Gidget Byrnes

Enjoying the moment, as moments are fleeting!

[Gidget Byrnes @ByrnesGidget]

NAPLAN is not IMO a reflection on the students but a learning tool for teachers to improve skills, showing where a weakness in learning is for some & how to be more flexible with teaching. Schools can offer parents the 'opt' out. Look at NAPLAN from a different perspective

[Gidget Byrnes @ByrnesGidget]

Good advice.

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

“Simply being outside is a really powerful pedagogical move for children or any person, for that matter, during this time." https://t.co/7YoRV45rBr

[Julia's #STEAMing up Learning! @GiftedTawk]

Tomorrow’s warmup.

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

When kids run around, their brains are getting a bubble bath of good neurochemicals, neurotransmitters and endorphins. These help memory and mood. https://t.co/uk81T1CDQ6

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Demand has surged for outdoor and wilderness programs, driven by parents desperate to get their kids off-screen and out of the house. https://t.co/UhAFe386CD

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

It's important your child knows that you think there are solutions to whatever they are grappling with. Dr. Vera Feuer suggests using language like: "We'll go and get whatever help you need so that you can feel better and you can be your best." https://t.co/BnjiMKKngi

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

🔷 Risk taking
🔷 Humble self reflection
🔷 Openness to new ideas
🔷 Careful listening
🔷 Solicitation of opinions

Sketchnote by @tnvora based on ideas by @JohnPKotter

[Dr Andrea Stringer 🇦🇺 @stringer_andrea]

It was great to observe the leaders at William Clarke College, as @sophsophp presented 'The Impact Cycle'. This 2-day program focuses on Instructional Coaching. After Day 1, the staff had already shifted their thinking about Instructional Coaching. @BennyCarr15 @gcieducation

[Gidget Byrnes @ByrnesGidget]

#dogs

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Teens who read about the personal and intellectual struggles of scientists feel more motivated to learn science. https://t.co/FbCSSezaOb

[Gidget Byrnes @ByrnesGidget]

@Lyricalswordz Thank you for this

[Scott Bayer #THEBOOKCHAT co-founder @Lyricalswordz]

This is my new flowchart for life.

[Gidget Byrnes @ByrnesGidget]

#science
#lawsofphysics

[Gidget Byrnes @ByrnesGidget]

Gripe of the month:-
Teachers who assume that parents don't teach or try to teach their kids things at home. Some of us do and so.some of our kids don't think we are qualified because we mere parents are not teachers. Give parents some credit.

#teachers

[Gidget Byrnes @ByrnesGidget]

A ingenious way to respond PLUS it's encouraging the middle schoolers to read more🤣

#ingenuity

[Gidget Byrnes @ByrnesGidget]

@Borto74 Perfect

[Gidget Byrnes @ByrnesGidget]

@GuptonTeaches 🤢🤮or who even thought pickling a cucumber would be ok

[Gidget Byrnes @ByrnesGidget]

@TechNinjaTodd Going against the grain - if we're using gender specific, I would say born a female and a male baby. Exciting regardless! Very happy for both of you

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Many students are falling behind, or simply checking out, this year. Psychologist and author @LDamour has suggestions for how adults can help a teenager who has stumbled into a homework hole. @nytimes https://t.co/thNIUvAgmb