Tired of trying to keep your education community active and resourceful? Invite members to share their favorite tools, articles, or videos and watch the collective knowledge grow. These templates make it easy for everyone to recommend valuable resources, driving engagement and support.
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Resource sharing empowers community members to contribute in a meaningful way, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration. When members recommend resources, they not only provide practical value but also demonstrate trust and respect for the group. This creates a culture where everyone feels encouraged to participate.
Recommending a resource is a low-barrier ask that caters to all levels of engagement, from lurkers to top contributors. It shifts the focus from self-promotion to collective benefit, ensuring that shared materials are genuinely useful. Over time, this practice builds a robust library of trusted tools and insights tailored to the community's needs.
What is one education resource you cannot live without? Share the link and why.
💡 Example: "What is one education resource you cannot live without? Share the link and why. Example: Quizlet helps me create fast flashcards for my students."
Recommend an online tool that makes teaching or learning easier for you.
💡 Example: "Recommend an online tool that makes teaching or learning easier for you. I use Canva to create lesson visuals."
Have you watched an inspiring education video recently? Drop the link and your takeaway.
💡 Example: "Have you watched an inspiring education video recently? Drop the link and your takeaway. Example: Ted Talk on Growth Mindset."
Share your favorite free resource for lesson planning.
💡 Example: "Share your favorite free resource for lesson planning. I love using ReadWriteThink for templates."
Is there a blog or podcast you follow for education tips? Let us know.
💡 Example: "Is there a blog or podcast you follow for education tips? Let us know. I listen to Cult of Pedagogy."
Which resource helped you most during remote learning? Share your experience.
💡 Example: "Which resource helped you most during remote learning? Share your experience. Zoom breakout rooms were a game changer."
What app do you recommend for student engagement in class?
💡 Example: "What app do you recommend for student engagement in class? Kahoot is my go-to for quizzes."
Can you share a website that offers quality worksheets or printables?
💡 Example: "Can you share a website that offers quality worksheets or printables? Teachers Pay Teachers is my favorite."
Drop a link to an article that changed your perspective on education.
💡 Example: "Drop a link to an article that changed your perspective on education. I recommend the Edutopia piece on project-based learning."
Share one resource that saves you time when grading.
💡 Example: "Share one resource that saves you time when grading. Google Forms auto-grading is a lifesaver."
What is your go-to source for classroom management ideas?
💡 Example: "What is your go-to source for classroom management ideas? I use Smart Classroom Management blog."
Have you found a resource for differentiated instruction? Tell us how you use it.
💡 Example: "Have you found a resource for differentiated instruction? Tell us how you use it. I use Newsela for leveled reading."
Share an education tool you wish you discovered sooner.
💡 Example: "Share an education tool you wish you discovered sooner. Padlet made collaboration so much easier."
What is your favorite platform for creating interactive lessons? Link please.
💡 Example: "What is your favorite platform for creating interactive lessons? Link please. Nearpod is excellent."
Know any great newsletters for educators? Tell us your pick.
💡 Example: "Know any great newsletters for educators? Tell us your pick. I like The Learning Network from NYT."
Share a tool that helps with student feedback.
💡 Example: "Share a tool that helps with student feedback. I use Flipgrid for video responses."
What resource do you use for professional development? Recommend it here.
💡 Example: "What resource do you use for professional development? Recommend it here. EdWeb webinars are great."
Have you found an assessment tool that works well? Share your pick.
💡 Example: "Have you found an assessment tool that works well? Share your pick. I use Socrative for quick checks."
Which book has had the biggest impact on your teaching or learning? Tell us why.
💡 Example: "Which book has had the biggest impact on your teaching or learning? Tell us why. Mindset by Carol Dweck changed my approach."
What is one resource you always recommend to new educators or students?
💡 Example: "What is one resource you always recommend to new educators or students? I suggest using Khan Academy for extra practice."
Share a resource that helps with inclusive or accessible education.
💡 Example: "Share a resource that helps with inclusive or accessible education. I use Bookshare for accessible reading materials."
