Was wonderful to have @kjinquiry back on my podcast to discuss leading and learning through the lens of inquiry. Great insight into what the best leaders and teachers do to bring out the best in those who they serve. #ibpyp#PhysEd
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Breaks are key to learning—skipping them may rob students of valuable cognitive processing time, new neuroscience research suggests.
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Attempting to update AtLs Matrix to reflect Enhanced @ibpyp (thanks for the nudge @dalmatu ). I think I have finished adapting and adding icons. Still working on the definitions. Thinking Skills section ready for feedback. TIA! #SkillsFirst
"Leaders must be strategic and intentional in engaging students, teachers, and parents." Here'e 5 great strategies for engaging as a school leader! https://t.co/uAin7GzsqY https://t.co/lzKHtlyQl3
Powerful reflections from 5th graders today. She used to think “that homeless people were homeless because they didn’t get good jobs”. Now she thinks... @ISTPSchool
Getting ready to step our junk modeling area up a notch by teaching some new techniques. Glue gun instruction next! #skills#JunkArt#ishcmcib#CognitaWay
2nd graders making beautiful, detailed laser cut art. I cannot wait to see the finished patterns when they are placed over a mirrored glass! @ISTPSchool #MakerEd
Peter Johnson (2004) “if nothing else, children should leave school, with a sense that if they act, and act strategically, they can accomplish their goals” #studentagency#pypchat#ishcmcib3e
“I love reading, cooking, boxing, swimming and exploring new places. I think these hobbies have kept my passion and interest, as I am continuously learning new things when doing them.” – Liz Evans, 3rd Grade English Teacher #ISTPIdentityProject
Design challenge: Think like an engineer, build the strongest bridge you can using only popsicle sticks and glue. Next time we’ll test to see how much weight they can hold until they break. Destruction is imminent! @ISTPSchool
Folks, it's not rocket science & it doesn't take much, but you genuinely need to care & love your young people.
Brain science also tells us about oxytocin vs. cortisol. Connecting like this👇🏾floods the brain with the 'bonding hormone' oxytocin.
Give it a try...thanks @edutopia
Great ways to start the school year:
1. Our WiM tasks. https://t.co/v7KJeLHTcl
2. Free student online class that sig increases maths achievement: https://t.co/D7Fznh3Rtt
3. 4 boosting messages video: https://t.co/HJ0SYN4pTh
4. Our new, free algebra lessons:https://t.co/KJV6f1oVLc
Goal-setting theory holds that writing down concrete, specific goals and strategies can help people overcome obstacles and achieve @anya1anya https://t.co/BRvJuDM16Z #edchat#parenting#goals#growthmindset
Class tour: Part 2! @ISTPSchool This class dive into everything they do. Such deep thinkers and thrive on being given choice and trust in the classroom.