Darin Johnson

Creative • Innovative • Industrious • Tech-savvy • Collaborative • I am a son, a linguaphile, a teacher, a husband, a father, and a lifelong learner.

[Darin Johnson @DarinMJohnson]

I just signed a petition by @iowasenate to stand against the Republican book-banning bill. You can sign here: https://t.co/qARoBXIMYe

[Jen Roberts, NBCT @JenRoberts1]

Said today in the meeting about moving our classrooms, "You can't have more than three bookshelves in the new building because 'it's a bad look.'"

You know what else is a bad look? 30 boxes in the corner.

You know what looks good? Books, on shelves, in an English classroom.

[Darin Johnson @DarinMJohnson]

Basu writes: "The bill amounts to government censorship of the sort you'd expect from a totalitarian state" in response to yet another dangerous proposal in Iowa House File 222.
https://t.co/hjM8jdDKN7 via @DMRegister

[Darin Johnson @DarinMJohnson]

Jacobsen: "Let’s make sure we look out for the greater good and keep public tax dollars out of private education."

>>When we support Iowa's public schools, we make our state great!<<

https://t.co/tBKi7xjG1y

[Darin Johnson @DarinMJohnson]

Iowa Legislature: Iowa GOP gets an 'F' for plans to defund education

Let us “look out for the greater good.” https://t.co/tBKi7xjG1y

[Darin Johnson @DarinMJohnson]

Another example of passive voice as an active choice:

[Darin Johnson @DarinMJohnson]

@IAGovernor, character counts!

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Bleeding Heartland https://t.co/C15U6jJgUv via @LauraRBelin

Our governor and these fine state senators want to require face-to-face learning when their own counties have dangerous infection rates: e.g. Hancock (17%), Crawford (22%)! It's immoral.

[Darin Johnson @DarinMJohnson]

The scoop on @ChuckGrassley: https://t.co/PodleSacbx

[Darin Johnson @DarinMJohnson]

Thank you for an INCREDIBLE week of learning! A special thanks to the AWESOME keynote speakers @reneehobbs @JulieCoiro @DrTYLewis @hickstro @joycevalenza @KristinZiemke and so many others who advanced OUR learning! You satisfy hungry minds. #DigiURI #EverybodyLearnsFromEverybody

[Darin Johnson @DarinMJohnson]

@IAGovernor and @aelebo need to follow Iowa Core Standard HL.1 "Contribute to personal/family quality of life through proper prevention/management of health crises" and ALLOW LOCAL CONTROL of the approved Return to Learn Plans! #FlattenTheCurve #Return2Learn

[Iowa Department of Education @IADeptofEd]

Technology Literacy is knowing which tool to use and having the skill to use it. It enables people to perform daily tasks using tools available to make informed decisions about life and the world around them. Check out our standards https://t.co/BkbZZU4yzt #IAStandards #IaEdChat

[Darin Johnson @DarinMJohnson]

@donovanscience Thanks for helping us out, Patrick. Good luck as you continue to lead at Nevada CSD!

[Darin Johnson @DarinMJohnson]

@IADeptofEd IA DoE "does not recommend...schools require face coverings for all...because of the considerable health and safety, legal and training implications for such a policy." How sad when DoE doesn't believe in EDUCATION, training or leadership! #IaEdChat https://t.co/VeFs5LyXto

[ISEA @IowaSEA]

When it comes to COVID-19 guidance in our schools, we believe it's essential to listen to the experts. Can you spot the difference in policy on face coverings in our graphic? #iaedchat #iagov

[Darin Johnson @DarinMJohnson]

@IADeptofEd & @IAGovernor CDC's "Important Information About Your Cloth Face Coverings" poster: https://t.co/9VOkrAYmgr

[Darin Johnson @DarinMJohnson]

@IowaSEA CDC: "COVID-19 can be spread by people who do not have symptoms . . . . That’s why it’s important for EVERYONE to practice social distancing (staying at least 6 feet away from other people) and WEAR CLOTH FACE COVERINGS IN PUBLIC SETTINGS." @IADeptofEd https://t.co/29trrZbuab

[Darin Johnson @DarinMJohnson]

The crackdown before Trump’s photo op: How law enforcement cleared protesters outside the White House https://t.co/uWSCdFtLct
Congress shall make no law respecting . . . the RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE PEACEABLY to ASSEMBLE, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

[Darin Johnson @DarinMJohnson]

#AmesHighPride: I'm feeling extreme pride and gratitude for our courageous students right now. Thank you, @GinnySeibert @JamesWebb95 and all the other teachers who have helped our students grow in VOICE through choice! #nextpractices

https://t.co/RTLO5W1coq

[Darin Johnson @DarinMJohnson]

From today's discussion on inclusivity:
"AUTHENTICITY is key.
Help create representation—bring in diverse texts from a variety of voices; diverse examples . . . student VOICE. Thanks, @kengelkes & @GinnySeibert, for giving our students voice! You rock! #Ameslearns

[Darin Johnson @DarinMJohnson]

I registered for the Summer Institute in Digital Literacy https://t.co/8yOlGKjpWT! w/ @reneehobbs, @DrTYLewis, @hickstro, @joycevalenza & more! "We're entering a new era as we transform learning and teaching with the power of digital literacy and online professional development."