Susan Wilson

[Susan Wilson @Susan02730297]

@CathySandul great work as always!

[Susan Wilson @Susan02730297]

@MrsTenHove @thinkmo Working with failure is key! I think we are so used to linear thinking and one right answer that we need to be constantly reminded that failure is positive. #dtk12

[Susan Wilson @Susan02730297]

A8: Encouraging students to become proficient with various digital resources is important for differentiation purposes and also supports 21st Century Competency development #dtk12

[Susan Wilson @Susan02730297]

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[Susan Wilson @Susan02730297]

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[Susan Wilson @Susan02730297]

@TaylorElder17 Agreed! Formative assessment to gauge student understanding, followed by adapting our practice accordingly. And repeat. #dtk12

[Susan Wilson @Susan02730297]

@Jon_Beckett Absolutely! We learn so much about the importance of feedback - the value of this reflection should not change, regardless of the source. #dtk12

[Susan Wilson @Susan02730297]

@AnnetteMcCaff10 @Jon_Beckett Annette, you make a great point about trusting the students while being their guide. Student voice is so important and vital to engagement!

[Annette McCaffrey @AnnetteMcCaff10]

@Jon_Beckett A1: make it relevant, real world for students. Let students have a voice, get them collaborating on projects. Educators can be guides while trusting students to be engaged with topics that are meaningful to them #dtk12

[Jen Friske @JenFriske]

@MrsTenHove Ask debatable questions. Engage in sliding horseshoe debates (Ss can move themselves as they change their mind or are swayed in conversation), Encourage Ss to convey an opinion/issue from multiple perspectives. #dtk12

[Susan Wilson @Susan02730297]

@jthill @CortneyGanes @ElsenMichele The sticky notes are a great tip, thanks! This is one strategy that helps find the balance between organization and adaptability.

[Susan Wilson @Susan02730297]

@CortneyGanes @ElsenMichele Designing learning is such a fluid process. I found that it was very rare that my lessons went according to plan, and that it was nearly impossible to plan more than a day or so in advance. #dtk12

[Cortney Ganes @CortneyGanes]

@Jon_Beckett @MissWeatherhead I agree. It is amazing to see what young minds are capable of when you empower and do not hold them back or stifle their progress. #dtk12

[Mrs. Potiuk @KellyPotiuk]

@KorolErin I definitely will bring back the mindset of "iterate, iterate, iterate!" This is a very important mindset to model for our students. I find many kids struggle with the concept of failure. They need to learn that it's ok to fail. We get up and try again! #dtk12

[lucysky @JS11727]

@Jon_Beckett @Jilby09 @jthill I like that - it's exactly what I was thinking. I am planning a grade 4 social studies unit on Alberta celebrations and challenges where I plan to let the students discover what they want to learn by asking why and then teach the class what they learn. #dtk12

[Susan Wilson @Susan02730297]

@MissNussbaum @Jilby09 I am curious to see how the new curriculum is received as well. When new math strategies were introduced, I felt like there was an enormous backlash, but learning them myself was a huge eyeopener! I feel like I can finally say I'm approaching proficiency in gr. 5 math! #dtk12

[Susan Wilson @Susan02730297]

@Jon_Beckett @KorolErin @NatashaVanDrie1 You mean 20 years, right?! Your experience clearly demonstrates the power of fostering and encouraging student voices! #dtk12

[Susan Wilson @Susan02730297]

@jnordh9 A4 “Based on his students’ input, he was able to redesign his classroom to better address the needs and desires of his students” (IDEO, 2013). Consult the students, make small, manageable changes. A small change can make a big difference! #dtk12