Sharon McCarthy<p>Teachers play a critical role in educating and shaping our children that form our society. Today is the day the US sets aside to honor the tireless, underpaid work they do. Please let them know how grateful you are for all they do and are!<br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>education</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Teachers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Teachers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/K12" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>K12</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TeachingAndLearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TeachingAndLearning</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Grateful" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Grateful</span></a></p>
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Sharon McCarthy<p>11 Discussion, Writing and Speaking Strategies</p><p>Some tried and true - good resources</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/learning/11-teacher-approved-strategies-to-engage-students-with-the-new-york-times.html?unlocked_article_code=1.tU4.dvG2.-GyFQP60WnQh&smid=url-share" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">nytimes.com/2025/01/28/learnin</span><span class="invisible">g/11-teacher-approved-strategies-to-engage-students-with-the-new-york-times.html?unlocked_article_code=1.tU4.dvG2.-GyFQP60WnQh&smid=url-share</span></a><br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>education</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/teachingandlearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>teachingandlearning</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ELA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ELA</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/writing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>writing</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/speaking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>speaking</span></a></p>
Sharon McCarthy<p>"During one study where participants were asked to complete a puzzle, Marciano says only those who left their phones in a different room were able to focus on the task at hand."</p><p><a href="https://www.edsurge.com/news/2025-01-16-why-brain-rot-can-hurt-learning-and-how-one-district-is-kicking-it-out-of-school" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">edsurge.com/news/2025-01-16-wh</span><span class="invisible">y-brain-rot-can-hurt-learning-and-how-one-district-is-kicking-it-out-of-school</span></a><br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Brainrot" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Brainrot</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>education</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/teachingandlearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>teachingandlearning</span></a></p>
Sharon McCarthy<p>Looking for additions for your choice boards?! Here's one right here!</p><p>Educators know that sharing student work with an authentic audience gives it real-world relevance, making learning more meaningful and motivating for students - so, what are you waiting for?!</p><p>Not an educator or student? No worries - tell us your story about hate or hope.</p><p><a href="https://hateandhope.righttobe.org" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">hateandhope.righttobe.org</span><span class="invisible"></span></a><br><a href="https://tmi.community/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>education</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/students" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>students</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/teachingandlearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>teachingandlearning</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/hope" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>hope</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/storytelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>storytelling</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/threegoodthings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>threegoodthings</span></a></p>
Sharon McCarthy<p>Odd - I see #1 & #2 as contradictory - anyone else?</p><p><a href="https://tmi.community/tags/puzzled" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>puzzled</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>education</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/AI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AI</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/teachingandlearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>teachingandlearning</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/digital-learning/2024/05/23/5-key-recommendations-for-ai-in-education/?ps=999999999-0010c000025qrasAAA-0030c00002ptF0qAAE&esmc=218614&utm_campaign=Innovations%20in%20K12&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--hYgAThVUXb-EQZqAStVPyYneyQtLn9OFf9k0kg_IbYxo4dZQqmZnLz47ZBj6P0ibvdQfi6Esq4nya9_F5Wf01nc8fGg&_hsmi=308502492&utm_content=308505648&utm_source=hs_email" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">eschoolnews.com/digital-learni</span><span class="invisible">ng/2024/05/23/5-key-recommendations-for-ai-in-education/?ps=999999999-0010c000025qrasAAA-0030c00002ptF0qAAE&esmc=218614&utm_campaign=Innovations%20in%20K12&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--hYgAThVUXb-EQZqAStVPyYneyQtLn9OFf9k0kg_IbYxo4dZQqmZnLz47ZBj6P0ibvdQfi6Esq4nya9_F5Wf01nc8fGg&_hsmi=308502492&utm_content=308505648&utm_source=hs_email</span></a></p>
Sharon McCarthy<p>Our values connect us (or not). </p><p>Basics for creating engaged learning communities/classrooms</p><p>What's your secret sauce?</p><p><a href="https://www.middleweb.com/50775/value-plus-success-equal-student-motivation/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">middleweb.com/50775/value-plus</span><span class="invisible">-success-equal-student-motivation/</span></a><br><a href="https://tmi.community/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>education</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/edutooter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>edutooter</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/teachingandlearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>teachingandlearning</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/values" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>values</span></a></p>
