Avonlea Martin

Teacher. Grad student. Living one day at a time, with a freshly baked cookie. Okay... and with a latte...and maybe some chocolate...

[Avonlea Martin @avoalimart]

@Kiran68407703 @MelissaLangill2 @_Josanna @missfernandez01 @sgthomas1973 @missmegfoster @ShiftParadigm Then you are very lucky!! #edchat

[Avonlea Martin @avoalimart]

I think that we need to allow multiple voices and perspectives to be shared in our classrooms from all of our community members and really be critical of the resources that we use on a daily basis. #edchat

[Avonlea Martin @avoalimart]

@missfernandez01 @MelissaLangill2 @Kiran68407703 @_Josanna @sgthomas1973 @missmegfoster @ShiftParadigm In my opinion, if it is part of our curriculum, then there should be no opt-outs. #edchat

[Avonlea Martin @avoalimart]

@missfernandez01 @MelissaLangill2 @_Josanna @sgthomas1973 @missmegfoster @Kiran68407703 @ShiftParadigm Yes- and I think that we need to remember as well that we should not be trying to speak "for" people. It is very important to allow multiple perspectives to speak for themselves. Bringing in guest speakers, looking at primary sources are important to this discussion. #edchat

[Avonlea Martin @avoalimart]

@Kiran68407703 @MelissaLangill2 @_Josanna @sgthomas1973 @missfernandez01 @missmegfoster @ShiftParadigm It's definitely easier to have a parent's support- but often the toughest ones to bring to respectfully to the table to listen and discuss. #edchat

[Avonlea Martin @avoalimart]

@sgthomas1973 @Kiran68407703 @ShiftParadigm This is a massive focus in Canada right now- incorporating an Indigenous perspective of our country's history and also acknowledging that there are more than just Western ways to view the world. #edchat

[Avonlea Martin @avoalimart]

I think it is important to help install hope and a positive way forward for students at all time when dealing with with these extremely tough issues- otherwise, many just turtle and retreat. #edchat

[Avonlea Martin @avoalimart]

@MelissaLangill2 @MsCruzMelrose @tomwhitby I feel the same way about many of our "shirt" days (e.g. pink, orange etc.) when there is no education or learning to back it up. #edchat

[Avonlea Martin @avoalimart]

@sgthomas1973 @Kiran68407703 @ShiftParadigm I think that by using multiple texts (not text books) or other primary sources from a variety of perspectives will give a broader understanding of history and its impacts today. #edchat

[Avonlea Martin @avoalimart]

@Kiran68407703 @ShiftParadigm @sgthomas1973 Just to play devil's advocate here- you need to consider who is writing those history books and what perspective that they are sharing. #edchat

[Avonlea Martin @avoalimart]

@sgthomas1973 All voices do not need to be amplified if they are not willing to be open, listen or respectful. I do think that encouraging students to discuss and listen are important to open lines of communication. #edchat

[Avonlea Martin @avoalimart]

Also our curriculum needs to focus less on facts and more on skills- empathy, compassion #edchat

[Avonlea Martin @avoalimart]

Thanks #formativechat for another great discussion! I enjoy this type of PD!

[Avonlea Martin @avoalimart]

A3: I also think that I love my staff- interesting to see the funny outfits or props in our Google Meets and definitely supportive of any of us needing a venting session! #formativechat

[Avonlea Martin @avoalimart]

@msamyirons @mrt_mmsep Tik Tok is definitely one that I am exploring for some purposeful learning- would definitely engage the students! #formativechat

[Avonlea Martin @avoalimart]

A2: I really want to incorporate more of a focus on Social Media for learning when I get back into the classroom this fall. #formativechat #5414some

[Avonlea Martin @avoalimart]

Huge shoutout to my office administrator and VP- really supporting teachers, students and parents! Really trying hard to make our alternative graduation a memorable one! #formativechat

[Avonlea Martin @avoalimart]

@Rdene915 We also already use Google Apps (Classroom, Meet, Docs, Slides) but have started to really explore these applications even further. #formativechat

[Avonlea Martin @avoalimart]

@Rdene915 I actually want to incorporate Twitter chats as Text Talks to connect with another Gr.7 classroom. I also want to utilize Seesaw for digital portfolios. #formativechat

[Avonlea Martin @avoalimart]

A2:And I also love the tool Screencastify- will be using it myself AND with my students! #formativechat