Have you given a presentation that sparked excitement among your colleagues or inspired rich conversation at a conference? Your ideas don’t have to stop there. Turning a Presentation into an Article helps teachers take what they’ve already shared out loud and transform it into writing that can reach an even wider audience.

This step-by-step guide walks you through how to reflect on your presentation, identify the part of your story that matters most, and translate it into a clear, focused article. You’ll learn how to hook readers by opening with a story or vignette, use classroom examples and artifacts to make your ideas come alive, and weave in relevant research to strengthen your claims. The guide also provides prompts for organizing your piece—from your opening hook to your closing call to action—so that your article flows naturally and keeps readers engaged.

Whether you’re hoping to publish in Kaleidoscope: Educator Voices & Perspectives or another educator-focused outlet, this resource helps you build on what you’ve already created and turn your ideas into writing that resonates. Your presentation was just the beginning—now it’s time to share your story more widely and inspire others to learn from your experience.

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