Sharon McCarthy<p>"The practice of democracy is not passed down through the gene pool. It must be taught and learned by each new generation." -Justice Sandra Day O'Connor<br>One of her enduring legacies is iCivics - A platform for <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/educators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>educators</span></a> that engages students in meaningful <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/civic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>civic</span></a> learning. <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/Free" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Free</span></a> resources! A <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/democracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>democracy</span></a> requires an engaged community to thrive. <br><a href="https://tmi.community/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>education</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/K12" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>K12</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/teachingandlearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>teachingandlearning</span></a> Engaging games to analyze SM posts<br><a href="https://www.icivics.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">icivics.org</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
Sharon McCarthy<p>"These deep-seated challenges need a systems-thinking approach to solve them."<br>Education as quick to teach; slow to learn. Hard to make connections in a siloed world. How do you look for important or causal connections in your space? </p><p><a href="https://www.ascd.org/blogs/lets-stop-treating-achievement-discipline-and-attendance-as-separate?utm_campaign=Express-FY2023&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=286351018&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_QVDbcfkhEdCZcTYux6GchkJ2b_RLsZnJkl-YEXFsNDDCprfUd0wnzVtzla5nC5sSb5uzB2aI-jvgqdcFwPjaPjSrMag&utm_content=286351018&utm_source=hs_email" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">ascd.org/blogs/lets-stop-treat</span><span class="invisible">ing-achievement-discipline-and-attendance-as-separate?utm_campaign=Express-FY2023&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=286351018&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_QVDbcfkhEdCZcTYux6GchkJ2b_RLsZnJkl-YEXFsNDDCprfUd0wnzVtzla5nC5sSb5uzB2aI-jvgqdcFwPjaPjSrMag&utm_content=286351018&utm_source=hs_email</span></a><br><a href="https://tmi.community/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>education</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/discipline" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>discipline</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/systemthinking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>systemthinking</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/K12" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>K12</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/teachingandlearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>teachingandlearning</span></a></p>
Sharon McCarthy<p><a href="https://tmi.community/tags/mondaymorsel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>mondaymorsel</span></a><br>TinyTap - <br>The beauty of this app/platform is its versatility: Teachers can find pre-created content, make their own content, or have students make their own games or books using the tool.<br><a href="https://www.start.tinytap.com/animoca-brands/?source=3" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">start.tinytap.com/animoca-bran</span><span class="invisible">ds/?source=3</span></a><br><a href="https://tmi.community/tags/student" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>student</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/teachingandlearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>teachingandlearning</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>education</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/edutooter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>edutooter</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/engagement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>engagement</span></a></p>
Sharon McCarthy<p>Please consider joining us on the AI Educational Frontier!</p><p>Come be a part of this dynamic summit and be at the forefront of a new era in education. Let's explore, innovate, and ensure that AI is not just advanced for teaching and learning but also humane, promoting equity, inclusion, and the well-being of every student.<br><a href="https://web-extract.constantcontact.com/v1/social_annotation_v2?permalink_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fconta.cc%2F3QKp39I&image_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmlsvc01-prod.s3.amazonaws.com%2F037e288a401%2Fcf4e5d0e-e8dc-46a7-be9b-47937d761a5a.png" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">web-extract.constantcontact.co</span><span class="invisible">m/v1/social_annotation_v2?permalink_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fconta.cc%2F3QKp39I&image_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmlsvc01-prod.s3.amazonaws.com%2F037e288a401%2Fcf4e5d0e-e8dc-46a7-be9b-47937d761a5a.png</span></a><br><a href="https://tmi.community/tags/AI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AI</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/DEI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DEI</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/K2" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>K2</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/teachingandlearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>teachingandlearning</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>education</span></a></p>
