Russell Kleinveldt

Aspiring educator for the 21st Century

[Russell Kleinveldt @RKleinveldt]

Why is an ESL classroom better suited for the empowerment of refugee students as opposed to other classrooms? Should we not, as educators, strive to take into account the diverse needs of our students and allow them to become confident agents of change? #MEdThoughts

[Russell Kleinveldt @RKleinveldt]

@nessa_shipley I like this shift in thinking :) my parents told me to find a way to entertain myself, but I think it is nice to acknowledge that you don't have to be "on the go" 24/7
#upeied626

[Russell Kleinveldt @RKleinveldt]

@heatmorley I asked because of Fullan's idea that it is pointless to try and I integrate technology if there is no guiding pedagogy with it nevermind poor implementation strategies (p. 65). An iPad specifically designed for education it could be even more powerful than at present #upeied626

[Russell Kleinveldt @RKleinveldt]

Does anyone else want an iPad/ tablet that is designed specifically with education in mind? #upeied626

[Russell Kleinveldt @RKleinveldt]

@melinda_crowell Maybe find out what gets them going. Fullan speaks of "engagement via meaning" (p. 18), I understand to mean that the students have to care about what is being taught. Opportunities to personalise their own learning outcomes like we did at the start of this course. #upeied626

[Russell Kleinveldt @RKleinveldt]

@heatmorley I think most people think "more work" whenever change is brought up. The first step according to Fullan (2012) is making the change easy. He goes on to say "perceptions of progress in work have been the most effective motivator [for] educators" (p. 21).

[Russell Kleinveldt @RKleinveldt]

@Andrew_Newcombe @Zimian1984 Is students perceived value of what they are being taught more important than the outcomes of what is being taught?
I think student enjoyment of topics is more valuable to their personal education than how well they perform on an assessment. Thoughts? #upeied626

[Russell Kleinveldt @RKleinveldt]

Tomorrow the ED6260 class will be discussing technology, pedagogy and change! You can follow our conversation here #upeied626-79 starting from 18h00 AST

[Russell Kleinveldt @RKleinveldt]

How do you build a "yes" culture in schools where the leaders work counter to educational innovation and student actualisation?

[Russell Kleinveldt @RKleinveldt]

Finally finished my @Powtoon ! Check it out https://t.co/8SyfAVCKD8
@sandymc @DrErinKeith
#powtoon #upei21c18

[Russell Kleinveldt @RKleinveldt]

Using @Powtoon for my ED6010 final project. I welcome your challenges and learning opportunities--and thanks for the free 3-day trial! @sandymc #upei21c18

[Russell Kleinveldt @RKleinveldt]

@DrErinKeith @UPEI_Education @sandymc @GoogleForEdu and the Google+ community: https://t.co/9KpiLy6Dqc are and excellent starting point :D

[Russell Kleinveldt @RKleinveldt]

Halfway through the first course! My peers are being great exemplars in terms of their work ethic and professionalism! #UPEI21c18

[Russell Kleinveldt @RKleinveldt]

@DrErinKeith @sandymc I think constructivism is a great way to go back to being "kids" in synchronisation with our students. Discovering new information and uses for the technology we are already used to is thrilling!
Link to a Pinterest page on constructivism: https://t.co/C5VI0lPfk0

[Russell Kleinveldt @RKleinveldt]

How does one implement an effective constructivist methodology to 21st-century learners who already know the ins and outs of their devices?
#upei21c18

[Russell Kleinveldt @RKleinveldt]

@DrErinKeith @sandymc BYOD, initially it seems to allow us the freedom to use our own devices and gives us a sense of ownership and freedom. Conversely, the inherent inequity it gives rise to caught me off guard and is something I'd like to fairly address. #upei21c18

[Russell Kleinveldt @RKleinveldt]

I'm super excited to collaborate with other educators and learn from their experiences. I'm pumped to be called Master Russell hahaha
#UPEI21c18

[Russell Kleinveldt @RKleinveldt]

Excited to start of my MEd at UPEI! #upei21c18