Mel Wiersma

Teacher, mum, gamer & wife. #efellows15 Apple Teacher.
Passionate about fostering excited, engaged learners & teachers (all views are my own)

[Mel Wiersma @WiersmaMel]

@FlyAirNZ I have tried sending messages and emails - have tried sending a DM again.

[Mel Wiersma @WiersmaMel]

@FlyAirNZ When can we expect reimbursements from the first long delays related to the weather event 28/29 Jan?! Still awaiting any info after making a claim! and can't get responses anywhere!

[Mel Wiersma @WiersmaMel]

@TheTweetGuyNZ @FlyAirNZ I have nothing but a "thanks for sending it" type email. At least I know it will likely be months away now! I feel for the front-line staff!

[Mel Wiersma @WiersmaMel]

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[GenYouMind @genyoumind]

Relationships can deepen our learning when we depend on each other; when we value and respect each other. It's more than just coordination, it's collaboration #uLearn19 @domiliechti #MessyButAwesome

[Mel Wiersma @WiersmaMel]

Through creativity, students can discover their talents if we teach them the skills - explore their talents and find their innate abilities #ulearn19

[Anne-Louise Robertson ‏‎@[email protected] @robeanne]

Loving the passion and energy from these tamariki. Tino pai! #cenz19 #uLearn19 #notatulearn

[Mel Wiersma @WiersmaMel]

@klaris1904 Oh! Yay. Will be great to get a chance for a catch up.

[Teacher Etzine @TEtzine]

Keynote by Shay Wright... this really resonated with me! #ulearn19

[Mel Wiersma @WiersmaMel]

Most change comes from the edges. Make your move from the sides. #ulearn19

[ThoughtsEdu @mrmclarennz]

How can we help wit the increased pressures of instant gratification on our students...Shay Wright talks about how #mindfulness is important to him #uLearn19

[Mel Wiersma @WiersmaMel]

@BexrRose @poohbearnz @netsafeNZ OMG!!! Sticky notes are my fav piece of stationery. Def need to go

[Mel Wiersma @WiersmaMel]

@gregoconnor reminding us of the message echoed by many! #ulearn18

[Mel Wiersma @WiersmaMel]

@BexrRose Why drives everything we do! <3

[Mel Wiersma @WiersmaMel]

Identify the most simple reason for being in the classroom and use this to push away the crowded curriculum. #ulearn18

[Anne-Louise Robertson ‏‎@[email protected] @robeanne]

Important to get in the classroom, be amongst the kids to pick up the clues, gather the small data, know what is really happening, build trust, confidence. #Ulearn18 #CENZ18

[Mel Wiersma @WiersmaMel]

How could asking our kids this question (in all learning areas-eg authors) help us understand and enhance? #ulearn18 @pasi_sahlberg

[Rowan Taigel @RowanTaigel]

Big data and small data. Understanding when and how to use each type is key #Ulearn18 #cenz18 small data and its collection and interpretation can reveal big insights. We need both of these to get a full picture

[Mel Wiersma @WiersmaMel]

The small data key points remind me of a good collaborative spiral of inquiry. Clues processed by humans using collective wisdom to reveal causation and understand. #ulearn18

[Mel Wiersma @WiersmaMel]

Data shouldn’t replace research #ulearn18 @pasi_sahlberg

[Rowan Taigel @RowanTaigel]

People are often using correlation in big data to say the things they want it to #Ulearn18 #cenz18 @pasi_sahlberg