Sharon McCarthy<p>"We don't rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training." - Archilochus</p><p><a href="https://tmi.community/tags/criticalthinking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>criticalthinking</span></a> <br>To be able to think critically, one must have access to their prefrontals (where skills, wisdom and resources reside) - which go offline when under stress.<br><a href="https://tmi.community/tags/Mindful" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Mindful</span></a> practices support one's ability to keep in touch with their "good stuff".</p><p>How do you do to remain resourceful when under <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/stress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>stress</span></a>? </p><p><a href="https://tmi.community/tags/curious" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>curious</span></a><br> <br><a href="https://tmi.community/tags/K12" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>K12</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/teachingandlearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>teachingandlearning</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>education</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.mindful.org/mindfulness-for-kids/?utm_source=Mindful+Newsletter&utm_campaign=e0bdbe56e2-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_10_05_01_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-3d4c3df44e-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&mc_cid=e0bdbe56e2&mc_eid=0cffc4bbcc" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mindful.org/mindfulness-for-ki</span><span class="invisible">ds/?utm_source=Mindful+Newsletter&utm_campaign=e0bdbe56e2-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_10_05_01_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-3d4c3df44e-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&mc_cid=e0bdbe56e2&mc_eid=0cffc4bbcc</span></a></p>
Sharon McCarthy<p>As us educators who predate NCLB know: </p><p>Socioemotional Development Had the Greatest Impact on Students’ Long-Term Trajectories</p><p>The UChicago study found that schools with strong SED in place were:</p><p>Twice as likely to have higher graduation rates than schools who solely focused on fostering test score growth<br>15-20% more impactful at improving enrollment in college<br>15% more impactful at reducing school-based arrests</p><p><a href="https://www.crisisprevention.com/blog/what-research-reveals-about-socioemotional-support?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=edq3-2023" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">crisisprevention.com/blog/what</span><span class="invisible">-research-reveals-about-socioemotional-support?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=edq3-2023</span></a></p><p><a href="https://tmi.community/tags/SEL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SEL</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>education</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/K12" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>K12</span></a> <a href="https://tmi.community/tags/teachingandlearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>teachingandlearning</span></a></p>
em dee (they/she)<p>Do you find yourself waking up in the middle of the night bc teaching has become a bleak affair? Seeking a way to think about learning & education that brings you hope & stirs your imagination?</p><p>The Galactic Cow was created just for you, give us a listen. New eps semi-weekly, & I'm already giddy ♥</p><p><a href="https://sites.libsyn.com/442035/meet-the-galactic-cow" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">sites.libsyn.com/442035/meet-t</span><span class="invisible">he-galactic-cow</span></a></p><p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/edutooters" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>edutooters</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://mstdn.social/@artwork" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>artwork</span></a></span> <br><a href="https://mas.to/tags/GalacticCow" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GalacticCow</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Edutoot" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Edutoot</span></a><br><a href="https://mas.to/tags/TeachingAndLearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TeachingAndLearning</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Education</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Futurism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Futurism</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Imagination" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Imagination</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Wonder" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Wonder</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WhatsNext" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WhatsNext</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/AdultEducation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AdultEducation</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Podcast" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Podcast</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Innovation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Innovation</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Podcasting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Podcasting</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Joy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Joy</span></a></p>
Vicky Roupa<p>Time for a renewed <a href="https://mastodon.me.uk/tags/introduction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>introduction</span></a>!</p><p>I'm Honorary Associate in <a href="https://mastodon.me.uk/tags/philosophy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>philosophy</span></a> at the Open University. My main research concerns how conceptions of nature and politics condition and mutually shape each other. <a href="https://mastodon.me.uk/tags/politicalphilosophy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>politicalphilosophy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.me.uk/tags/historyofphilosophy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>historyofphilosophy</span></a> </p><p>I also have interests in <a href="https://mastodon.me.uk/tags/teachingandlearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>teachingandlearning</span></a>, <a href="https://mastodon.me.uk/tags/onlinelearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>onlinelearning</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.me.uk/tags/assessment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>assessment</span></a> and <a href="https://mastodon.me.uk/tags/feedback" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>feedback</span></a> </p><p>My most recent research looks at the public/private divide in <a href="https://mastodon.me.uk/tags/Arendt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Arendt</span></a> and <a href="https://mastodon.me.uk/tags/AncientPhilosophy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AncientPhilosophy</span></a> </p><p>Look fwd to connecting with you here!</p>
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