Librarian, MakerEd, Computer Science, Tech Integration, RIFuseFellow, SSHSA board member, TeachersFirst contributor, Amazon Future Engineer Teacher Ambassador!
Now RI but always on the move
Joined December 2007
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WaitโฆDid he just say checkered past ? Iโm 28 felonies, 6 bankruptcies, and an Epstein bromance short of his checkered past.
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This RIGHT HERE is the WORST THING about the SAVE Act.
You could be WRONGLY purged from the voting rolls AFTER it is too late to re-register.
This WILL happen to some.
WATCH THIS.
Repost it.
Steal it if you want.
The important thing is this truth NEEDS to be shared.
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Freebie Friday! ๐ rIt pairs perfectly with our latest episode about what makes learning stick. ๐
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Making Learning Stick Resource ๐
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Darshell retweeted
Coding + Creativity = Vibe Coding ๐ป๐จ
Greg Bagby and Tony Vincent are teaming up to show you that it's amazing what YOU can create. Whether you are a tech pro or a beginner, come catch the vibe!
Watch now!
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Excited to unveil our latest creation: a comic book made with @BookCreatorApp.๐๐ฆธโโ๏ธ It's a fun, engaging way to get to know our #EduGuardians. Check it out!๐ If you haven't already joined, reach out to learn more!
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Darshell retweeted
TIMELAPSE: Watch as a snow squall engulfs the city of Providence, immediately dropping visibility amid heavy snowfall. A snow squall warning remains in effect until 9:45 AM.
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Darshell retweeted
10 low-prep, high-return activities for class TOMORROW
๐ต๐ปโโ๏ธTry a 5 clue challenge
๐ง Do a brain dump
๐Share with a class podcast
๐Help students think with a graphic organizer
โMANY more ideas!
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School Librarians in the Limelight on PBS NewsHour - mailchi.mp/mediaeducationlabโฆ
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Darshell retweeted
Gamification doesn't have to be intense or time-consuming! Here are actionable, simple ways to incorporate gamesโincluding digital escape rooms and AI-powered quizzesโwithout the overwhelm.
Click for the full list of 20 ideas here: ditch.link/join
Gamify your classroom here: ditch.link/gamify
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Join me Wednesday! For an IG Live with @bn_classwork talking all about SPARK! WED 11/5 2:30 PM PST 5:30 PM EST
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Weโre going live with award-winning author Chris Baron to talk about his heartfelt new novel Spark โ a story of friendship, identity, and finding your voice.
Darshell retweeted
Iโve created a bunch of #STEM #STEAM choice boards using @canva. You can find some of them in the resource section of my new book #STEAMMakers!
Iโll also be posting some new ones on my website steam-makers.com
#science #engineering #math #design #makerspace #makered #creativity
Darshell retweeted
Your AI lesson planner has hidden pedagogical bias. Research shows it defaults to rote, teacher-centric methods, actively working against student agency. Learn the specific prompt engineering strategies you must use to override the bias and guide AI toward modern pedagogy.
Read the full article here: ditch.link/aiforadmins
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Hereโs what #STEM Teachers are saying about the 2nd edition of #STEAMMakers. Bit.ly/MaslykBooks
#STEMeducation #MakerEd #makerspace #esports #robotics #creativity #EngineeringChallenges
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Iโm excited to share that the 2nd edition of #STEAMMakers is being released next month! ๐๐๐
It highlights the work of some amazing #STEM educators, leaders, librarians, and organizations.
#STEMeducation #STEAMeducation #MakerEd #makerspaces #creativity #innovation #eSports #robotics
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Students dove into the world of soldering, gaining hands-on experience with electronics while sharpening their problem-solving skills. As part of the PPSD @seaperch summer program, they're also building underwater robots that they'll put to the test in a competitive challenge!
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Sure, high schoolers think they know everything (just ask them ๐)โฆ
But real #criticalthinking? That takes practice. ๐ง โจ
These 10 strategies help students analyze, question, and problem-solve like the future world-changers they are.
Ready to level up their thinking? ๐โก๏ธ buff.ly/IvxDaK6
#hschat #teaching #learning
