Teachers must model risk-taking so that students are comfortable with failure. Failure Fridays sound like a novel idea! #ed625newstuff https://t.co/IBy39YvOmQ
#ed625newstuff Today technology drives the learning of reading and writing. "Knowledge is the ultimate technology." https://t.co/ADCIQInpg2 via @teachthought
@bccarruthers Brian, in addition to your post, Sylvia Duckworth recommends sketchnotes for those that have a visual learning preference. See samples https://t.co/zLfW0MvA1q #ed625newstuff Thanks!
@nathdugas A great prelude to learning robotics and design (which usually doesn't happen till junior high)! Thanks for sharing @nwcalhoun#ed625newstuff
@kj_macleod Thank you for sharing this article. I am the lead teacher in a Pediatric Rehab Hospital Ward and witness the effects of trauma daily. I have also seen a lot teacher turnaround due to these conditions. #ed625newstuff
#ed625newstuff Why is the teaching of writing so difficult? There is a shortage of research on the teaching of writing. What does tech got to do with it? https://t.co/vrMojRE05v
#ed625newstuff Design learning spaces with student input. Do you think flexible seating should be considered carefully or is this a fad? https://t.co/e1RH831OTf
"Showing teachers how to use the technology itself—what buttons to push, what features to use—isn’t the real challenge in ed-tech professional development. The real challenge is helping teachers understand... " by @globalearner https://t.co/4JEtHprFoq
@Alexpfield Alex, digital delivery is now grounded in learning and it's the technology that has given life to student-centered learning. I believe another trend is designing for inquiry through blended environments. Your thoughts? #ed625newstuff Thanks!
#ed625newstuff "We live in an age of continuous learning." The author recommends to help students look for meaning and purpose in the learning.Futurist Kevin Kelly Reveals the Superskill of the Future | The Creativity Post https://t.co/aa2OpoZdnB via @creativitypost
Extrinsic rewards are temporary fixes. Intrinsic rewards must be nurtured through feedback that is personalized and meaningful. #ed625newstuff Nurturing Intrinsic Motivation in Students https://t.co/kglew3JOGf
@Alexpfield Alex, I think this is becoming a hot topic everywhere. For example, my son's professor recently lectured the class on group work and intellectual property. As a veteran educator, I am glad this topic is surfacing. I am also interested on how others feel. Thanks for your tweet.
#ed625newstuff Clear and effective communication appear to be the basis of Darnell's 6 behaviours. Behaviours modeled from principal to teacher to students. https://t.co/FXc0if6JP4
#ed625newstuff I'm not convinced that this is real cause of absenteeism in high schools but I do believe that vocational education deserves the same status as university education. https://t.co/wy4mewacyU
"High absenteeism will persist as long as students see little connection between their studies and their future plans." https://t.co/TcZSNFQgMG #ewopinion
#ed625newstuff I think that early education is a great example for later years. I wonder if students would be more engaged if we embraced this comncept in high school and beyond? https://t.co/XMuh8Hjx8q
@Praught19 Yes! Yoga 😍and mindfulness practice should be part of the curriculum. Edmonton schools have been implementing this for a few years with great results. Please read https://t.co/o5BolWWnRZ Thank you for your post, Ashley. #ed625newstuff