Matt Miller 🗑️

HS Teacher. Author of 6 books. Textbook ditcher. GCI & MIEE. Blogger. Keynote & workshop speaker. Christ follower. Happy husband/dad of 3. Livin' the dream.

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Free PD alert for anyone who wants to feel more confident with AI this year.

@Kira_Learning is running a free cohort called AI 101 for Educators, and the next one kicks off Aug. 26.

Here's what you get:
✅ Coursework you complete on your own time
✅ Two live sessions with other teachers figuring this out alongside you
✅ Up to four hours of PD credit
✅ A shareable badge for your profile

If AI has been sitting on your "I should probably learn that" list, this is a good place to start. Free, low pressure, and full of teachers asking the same questions you are.

Save your spot: https://t.co/Y3jlOGJ3ws
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Can AI actually support critical thinking in the classroom? Absolutely! 🧠🤖

Contrary to the misconception that AI replaces student thinking, it can actually serve as a powerful springboard for deeper analysis.

The ABC Rule: Always Be Critiquing

Whenever you share AI-generated content with students—whether it’s text, images, or code—have them evaluate it using these prompts:

Identify Flaws: "What feels a little off or inaccurate?"

Ask Questions: "What questions or doubts does this raise?"

Refine & Improve: "How would you rewrite or redesign this using your own human knowledge?"

Teaching students to critique AI output builds a culture of critical evaluation and media literacy that helps them question sources and improve on initial ideas.

How do you encourage students to critique AI content in your classroom? Share below! 👇

#AIinEducation #CriticalThinking #EdTech #TeacherTips #ClassroomCulture #AIForTeachers #TeacherLife

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@SteinbrinkLaura Heyyyyyyyyy look at you! Keep being amazing!!

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Transform student feedback into feed forward! 💡🗣️

At the ISTE Conference, Christie Cloud explained how AI tools allow teachers to scale feedback that is both timely and specific—something that used to be nearly impossible with large class sizes.

Why "Feed Forward" matters:

Drives Learning: Focuses on actionable guidance that helps students move forward rather than just evaluating past work.

Scalable Support: AI-enhanced tools like Brisk, Curipod, and Snorkl make personalized feedback manageable for every student.

Research-Backed: Puts John Hattie’s feedback research into practice at scale!

How are you using AI to give better feedback in your classroom? Share below! 👇

#EdTech #FeedbackToFeedForward #AIinEducation #TeacherLife #ISTE #ClassroomTech #FormativeAssessment

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Bring a "Retail Rewards Program" into your classroom this year! ☕⭐

Motivate students without relying strictly on gradebook points by setting up a points or ticket system modeled after loyalty programs.

How it works:

Earn Points: Create a menu of tasks or positive behaviors students can complete to earn stars or tickets.

Track Progress: Keep track of earned points on a simple spreadsheet.

Redeem Rewards: Let students redeem points for small treats or classroom privileges—like taking their shoes off during class!

What non-grade rewards work best in your classroom? Share your ideas below! 👇

#ClassroomManagement #TeacherTips #BehaviorIncentives #TeacherLife #ClassroomCulture #ElementaryTeacher #EdTech

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🍎 We’ve rounded up our favorite teacher hacks to save you time and sanity this week.

Which one is your favorite? 

Grab all 40 here: https://t.co/XWoPszDasV 

#TeacherHacks #ClassroomManagement #EdTech

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Streamline your lesson planning with Magic School’s new workflow! ✨📚

Andrew shows how AI assistant Raina can pull up tool templates, generate customized lesson plans, and save them straight to your resources. From there, you can easily attach saved plans back into Raina to create matching student activities and follow-up materials!

Why teachers love it:

Instant Tool Access: Prompt Raina to launch and pre-fill specific generator tools automatically.

Connected Content: Reference saved lesson plans to build matching worksheets, prompts, and activities seamlessly.

Saves Time: Keeps all your teaching materials connected in one place.

Have you tried using Raina to build a complete unit yet? Let us know below! 👇

#EdTech #MagicSchoolAI #LessonPlanning #TeacherLife #AIinEducation #ClassroomTools

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Your students will love this #BacktoSchool Connections Game!

Link words like a pro! Inspired by The New York Times, this game will stretch your students’ minds. 

