28 Ways to Quickly Check for Understanding From sketching comics to drafting tweets, these fun—and fast—ways to check for understanding are creative and flexible. edutopia.org/article/quick-…

Mark Your Calendar - Early Bird Registration is Open Until May 30th. Dates: November 12-14, 2025 Springfield, IL ltcillinois.org/ietc/attend/ IETC (Illinois Education & Technology Conference) Learning Technology Center (LTC) #IETC25

End the school year with gratitude: A 15-day journal practice for students blog.tcea.org/end-school-yea…

I will use some of these next school year! Some would make great getting-to-know-you activities. 50 Digital Team Build Games Right now, I'm thinking my favorites: Guess the Emoji Match the picture Virtual scavenger hunt teachthought.com/technology/dig…

I hope everyone has an amazing day that makes you smile! youtu.be/xXBM64aJ0nU?si… via YouTube

I am working on a gift of music for my students. I'm looking for happy, inspirational, and/or motivational songs to add to a playlist. This is what I have so far and would appreciate any additional suggestions. rechargelearning.blogspot.com/2024/05/fun-in…… #teacher #education Thanks in advance!

Why Do So Many Administrators “Fail Upward”? weareteachers.com/failing-upward…

Nearly one-fifth of teachers said they may not return teaching next year, either pursuing other roles in education or leaving the industry altogether. @edsurge Most Teachers Are Satisfied With Their Workplace, but They’re Still Burned Out edsurge.com/news/2025-05-2…

If you're as sick of AI detectors as I am, take a step and sign this pledge: change.org/buffaloai

Whatever challenges and triumphs your week holds, if you're doing your best, you're doing enough, reminds educator David Geurin: #TeacherHeart

Despite widespread support, many educators feel unsure how to approach the topic, especially in polarized environments. How Better Conversations Can Help Fight Misinformation and Build Media Literacy kqed.org/mindshift/6550…

BBC Learning Hub coming soon! Our new K-12 education site for US and world teachers and students is launching in June 2025. Sign up to be the first to see it! bbclearninghub.com #education #teacher

5 Surprising LinkedIn Games to Fire Up Your Brain linkedin.com/games/

When Summer’s a Bummer: 50+ Things to Do if You’re a Teacher Who Dreads Summer Break weareteachers.com/teacher-bored-…

AI and cheating: 20 things educators should consider ditchthattextbook.com/ai-cheating-co…

The Creativity Challenge Want to feel happier, lighter, less stuck? Try these fun daily activities. nytimes.com/interactive/20…

40 Clever Scavenger Hunt Ideas (Free Printable Bundle) weareteachers.com/scavenger-hunt…

How will you reboot and recharge for next year? trevormuir.com/blog/reignitin…

Teachers Are the Champions of Depth in a Culture of Distractions spencereducation.com/?p=66484 via Dr. John Spencer