Jennifer Porter

Wife, Mother, Teacher, Student, Musician, Innovator, Marketer, Web Designer, Entrepreneur, Cabinet Door Maker

[Jennifer Porter @MrsJennPort]

@MartinOdimaJr What if students were given that right?

[Jennifer Porter @MrsJennPort]

@ShamjiAdil @fordnation @PaulCalandra One of the many reasons why many people with the resources to do so are leaving the country. If Ford would like to maintain a workforce and keep money in this province, his government needs to seriously think about their approach.

[Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) @yourschools]

Marie McDade and Jennifer Porter are representing A.M.D.S.B. and presenting at the Ontario Council for Exceptional Children today in Toronto. #SpecialEducation #OntarioCECconference #disabilityadvocacy #educationforall #specialedteachers #specialeducationteachers #conference

[Jennifer Porter @MrsJennPort]

@alfiekohn I have always hated tests. As a student, I always forgot half the stuff I spent ages preparing the moment I entered the room and remembered the moment I left. As a teacher, I have difficulty seeing much for useful application.

[Jennifer Porter @MrsJennPort]

Hmmm…I checked my account and noticed a few posts that I never made from back in August. Guess I need to check more often.

[Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn]

The perils of misdiagnosis: Criticize standardized tests just b/c they don't provide enough data, or b/c results aren't shared quickly, and the Rx will be even more testing: https://t.co/N9KoSH8txC.
Alas, the problem is actually with testing itself, so you've made things worse.

[Jennifer Porter @MrsJennPort]

What a fantastic day of learning at the ASET2022 conference. Dr. Temple Grandin had a lot of valuable insights to share.

[Jennifer Porter @MrsJennPort]

How do we know if they're not good at something if they haven't tried? #ASET2022

[Jennifer Porter @MrsJennPort]

Great reminder to focus on the things we can control and stop beating ourselves up over the things we can’t.

[Dr. Steven Weber @curriculumblog]

“Learning agility is our ability to learn, adapt, unlearn, and relearn to keep up with constantly changing conditions” (Korsten, 2020). #edchat

[Jennifer Porter @MrsJennPort]

https://t.co/Yb3mJtQtii

[Jennifer Porter @MrsJennPort]

I ordered myself an easter present on Thursday. It showed up yesterday afternoon. It is one of the best things I've read in quite a while. The premise is using UDL to address social justice issues. One chapter into reading it, I'm hooked. Study group, anyone?

[Jennifer Porter @MrsJennPort]

@pernilleripp Buy a practice pad. It is a rubber mat that allows the sticks to bounce off like it would a drum head. Then you can get yourself a method book or look at some instructional YouTube videos to take you through the rudiments.

[Cult of Pedagogy @cultofpedagogy]

How Trauma-Informed Are We, Really?
via @ASCD
https://t.co/7GU0OLrfqu

[Jennifer Porter @MrsJennPort]

@laurhayden @LisaThompsonMPP And let's not overlook this https://t.co/AEAalup2Mr

[Jennifer Porter @MrsJennPort]

@AndreaHorwath Good leaders step up and lead by example. They go to front lines to understand what is happening and facilitate problem solving with the help of experts. Whips, chains, and threats are not effective leadership tools.

[Jennifer Porter @MrsJennPort]

@maritstiles @Sflecce @MatthewGreenNDP @AndreaHorwath @BhutilaKarpoche @CEPascal @OntarioNDP @OECTAprez @ETFOeducators @osstf @AEFO_ON_CA Hey @Sflecce...on a good year we get sick with colds and flu by week 2 of school. This year we won't know the difference. Too many germs, not enough air. How is this a #safeseptember, #onted?

[Jennifer Porter @MrsJennPort]

@ONTSpecialNeeds

[Jennifer Porter @MrsJennPort]

@fordnation Then let me do my job. I am a very good student success teacher, but your cuts have removed those sections from my school. I can't offer extra support to those who are most vulnerable. I just put out fires now. Visit schools. See how they work, and stop vilifying us.

[Dr. Shelley Moore, PhD @tweetsomemoore]

Today's reminder is, There is NO such thing as cheating in continuous learning! The goal during this time of crisis is engagement, not accountability. That goes for students, families and our teachers working overtime. Give the people the SUPPORTS!
https://t.co/f0k5ywzrUB

[Jennifer Porter @MrsJennPort]

@Sflecce @RossRomanoSSM 2 things, semestered courses were just getting going. Students still need to engage. Also, is there any thought about incomplete community hours?