Brian Plastow

Father, Husband, Teacher, Director of International Education #rdpsd #rdpsdfrim

[Mashable @mashable]

World(le) domination! https://t.co/gTrnKgDGQG

[Laura @technologylaura]

How to Use @PearDeck in World Language Classes!

My article with @edutopia https://t.co/2YYSx8hAqo

P.S. Check out virtual field trips (awesome)
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[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Take a look at this self-directed learning model for 21st century learners!
@TeachThought

https://t.co/q3tPMFtqJA

[edutopia @edutopia]

Deeper, empathy-driven connections with teaching staff can show administrators a path toward more informed and successful leadership.
https://t.co/AE3oAY8fFj

[Brian Plastow @brianplastow]

Stop Trying to Be Right Start Trying to Get it Right by @Ayotheauthor in @publishous https://t.co/YNtrtqCDfS

We could use a bit more of this right now.

[TeachThought @TeachThought]

If the mind of a student isn’t engaged, understanding and content mastery don’t stand a chance; if the mind and heart together aren’t engaged, long-term retention and transfer of understanding and content mastery are unlikely as well. #studentengagement https://t.co/FSDsDm02sq

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Not all texts are equally effective, experts caution. And the quick messages must be part of a broader communications strategy to improve attendance or their impact will be weakened. @educationweek @alysonrklein https://t.co/Nv3i9gkRBE

[edutopia @edutopia]

Are you looking for ways to help your students learn a foreign language? These 6 steps will position them as active learners—while also broadening their understanding of how language works.
https://t.co/QxB3hwg3W5

[TeachThought @TeachThought]

Global Digital Citizen Foundation created the following graphic that helpfully combines both Bloom’s Taxonomy with power verbs useful for lesson planning, assessment design, and the general planning of learning experiences based on thinking and complexity. https://t.co/iAjGqhxHqA

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Don't forget to take care of yourself over the holiday break.🍃

#Sketchnote via @sylviaduckworth

[Kristin Raworth 🇨🇦 @KristinRaworth]

Happy Die Hard day to all who celebrate

[edutopia @edutopia]

Reading aloud to middle and high school students encourages them to think critically, fosters a sense of community, and makes learning fun. 🙌🏾
https://t.co/x3ZOEfTXwT

[TeachThought @TeachThought]

Your PLN is not limited to online interactions, but it is that online, global interactive part that really makes it special. It is personal because you choose who’s part of that group.

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[Brian Plastow @brianplastow]

@edutopia I think I would have benefitted from this

[edutopia @edutopia]

Instead of relying on observing a class to give feedback on instruction, school administrators can think about offering feedback on classroom assessments.
https://t.co/l43KfpllMn

[TeachThought @TeachThought]

British philosopher Bertrand Russell was interested in how people think and learn, and for a 1951 piece in New York Times Magazine created an itemized list we might follow as a kind of set of ‘rules’ for for critical thinking. #criticalthinking https://t.co/6jmVIJJKYQ

[TeachThought @TeachThought]

How can you reflect on your teaching to grow each semester/year? To make teaching easier? Better? More powerful? More fun? More efficient? 

https://t.co/6yS2SowsPZ

[Raj Bhardwaj @RajBhardwajMD]

Rapid tests should really be *free* & available if we want to keep the holiday surge in cases to a minimum.
We’re running out of time, and will be stuck reacting (again) instead of being proactive for once.

[TeachThought @TeachThought]

Misleading info is often based on partial truths & reframed to fit a purpose. Here are questions to help students think critically about news.

https://t.co/pIQSLVysn4

[CAPS-I @capsiacepi]

We are proud to offer to our International Students In-House Homestay Program, caring hosts and a world-class education system @rdpschools
https://t.co/e2uLjpAWD2