John Meehan

Girl Dad. Author. Student & teacher of people. 20 years in education. Highlights include: 3 DBC books. Pulitzer Center. Gates Foundation. ASCD Emerging Leader.

[John Meehan @MeehanEDU]

#EDrenaline Rush unboxing 😭🥳🔥💪

18 months of writing, research, edits & design. All leads to this.

Thank you to @burgessdave @burgess_shelley @dbc_inc @wenders88 @TaraMartinEDU @mradamwelcome @gcouros @mrmatera for making a crazy dream come to life.

https://t.co/P5SlC1HwKq

[John Meehan @MeehanEDU]

@MrDixonMath My experience was similar until I changed my approach.

1. Work in teams.
2. (X) stations to complete. Any order you want.
3. Call me over to spot check each when done.
4. Goal is to finish all (X) stations before time.
5. Any stations not completed become solo HW.

Night & day!

[Dave Burgess @burgessdave]

The last 8 #dbcincbooks are 🔥!!
Check them out and grab what you’re missing!
The #MagicalCTE Classroom by @tishrich
#PlayingWithPurpose by @MeehanEDU & @mrmatera
#AI Literacy in Any Class by @jmattmiller
#BecomingTheBison by @KGameroz
Designing #EduProtocols by @MarkBWallace
#TeacherByDay by @LedfordYvette
#Lectureless by @dan_lewer
#eduProtocols: AI Literacy Edition by @2MaineTeachers

[John Meehan @MeehanEDU]

@missmac100 great seeing you, Carol! Hard to believe this was our first meeting in person. Felt like we’ve known each other forever! Keep doing amazing things - your passion is amazing and the work you do matters!

[John Meehan @MeehanEDU]

Can’t wait for @fetc 2027! Will you be joining the fun in the Sunshine State?!?

[Jennifer Womble →#FETC Jan. 26-29, 2027 @JenWomble]

🎤 Attention Classroom Leaders! The Future of Education Technology Conference 2027 @fetc Classroom Leader Track is bringing together four of the most dynamic voices in education and you do not want to miss this lineup!

First up, @TechnicallyTina Tina Nuñez from Albuquerque Public Schools. A Google Certified Trainer, ISTE Certified Educator, Apple Certified Coach, and MagicSchool AI Ambassador, Tina is known for delivering practical, fast-paced strategies teachers can use immediately.

Joining her is @MeehanEDU John Meehan , teacher, author, and co-founder of EMC² Learning. A nationally recognized expert on student engagement and gamification, John is an ASCD Emerging Leader whose sessions blend powerful research with real classroom impact.

We’re also excited to welcome Bonnie Nieves @biologygoddess , founder of Educate On Purpose. A #STEM educator and leader in AI-powered, student-centered learning, Bonnie creates practical and culturally responsive experiences that teachers can implement right away.

And finally, @MarciaKish , author of Student Engagement by Design and AI in the Classroom Starter Kit. Marcia helps schools nationwide build blended and personalized learning environments that drive meaningful student outcomes.

If you’re looking for innovative strategies, classroom-ready ideas, and inspiration from educators who are transforming teaching and learning, the #FETC 2027 Classroom Leader Track is where you’ll want to be. We’ll see you in Orlando next January !

[John Meehan @MeehanEDU]

@BenisonMrs 100% agree. On what are effectively giant TV screens, no less.

But even the flashiest teacher-made presentations are no match for the budgets & polish of students’ favorite tv shows & streaming media.

Feels try hard & kids spot it immediately. Work in the wrong direction.

[Dave Burgess @burgessdave]

#PlayingWithPurpose by @MeehanEDU & @mrmatera is jam packed with engagement strategies that students will LOVE! Bring joy to your classroom!
https://t.co/YWPPqTHjVO
#dbcincbooks #tlap #XPLAP #EDrenaline

[John Meehan @MeehanEDU]

@Beno10_MFC 1402

[John Meehan @MeehanEDU]

@MrFritz8 Honest question (no wrong answers): what sort of gamification did you employ?

LOVE playful learning when it’s done well. Sadly, I find that far too many “gamified” industry leading solutions out there are just mindless button mashing - which means cognitive noise and nonsense.

[John Meehan @MeehanEDU]

@jake_cage Bad take, my guy. This ain’t it.

[John Meehan @MeehanEDU]

@DrP_Principal Very interested. Please feel free to DM me! Followed you and looking forward to learning more.

[John Meehan @MeehanEDU]

@nickitruesdell Who is this hurting? The version on the left is an illustration too - and clearly marketed towards children just as well in a different time.

If a new cover broadens the appeal and helps introduce a classic text to a new audience, everybody wins.

[John Meehan @MeehanEDU]

@TickTockMaths Sad but true. First noticed the shift during the pandemic, as folks were reclaiming their time and finding other venues. The sale and rebrand accelerated things. And the new algorithms all but silence anyone who’s not paying for premium.

Feels like an abandoned mall 😕

[John Meehan @MeehanEDU]

@ConklinSteph @ClarkMSCougars @FISDsocstudies Success?!

[John Meehan @MeehanEDU]

@AdrianRadio93 Was there live.

Dude isn’t wrestling.

More power to him.

[John Meehan @MeehanEDU]

@SoLInTheWild You’re right that larger platforms can shape the narrative.

Which is why I’m confused that you’re amplifying a weak example here while ignoring the stronger counterexample you asked for yesterday.

This pattern undermines the very nuance you’re calling for. Not a great look.

[John Meehan @MeehanEDU]

@SoLInTheWild @timlriley Happy to share.

Objective (County): advocacy argument connecting unit themes to a modern issue.

Requirement: multimedia product (student-chosen format) + written reflection (same ask for all formats).

Success: CER writing + purposeful media use.

Same rubric across formats.

[John Meehan @MeehanEDU]

@SoLInTheWild @timlriley No sweat. Literally working on one now!

County requirement: multimedia advocacy project

Choice: can submit as slides/poster/video/etc.

Graded task (all students): CER writing explaining decisions + how visuals support meaning. Metacognition.

Format flexes. Thinking doesn’t.

[John Meehan @MeehanEDU]

@SoLInTheWild @timlriley Uneven choice quality = preference. Agreed.
But high-quality choice keeps the cognitive demand constant regardless of pathway. No opting out of thinking: just different ways into it.

That’s the barrier being removed. Again: UDL.

Let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater.