Ms. Duckworth

Curriculum Consultant and Former Math Instructional Coach

[CIU #10 @CentralIU10]

Join us for a hands-on course combining coding and science to create a dynamic learning experience. Learn to integrate new STEELS Standards using microbits. Register at https://t.co/JMOouwKT5F For more information, contact Melissa Duckworth, [email protected]

[TCEA @TCEA]

🌟 Looking for fun STEM activities for families? Check out these 77+ creative ideas to spark curiosity and learning at home! 🧪🔍

https://t.co/YCqoTqZSqb via @dailystem
#librarytwitter #steam #stemchat

[CodeJoy @CodeJoyEdu]

CodeJoy's #FREE Student Shows are back! Control real robots from your classroom & join Elby on a coding adventure. Spots fill up fast! Enroll your crew: https://t.co/0QffVIi2i7 #CodeJoy #Robotics #FreeLearning #StudentShows #edtech #teachers #STEMeducation #CS

[CIU #10 @CentralIU10]

Join like-minded mathematics teachers and leaders for Sum Fun in these eight virtual networking meetings. For more information, visit https://t.co/qR4YGRgZyk or contact Melissa Duckworth, [email protected]

[Eric Milou @drMi]

How to Get Kids Thinking Instead of Mimicking in Math Class https://t.co/kyuvs4hi4P Explicit instruction does play a role in a thinking classroom. @pgliljedahl

[Next Generation Science Standards @OfficialNGSS]

High-quality materials support teachers to see how the goals for the learning, instructional activities, and assessments are connected.

See more about coherent assessment systems in Critical Feature 3.4 here: https://t.co/7sgSiIzdeB

[Douglas Fisher @DFISHERSDSU]

Nervous about starting the school year off right? It's all in the planning. This free resource from Onboarding Teachers provides tips to help set up the physical environment and establish routines & procedures from day 1: https://t.co/kEkEbwzzmb

#EdChat #BacktoSchool

[Ms. Duckworth @1DuckyMathCoach]

Thank you @thomascmurray for a fantastic start to our @CentralIU10 Inservice! We are so excited to cultivate connections and build an impact as we kick off this school year!

[Ms. Duckworth @1DuckyMathCoach]

Come check out the fun things we have in the lending library!

[CIU #10 @CentralIU10]

Join our STEM Lending Library series to discover tips and tricks for utilizing using gadgets from the CIU10 STEM Lending Library! Explore the realm of 3D Doodlers, Dremel 3D40, 360 Cameras, Raspberry Pis, and Phidget extensions.

Visit https://t.co/qR4YGRgZyk for more info.

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

📌 Save this list for your fall coaching conversations!

(Via leader @TheRealLindsay2)

[edutopia @edutopia]

Struggling with engagement in math class? Try replacing passive classroom explanations of problem-solving with this method that encourages active participation. 👇 https://t.co/GZvmWkAFI6

[Ms. Duckworth @1DuckyMathCoach]

Keep grinding little dude! @duckey162025

[Perfect Game Scout @PG_Scouting]

Luke Duckworth (‘25 PA) hits this one on the barrel for a double to CF. Good piece of hitting to get the hands to this one. #WWBA @PG_Uncommitted @PGMidAtlantic

[Matt Miller 🗑️ @jmattmiller]

If you haven't heard, Microsoft Flip as we know it is being retired.

So many emotions. Sad. Grateful. Disappointed. Thankful.

I've seen EdTech tools and companies come and go for the last 12+ years.

Flipgrid was different. (Yes, in the end it was called Microsoft Flip, but to many of us, it'll always be Flipgrid.)

The product was unique ... But the community was INCREDIBLE.

Educators rallied around Flipgrid not for the product but for the mission: empower student voice. Or, as Flipgrid cofounder @design2research said, bringing the back row of the class to the front row.

I made lifelong friends because of Flipgrid.

The tool was incredible. (I could say "is" because "still in Microsoft Teams" and all, but that'll disqualify lots of us ... and today's Microsoft Flip is NOT the best version of itself.)

Flipgrid did elegantly what other tools tried to do -- and just didn't do as well.

(And I'm on team @HollyClarkEdu -- don't come at me with "x tool can record video." Nothing else does what it did in the way it did.)

I'm grateful and thankful for the people that made Flipgrid special ...

... but mostly I'm just disappointed.

If you stay around for a while, you see this happen. A product that was someone's passion / pride and joy ... gets acquired by a company that doesn't care as much. And something special gets lost from the world.

Students and teachers lose in this decision.

All in the attempt to make Microsoft profitable and efficient.

My heartfelt thanks to those that made Flipgrid special, including @Taralson, @Savvy_Educator, @jessxbo, @GridPalGeorge, @FelyTeachnology, @annkozma723, @MrCoachK15 and so many more.

I'll try to find new tools. (Please don't recommend any here. Not ready for that yet.) But for right now, I just need to settle my emotions and say ...

To my #FlipgridFam ... Thank you 💚

[Ms. Duckworth @1DuckyMathCoach]

My brother @duckey162025 has been nominated for athlete of the week! You can vote as many times as you would like until Sunday at 8. Help him win and give him vote (or 10)!

[Centre Daily Times @centredaily]

Who is the Centre County high school boys athlete of the week? Vote here! https://t.co/uaXvcmZoYl

[Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker]

Using the #StationRotation Model in #Math

👉🏻 https://t.co/bw54nqssJU

#EdChat #EduTwitter #BlendChat #EdChatEU #UKEdChat #AussieEd

[TCEA @TCEA]

📌 Growth Mindset Mantra, Model, Motivation, and Matrix 📌

https://t.co/YgmCnStxqV via @Erik_Youngman
#edutwitter #learning #education

[TCEA @TCEA]

💫💫 Higher-Order Thinking Questions 💫💫

https://t.co/1cH7aEBnzI via @artsinedu
#skillbuilding #edutwitter #k12

[Next Generation Science Standards @OfficialNGSS]

The Task Annotation Project in Science (#TAPS) surfaced some features that routinely distinguish #NGSS tasks from more traditional science tasks.

Below are the TAPS “must-haves” of any NGSS assessment: https://t.co/iUtE6x1IUW

[Ms. Duckworth @1DuckyMathCoach]

Proud to announce my membership in @magicschoolai’s Pioneer Program! As a STEM consultant this is my go-to AI resource to share with Educational Professionals. Its variety of tools targeted specifically to educators is a gamechanger!

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

The process of learning:
1⃣Challenging experiences
2⃣Opportunities to practice
3⃣Creative conversations
4⃣Time for reflection

Ideas via Charles Jennings
#Sketchnote via @tnvora