@devinmmoseley@PrinceEa I like what you said about connecting the dots. I feel like a big problem in today’s education is the fact that they give students the “dots” or information they need to know, but they don’t teach them how to connect them, or how to truly understand them on their own. #EEC301S19
@HutchinsTeach@PrinceEa The amount of times I memorized in school and didn’t actually retain the information is too many for me to count. Schools cram the info, give you only enough to get you through the test, and don’t test on your understanding, but rather what you were able to memorize. #EEC301S19
@HontzasTeach@PrinceEa I agree. When students aren’t “good test takers”, they get the stigma from others that they are not good enough. Schools put too much stress on the grades and not enough attention to the individual talents of the student, that may not be reflected in the test grade. #EEC301S19
I couldn’t agree more with @PrinceEa ‘s video. As students, we are taught that our most important achievements are reflected into our test scores. Therefore, we shove our most precious talents down because we feel that if we cannot test well, we cannot be successful. #EEC301S19
@MsBrewerTeach I think it's great that you mentioned following educators in other countries, as well as here in America. It's always interesting to hear how education is the same/how it is different in countries other than our own. #EEC301S19
I agree, while Twitter could be very useful for some, it wouldn't be the most convenient form of communication for all families and should be used in addition to an old school form of teacher-student-family communication, such as newsletters. #EEC301S19
@BrittanyFair4 At first I was unsure about this whole Twitter thing, but now I understand and can totally agree with you that it would be a super useful platform for showcasing student work and posting announcements/reminders for parents! #EEC301S19
@TeachDixon I like how you said, "I would grow as a teacher by listening to others". No teacher is perfect, no teacher knows all the tips, all the strategies, etc. Being open to the ideas of others is so important and Twitter is very helpful in making that possible! #EEC301S19
This is very important. We should also strive to pass on this same understanding to our students, by creating a classroom that emphasizes equality and fair treatment for all. We should make it a point to celebrate our differences! #EEC301S19
A3: My biggest take away from chapter 3 is that teachers should have cultural competence. We should be knowledgeable about cultures other than our own and be aware that some things may be different than what we assume or expect. #EEC301S19
@taylorsisteach Absolutely! I feel like keeping our students' families included and involved makes learning easier on the student and makes them strive to excel, knowing that their family is by their side, supporting them, as well as their teachers and peers. #EEC301S19
The best way to stay warm on a cold winters day... dancing to The Backstreet Boys @GoNoodle! We ❤️ this song!! Thank you for helping us to stay active and engaged! 😃
A3: My biggest take away from Chapter 3 is the importance of getting to know your students/their families, as well as the various ways you can appropriately do so. When we get to know our students, we leave no room for quick and innaccurate assumptions to be made. #EEC301S19
A2: As a teacher, I also can use Twitter to help me better communicate with and stay connected to my community, by following accounts that keep me up to date on the latest news in the education world: locally, regionally, and nationally. #EEC301S19
A2: As a teacher, I can use Twitter to connect with families by periodically posting classroom updates, fun photos, school announcements, etc. which would easily keep them posted and feeling included in their child’s academic journey. #EEC301S19
A1: I plan on using Twitter to connect with others in the field of education who I may never get the opportunity to meet, but with whom I can exchange ideas, strategies, and tips to better my classroom and my teaching all around. #EEC301S19