Find a link to this game plus 19 more in this post ⬇️
https://t.co/GOjShMBadY

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@BJenningsEdTech @fb_hanover @MichiganCityHS No, but I'm thinking I might need to vibe code one now!

Remember I'm a rookie, so I haven't even used spotter board at all yet. What did you have the program do?

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Want to get started with station rotation or level up your stations?

L👀k no further!

Our post includes
🎥 Videos
🔄 Examples
💡Ideas
➕ a FREE collection of station rotation task cards you can use with your class!

https://t.co/DdJFac2int #Ditchbook

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Turn history into music with AI! 🎶📜

Teacher Nicole Lipps uses Suno AI and Google Gemini to create US History songs that bring lessons to life.

Quick Classroom Routine:

✏️ Before: Students annotate lyrics with questions and prior knowledge
🤔 After: Students analyze lyrics for key facts and guess the music genre
🎶 Playlist: Add songs to a class playlist for review all year long!

Check out pre-made US History songs on YouTube at Riley’s Republic: 🔗 https://t.co/HDfE5ahpV4 🎧

#EdTech #SocialStudies #AIinEducation #TeacherLife #HistoryTeachers #GoogleGemini #SunoAI

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@jenteach13 Wow, big day! Wishing you the best! Hopefully in no time, you'll have that familiarity.

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Looking for a fast, free way to turn your lesson ideas into print-ready classroom materials? 🍎📄

Diffit lets you easily generate student-ready instructional activities—from definitions and real-world examples to checks for understanding and short-answer prompts. The best part? You can export and print directly without messing with margins or copy-pasting formatting! 🖨️✨

Key Features:

📄 Creates complete, formatted activities on any topic (like the Water Cycle!)
❓Includes word banks, short answer questions, and diagrams
🖨️Direct print export saves time on prep work

Have you tried using Diffit in your classroom yet? Let us know below! 👇

#EdTech #TeachingTips #TeacherLife @DiffitApp #LessonPlanning #FreeTeacherResources #ClassroomTools

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The Ultimate Back-to-School Guide is officially here—a 100% FREE, 25-page playbook packed with actionable, low-prep ideas for K–12 educators.

Inside your free download:

Icebreakers & Games: Easy, engaging ways to break the ice from day one

Community Builders: Simple strategies to foster a connected classroom culture

EdTech & AI: Time-saving planning templates and smart technology prompts

Screen-Free Options: Balanced, hands-on activities to keep students present

Stop spending your late nights prepping and snag your free copy now!

👇 Grab your guide here:

https://t.co/V7pVTYmolH

#TeacherLife #EdTech #DitchThatTextbook #BackToSchool #FreeTeacherResources #LessonPlanning #ClassroomManagement

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🚀 Transform your lessons in seconds with Google Slides Building Blocks!

Check out 10 creative classroom activities using pre-designed slide blocks for:
✨ Agendas & timelines
👥 Historical figure & character profiles
🤝 Group collaboration & badges

👇 Read the full post:
https://t.co/xh69usteb8

#EdTech #EduTwitter #TeacherTips #GoogleSlides #GoogleEdu #Ditchbook

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😳AI poses some serious perils in education.

Are you aware -- and ready to protect students and your school?

Here are 5 issues I read about in Ken Shelton and Dee Lanier's  📙 book, The Promises and Perils of AI in Education.

Read more here: https://t.co/h27b8iHkEP

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Hey there ... I'm Matt 👋🏻👋🏻

Teacher. Speaker. Author. The "Ditch That Textbook" guy.

Are we following each other? Say hey in the comments and let's make it happen!

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Did I just give a trash can an 8/10? Yes, yes I did. 🗑️🔥

Rating my new classroom setup on a scale of 1 to 10:

Desk space: 10/10
Carpet: 10/10 (literally lied down for this)
Natural light/Windows: 2/10 (RIP sunlight)

Watch to see the final verdict! ⬇️

How does your setup compare this year? Comment below! 👇

#BackToSchool #ClassroomVibes #TeacherLife #teachersfollowteachers #TeacherCommunity

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🍎 We’ve rounded up our favorite teacher hacks to save you time and sanity this week.

Which one is your favorite? 

Grab all 40 here: https://t.co/VG0dlnvLAB 

#TeacherHacks #ClassroomManagement #EdTech