Have you used any resources to support social-emotional learning? Post your favorite.
💡 Example: "Have you used any resources to support social-emotional learning? Post your favorite. Second Step curriculum is helpful."
Is there a resource you recommend for parent communication? Let us know.
💡 Example: "Is there a resource you recommend for parent communication? Let us know. I use Remind app."
Share a YouTube channel that offers valuable education content.
💡 Example: "Share a YouTube channel that offers valuable education content. Crash Course is my favorite."
What is your favorite resource for STEM activities or ideas?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite resource for STEM activities or ideas? I use Science Buddies."
Can you recommend a resource to help with time management for students?
💡 Example: "Can you recommend a resource to help with time management for students? I suggest using Todoist app."
What online community or forum do you visit for education advice?
💡 Example: "What online community or forum do you visit for education advice? I use r/Teachers on Reddit."
Share a resource that simplifies project-based learning.
💡 Example: "Share a resource that simplifies project-based learning. PBLWorks has great guides."
Have you tried any gamification tools in your teaching? Which do you recommend?
💡 Example: "Have you tried any gamification tools in your teaching? Which do you recommend? Classcraft is fun for students."
What resource do you use to keep up with education research?
💡 Example: "What resource do you use to keep up with education research? I read Edutopia regularly."
Share a favorite resource for teaching literacy or reading skills.
💡 Example: "Share a favorite resource for teaching literacy or reading skills. Reading Rockets is excellent."
Can you recommend a resource for supporting English language learners?
💡 Example: "Can you recommend a resource for supporting English language learners? I use Colorin Colorado."
What tool or site do you use to create engaging quizzes?
💡 Example: "What tool or site do you use to create engaging quizzes? I rely on Quizizz for interactive quizzes."
Share a resource that helps you with curriculum mapping.
💡 Example: "Share a resource that helps you with curriculum mapping. I use Common Curriculum."
Have you found a resource for teaching digital citizenship? Please share.
💡 Example: "Have you found a resource for teaching digital citizenship? Please share. Common Sense Education is my pick."
What resource helps you connect with other educators worldwide?
💡 Example: "What resource helps you connect with other educators worldwide? Twitter #edchat helps me connect."
Share a resource that sparks creativity in your classroom.
💡 Example: "Share a resource that sparks creativity in your classroom. I use Storybird for creative writing."
What is your best resource for science experiments or demos?
💡 Example: "What is your best resource for science experiments or demos? Steve Spangler Science is a favorite."
Can you recommend a resource for math games or activities?
💡 Example: "Can you recommend a resource for math games or activities? I like Math Playground."
Share a resource that helps with student motivation.
💡 Example: "Share a resource that helps with student motivation. ClassDojo offers great encouragement tools."
What is one resource you use for formative assessment?
💡 Example: "What is one resource you use for formative assessment? I use Mentimeter for live polls."
To use these templates, simply copy and paste a prompt into your education community platform of choice. Encourage members to include direct links or personal anecdotes about how the resource helped them. Rotate through different formats to keep things fresh and spark different kinds of sharing. For best results, reply to member posts with follow-up questions or gratitude to sustain momentum.
These templates are designed for all platforms. For forums and Facebook Groups, encourage threaded replies for discussion. On Slack or Discord, use threads or reactions to highlight top suggestions. For email-based communities, collect replies for a digest. Always provide clear CTAs and make it easy for members to share links.
Start with low-pressure prompts, share your own examples, and thank members for any contribution to build confidence.
Aim for once a week or rotate them with other engagement content to keep the community active without overwhelming members.
Yes, these templates are suitable for both public forums and private groups. Adjust the language to fit your community's culture.
Clarify your community guidelines on paid or affiliate links, and encourage transparency and focus on genuine value.
Create a pinned post, use a shared document, or compile a monthly digest to make top resources easy to find for everyone.
Monitor posts and moderate as needed. Gently remind members of the community focus and guidelines if off-topic resources are shared.
Absolutely. Ask follow-up questions, invite reviews, or host themed discussions to deepen engagement and learning.
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