Andrew Newcombe

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@VLS_School John McGregor Secondary School is holding their annual Open House on January 15th, 2020, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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@nessa_shipley When we liberate students from awkwardness in challenges, we rob them of the very thing that has made us successful - the ability to take on challenges and arrive at the confidence to persevere and rise up to new challenges. #upeied626

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@RyallHE Freire did say it best, Heather. As we provide the students of today, the leaders of tomorrow, an opportunity to find their path, their path hopefully will be better than ours, even though we arguably have done the best we could with the information we have had.#upeied626

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@nessa_shipley Nessa, 'connection-seeking does put a completely different twist on it. However, back to the 'attention-seeking' angle, aren't we all 'attention-seeking." My heart goes out to students who are learning to seek negative attention because it is better than no attention. #upeied626

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@nessa_shipley Nessa, I think that you are correct, we could teach French, and other subjects, without technology. For me, technology is an enhancing addition, a tool to improve the great pedagogy that is in place. #upeied626

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@heatmorley Yes, Heather! You are so correct. The writing assignments have helped us learn a lot, even though they could have been a little difficult to work into our schedules. My only regret is that we did not have a chance to all be together to meet each other Face to Face.#upeied626

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Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't our very first project/assignment a Twitter Chat two years ago. This has gone full circle now. I am feeling a little nostalgic. It has been a good run! #upeied626

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@RKleinveldt @Zimian1984 Student enjoyment & love of learning should be paramount. As adults, we know things that they probably should learn, but it is difficult to truly say what students will need to learn for the not-too-distant future. But, ultimately, there are items that students should learn.

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Ted Dintersmith does a nice job explaining what schools could be. Existing schools can retool, and be able to provide similar improvements that newbuilds could and should be. We need to trust teachers to help students develop student abilities. https://t.co/EDIjPFLoaH #upeied626

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Mental Health, although addressed in many cirricula, needs more attention. Looking at how we teach it also needs to be considered. What we teach should be revamped, the more we understand. https://t.co/JfUgoUpI20
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Looking for ways to expose students to curriculum in the trades prior to graduation is always a positive direction. https://t.co/Vm1jdboS1w
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When should children start school, birthday, or another arbitrary day (Sept. 6)? Should the number of years spent in elementary & secondary schools be flexible according to needs? Other countries' methods should be considered? https://t.co/ig72ikBwpR
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Khan Academy founder addresses political pressures to consider behind curriculum development. Certain topics in curricula are not contraversial, while others are political footballs.
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Often curriculum design can have implications both positive and negative for respective genders. Ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in success is no easy task. https://t.co/jQSrao7MY7 #ed6250online

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It is always interesting to reflect on the perceived importance of different expectations and content contained in different curricula in different jurisdictions, or even the customs of education around the world. https://t.co/oEcfz8YpUm #ed6250online

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My wife didn't like this line. I thought it was great after reading chapter 3. Oh well! It is the thought that counts. #Researchcombo

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@jdingwell I too never know the limits of a rubric until I mark with it. Here's an interesting read-pros&cons: https://t.co/BYfipA1f2e #ResearchCombo

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Some questions are more important than others! #Researchcombo

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Are virtual schools good for young kids? It's a reality of a busy life for adults, but for kids??? https://t.co/CGDjHmK9ZB #Researchcombo