David C. Dixon, EdS

How do you teach grit without the lecture? 💪 Meet the Perseverance Coach. It's a tool that helps kids work through hard tasks step by step, so they keep going when things get tough. Less giving up, more growing! youtube.com/watch?v=1aQpC0…

Help students stay on track by sharing a clear daily plan right in your presentation. Daily Agenda Slides makes it easy to display schedules, lesson goals, reminders, or classroom activities in one organized place. workspace.google.com/marketplace/ap… #GoogleEDU #GoogleWorkspace

📰Weekly Tech-y News ☀️Summer learning opportunities for Billings Schools teachers 😍Share faves from the year using @PicCollage EDU 📘Create journals & reflect on learning using @WriteReaderApp 📋@Seesaw end of year checklist ➡️bit.ly/4dgaNC9

Data matters only if it changes learning. The real question: “Will this improve outcomes for students?” Strong classrooms use data to: • adjust instruction • personalize learning • guide feedback Data → insight → action. More ideas in the blog ↓ mrshowell24.substack.com/p/when-teacher…

Raise your hand if you’re counting down the days til’ the end of the school year? 👀 Before the final bell, give students space to reflect and be heard. This no-prep activity allows students to recap the year, share wins, and express themselves. Grab the free FigJam template! figma.com/community/file…

🧹 You don't have to organize your entire Google Drive in one sitting. 🎯 Pick one folder. One subject. One type of resource. Start there. 🤖 My new blog post gives you the prompts to make it painless. classtechtips.com/2026/04/15/org…

-Psalm 147:3 The Pain? Temporary. ⏳ The Power? DIVINE. ✨ The Promise? WHOLENESS. 🛡️ Breathe in His strength and exhale the hurt. In the name of Jesus, I declare that every area of your life is coming into alignment with His perfect health today! 🙌🔥 #JehovahRapha 2/2

Healing isn't just the repair of the body; it’s the restoration of the soul. Whether you are recovering from a physical ailment or the mental exhaustion of a long season, the Great Physician has the final word. 1/2

🛠️ Design tiered tasks that address diverse entry levels while maintaining high expectations. Differentiation isn’t lowering the expectation—it’s finding the right entry point for every learner. High expectations, high support. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #TeacherTwitter

Stop overthinking family communication 🟢🟡🔴 This International #DayOfFamilies, try this: • Green = quick email • Yellow = pause + consider • Red = pick up the phone Stronger school-home connections start with clarity Press play to learn more: classtechtips.com/2025/02/04/tip… #K12

Cleaning up documents can take more time than expected, especially when copied text leaves extra spaces and formatting issues behind. Remove Blank Lines helps tidy your documents instantly so everything looks cleaner, more organized, and easier to read. workspace.google.com/marketplace/ap… #GoogleEDU #GoogleWorkspace

Status Report: End-of-year energy = 📉 Student engagement = 😅 Try a choice board to bring it back!! This burger-themed activity by @mr_isaacs_math lets students pick their own path. Perfect for review, enrichment, or keeping things flexible in those final weeks. 🍔 Grab it + remix for your class: figma.com/community/file… #FigmaEdu #teachers

💎 New EduGem: edugems.ai/gem/the-writer… ✍️ The Writer's Room - Transform traditional curriculum materials into engaging, episodic learning experiences, including supporting materials and assessments #edtech #GoogleEDU @GeminiApp @GoogleForEdu

The Mindset? Grateful. 🙏The Heart? OPEN. ✨The Day? BLESSED. 🌿 Today, find one thing to thank Him for before you ask for anything else. 🙌🔥 #Gratitude #HeartOfWorship #PerspectiveShift

Gratitude shifts our perspective from what we lack to the abundance of what we have. Even in the busiest seasons, a thankful heart is a magnet for miracles. "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." — 1 Thessalonians 5:18 1/2

Do NOT copy your Google Forms. This makes a mess Instead... REFRESH THEM! My Add-on makes it easy. Automatically disconnects spreadsheet and reconnects with a fresh tab. Install: workspace.google.com/marketplace/ap… #GoogleEDU #TeacherTech #GoogleWorkspace

Presenting becomes much easier when your notes are organized and easy to access. Speaker Notes helps you manage talking points directly alongside your slides so you can stay focused while teaching or presenting. workspace.google.com/marketplace/ap… #GoogleEDU #GoogleWorkspace

Incorporate a 10 to 15 minute Article a Day routine into your schedule. Having students read topically connected passages over a week builds vocabulary and helps them find meaningful connections. It is a fantastic way to bring historical and scientific context right into our math lessons and get students talking! Watch the full video for more ideas youtu.be/ZLMUJOPWPAg

Teacher Tip Tuesday: Did you know that #FigmaEdu has a library of FREE lessons, activities, and classroom templates, created by teachers for teachers? They’re perfect for community building and brain breaks this time of year. 🥳 Grab them here! @k12education" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">figma.com/@k12education

Color Story Studio asks kids to pick a shade and tell its story. Where does it live? What does it feel? Who shows up around it? The results are wild in the best way. Quiet kids find their voice fast. Take a look: youtu.be/I6Gq_CmyVZg