Marcia Kish

Schools are banning cellphones to boost focus But Chromebooks are still everywhere. The result? A tech balance challenge. - The Chromebook Paradox - 4 strategies for purposeful tech use - How this connects to chronic absenteeism Read now 👉bit.ly/kishblog52 #EdTech #ISTE

It’s not the checklist. It’s the design. Most classroom checklists fail because they’re: • unclear • overloaded • disconnected from learning But when done right, they become a learning dashboard. 🔗 bit.ly/kishblog94

Many classroom checklists fail. Not because the idea is bad. But because they were never designed for engagement. bit.ly/kishblog94 #studentengagement #checklist #blendedlearning #personalizedlearning

Conference sessions don’t have to be passive. I use studio icons, direction cards, voice recordings, studio experts, and gallery walks to get educators moving + collaborating. Engagement by Design #DLAC #PersonalizedLearning #StudentEngagement #BlendedLearning #EdLeadership

Engagement ≠ compliance. Compliance says, “I have to.” Engagement says, “It matters.” Design for ownership — and personalized learning follows. 📘 Student Engagement by Design Amazon + SEbyDesignGuide.com #StudentEngagement #EdLeadership #personalizedlearning

From compliance ➡️ engagement ➡️ ownership ➡️ personalized learning Student Engagement by Design gives teachers a clear roadmap. ✔️ Belt system ✔️ Pro Tips ✔️ Real strategies 🔗 SEbyDesignGuide.com #EdChat #BlendedLearning #TeacherPD

It’s official. Student Engagement by Design is now live on Amazon. A full-color, step-by-step guide to move classrooms from compliance → engagement → ownership. Learn more at SEbyDesignGuide.com #StudentEngagement #EducationLeadership #PersonalizedLearning

Love this! A warehouse of classroom bell ringers teachers can use tomorrow. Practical, engaging, and time-saving! Huge thanks to @tcea and @preimers for sharing this resource 🔗 blog.tcea.org/a-warehouse-of… #EdTech #TeacherLife #BellRingers #InstructionalCoaching #BlendedLearning #TeacherResources

Excited to volunteer with @RockTheOcean again this year! Love how the festival raises funds and awareness to protect ¾ of our planet through music and conservation. #RockTheOcean #TortugaFestival #SaveOurSeas #MakeWaves #OceanConservation

Heading to TCEA? Join me for hands-on sessions on AI-powered differentiation and student ownership—plus free classroom resources. #TCEA #EdTech #PersonalizedLearning #BlendedLearning

Grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Author Spotlight at #FETC! Jeff and I loved sharing our new book, AI in the Classroom Starter Kit—a practical guide to using AI to boost student engagement, create visible learning environments, and move beyond whole-group instruction toward personalized learning. #EdTech #AIinEducation #FETC2026 #PersonalizedLearning #StudentEngagement #FutureReady

I kicked off FETC this morning, presenting Blended Learning In Action: Real Strategies, Real Classrooms. High energy from the start with scenario activities, real checklists, and learning studios. Such a strong way to open the conference. #FETC #BlendedLearning #TeacherPD #edtech

Spring and summer offer powerful opportunities to strengthen the instructional system without adding pressure during the school year. Learn more: blendedlearningpd.com/blog/planning-… #InstructionalLeadership #StudentEngagement #ProfessionalLearning

Learning, sharing, and collaborating with our @HoldsworthCentr alumn this weekend! #Priceless Super proud of our @LamarCISD teams for sharing out! @RyonMiddle Lacie, Laudia, and MoFlo! @carrieyanta

Learning Studios in action! Visited a 9th grade Biology class where students used AI-generated checklists (including translated versions!) to rotate through genetics studios Blog + FREE checklist template 👇 bit.ly/kishblog92 #BlendedLearning #BiologyTeachers, #AI, #edtech

Just shared a @briskteaching Quick-Start blog featuring: ✨ 4 training videos ✨ Classroom scenarios ✨FREE Brisk Quick-Start Guide If you're exploring AI tools that save time with differentiation, scaffolds, & feedback — this one’s for you. bit.ly/Kishaiblog6 #EdTech #ai

Want better results from Gemini in Workspace? This visual from @mguhlin breaks down the anatomy of a powerful prompt — persona, task, context, and format — plus pro-tips for making every prompt stronger. Such a helpful guide for educators using AI every day!

New! 🚀 I just released an AI Learning Studio Prompt to help teachers build full 45-minute studio lessons in minutes. Blog + prompt: bit.ly/kishblog91 #AIintheClassroom #BlendedLearning #EdTech #TeacherLife #AIforTeachers

Sign up today for the Presidential AI Challenge! K-12 youth, educators, mentors, and community teams can register to solve real-world problems in their communities using AI-powered solutions. Apply by January 20: orise.orau.gov/ai-challenge/

NEW: Free Gemini 3 Prompt Cards for Teachers! I created a 2-page quick guide with ready-to-use prompts for: ✔ Lesson plans ✔ Small groups ✔ Learning Studios ✔ Quizzes & choice boards ✔ Exit tickets Get the free download + blog post here → bit.ly/aiblog5 #Edtech

Save Time and Money Snap a photo of the “stuff” in your classroom and let AI turn it into: ✔ 10-min studio tasks ✔ collaboration activities ✔ multi-day collaboration lessons See the sample 3-day checklist + grab the FREE AI Prompt Pack: 👉 bit.ly/kishblog90 #EdTech #AI