Chris Smith

Director of Curriculum & Instruction. #CPPP21. Any definition of a successful life must include serving others. George H. W. Bush

[Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24]

One of the fastest feedback routines I know is I Like, I Wish, What If!
Kids share what's working, what they hope could shift, and a fresh idea.
It's a gold mine for peer feedback and group work.

Watch: https://t.co/WxBcJ7O9i8

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

Which of these prompts might you try, leaders?

(Via @NAESP)

https://t.co/DcaCcxmxto

[Eric Curts @ericcurts]

💎 New EduGem: https://t.co/ImdnnWc0um

🚦 AI Expectations - Establish clear, pedagogy-driven AI boundaries for student assignments to determine exactly what AI use is allowable for a specific task

#edtech #GoogleEDU @GeminiApp @GoogleForEdu

[Matt Miller 🗑️ @jmattmiller]

Listening is a foundational skill that transforms classroom discussions from simple talk into rich, meaningful exchanges. These 10 strategies by Dianne Schilling help students move beyond just hearing to truly understanding and responding to their peers.

You can learn more about these strategies here: https://t.co/Kn8geCcoTy

#ActiveListening #CommunicationSkills #TeacherTips

[Eric Curts @ericcurts]

💎 Upcoming Webinar: Creating & Sharing Gemini Gems https://t.co/3koh2P2IIA

🔎 Explore 100+ Gems
🛠️ Create new Gems
💬 Tips for prompting, files & tools
🔗 Share Gems
🗓️ Mar 3 @ 3pm ET
▶️ Live-streamed & recorded
✅ Register at link above

#edtech @GeminiApp @GoogleForEdu

[Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker]

Every student deserves high-quality, grade-level instruction, regardless of the teacher. But with 1 in 8 teaching positions vacant or filled by underqualified educators, that's a promise many schools are struggling to keep.

HQIM can help. But only if we're intentional about how we use them: https://t.co/dhUM09OspZ

#k12 #eduequity

[Matt Miller 🗑️ @jmattmiller]

Paper + Tech Activity: Students do a creative writing activity.

then, I take a picture of some of their papers and give them to Google Gemini.

I tell it to turn their creative writing into a comic strip.

it was a neat way for students to see how AI reimagined their work and spot any flaws.

#teachersfollowteachers #edtech #ailiteracy #teacher

[Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24]

When students know what they’re learning, why it matters, and what’s next — engagement changes.

The Wonderwall keeps learning visible:
🧠 Clear goals
🧭 Purposeful tasks
📈 Transparent success criteria

No guessing. Just learning with intention.
https://t.co/3bFhMESCKN

[Igor Buinevici @Igor_Buinevici]

Most development efforts fall flat.

Here is why:

Sharing great insights from Jeroen Kraaijenbrink.

People confuse coaching and mentoring.

These are not the same.

And knowing the difference makes you a far more valuable leader.

Coaching:

Helps people think for themselves.

Creates space for clarity.

Builds autonomy.

You don’t give answers - you help them find their own.

Mentoring:

Comes from lived experience.

You’ve walked the path, made the mistakes, learned the lessons.

You share wisdom, shortcuts, stories, and perspective.

A great mentor saves someone years of trial and error.

Both require the same foundation:

Trust.
Curiosity.
Empathy.
Deep listening.
Meaningful conversations.

The question isn’t which one is better.

The real question is:

What does this person need right now?

Sometimes they need a coach:

To slow down, reflect, and think independently.

Other times they need a mentor:

To see around corners they don’t even know exist.

The best leaders blend both.

They switch intentionally.
They guide without controlling.
They support without taking power away.

That’s what makes a truly valuable coach today:

Strong coaching skills + responsible use of experience.

Knowing when to ask questions, and when to share wisdom.

That’s the difference between being just helpful:

And being truly transformational.

P.S. Do you lean more towards coaching or mentoring?

♻️ Repost to help someone become the kind of leader people never forget.

[Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker]

⭐️ The 3 pillars of high-quality design in #BlendedLearning are:

1️⃣ Student agency
2️⃣ Differentiation
3️⃣ Control over pace

Find out how they create more impactful learning experiences for teachers & students: https://t.co/JCd3ZZTscz

#edchat #blendchat

[Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker]

📚 Encourage your students to engage with texts before, during, & after reading!

Get an active reading strategy for any learning landscape now: https://t.co/RHkM3PDOev

#engchat #litchat #literacy

[Teacher2Teacher @teacher2teacher]

Caution: Brains at work! 👷

(Inspiration via educator Julie Woodard)

[Always Keep Learning @AlwaysKeepL]

10 Silent Killers of team productivity

[Kyle Niemis 🔜 #ISTE26 @KyleNiemis]

I asked 200 tech coaches at the National Tech Coach event to name their One Best Thing in EdTech right now.
The results? Absolute gold 😎

You can use this doc for your next newsletter, PD, or your own learning 💡
https://t.co/8r3feEqTFy

Enjoy and thank you to all who contributed! 😀

#edtech #edchat #teachers #letsfindaway #wayground #quizizz #teachertwitter @waygroundai @ForwardEdgeOH @teacher2teacher

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

Imagine walking through your school 5 years from now.

👀 What do you want to see students doing?
💡 What do you want teachers to be thinking about?
❤️ What do you want students to feel?

This coaching tool, "Know Your Five," invites you and your team to set your vision.

https://t.co/poZ79EwQv5

[Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker]

Students thrive on feedback, yet traditional approaches can fall short in effectiveness.

Focused peer feedback with clear rules works wonders!

🌟Tap here for strategies: https://t.co/fsz8hwpOrc

#k12 #edchat

[Interesting STEM @InterestingSTEM]

Critical Thinking Cheatsheet

[TCEA @TCEA]

🧠 50 Digital Team-Building Games—All in One Place!
From virtual scavenger hunts to collaborative storytelling, this TeachThought guide provides versatile activities to enhance student engagement and teamwork.

Explore the full list here 👉 https://t.co/Zi50UZNlnX via @teachthought
#edutwitter #educoach #k12

[TCEA @TCEA]

🛑TEMPLATE ALERT🛑

Let your students take full control over their projectsI Provide them with a framework but let them fill in the details. Check it out👇

https://t.co/VIFCJLTu2m via @SarahJKiefer
#teachertwitter #edutwitter #k12 #educoach