Matt Eldridge

Two great kids, one great wife, very happy life. Year 6/7 teacher, learner, thinker, musician. IB PYP Lutheran school

[Ian Jukes @ijukes]

This is what happens in an internet minute in 2018 https://t.co/5NESYVCGvz

[Mark Chubb @MarkChubb3]

Comparing areas

What we learned:
-Same units need to be used to compare things
-The smaller the unit, the more we need
-The smaller the unit, the more accurate we can be
-It's difficult to find the area of rounded shapes, so measurements won't be precise

https://t.co/gEsfTomwCD

[Brian Mendler @BrianMendler]

The strongest relationships with the toughest kids are built when we are not required to be with them. #edchat

[Croft Edwards, MCC @CroftEdwards]

Arrogance is the camouflage of insecurity. - Tim Fargo #LeadershipFlow

[Matt Eldridge @MattE1316]

Just discovered this guy. Maths progression videos are great. https://t.co/s3xJEn2iND

[Matt Eldridge @MattE1316]

@rebeccageue @MJRathjen @Bronwyn1975 Nice read after tonight's exhibitn where student strengths&passions celebrated. https://t.co/mUryQW8Rz3

[IB PYP @ibpyp]

Read our new SharingPYP blog article! The big picture of the PYP exhibition https://t.co/RnvjDWKYP3

[Matt Eldridge @MattE1316]

Quotable quote from my 7 year old digital native last night. "Dad, why does sleep take so long to load?"

[Matt Eldridge @MattE1316]

So true! The great tension of the teaching profession. Who'd throw themselves into that constant state of unease? 😐 https://t.co/Jrm7JfLw0S

[Matt Eldridge @MattE1316]

https://t.co/J0uePIwi1y Love this idea for more trans-disciplinary secondary school edn. Responses interesting too. #pypchat @Bronwyn1975

[Matt Eldridge @MattE1316]

They did a fantastic job! https://t.co/jVzuKNqb6U

[Mark J Rathjen @MJRathjen]

@StPBlackwood Yr6s inquiry into structures results in fabulous exhibition. Well Done Yr 6 & @MattE1316 #lsalearn

[Matt Eldridge @MattE1316]

Be a partner in the process #lsalearn https://t.co/RGdgWpy0lM

[Matt Eldridge @MattE1316]

Be prepared to trust that your students can work out the best solutions and let them do it. #lsalearn https://t.co/yUk7DJ0ufC

[Matt Eldridge @MattE1316]

Be prepared to trust that your students can work out the best solutions and let them do it. #lsalearn https://t.co/yUk7DJ0ufC

[Craig Kupke @ekupcakes]

Winding up soon - classroom culture, what is your takeaway, final word of wisdom? #lsalearn

[Matt Eldridge @MattE1316]

I think it creates a sense of ownership and responsibility for the class culture. #lsalearn https://t.co/K77PkkrH4y

[Craig Kupke @ekupcakes]

Q7 Student voice and voice - bonus Question - how do you enable it, what does it achieve? #lsalearn

[Matt Eldridge @MattE1316]

Anything but that! https://t.co/8IkCGMA6FZ

[Mark J Rathjen @MJRathjen]

A5 admit your mistakes. Like if you barrack for Port. #lsalearn

[Matt Eldridge @MattE1316]

@ekupcakes Thanks. Better late than never... #lsalearn

[Matt Eldridge @MattE1316]

A5 Peer relationships can inhibit or enhance learning. Good culture enhances peer relationships #lsalearn

[Matt Eldridge @MattE1316]

A4 Students being involved in setting expectations at beginning of the year and as it progresses. Class meetings a good vehicle #lsalearn

[Matt Eldridge @MattE1316]

@elumenarti Hello! It was just over 20 years ago that you saved me from an angry basketball opponent after the game... Phew!

[Matt Eldridge @MattE1316]

@MrsGr8z Just like his father. Should be clear. He wasn't in hospital. Just doctors clinic. Wasn't too major.

[Matt Eldridge @MattE1316]

@MJRathjen @MrsGr8z @Trevorab07 wellll... he ran into his nanna's baking tray before the biscuits went in. Home now.