Nick Powers Maher

#ELD specialist, PD facilitator, and HS #ESL teacher in North Carolina. Looking to join/build community with other #multilingual learner specialists!

[Nick Powers Maher @MrPoder2019]

@MarcusLuther6 Overall, yes I love it. However, it's important to note that we can dislike aspects of things we love. We can feel both love and despair at the same time about the same thing.

[Teacher2Teacher @teacher2teacher]

What does "productive struggle" mean to your Ss?

The definition educator @KatieP1120 and her Ss come up with is a cornerstone in their classroom all year long!

Here's how she does it: https://t.co/Kcz3f2vw7X

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Brighten up a student's day by giving them a moment of your full attention.☀️

Sketchnote via @kwiens62

[Nick Powers Maher @MrPoder2019]

@heymrsbond I enjoy having 1st period planning...but I struggle with having a 4th period class. I've only ever had last period planning once in 6 years and I'm excited to have 4th period planning next semester. I'd rather prepare the afternoon before and leave on time.

[Nick Powers Maher @MrPoder2019]

One of my personal goals is to shift my focus away from explicitly teaching the language and towards teaching students strategies they can use on their own (eg., how to use a dictionary, annotation, paraphrasing, self-monitoring, etc.)

[edutopia @edutopia]

—@SteeleThoughts

[Nick Powers Maher @MrPoder2019]

I can't say enough about how much I love using ChatGPT to generate and organize ideas. We like to demonize technology but y'all...that's nothing new and AI is here to stay. It may not be able to think critically but it can do a heck of a lot that would make me tear my hair out.

[Conscious Discipline @ConsciousD]

Understanding and applying the @ConsciousD Brain State Model is essential when working with children because until the underlying needs and missing skills are met – the top tier of setting goals will continue to be really difficult for kids.
Learn more:  https://t.co/eSRvw7GRPs

[Nick Powers Maher @MrPoder2019]

@hilarym99 Agreed.
Examples:
Science --> talk about the EPA
Math --> talk about economics
SS --> self-explanatory....
Literature --> citing text evidence is the first anchor standard in my state, and source credibility is a critical thinking skill relevant to politics

[Nick Powers Maher @MrPoder2019]

@MarcusLuther6 1. "Jack of all trades but master of none is certainly better than master of one."
2. Habit Psychology: repeated small actions > one big action (and so much of how students learn is related to habit psychology)

[Nick Powers Maher @MrPoder2019]

@Kel_Benedetti Agreed. 100%.

[Nick Powers Maher @MrPoder2019]

LOVE THIS. I feel so vindicated! I've been saying literally since 2007-ish that leaders are servants. Now there are visuals, descriptions, and a whole system!

[Nick Powers Maher @MrPoder2019]

Y'all, even 12th graders...and even 30+ year old adults sometimes need this.

[Conscious Discipline @ConsciousD]

This week's Conscious Commitment is dedicated to parents during these back-to-school weeks. 🍎

Click here to learn more about using visuals with your children at home: https://t.co/H6CIpUhBrC

Willing? Retweet us with "ImWillingRu?"

[edutopia @edutopia]

Have a student wearing earbuds in class? Making distracting noises? Try asking a question, says teacher @SarahWysocki10—it might transform the situation. 💫 Here’s how she switched up her approach to addressing minor behavior challenges: https://t.co/S6OatB19fk

[Nick Powers Maher @MrPoder2019]

high schoolers, too...and the floor, the desks, etc.

[MsEsco @MsEscoTeaches]

Teachers: Please don’t lay on the floor.

Middle schoolers:

[TCEA @TCEA]

🛑 How do you kick off your lessons? Share your go-to strategies for grabbing students' attention and setting the stage for success! 📚✨

🧠🚀 Brain Blast via @finleyt
#teaching #learning #TeachingTips #ClassroomEngagement

[Nick Powers Maher @MrPoder2019]

Give yourself grace and remember humility: Learn about your teachers' content areas and their experiences. Learn about content areas outside of your own. Remember that what you'll bring to your teachers isn't just your own exp., but also your observations of other teachers.

[Zac Bauermaster @ZBauermaster]

What advice would you give to a first year school administrator?

[edutopia @edutopia]

Structured tools like this can help students approach new tasks with ease and clarity. ⭐

[Nick Powers Maher @MrPoder2019]

one of my best pictures ;)

[Keith Richardson @KHSCDPrincipal]

The @KnightdaleHS Staff is ready for the 24-25 school year! It’s going to be a great year!!