Ixchell /iʃɛl/

🇺🇸🇺🇦 Washington stands with the people of Ukraine.

❤️Thank you, USA.

Episode 79 — 2026 Friends of the Podcast: Back to Basics On this episode, co-hosts Shé and Anna take us back to the roots of the podcast: reflection. The episode integrates the voices of teachers around the world, who reflect on their teaching goals for…

Happy New Year! 🎉 Our first episode of 2026 integrates the voices of #Teachers around the world, who reflect on their #TeachingGoals for the #NewYear—from addressing student motivation and needs assessments to integrating AI tools and mindfulness. Listen and #reflect! youtu.be/q_in6I3pXNw

Episode 74 - Foundations of Reflective Practice with the DIESOL Podcast, Part 2 In Part 2 of our collaboration with the DIESOL Podcast, we reunite with Brent and Ixchell, this time with our signature Teacher Think-Aloud style, with more narrative and reflective interruptions as…

In Part 2 of our collab with the DIESOL Podcast, we explore the practical side of #reflectivepedagogy:
🛠️ How to implement #techtools to enhance reflection
💭 The balance between spontaneous and intentional #reflection
🙌 Building a sustainable reflective practice

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#Edusky #EdTech

Episode 73 - Foundations of Reflective Practice with the DIESOL Podcast, Part 1 In this special crossover episode of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, Shé and Anna team up with Brent Warner and Ixchell Reyes of @diesolpod for a lively conversation about reflective practice—the…

In this episode, Shé and Anna team up with @brentgwarner.com and @ixypixy.bsky.social of the DIESOL Podcast for a lively conversation about reflective practice. In Part 1, the group explores the why of reflective pedagogy and its core principles. 🎧 Tune in now!
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EdCampNoVA Spring Edition 2025 We're Back! Free, educator-led conference. Attendees set sessions & learn together. EdCamp NoVA: April 5, 8am-1pm, Arlington Career Center

Join us April 5th for #edcampNoVA! Register here for a FREE opportunity to learn with colleagues from around the region! #edumatch www.eventbrite.com/e/edcampnova... @edumatch.bsky.social @edcampnova.bsky.social

Thank you!!!🙏🏼

#TESOL25 provided many #ELT presentations, several invigorating discussions, and many teaching tips. Yet I appreciated seeing old friends and meeting new friends the most. I had many #CompellingConversations too!

BTW, the #TESOL convention was a fun, gun-free gathering too! Ask more; know more!

Presentation w Brent & Ixchell 🕙 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM PT 📍 Long Beach Convention Center 103A 🖋️ 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Writing With AI: Strategies to Individualize Writing for ELs 📝 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: This workshop addresses the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) for Multilingual Writers, providing teachers with tools to enhance instruction and create engaging experiences for students. The presenters demonstrate the integration of large language models like ChatGPT and bots into the multilingual learner classroom, optimizing writing instruction and offering personalized support.

It's #TESOL25, Day 3!
@ixypixy.bsky.social & I are wrapping up the conference in style! Come say hello, we'd love to see you!

🕙 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM PT
📍 Long Beach Convention Center 103A
🖋️ 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Writing With AI: Strategies to Individualize Writing for ELs

#TESOL #ESL #ELT

Feeling thirsty? It's #TESOL25, & if you're feeling like it's time to let your hair down... 😎

Join @ixypixy.bsky.social and I for DRINKS WITH DIESOL!!

🕟 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM PT - Thursday, March 20th
📍 Kalaveras - 91 South Pine Ave, LBC

🍺 Have a Drink (or not!)
🤝 Meet some peeps!
🎁 Win some swag!!

👨 👩‍🦱 🙋 👩 Panel Presentation 🕒 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM PT 📍 Long Beach Convention Center 104A 🖋️ 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Exploring the Impact of AI-Generated Artworks on Language Learning 📝 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: This session investigates how artificial intelligence (AI)-generated artworks influence language learning. Examining various AI-generated creations, it explores their potential to enhance language acquisition by engaging learners in diverse linguistic contexts. The session delves into the implications of integrating AI-generated arts in language education practices through empirical analysis and theoretical frameworks.

