Maria Garcia-Rios (@sparksofinquiry) 's Twitter Profile
Maria Garcia-Rios

@sparksofinquiry

Passionate about impactful innovation that empowers all! Wife, Mom, Learner,💭Partner | Asst. Director of Instructional Technology *Views are my own

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Grateful for the Trinity University Department of Education, Enrique AlemĂĄn Jr., professors, and our coaches for truly making us better humans and advocates for equity! We lead with empathy and curiosity! #proudtiger #TrinityTribe23 🐅 #disruptors We (our families included) did it! Time to pop the bubbly! đŸŸ

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A voice connecting with people globally, down the hall, or even with a classmate nearby. A voice for asking questions, receiving feedback, and seeking knowledge. A voice to showcase learning through amazing talents. A voice to dream and innovate!

A voice connecting with people globally, down the hall, or even with a classmate nearby.

A voice for asking questions, receiving feedback, and seeking knowledge.

A voice to showcase learning through amazing talents.

A voice to dream and innovate!
Maria Garcia-Rios (@sparksofinquiry) 's Twitter Profile Photo

There are some classes that just make your inner kid smile. This 👇is of them! Flexible seating, creativity, collaboration, and ownership is just the start. 🎉👏

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Excitement is building up for tomorrow—the day when over 30 VEX Robotics teams will gather to display their talent and dedication. North East ISD iTech family is eager to celebrate your achievements! đŸ€–đŸŽ‰ Thank you Erin Valdes for your expertise and support!

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Did you know the North East ISD Council of PTAs Clothes Closet has served more than 5,000 students? You can learn more about the Clothes Closet here: necouncilpta.com/neisd-and-coun


Did you know the North East ISD Council of PTAs Clothes Closet has served more than 5,000 students? You can learn more about the Clothes Closet here: necouncilpta.com/neisd-and-coun

edutopia (@edutopia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

When educators at a Washington, DC, high school ditched their lectures and devised a self-paced #BlendedLearning model, their students thrived. 😍

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👏 Applause to every team's commitment to the #DesignThinking process! Student leadership and collaboration were in full swing yesterday! We have some amazing VEX Robotics coders, speakers, designers, and future engineers! Thank you for popping by @anthonytjarrett & Sean Maika!

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If you care about #txed, voting in the primaries is a MUST! <1 in 5 registered voters typically vote in the primaries, allowing the very few to choose who represents the many. Early voting starts Feb 20. Do your homework now and #GetOutTheVote! vimeo.com/907484473 TASAnet

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Teachers, you showed up for kids today. You did your best. You helped a child smile. You made someone laugh. You were the reason a child wanted to come to school. You matter ❀

Teachers, you showed up for kids today. You did your best. 
You helped a child smile. 
You made someone laugh. 
You were the reason a child wanted to come to school. 

You matter ❀
Maria Garcia-Rios (@sparksofinquiry) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Hats off to Ms. Horkman, Chad Belford, and Garner Library for designing a real 🌎 experience! Loved reading student resumes, practicing handshakes, eye contact, and speaking. Student - “Is there a class that teaches me about possible jobs?” đŸ„łđŸ‘ My teacher 💛 is full.

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Shout out to our AI Task Force and the expertise of NEISD Instructional Technology which is preparing common messaging and best practices when interacting with AI. There has been some 👏 dialogue, sparking natural Qs during PDs that continue to shape the next steps. Stay tuned! #empoweringothers

Shout out to our AI Task Force and the expertise of <a href="/NEISDiTech/">NEISD Instructional Technology</a> which is preparing common messaging and best practices when interacting with AI. 

There has been some 👏 dialogue, sparking natural Qs during PDs that continue to shape the next steps. Stay tuned! #empoweringothers
IDRA (@idraedu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

More than ever, there’s a global priority of preparing students for STEM college and careers at the secondary level with high-quality experiences that increase career awareness and help cultivate relationships, mentorships and work-based experiences in our region.

Chad Belford (@chadbelfordits) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Students in Mr. Sandoval's class getting ready for their #TSA (Technology Student Association) state competition! Great blend of technology, engineering and architecture. NEISD Instructional Technology #NEISDiTech MacArthur HS #NEISDcte NEISDCareer&Tech

Students in Mr. Sandoval's class getting ready for their #TSA (Technology Student Association) state competition! Great blend of technology, engineering and architecture. <a href="/NEISDiTech/">NEISD Instructional Technology</a> #NEISDiTech <a href="/RealBrahmaPride/">MacArthur HS</a> #NEISDcte <a href="/NEISDCTE/">NEISDCareer&Tech</a>
Leigh Anne Roeber (@roeber_libtech) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Mrs. Brennan's 4th Graders at Hidden Forest Elem created a stop motion video to demonstrate a total solar eclipse and screen recorded to share what they have learned. We are so excited to see it in person next Monday! NEISD Science NEISD Instructional Technology North East ISD

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Love that this allows teachers to empower their conversations when looking over completed assignments. And also, how can we reimagine this assignment to prevent “copy/paste?”#justifyyourthinking #guidedconversations

Jennie Misong Magiera (@msmagiera) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎉 Excited to share a new #AI course Google for Education & #GrowWithGoogle built in collab w/ Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) MIT Media Lab: "Generative AI for Educators". It's is an easy intro for you to explore how to integrate AI into practice & get hands-on experience w/ #GenAI & LLMs! grow.google/ai-for-educato


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Choice boards tend to get a revival at the end of the school year to review concepts and add #voiceandchoice. Love the reminder to make sure we are targeting the learning intentions and success criteria we are initially aiming for.