @rdene915.bsky.social's #thriveEDU podcast, I share how educators lead every day, even when it goes unnoticed. Here more: open.spotify.com/show/5ShTVHH... @rickbutterworth.com #studentsuccess #tomorrowleaders
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Tisha @tishaponcio.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Grades get all the attention, but we forget there’s an actual person behind them. @rickbutterworth.com and I dive into what student success REALLY means on @rdene915.bsky.social's ThriveEDU podcast. Full episode on Spotify: lnkd.in/gqBxDDRJ #studentsuccess #tomorrowleaders #teacherPD #thriveEDU
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Rick Butterworth @rickbutterworth.com · 22/04/2025
Giving feedback the right way builds confidence, not fear. 💬 Try “2 Stars and 1 Wish”: ⭐ Praise what’s working ⭐ Highlight another strength 💭 Share one area to grow It’s simple, powerful, and helps learners thrive. #feedbackmatters #teacherPD #tomorrowleaders #EduSky
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Tisha @tishaponcio.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
We explore how building authentic relationships and creating space for #studentvoice can turn classrooms into communities where #studentleadership naturally emerges.

Dropping May 19th: linktr.ee/tishaponcio

 @rickbutterworth.com #LearnersToLeaders #TomorrowLeaders #studentsuccess
By embracing the diversity of learners and understanding each student's strengths, educators can create an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, valued and empowered. 

Image of Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders book cover plus headshots of Rick and Tisha and the preorder link: iste.org/tomorrowleaders
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Tisha @tishaponcio.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Would love to see you for my #TCEA session at 10:30 am today and a session at @lumiosocial.bsky.social booth at 3:00! (#portfolios #neurodivergent learning) www.instagram.com/reel/DFmUFXX...
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Rick Butterworth @rickbutterworth.com · 01/02/2025
Grades don’t tell the whole story- portfolios do Join @tishaponcio.bsky.social and I for our #TCEA session: Unleash your Story: The Transformative Power of Digital Portfolios 📅 Monday, Feb 3rd, 2025 ⏰ 10:30 am CST Learn how portfolios empower students and support authentic assessment #EduSky
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Tisha @tishaponcio.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Grades don’t tell the whole story- portfolios do. • Join us Monday for this #TCEA session and let us share WHY portfolios support your students and HOW they can help you meet multiple goals at once. We will also share a few sneak peeks of our upcoming book and send you away with resources to help!
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Unleash Your Story The Transformative Power of Digital Portfolios

Monday Feb 3rd 2025
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CST
Room 19A