Heading into share on another panel at #TESOL25 with the unparalleled @ixypixy.bsky.social 🙌

🕒 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM PT
📍 Long Beach Convention Center 104A
🖋️𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Exploring the Impact of AI-Generated Artworks on Language Learning

#TESOL2025 #multilinguallearners #ELT #EFL #ESOL

Tomorrow sees the doors open for #TESOL25 🎉

Both @ixypixy.bsky.social and I will be there presenting and participating - come find us and say hi!

#TESOL #TESOL2025 #ELT #EnglishLanguageLearners #ESL #ESOL #EFL #MLL

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When @brentgwarner.com blows away the audience by using GPT for sheets and customizing paragraphs for students… #TESOL25

Episode 116 -Edushare.ing & Other Simple Single-Use Tools Tired of bloated all-in-one platforms that do too much? Discover simple, single-use tools that do one thing well and make your life easier! In this episode, Brent and Ixchell share their favorite f…

Tired of all-in-1 platforms that do too much? 😩 In DIESOL.org/116, @brentgwarner.com & I chat simple, single-use tools that do 1 thing well. Plus, #tesol25 & possible F2F meetup 🍻
#esl #efl #esol #enl #tesol #edtech #ells #ellchat #edupodcast #professionaldevelopment#edusky #ELT #diesolpod

Still lurking mostly. I can’t bring myself to post much. I guess it’s my observer era #edusky #tesol #elt

Wondering How to Deal With AI in Your Classroom? Try These Ideas (Opinion) Technology tools aren’t magic. Consider whether they will support what you're trying to do in the classroom.

Wondering How to Deal With AI in Your Classroom? Try These Ideas www.edweek.org/teaching-lea... is new @edweek.bsky.social post by @janerosenzweig.bsky.social

Anyone tried Figjam to play Jeopardy? Looking for pros and cons as opposed to other tools like PowerPoint
#edusky #figjam #powerpoint #edtech

Our new episode is out! Yes, we’ve been having those conversations on how to cope, too. DIESOL.org/115 is a starting point.

Letters From an Immigrant Teacher (MY BOOK)
Fireside chat—February 20, 2025 05:00 PM ET
In this virtual fireside chat, I will share my journey, insights, and reflections on the experiences of immigrant teachers and students in the classroom.

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Please join is on the hour on either Bluesky or Twitter for this week’s #EdChat. Follow the hashtag

Getting ready for #TESOL25 - @brentgwarner.com and I will be presenting! Who else will be there??

I am tired of reading about lessons, instructional strategies, classroom management ideas, etc. written by people who have never actually tried them out in a classroom

We just had our first virtual faculty check in since the fires started.

It’s really, really bad. Whatever you are hearing about LA, it’s worse.

My heart goes out to our families and all families whose lives have suddenly been turned upside down. #LAfires

Great read.

The Truth About 2 Hour Learning & Unbound Academy, the School “Replacing Teachers with AI”

They haven’t replaced teachers with AI. They've replaced poor kids with rich kids.

https://danmeyer.substack.com/p/the-truth-about-2-hour-learning-and?utm_campaign=post&showWelcomeOnShare=true

AI failed me giving me incorrect answers for the sun and moon letters in Arabic. I still had to check with my Arabic teacher: ya see? It won’t replace anyone, yet. But it certainly is a great tool when my teacher is not available.

Happy holidays!

Just on US soil, not quite home yet. I want to go back 😭

Been using
#AskStu.co to help my Ss prepare for an upcoming basic ESOL test. This is basic tool does exactly what I wish I could do. May it get better with teacher feedback.

Research has shown that fear of a family member being deported has substantial negative impact on student academic achievement and mental health————How many millions of American kids might see their parents deported by Trump? wapo.st/3ZqDyUE

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