Fullan (2012) asserts that once we approach education differently "it may take only small interventions to unleash major new learning trajectories" (p.20). What changes has this MEd encouraged you to make to enhance the teaching and learning in your room/school? #upeied626
@RyallHE I love this quote, Heather! I believe that being ready for the changes that technology will bring to education is all about having an open mind and willingness to learn. As someone who believes in life-long learning, I believe that I am ready! #upeied626
@amorrison_pei Such an interesting question! This program has helped to reinforce the importance of innovation and creativity within the teaching profession for me. It has, above all, invigorated a sense of teacher efficacy and reinforced the power of flexible thinking. #upeied626
@heatmorley @AaronW85472671 @fudgetemp I am a fan as well and would love to see more of it in our school system! Personally, I love maintaining portfolios of student work through Google Docs so that they can read teacher feedback and reflect on their progress with ease #upei626
West Point students conclude that their robot professor, Bina48, could successfully benefit students in countries where literacy is low. What are your thoughts on the future of robots in education? https://t.co/DSkmhJkpCI #upeied626
I had a colleague who used to encourage her students to eat pumpkin seeds leading up to exams for increased memory recall. With first semester exams coming up, what tips do you give your students to improve their study habits? https://t.co/Q9W76xwidL #ed6250online
@holtspeak I couldn't agree more, @holtspeak! Until universities take a holistic approach to the admissions process and awarding of scholarships, numerical achievement will continue to be seen as top priority. #ed6250online
Cultivating career-ready citizens takes more than content knowledge and high grades. Moving toward a framework that includes competencies is integral to the redesign of learning and assessment. #ed6250online
A focus on personal, community, and classroom wellness fosters a school culture where students have voice, are engaged, and make connections to serve themselves and their community! Thanks for sharing @MindShiftKQED#ed6250online
“When a flower doesn’t bloom you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower” - Alexander Den Heijer’s words are an important reminder of the impact a positive learning environment has on our students! #ed6250online
Strong links to culturally relevant pedagogy as West uses his pupils’ interests and strengths in sport as an inroad to powerful conversations about social change. #ed6250online https://t.co/mSOrZqczhe
Community circles to develop social-emotional learning, student leadership, and agency. The celebration of student & teacher success as well as the positive reinforcement shown reveals the power of community in student learning and progress! #ed6250online https://t.co/mtgRtA3T1F
I use this simple strategy to promote revision & highlight the writing process in my English classroom - we are "pen people" #ResearchCombo https://t.co/KV4nwUQw52