@RepDougCollins my students are researching the advantages&consequences of nuclear energy, whether or not NE should be govt funded & writing persuasive speeches to YOU on their findings. Wish you could Skype to hear the best arguments 👍 #STEM#STEMeducation#CommunityEngagement
A person's spirit can be decimated w/a single comment. Whether it's intended to hurt or not. Remember, words hold power. We have to choose the words we speak wisely, because I know even I am guilty of allowing words to leave my lips before I realized what I was saying #ChooseKind
Students, and even staff members, feed off of your energy. When things aren't great, you can either make the situation worse or better for others. #teachergoals
We must be patient with students, but most importantly, teach them to be patient with themselves. Instant gratification does not lead to deep learning or big accomplishments. #growthmindset#teachergoals
"What are some of the reactions that you are looking for in your classroom and what are the actions that inspire them?" T @Mo_physics on shifting how you approach lessons: https://t.co/lqjXv3Zgt9 #hschat
The jigsaw method is one of the easiest teaching strategies to incorporate. Want to make it 1:1 friendly? Prepare folders in @Schoology for each topic area and then use @Flipgrid for better student sharing. Check out an overview at the link below.
https://t.co/IYMYYdVcgK
“She believed that I could do great things, and I came to believe that, too. I hope I am half the teacher to my students that she was to me.” 6 traits of life-changing teachers... https://t.co/M3gqv9Yacc
"I am just a child who has never grown up. I still keep asking these 'how' and 'why' questions. Occasionally, I find an answer." Remembering Stephen Hawking today.