James Hron

Educator, Writer, Speaker, Pokemaster, Constant Learner, Dungeon Master, creator of and other things. Tweets represent my views!

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I just recently wrote up 11 Tips that I thought might be helpful for new teachers. If you just got your first job, or are hoping to, check it out!

https://t.co/GKhnOHa8n0…

#teaching #edchat #edu #education #newteacher #firstyear #Graduation2019 #graduation #classroom

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Design your own Haunted House! #myp #ib #educhat #stem #steam #edu https://t.co/sZ49XlEuIL

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I made one! If you want to join, let me know and I will send the discord link!!!

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#myp #ib #design and #pltw and tech teachers - would anyone be interested in joining a discord?

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Teaching the CRAAP Test? Check it out!

#craap #craaptest #research #edtech #edchat #stem #edu

https://t.co/2NGbjEzN4r

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Ever hear of Zaha Hadid?

Awesome #architect. Left the Earth too early.

Here is a great #free introductory #research activity about her. Includes a #ib #myp rubric!

https://t.co/qvLxDg2Wrg…

#stem #edtech #edchat #teachbetter #design #pltw #codebreaker #KidsDeserveIt

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Happy #FirstDayOfSchool for many #teachers and #students! Have fun, learn some things!

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If you are a fan of anime, specifically #AttackOnTitan - this is a (nsfw, language) great example of differentiation in this clip.

https://t.co/SIrXUjRLhj

Start at 1:00 if you don’t want to watch the whole thing. Conclusions drawn?

#edchat #teaching #teachbetter

[James Hron @MrHron]

Ever hear of Zaha Hadid?

Awesome #architect. Left the Earth too early.

Here is a great #free introductory #research activity about her. Includes a #ib #myp rubric!

https://t.co/H7EUBad9oj

#stem #edtech #edchat #teachbetter #design #pltw #codebreaker #KidsDeserveIt

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Also, if you are the type of teacher who wants to save time creating activities, rubrics, etc - I do have sales I offer through the mailing list as well.

If that interests you, it may be a reason to sign up as well! 😀

#teachbetter #edtech #stem #myp

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Hey.

If you didn’t know, I do run a blog and mailing list. Blog has articles. Mailing list gives free resources, and links to articles. Why reinvent the wheel, when someone already has?

If interested, mailing list is below.

https://t.co/xMcflH9Bs1

#edchat #tlap #teaching

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Teaching Tip:

Use proximity as a first response to communicate a wanted change in student behavior.

Advanced Teaching Tip: Explain to your students what you mean when you walk near them and, for example, put your hand on their table.

#edchat #teachingtip #teaching

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@mraspinall Ooh me!!

Many forms of cheating are actually considered good practice in a non-testing environment, like collaboration, using outside resources, etc.

Set up your tests to encourage use of these strategies!

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#Free stuff Thursday!

Want to reinforce basic addition using a game? All you need is a deck of cards! Check out Unicorn Party!

#teachbetter #xplap #kidsdeserveit #gamification #teaching #gameed

https://t.co/FFGMD8ZC0n

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Also, teaching procedures does not have to be boring.

Quick example - run a rock paper scissors evolution activity. But be sure to instruct, practice, and reinforce your attention getter! This practices the procedure while building relationships, and more.

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One question I often see #newteachers ask is: “What are some mistakes new teachers make that I can avoid?”

My answer is usually: teach, and reteach, classroom procedures.

#teachbetter #edchat #teaching #kidsdeserveit #tlap

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Students have so many teachers throughout their years, and each teacher does something different. It is imperative that you teach YOUR procedures to your students, as often as needed, throughout the year.

Don’t assume students know how to, for example, raise hand on question.

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It helps with many things - timing, pacing, practicing proximity, writing on the board, tech use, and just getting some experience in general.

I usually practiced a full lesson before the first day, and a quick run-through the morning of.

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Tuesday Tip!

Any #newteachers nervous about their #firstday ?

I highly advocate for delivering your first lesson to an empty classroom! It has always helped me and my nerves - even at years 6, 7, and 8!

#TeachBetterTalk #edchat #teachbetter #teachers #KidsDeserveIt

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@PresidentPat A lot of design is experience. I want to offer valuable experiences my students may not have. So I get those ready.

I make the connections once I get to know my students.

Also, I’ll be honest - I need to front load a lot of work, otherwise I fall behind.

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@HollyClarkEdu Very cool. Mystery is a huge part of learning and engagement!

Like many things, I think balance is important too. Other students may need the up-front reminder of the target for the day. A mix of strategies is probably ideal?

Excellent reminder either way!!!!