Amy Brower

MS teacher:passionate about building a community of scientists who support each other and listen to every voice while developing personal agency #fcpsvanguard

[Amy Brower @AmyBrower8]

Love the $2 summary sentence!

[edutopia @edutopia]

Want to redirect your students’ attention away from what awaits outside the classroom door, and back toward reinforcing newly acquired learning? Try one of these 8 closing activities. 🧠

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

When students own their learning, they learn to think outside the box.

Sketchnote via @spencerideas

[Amy Brower @AmyBrower8]

@MrsKatieMalone Generally, how many get confiscated during the day?

[Amy Brower @AmyBrower8]

@MrsKatieMalone I think this may be my favorite new plan, but I don’t know if it’s financially possible in a county the size of Frederick.

[Amy Brower @AmyBrower8]

@MrsKatieMalone How are they implementing this? Will phones be locked away in a central location or strongbox provided by schools? Are they placed in student lockers all day? If there is only an expectation of “out-of-sight,” what is the reinforcement from admin? So many new plans this year.

[Amy Brower @AmyBrower8]

@howie_hua The one by the lake!

[Amy Brower @AmyBrower8]

Soooo exciting…hope we can see it 🤞

[NASA Universe @NASAUniverse]

With the possible nova eruption of T Coronae Borealis in the coming months, skywatchers are at the edge of their seats! Scientists are ready to observe it with space- and ground-based telescopes to learn more about this recurring cosmic phenomenon. https://t.co/jlo4loldUo

[Amy Brower @AmyBrower8]

Middle schoolers struggle with Coriolis Effect. Balloon models help…especially when accompanied by a bribe of balloon volleyball after quality journal responses 😉 Super engagement during discussion, and who can beat these innocent squeals of laughter ☺️

[Amy Brower @AmyBrower8]

I like starting a new module or topic with this updated KWL chart. I think it’s important in Science. I *love* this chart with its sentence starters!!! Great for early-year onboarding and/or all-year scaffolding. As always, thank you @Catlin_Tucker for sharing your knowledge!

[Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker]

🤔 Struggling to get students engaged with the See, Think, Wonder routine?

Here’s a FREE template to streamline their thought process: https://t.co/omYElPktv0

#EdChat #EduTwitter #MetacognitiveSkills #UDL

[Amy Brower @AmyBrower8]

This 👇👇👇This is the type of curiosity, research, and investigation we try to encourage in our students. What a great thread!!!!

[Latif Nasser @latifnasser]

So about a year ago, I was putting my little guy to bed in his crib and I noticed a strange detail on the solar system poster up on his wall …

[Amy Brower @AmyBrower8]

@DrLipchock @nlrhoades @FCPSMaryland Congratulations 🎉

[Amy Brower @AmyBrower8]

@KSutherin_FCPS Oooohhh…I may have to bring my set and pop in. So fun!!!

[Amy Brower @AmyBrower8]

Love that @NFL & @CBSSports are recognizing the historic beginning of @FCPSMaryland’s #girlsflagfootball, with the support of @Ravens. Celebrate yourselves, ladies! Way to get it!!! Double celebration for the championship team, @Mid_sports

[Amy Brower @AmyBrower8]

Nice resource to post in my daily lesson planner. I love its simplicity for easy access to ideas when planning instructional sequencing. Check it out 👇👇👇

[Jamie Clark @XpatEducator]

🟣 NEW! This one-pager summarises RETRIEVAL PRACTICE as a powerful learning strategy. Thanks to @KateJones_teach & @teacherhead for their influential insights on how RP can be applied in the classroom.

Download a free HQ copy here: https://t.co/jxbg4huJJq

☕️ Support my work! https://t.co/nNuxwynymg

[Amy Brower @AmyBrower8]

@EHainesFCPS @techtimetony @InnovativeLaura @_swelks @anne_navazio So so so so disappointed that I couldn’t make it! I’m sure there was some great collaboration happening. Looking forward to the next one!

[Amy Brower @AmyBrower8]

Yes…so much more to onboarding than just teaching how to use a tool or find a resource! Think-alouds, modeling reading and sentence structure, conversation starters during group work, class calendars, backpack clean-outs. We have to teach students HOW to be successful!

[edutopia @edutopia]

Executive function remains one of the most reliable predictors of success in academics—and in life. Here's the research on what it is, and how to cultivate it. ✈️

[Amy Brower @AmyBrower8]

This is worth the watch! By celebrating his students’ cultures, he has created an environment where these often marginalized learners are confident enough to take risks and lead others. The love and gratitude his students feel for him is palpable in their comments. Powerful stuff

[edutopia @edutopia]

“Language is tied to identity. You don't have to give up your identity of who you are in order to learn English.” says newcomers teacher Efraín Tovar.

[Amy Brower @AmyBrower8]

Another pair of #fcpsvanguard s with a relevant #blendedlearning presentation. They shared numerous resources and facilitated some insightful group discussion! I walked out with lots of ideas to increase personalized feedback and improve agency for students!

[Amy Brower @AmyBrower8]

Sharing the #fcpsvanguard mindset!!! @DrLipchock gave a fantastic presentation about #blendedlearning in a secondary science classroom. She covered student-pacing, personalization, and student agency…wow! And check out the data improvement in her students after self-pacing 🤯

[Amy Brower @AmyBrower8]

@MrsKMaloneFCPS That’s great! Which course/program did you take? I’ve only seen independent study and book groups. Thank you!