Jackie McLaughlin

3rd grade teacher at Bridge Valley Elementary School

[Jackie McLaughlin @cbjmclaughlin]

Our class is having fun learning about the solar system and singing about the planets! @CBBridgeValley #cbsdpd

[Jackie McLaughlin @cbjmclaughlin]

@cblitoub So cute Linds! Nicely done! Your kiddos are going to love it!

[Jackie McLaughlin @cbjmclaughlin]

@cbjjaffe I am collecting powerful evidence of student learning by encouraging my students to select their own "wow work" to display in their digital portfolios to share at home with their parents using @Seesaw #delinnovate

[Jackie McLaughlin @cbjmclaughlin]

@CBeconstable I love the letting on your bulletin boards! Do you mind sharing where you got that or how you did it? :)

[Jackie McLaughlin @cbjmclaughlin]

@CBBridgeValley Look at all those awesome students! Way to go kiddos, you rock! 😀

[Jackie McLaughlin @cbjmclaughlin]

@marchunsky @cbjjaffe I like how you tied the two together Alyssa! When we give our students opportunities it innovate we certainly need to give them opportunities to connect and share their learning and ideas too. :)

[Jackie McLaughlin @cbjmclaughlin]

@cbmfuller @cbjjaffe I agree! Those were the two areas I feel we lacked the most. I wonder if our students feel the same way in our classrooms?

[Jackie McLaughlin @cbjmclaughlin]

@cbjjaffe In my PL I see opportunities for many of the "8 Things to Look For", some more so during PD days while others more so at staff meetings. However, what I'd like to see more of is Time for Reflection and Self Assessment. #delinnovate

[Jackie McLaughlin @cbjmclaughlin]

#delinnovate I can make learning go viral by sharing my enthusiasm for all the amazing tools and resources we have at our disposal. Once others' see the benefits and the possibilities behind them, they will want to try them out too! Sharing and collaborating is key! @cbjjaffe

[Jackie McLaughlin @cbjmclaughlin]

@alexakangel @cbjjaffe Great point, Alexa! I agree. :) I think we sometimes forget to share all the wonderful things that happen in our classrooms each day. I think @Seesaw is a great way to share those positives, especially with parents!

[Jackie McLaughlin @cbjmclaughlin]

@cblitoub @cbjjaffe @mbrevic I agree with you 100%! I think sharing is so important. I like how you mentioned collaborating with your QUEST teacher too! :)

[Jackie McLaughlin @cbjmclaughlin]

@cbjjaffe An initiative I would love to see in my building is a different approach to homework. I'd like to incorporate more student choice and innovation in the way Ss demonstrate their understanding. I model this by trying and implementing new things each year. #delinnovate

[Jackie McLaughlin @cbjmclaughlin]

@kdeibert1 @cbjjaffe Great idea Kate! I thought the same thing when I read that, love it! :)

[Jackie McLaughlin @cbjmclaughlin]

@kdeibert1 @cbjjaffe I think this is so important. When we try new brain breaks in our classroom, I often end by asking the students to reflect on what we did well, and what would have made the activity run smoother. It's a nice way of getting the students started with reflecting.

[Jackie McLaughlin @cbjmclaughlin]

@cblitoub @cbjjaffe I COMPLETELY agree! I think it's so important to show your Ss that it's okay to try something new. I experimented the same way with apps this year, sometimes things went great, and sometimes they didn't, but that's what we're trying to help the kids understand is okay, right?!🙂

[Jackie McLaughlin @cbjmclaughlin]

@cbjjaffe I can empower my students to take risks by first forming relationships with my students. I want to create a culture of learning in my classroom where students feel safe to try new things, fail, and still want to try again. #delinnovate

[Jackie McLaughlin @cbjmclaughlin]

@FRIENDs_in3rd @cbjjaffe I love how you mentioned allowing time for student reflection! I feel like we often miss that in our daily lessons because of time constraints, but it's so important and really brings learning full circle. 😀

[Jackie McLaughlin @cbjmclaughlin]

@cbjjaffe I can create opportunities for innovation by helping to “spark curiosity that empowers students”. Allowing students to be in the moment and explore the questions that are most meaningful to them will naturally allow for more innovative thinking. #delinnovate

[𝕃𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕤𝕒𝕪 𝕊𝕞𝕚𝕥𝕙 @CBlismith]

A great resource for anyone looking for new ways to have students show their learning! #cbsdpd #cbsdtech #cbinnovate https://t.co/OrNszMnXky

[Jackie McLaughlin @cbjmclaughlin]

@CBnkralik_MC So glad you like the idea 😊 your kids will love it!!