Jodi Blackwell

Mother of 2 energetic boys, Head of Junior School, lover of technology, passionate Lutheran educator and making school successful for teachers and students!

[Justin Tarte @justintarte]

I'm comfortable giving the student who needed 4 attempts to master a skill the same grade as the student who only needed 1 attempt.

'If' a student learns is more important to me than 'when.'

[Jodi Blackwell @IdojB]

We have a responsibility to lead our schools into the new normal to make sure our students can flourish and reach states of flow in their learning.

[Jane Mueller @Jane_N_Mueller]

‘If we really want to transform our schools, we should expect less from policy-driven reforms and more from the visionary leadership of Ps, professional wisdom of the Ts, and passionate engagement of Ss as change-makers.’ @pasi_sahlberg via @shankerinst https://t.co/VDBDwNYTJH

[Jodi Blackwell @IdojB]

Education is over… by William Rankin https://t.co/BOsxEgHYBD

[Ian Jukes @ijukes]

There's no comfort in the growth zone...

[Jodi Blackwell @IdojB]

Schools need to look at timetables from a family perspective not just a school, year level or department perspective. We need to know what life is like in homes to understand how students and teachers are coping. #relearn2020

[mrsosclass @mrsosclass2]

So important not to go back to the ‘normal’ within schools, once this pandemic is passed. Focus on the ‘no normal’ #relearn2020

[Jodi Blackwell @IdojB]

Creative spaces are so important for our students. Schedule these open ended opportunities into your week as a teacher to inspire students and decrease the fear of failure by providing quality feedback and guidance to students as they engage with these tasks! #relearn2020

[Jodi Blackwell @IdojB]

Does decreased opportunity for risk taking impact creativity in our students? #relearn2020

[Jodi Blackwell @IdojB]

Big question.... how do retain creative confidence in older students? Our younger elementary kids are free to share ideas and ask questions, but how do we maintain this as we get up towards middle school? #relearn2020

[Շคภץค ๏ɭรєภ @TanyaOlsenArtEd]

#relearn2020 families are learning together. Reconnecting, exploring, observing, resonating... rekindle CURIOUSITY

[Rebekah Margach @bekmargach]

#relearn2020 - Synchronous vs Asynchronous?
-The mixture of these is the best approach.
-Students want some independence
-Synchronous: explanation, instruction and discussion
-Asynchronous for independent tasks

[Jodi Blackwell @IdojB]

Allow young students to show what they can do and allow them to flourish! Great advice @ProfBeckyParker #relearn2020

[Mary-Lou O'Brien 🗯️ @mlobrien1]

Advice from Icelandic educators, "cut back on the assignments, structure your day and ensure you make time to recapture your energy for the next day' #relearn2020

[Jodi Blackwell @IdojB]

Make sure students understand the basics of science and then let the passion take over. Love @ProfBeckyParker energy and enthusiasm!! #relearn2020

[Nicola Forrest @NicolaForrest1]

Less is more - it’s time for “the skinny” @MichaelFullan1 - focus on depth over breadth and ‘uncovering’ rather than covering curriculum #relearn2020

[Mitchell Salerno @SalernoMitchell]

One big tip: Structure your day. Work and then take time off. #discipline #model #relearn2020 #structure #clearexpectations

[Jodi Blackwell @IdojB]

Find the balance between interactive exercises and graded assignments. Feedback is better when it is quality not quantity. Helps protect teachers as they face pressure and burnout. #relearn2020

[Jodi Blackwell @IdojB]

Trust is developed in online learning, through feedback and ongoing conversations between teacher and student. Give them space and permission to ask questions and ask questions regularly! #relearn2020

[Jodi Blackwell @IdojB]

Greet them with your face, guide them and give feedback as often as possible - great tips! #relearn2020

[Jodi Blackwell @IdojB]

Never waste a crisis...work out what you will undo and take forward into what the ‘no normal’ will become on the other side of this #relearn2020