Dr. John Spencer

Professor. Author. Maker. Sometimes I make things. Sometimes I make a difference. On a good day, I get to do both.

[Dr. John Spencer @spencerideas]

What happens when students engage in authentic PBL? #pblchat

[Dr. John Spencer @spencerideas]

@JustinHuntley I'll check that out.

[Dr. John Spencer @spencerideas]

Does anyone know of a podcast that explores the intersection of sports and behavioral economics?

[Dr. John Spencer @spencerideas]

So @Zoom has just created the most bloated user interface requiring multiple clicks to get to meetings you scheduled. Is it on the Meeting tab? Nah. How about Join a Meeting? Again, no. You have to click on your own profile, then go down to the Meetings tab on the left.

[Dr. John Spencer @spencerideas]

I wish @NPR would release some of their Tiny Desk concerts on vinyl. I would listen to the Regina Spektor Tiny Desk on repeat.

[Dr. John Spencer @spencerideas]

Anyone else feel like this current #SFGiants team will either miss the playoffs or win the whole thing this year?

[Dr. John Spencer @spencerideas]

Hey is @kit down right now? I've tried on multiple devices but I get an error message when trying to log on.

[Dr. John Spencer @spencerideas]

I wish @kexp could release a vinyl album of the best @IronAndWine live performances they've recorded. I would pay top dollar for it. But also . . . I'm grateful for all the YouTube videos.

[Dr. John Spencer @spencerideas]

Ten Ways to Use AI for Deeper Learning and Mastery https://t.co/laro7Z2jWa

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Ten Traditional Teaching Practices that Still Belong in a PBL Unit https://t.co/DWhpaEsUpc

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@MrsTaylor211 Thanks for the kind words!

[Dr. John Spencer @spencerideas]

@MrsSeeley1 @WFL_BOCES I'm excited about it!

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Here's my latest: A Continuum for Using AI in Schools https://t.co/uv2dhDpJ1Q

[Matthew R. Kay @MattRKay]

"Just so ya'll know, ya'll killing it right now."

"Ya'll doing this *and* its last period too. I appreciate ya'll for real."

[Dr. John Spencer @spencerideas]

@jenwagner I’ll miss you too!

[Dr. John Spencer @spencerideas]

This space has felt worse and worse for a few years now and I've tried to continue with tweets about education, sports, movies. But my feed has felt depressing and I have felt distant from the educational space I used to connect with. I think I'm finally ready to de-activate my account. I'll be doing it later tonight. This was once a space of joy and critical thinking for me and I'm forever grateful to certain true friends I've made here. I'll still be on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and, of course, blogging.

[Dr. John Spencer @spencerideas]

I was just thinking about the goofiness that was #pencilchat back in 2011. I was remembering times when I had a rough day in the classroom and was vulnerable about it and people were kind rather than accusatory. I leave feeling grateful for the folks I've met here.

[Dr. John Spencer @spencerideas]

@classroomtools I might check that out.

[Dr. John Spencer @spencerideas]

@RealDiegoVera Thanks for the kind words!

[Dr. John Spencer @spencerideas]

@jdog90 I appreciate that perspective and that's honestly what I had hoped to do for awhile. However, I ultimately have felt . . . distant.

[Dr. John Spencer @spencerideas]

@Chuck_Bell_ Thanks!

[Dr. John Spencer @spencerideas]

Words cannot express how much I wish Daylight Savings Time was the year round default in Oregon. I have never thought, “What we need right now is night time to start at 4 pm.” I know we get to sleep in for one day but, no, just no. It’s not worth it.