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Grades don’t tell the whole story-portfolios do. Discover how digital portfolios empower students, transform assessment, and set everyone up for success!
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Rick Butterworth @rickbutterworth.com · 14/01/2025
A brief look into my journey toward something I once believed I could never achieve. #todayslearners #tomorrowsleaders Preorder now: lnkd.in/ecmfsj_2 youtube.com/shorts/NBAb7... @tishaponcio.bsky.social
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Tisha @tishaponcio.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Available for Preorder now: ISTE: iste.org/products/a1w... Amazon: a.co/d/1mssbwq @rickbutterworth.com
Preparing students for their future requires us all to review our beliefs, perspectives, and
practices to support transformational learning; ISTE book image, headshots of Tisha and Rick; the background is book brand colors: red, yellow, and teal.
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Rick Butterworth @rickbutterworth.com · 09/01/2025
So many of you have let @tishaponcio.bsky.social and I know you've preordered our book! ✨THANK YOU!✨ We wrote this to empower student leaders and with YOU in mind also! There are nuggets for everyone no matter the chapter you choose! ISTE - iste.org/products/a1w... Amazon - a.co/d/dyKnHYR
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Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders: 9798888370476:Paperback,Books:Digital Media and Creativity,Accessibility and UDL,Teaching Strategies
Boost student autonomy and empowerment in the classroom to cultivate leadership skills and develop the entrepreneurs of the future.
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Rick Butterworth @rickbutterworth.com · 01/01/2025
Happy new year to all my friends around the world! Wishing you all the best for 2025 🎉🎉🎉
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Tisha @tishaponcio.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
We are headed to #ISTELive but this time as AUTHORS! Stay tuned for our session and much more leading up to San Antonio! • #NotAtISTE? Not a Problem! We will have opportunities for you to join in the book release fun! @rickbutterworth.com #tomorrowsleaders
Spark Joyful Learning, Two great events coming together in 2025! July 29- July 2 in San Antonio, Texas ASCD and ISTE.
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Tisha @tishaponcio.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
✨We’ve been working on something transformational, and it’s almost ready for you. ✨ Pre-Order now: a.co/d/fzq4e9S iste.org/products/a1w... www.target.com/p/today-s-le... www.barnesandnoble.com/w/todays-lea... linktr.ee/tishaponcio #tomorrowsleaders @rickbutterworth.com #EduSky
Preorder Now! Available June 3, 2025; Book Cover: Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders: Inspire Your Students to Succeed in School and Beyond by Tisha Poncio and Rick Butterworth; “Writing this book has been an incredible journey. It combines our passions: empowering educators, cultivating student leaders, and inspiring innovation. Our drive to complete this project was motivated by one mission: to make the world a better place and create lasting change.” ISTE, AMAZON, TARGET, BARNES & NOBLE logos are visible to show where book can be preordered.
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Rick Butterworth @rickbutterworth.com · 16/12/2024
We’ve been working on something transformational, and it’s almost ready for you. Pre-Order now ISTE: iste.org/products/a1w... Amazon: a.co/d/fzq4e9S Barnes & Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/todays-lea... Target: www.target.com/p/today-s-le... #tomorrowsleaders #EduSky @tishaponcio.bsky.social
Preorder Now! Available June 3, 2025; Book Cover: Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders: Inspire Your Students to Succeed in School and Beyond by Tisha Poncio and Rick Butterworth; “Writing this book has been an incredible journey. It combines our passions: empowering educators, cultivating student leaders, and inspiring innovation. Our drive to complete this project was motivated by one mission: to make the world a better place and create lasting change.” ISTE, AMAZON, TARGET, BARNES & NOBLE logos are visible to show where it can be preordered.
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Tony Vincent @tonyvincent.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Here's my attempt to get educators who were used to Twitter up to speed with Bluesky. #EduSky 💬 Character and media limits #️⃣ Edu hashtags 📝 Customizable feeds 🕑 Realtime chats 🚫 Ads, bookmarking, scheduling 👥 Starter Packs 🧩 Sky Follower extension learninginhand.com/blog/2024/11...
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The Butterfly Effect: Bluesky Basics for Teachers — Learning in Hand with Tony Vincent
Curious about the buzz on Bluesky? Discover how this decentralized platform is bringing educators together with familiar features, fresh possibilities, and hashtags like #EduSky that are sparking vibr...
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Rick Butterworth @rickbutterworth.com · 28/11/2024
Happy Thanksgiving to all my #edusky friends across the pond! 🎉💙🦃
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Sean Gaillard @smgaillard.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Just finished “Unreasonable Hospitality”—what a compelling read for leaders! It’s an inspiring story of how people unite to build something meaningful, fueled by a shared vision, joy, and bold exploration. A must-read for school leaders and teams to spark growth together! #LeadershipRiffs #EduSky
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Rick Butterworth @rickbutterworth.com · 24/11/2024
Decided to travel up to Scotland this weekend, and it just happened to be the day there was a lot of snowfall on the way up. It was all gone in less than 24 hours
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Rick Butterworth @rickbutterworth.com · 19/11/2024
Since SpaceX is launching another Starship, it aims to catch the super heavy booster again. So it is time for this gem again 🤣 www.tiktok.com/@mytechceo/v...
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Expectations have skyrocketed 😂 #tech #elonmusk #spacex #starship
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Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth, Esq. @rdene915.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Updated starter pack! go.bsky.app/6BebJ8K #edusky #Education #edchat #teaching #teachers
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Rick Butterworth @rickbutterworth.com · 08/09/2024
❓Question time❓ What benefits have you seen from #feedback and #reflection with you or your students? #iste #ascd #tcea #EduSky
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Alice Keeler @alicekeeler.com · 12/07/2023
Please help make sure the #EDUsky peeps get engagement on their posts. REPLY and REPOST go to tinyurl.com/edusky to find people to reply to.
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Rick Butterworth @rickbutterworth.com · 10/07/2023
Good Morning #EDUSky fam, I'm doing some research into Universal Design Learning, what resources would you recommend I check out to understand the topic further?
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Tisha @tishaponcio.bsky.social · 08/07/2023
Here’s another graphic we shared at #ISTELive created by @rickbutterworth.bsky.social that shows the progression of each! I think certain aspects are “trendy” but as an entire umbrella this is our students’ future for sure!
Web 1: read
Web 2: write 
Web 3:
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Rick Butterworth @rickbutterworth.com · 07/07/2023
Good morning #EDUSky fam! How are we all doing? 💙
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Rick Butterworth @rickbutterworth.com · 06/07/2023
💬 DISCUSSION TIME 💬 What do you believe inclusivity looks like in the classroom? #EDUsky
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Rick Butterworth @rickbutterworth.com · 01/07/2023
As each day goes by Twitter is just getting worse and worse. Do we think these limits are temporary? 👀🤔
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Rick Butterworth @rickbutterworth.com · 10/06/2023
💬 Discussion Time 💬 There are numerous theories as to what Web 3 is and the impacts it may have in different sectors, but what does it mean for education? What do you believe Web 3 is? What impact do you think it will have or has had on education? #EDUsky
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Rick Butterworth @rickbutterworth.com · 10/06/2023
Hey #EDUsky community!!! Who would you recommend following here?
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