STOP STARTING YOUR EMAILS WITH: 🚨
“I HOPE YOU’RE DOING WELL.”
IT’S CORRECT. IT’S POLITE. AND IT’S ALSO ONE OF THE MOST FORGETTABLE OPENINGS THERE IS.
IF YOU WANT SOMEONE TO REPLY, DON’T START LIKE EVERYONE ELSE.
START WITH INTENTION.
HERE ARE 10 ALTERNATIVES: 👇
ADHD is not a disorder.
It’s a difference in cognition.
You need to harness it, not sedate with pills. Once you do, it will make you hyper-focus.
Here’s what you can do to turn ADHD into a superpower: 🧵
How do you get students to think deeply about new vocab?
The "pile of words" strategy challenges students to engage in conversation, work collaboratively, & think critically about vocabulary by positioning them at the center of their learning: https://t.co/RJackjptjW
#edchat
This one's for all the ELA teachers out there! We now finished this all in one resource with the top most played ELA activities on @Quizizz all sorted into each of the main subject areas! 😀
https://t.co/FYP3OxR5x5
For every single activity you'll also find:
👩🔬 A link to try as a student
📝 A printable worksheet link
Enjoy, and please do share with any ELA teachers you think will find this helpful!
Huge props to @alanacolabella for creating this for everyone!
#edtech #teachertwitter #edchat #teachers #youcanwithquizizz #quizizz #ELA #quizizzforELA
Have you tried SINGLE POINT RUBRICS? It changed this teacher's life❗👇 Find out how this simple tool can transform your grading and feedback process.
https://t.co/3F50FAtEPl via @LucyKirchh#teaching#learning#k12
More useful apps - the language in the categories is a bit awkward but you find the name of the apps. The hyperlinks don't work but you can find them through https://t.co/ND4bVLE7fp or google.
Researchers at MIT have questioned whether SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-bound) actually work. They suggest we might get better outcomes if we make our goals FAST (frequently discussed, ambitious, specific and transparent) not SMART.
Does your school district struggle with chronic absenteeism? Check out this recent @K12DiveNews article to explore innovative approaches to family and community engagement that can improve attendance in your community! https://t.co/ZUAhAFFC3G
L👀king for fun and engaging NO-TECH assessments that students WANT to do?
Check out:
✍️ Sketch artist
🗿 Sculptor
4️⃣ Four corners
🧙♂️ Word wizard
🧱 Graffiti wall
🐦 Tweet all about it
➕ Lots more!
12 easy, no-tech ideas you can use tomorrow
https://t.co/DhnIpx2h6n #Ditchbook
With the invitation to self-assess, educator Megan learns more about her Ss – and encourages them to learn more about themselves, too:
(Via @TheLiteracyDive on IG) #TeacherTwitter
These sentence stems put the power of productive conversation in the hands of Ss!
(📸 via educator Holly Dyson, idea via T @Miss_E_Black) #TeacherPD#InstantPD