Marcia Kish

Making every moment count in education. We specialize in blended learning, differentiated professional development, onsite coaching, and extended learning.

[Marcia Kish @dsdPD]

Schools are banning cellphones to boost focus
But Chromebooks are still everywhere. The result? A tech balance challenge.
- The Chromebook Paradox
- 4 strategies for purposeful tech use
- How this connects to chronic absenteeism
Read now 👉https://t.co/mRWxg9SOoo
#EdTech #ISTE

[Marcia Kish @dsdPD]

Excited to be presenting at the #CFISDDLC on July 21!
Engagement by Design: Where Students Own Their Learning
Small Groups That Matter: Differentiation That Actually Moves Learning
Sharing strategies for engagement, differentiation, student ownership, & small groups.
#CFISDDLC

[Marcia Kish @dsdPD]

The checklist template shown here is available in my resource store for educators looking for a ready-to-use framework for Small Group, Independent Practice, Digital Content, and Future Ready Studios. https://t.co/gxqzBWuViZ

[Marcia Kish @dsdPD]

What if differentiation was built into the system instead of added to the lesson? This 3-day checklist helps students:
📊 Use their data
🎯 Focus on priority standards
📚 Access targeted practice
🚀 Apply learning through projects
Student ownership starts with good design.

[Marcia Kish @dsdPD]

In the age of AI, the final product is no longer enough evidence of learning.
Grade the process:
💡 Brainstorm
🤝 Collaborate
✏️ Revise
🛠️ Create
🎯 Present
The process reveals the thinking.
#AIinEducation #EdTech #AuthenticLearning

[Marcia Kish @dsdPD]

AI doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing initiative.

Start with time-saving tools ➜ use data to support differentiation ➜ build toward personalized learning.

[Marcia Kish @dsdPD]

Busy doesn’t always mean engaged.

Compliance completes tasks.

Engagement drives learning.

#StudentEngagement #Education #EdChat

[Marcia Kish @dsdPD]

@jimknight99 Partnership is often the foundation that allows every other coaching strategy to succeed. Thanks for sharing this reminder, Jim.

[Marcia Kish @dsdPD]

@cynthia_urteaga @Anabel_Ruiz19 Love seeing students actively talking, moving, and working together around the math. Engagement often comes from the learning experience itself—not just the content being taught.

[Marcia Kish @dsdPD]

@Catlin_Tucker Change your space, you change their mindset! Love it

[Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker]

Having trouble getting your students to stay engaged & collaborate with others during a station rotation?

🪑 Try rearranging your classroom furniture: https://t.co/P48RPHbuio

#edchat #k12

[Marcia Kish @dsdPD]

What student engagement actually looks like.

✅ Small Groups
✅ Collaboration
✅ Digital Content
✅ Student Ownership

When students are doing the thinking, engagement follows.

🎯 The goal isn’t to keep students busy. The goal is to keep students thinking.

#studentengagement

[Alice Keeler @alicekeeler]

Houston educators! Register for GEMINI workshop to explore advanced Gemini for Education strategies for the new school year on June 3 at the Cypress-Fairbanks Instructional Support Center!

RSVP: https://t.co/htSrlmFqdn

#GoogleEDU #GoogleGemini #TeacherTech

[Marcia Kish @dsdPD]

@KarlyMoura @tonyvincent Love this! Thanks for sharing

[TCEA @TCEA]

As AI reshapes the world inside and outside the classroom, having the tools to guide students through it matters more than ever. 🎓TCEA’s AI for Educators conference provides practical strategies, fresh resources, and a supportive community for the school year ahead.

Learn More: https://t.co/JuRYsnFCE3

#TCEA #AI #Technology #Teachers #Education

[Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker]

We talk a lot about meeting students where they are. Well, the same principle applies to professional learning.

Generic PD doesn't move the needle, customized, practice-based learning does. I work with schools & districts to design workshop experiences tailored to their specific goals, context, & team, with add-on coaching & consulting options for those ready to go deeper.

Learn more: https://t.co/dS1ZVbP3sl

[Marcia Kish @dsdPD]

@Elisabeth13 I recognize that checklist! One of my favorites. I hope the training went well.

[Marcia Kish @dsdPD]

The goal isn’t to use more AI.

The goal is to use AI to create more engaged, empowered learners.

What do you think?

#AIinEducation #Education

[Marcia Kish @dsdPD]

Excited to be presenting at the 2026 CFISD Digital Learning Conference on July 21
Engagement by Design: Where Students Own Their Learning
Small Groups That Matter: Differentiation That Actually Moves Learning
Looking forward to sharing practical strategies
#CFISDDLC @tsepulveda

[Vanessa McClain @BlueStampedeAP]

I’m excited to lead Summer School 2026 this year with some of the best teachers & staff from all across @LamarCISD . On Monday, we will sail into the Summer of Success as we open the doors to nearly 1,000 scholars at @WeAreGRHS . 😎⛵️☀️📚✏️

@THELamarCHS
@Fulshear_HS
@GeneTomasHS
@FosterHSNews
@Terry_Rangers
@RandleHS

[Elisabeth Howell @Elisabeth13]

Great day @ World Language CONNECT! We bring in our content colleagues for their best strategies. This year highlighted GREEN track 💚