Cassandra Koch, Ed.S.

Engage-Challenge-Inspire. Mother-4, Christian, Regent Ph.D student, Sci Teacher, Servant Leader, Lifelong Learner, Design Thinker, Visionary, Multitasking Ninja

[TCEA @TCEA]

How to Give Awesome Feedback

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#edchat #edutwitter #academictwitter

[Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker]

Informal conversations, check-ins, and icebreakers build community. They can make our time together more productive and positive.

I've compiled a collection of conversation starters to save teachers time! https://t.co/HzVXoRvwXG
#edchat #education #teaching #BackToSchool

[Wade Stanford @wadestanford]

Great leaders surround themselves with talented people & empower them to live their passion. They understand that the power is in a collaborative effort! Be great today!!
#leadership #EduGladiators #leadupchat #leadlap #CelebratED #JoyfulLeaders #suptchat #HackLearning #CrazyPLN

[Dr. Dorothy VanderJagt @ifireup]

You don't know what everyone is going through.
Approximately one in five individuals suffers from a mental health experience every year (Raab, 2019).
Pause ☀️
Be kind 😃

[Cassandra Koch, Ed.S. @cassandrakoch77]

#empoweringyoungminds

[Legends of Learning @legendlearning]

The Hero Sweepstakes is officially launched! Legends of Learning Teachers can now use their Reward Points towards earning awesome prizes. From now til Sept 17, enter to win one of ten $200 Amazon Gift Cards!

#sweepstakes #entertowin #schoolsupplies #amazonwishlist

[Cassandra Koch, Ed.S. @cassandrakoch77]

#NNPSChat #NNPSProud #Heartwork @RhettAngela @HART_EdTech @gildersleevems #collaboration #DreamTeam

[Cassandra Koch, Ed.S. @cassandrakoch77]

A5: Legends of Learning, Flipgrid, Mentimeter, Edpuzzle, Canva to create Infographics, Explore Learning, https://t.co/Lppcm2kAtL, PhET Interactive Simulations, https://t.co/ThDCdjydxo, & Virtual Lab Stations #NNPSChat #NNPSProud @RhettAngela @gildersleevems

[Cassandra Koch, Ed.S. @cassandrakoch77]

A4: Welcome them, Limit how much I talk, Community building, Consistently put students into groups, Use polling activities, Using a collaborate online whiteboard, Asking students to reflect before I close a lesson, & Summarize-Highlight-Connect!#NNPSChat @RhettAngela #NNPSProud

[Cassandra Koch, Ed.S. @cassandrakoch77]

A3: Students watched videos and completed the background information about counting atoms in a chemical formula lesson on their own, then spent class time in groups engaged in a counting atoms chemistry escape game. #NNPSChat #NNPSProud @RhettAngela @gildersleevems

[Cassandra Koch, Ed.S. @cassandrakoch77]

A2: Set clear learning objectives, Prioritize imagery and narration, Make'em laugh, Storyboarding, Add interactivity, & Use your acting abilities to create drama & excitement! #NNPSChat @RhettAngela @gildersleevems #NNPSProud

[Cassandra Koch, Ed.S. @cassandrakoch77]

Cassandra Koch: Proud Science Lead, New Teacher Coordinator, & MS STEM We Leap Coordinator at Gildersleeve MS #NNPSChat #NNPSProud
@RhettAngela

@gildersleevems

[Cassandra Koch, Ed.S. @cassandrakoch77]

A1: (Part 2) - Collaborating & inviting professional guest speakers from our wonderful community to my Live Zooms. #NNPSChat #NNPSProud @RhettAngela @gildersleevems

[Cassandra Koch, Ed.S. @cassandrakoch77]

A1: (Part 1) #NNPSChat @RhettAngela @gildersleevems

[Cassandra Koch, Ed.S. @cassandrakoch77]

#NNPSChat

[Cassandra Koch, Ed.S. @cassandrakoch77]

Cassandra Koch: Proud Science Lead, New Teacher Coordinator, & MS STEM We Leap Coordinator at Gildersleeve MS #nnpschat @RhettAngela @gildersleevems

[Cassandra Koch, Ed.S. @cassandrakoch77]

A5: I meet students where they are to create a growth-mindset and love of lifelong learning. I provide frequent formative assessments throughout my lessons while reflecting and adjusting my instruction and lessons, as necessary, after analyzing the data. #NNPSChat @gildersleevems

[Cassandra Koch, Ed.S. @cassandrakoch77]

A4: Small group breakout sessions and video conferencing, adjusting my explanations and instructional modalities, providing scaffolds, and introducing varied complexity of content. #NNPSChat @gildersleevems @RhettAngela @nnpschat

[Cassandra Koch, Ed.S. @cassandrakoch77]

A3: I build agency in my students by creating a culture of inquiry and creativity, sharing out learning targets and success criteria, and by organizing opportunities for open dialogue, reflection, and sharing work and learning experiences. #NNPSChat @gildersleevems @RhettAngela

[Cassandra Koch, Ed.S. @cassandrakoch77]

A2: (Part 2) Student agency matters because it gives students voice and often, choice, in how they learn. #NNPSChat @gildersleevems @RhettAngela @nnpschat

[Cassandra Koch, Ed.S. @cassandrakoch77]

A2: (Part 1) Student agency is learning through activities that are meaningful and relevant to the students, driven by their interests, and often self-initiated with appropriate guidance from me. #NNPSChat @gildersleevems @RhettAngela