Michelle Bechthold

passionate educator who embraces the Design process & STEAM philosophies in the classroom. Proud to teach kids and to be on treaty 7 land.

[Michelle Bechthold @michbech1976]

Blown away by the response to my #AI in education talk @CCTCA Calgary Teacher Convention! 🌟 Teachers are calling for it to go on tour to Alberta schools as PD. I'm all in! 🚀 Let's empower our educators and students together. #AIEducation #AlbertaSchools #PDReady

[Michelle Bechthold @michbech1976]

Well… that was a nice email to get today. Banff Middle Years teacher conference #MYC2026, here we go. Count down is on!

[Michelle Bechthold @michbech1976]

Back from the Innovative Schools Summit in New York, exploring how #EdTech is shaping learning. Excited to lead a session at @palliserc on Thursday on #AIinEducation and literacy instruction. Let’s move beyond trends into real classroom transformation.

[Michelle Bechthold @michbech1976]

Imagine 40 kids in a classroom built for 25. By 2050, Stars Can projects Calgary schools will grow 55%, Edmonton 70%. Funding hasn’t kept pace since 2000. Overcrowding harms every child. With a $4.6B surplus, why are kids paying the price? Learn more: https://t.co/AmY3ZLquHd

[Michelle Bechthold @michbech1976]

In the blend of AI, education, & Gen Z, Snoop Dogg's wisdom urges us to innovate with a nod to the past. Deepfakes make lessons pop, but prompt us: how do we keep teaching authentic and engaging? How will we shape future learning with critical thought? #InnovateToEducate

[Buxton National Historic Site and Museum @Buxton_Museum]

Happy Monday!! We wanted to start your week off with some inspiration!!
We worked with Grade 5 students from Ms. Michelle and Ms. Esha’s classes from @prairieskycbe in Calgary, Alberta to commemorate the life and legacy of Mary Ann Shadd Cary! @michbech1976 @canadapostcorp

[Michelle Bechthold @michbech1976]

Thrilled to celebrate #PinkShirtDay with a Teams session @Buxton_Museum, led by wonderful Michelle Robbins, a direct descendant of #MaryAnnShaddCary ! 🌸 The gr5s @prairieskycbe were captivated and inspired by Canada's pivotal role in the anti-slavery movement. #KindnessMatters

[Michelle Bechthold @michbech1976]

The beauty of words can be so encouraging to a weary teacher. Don't forget friends, we are making a difference! 💪 #TeacherLife #Education #Inspiration

[Michelle Bechthold @michbech1976]

Showcased https://t.co/FeGWi3uItv to 200 teachers at @palliserc convention! It can revolutionize #SEL with teacher created chatbots inspired by visionaries like MLK Jr., deepening student engagement. Ready to transform your classroom with Ai? Let's chat! #EdTech #MizouAI

[Michelle Bechthold @michbech1976]

@AGSouthern @kwetoday For the Crown Jewels - time it well. See everything in the tower first and time jewels for end of day - you don’t stand in line as long. Thats a tip from a beefeater :)

[Michelle Bechthold @michbech1976]

Looking forward to sharing @CCTC2024. Totally delighted to see so much interest in my sessions on #Ai and #alberta_curriculum. See you there, friends!

[Michelle Bechthold @michbech1976]

I'm honoured to present Transform Your Teaching with AI at PDTCA 2024 https://t.co/YmKsZGleOf @palliserc #PDTCA24 @sched Come see me feb 22!

[Michelle Bechthold @michbech1976]

@tweetsomemoore Be careful how you view this. Very gently, you are applying your own worldview when - if you talk to an Australian - there were reasons they voted No. Sort of like a union vote. Can this same principle be applied in Canadian classrooms. We are too quick to judge w/o the facts.

[Michelle Bechthold @michbech1976]

AI empowers me to deeply understand my students and classroom dynamics, uncovering their unique strengths and needs. It's not a replacement; it's my ally, helping me tailor education for each student. Explore how AI transforms education! 🍎✨ #AIinEducation

[Michelle Bechthold @michbech1976]

@TrevorHanlan Always be cautious and always cross check. It makes errors all the time. It WILL outpace us if we don’t change with it. Our job is to learn how to work with it to make our lives easier and our work more effective

[Michelle Bechthold @michbech1976]

Just used #AI to analyze #DIBELS reading data. Formed targeted small groups for language instruction. Efficient and impactful. Educators, thoughts on AI for data-driven teaching? #EdTech #DataDriven

[TCEA @TCEA]

What have you done with #ChatGPT?

📸 via @MrsUTeachesTech
#aiineducation #edtech #cooltools

[Michelle Bechthold @michbech1976]

Just got the nod to lead two sessions at the Palliser teacher convention: diving into new Alberta curriculum, and exploring AI in the classroom. Grateful and excited! Anyone else diving into these areas? Let's chat! 📚💡

[Michelle Bechthold @michbech1976]

Dove into the new curriculum and helped craft our province's Grade 6 science Achievement Exam today! A testament to how far a passion for teaching can lead. Feeling humbled and grateful. #TeacherLife #EducationMatters 🍎✍️

[Michelle Bechthold @michbech1976]

@EmilyAPaschall Really bad logic here. There’s no context & it’s black and white thinking. There s/b always be a middle ground: evaluate what is the best tool in that moment for the best result. Saying this statement about worksheets is like saying the same thing about fitness & exercise.