Watching my favorite drummer (@derescigno) kick off the @DePaulU Men’s Basketball game broadcast today. @DePaulHoops @DePaulWBBHoops @DePaulAthletics #depaul #depaulbasketball #Chicago

#Chicago people: If you know a family or someone in need this #holiday season, please share this information.

Giving 🦋 a try. Find me at: bsky.app/profile/drescigno.b… #edchat #edtech #guitar #cubs #blackhawks #bears #mlb #nfl #nhl #chicago #italy

READ: “How teacher retention improves with video-powered mentorship,” via @DA_magazine. Proud to have partnered with @RayPec School District and @Karminrkr. Excited about the impact this is having. districtadministration.com/h…

Too many: @TheRealBuddyGuy @SmashingPumpkin Muddy Waters @ChakaKhan Sam Cooke @EarthWindFire @chicagotheband @IAMJHUD

It may only be 9:15 AM, but my neighborhood celebrates @ChicagoBears TDs and wins with fireworks. Good Morning? #Bears #LONDON #NFL

The @MLB postseason has been outstanding so far. No one will believe me, but I called this grand slam. #Lindor #MLBPostseason

No amount of pizza, donuts, or jeans passes will make up for a toxic culture where the adults in the building aren't supported and treated like professionals.

Randomized control trial of online learning among cadets at West Point Findings: Online instruction reduces a student’s final grade by 22 percent of a standard deviation. The impact is larger for males, at 27 percent of a standard deviation, compared to 9 percent of a standard deviation for females. Negative effects from online learning across the entire grade distribution but biggest impacts on the least academically prepared students. "We also find that online students are less likely to report feeling connected and focused compared to in-person students." The results are probably atypical because…”West Point students are among the nation’s most disciplined young people. If online learning has negative effects at West Point, what does that mean for the typical student? educationnext.org/zooming-to…

LISTEN: Better, more-effective professional learning is possible. As ⁦@tomwhitby⁩ says, “If we are to better educate our students, we must first better educate their educators.” @harveyalvy1 ⁦@BAMRadioNetwork⁩ #edchat linkedin.com/posts/donrescig…

PODCAST: Honor to discuss effective professional learning for teachers w/ my friend, @tomwhitby, and ed leader, @harveyalvy1. Yrs of research proves coaching, video coaching & collaboration helps teachers & their students achieve. #edchat @TeachingChannel bamradionetwork.com/track/mo…

Some have planned accordingly, some have not. Who pays the price? Educators and students. READ: "As Federal Dollars Vanish, Districts Weigh Which Edtech Tools to Drop," via @dtmollenkamp at @eddsurge. #edtech #esser edsurge.com/news/2024-08-28-…

I’ve been lucky enough to see a lot of live performances. Others to mention: @TheRealBuddyGuy, @maneskinofficial, @livwarfield, @itstonybennett, @AliceInChains, @SmashingPumpkin, @BillyIdol, @callmekingfish, @chicagosymphony, @ExtremeBand, @stevevai, @chickenfootjoe, etc.

Watch out for the overhype! 5 Ways To Avoid AI 'Snake Oil,' According To ISTE Experts techlearning.com/how-to/5-wa… @talhavivi @ISTEofficial @ASCD