Ian Edwards

Middle level Ed student at Grove City College. Enjoys Christian rock music, Ultimate Frisbee, and anything chocolate and peanut butter.

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A great tech tool for teachers is @GoAppletree which helps you stay in contact with parents to let them know what goes on! #EDthink

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One thing I've learned from my math prof about the equals sign is to remember to treat it as a balance, not an answer place holder #mathchat

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A3: I feel like knowing when to do either gets down to knowing your own students. You can know what's best if you know them!
#elemmathchat

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A3: Adding on to prior knowledge is important for a connection. If it isn't there, then it's time to rethink the lesson! #ntchat

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A6: A teacher is powerless to instruct if a student is unwilling to be taught. It's a two-way street
#TCRWP

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A5: Knowing the personality type of school leaders means knowing how they operate and the best way to receive/give info #teacherpowered

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A4: Communication is vital to a smooth system. The illusion of communication is that it exists. #teacherpowered

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Going to create a newsletter using @SmorePages! Smore lets you customize and create informative news for others! Let's do this! @nbutler912

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Danielson component 4.d. helps cultivate a growth mindset for teachers by participating in a professional community. @nbutler912

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Danielson Component 4.f. relates to the ISTE NETS of Engaging in Professional Growth and Leadership. Vital for teachers to know @nbutler912

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From the beginning in Foundations of Teaching, I've been learning about what it means to promote a professional online model @nbutler912

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As an educator, it's important to maintain accurate records of students. This reflects professionalism in teaching @nbutler912

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I'm currently working on an @Animoto video about GRIT. Students need it! @nbutler912

[Ian Edwards @IanE418]

You can use @Animoto in the class room for cool intro videos for the class that you can create myself! @nbutler912

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Takeaway from discussion is to be flexible, sometimes it's necessary to completely abandon a lesson in favor of prior knowledge. @nbutler912

[Ian Edwards @IanE418]

Researched the benefits and usefulness of @myhomeworkapp student planner! this is a great tool for student to stay organized. @nbutler912

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Component 3.e. of Demonstrating flexibility in the classroom is like growth mindset for teachers! Always expect the unexpected! @nbutler912

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You can use QR codes in the classroom for rules, procedures, or just to make things fun! @nbutler912

[Ian Edwards @IanE418]

Shoutout to @polleverywhere that lets you send out assessment polls for students during class that encourages honest responses! @nbutler912

[Ian Edwards @IanE418]

Shout out to @GoAppletree for their online teacher sharing tool to stay connected with classes! @nbutler912