And the "social media" contest winner is...
The winner of our social media contest, with 100 Instagram likes, the honorable mentions, and how teachers use social media for work now.
Updated with current data and sources. Originally published March 28, 2019.
Our boy TC with 100 Instagram likes!!!
Other honorable mentions...
- "Having a blast in #PalmSprings with @carolynnicole and @optimistmalia at #BTEK12." Tech Guru (@AppleTechGuru10), August 2, 2017
- "Taking Tech Training by storm! Getting ready to go 1:1 Chromebooks for 1st-8th grade! #BTEK12 #alwaysthetallest." Shelley Renison (@doberwoman014), August 2, 2017
- "@BEYONDTeched #google 2 day training @carolynnicole @AppleTechGuru10 #BTEK12." Malia Hoffmann, Ed.D (@optimistmalia), August 2, 2017
Where to start this week
The platforms changed, and AI arrived. To see where your school stands, take the free AI Readiness Assessment: eight questions, scored out of 24 across Policy, People, Curriculum, Guardrails, and Funding.
Related reading: Digital citizenship in education: building responsible online behavior school-wide and Personal vs professional learning networks: PLNs, PLCs, and where teachers connect now.
Sources
- EdTech Innovation Hub, Teacher Tapp report finds teachers are moving away from work social media as X drops to 10% (July 2026) (opens in a new tab) (checked 2026-11-05)
- Teacher Tapp, the daily survey of teachers in England (opens in a new tab) (checked 2026-11-05)
- Elon University, Jeff Carpenter publishes research on teacher YouTube use, Educational Researcher national survey (June 2026) (opens in a new tab) (checked 2026-11-05)
See where your school stands on AI, in five minutes
Eight questions. A score out of 24 across Policy, People, Curriculum, Guardrails, and Funding, with the three fixes that move it most. The report is yours whether or not you ever call us.