danmcdowell

Director of Learning and Innovation, SDSU Lecturer, teacher, educational technologist, education consultant, Google Certified Innovator

[danmcdowell @danmcdowell]

@WhySoAaron I thought of you when this came out. What “white hat” functions could you harness. Ha!

[Rudy Escobar 🇬🇹🦾💻🥼Micro:bit Champion @RudyChem]

We have to start from street data, not satellite data. Thank you Dr. Jamila Dugan for reminding me what I stand for. #CISC2023

[Mary Nishikawa @MaryNishikawa]

Sultan Summit is underway. Reconnecting students to their school community one student at a time. Thank you to our amazing student leaders. #GUHSDsummit @SantanaSultans @GUHSDTweet

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Great mentors are learners as well as teachers.

Data: when mentors value insights from below, they're more engaged and effective—and their mentees are more successful.

Mentoring is not a transfer of wisdom from one to another. It's a relationship where two people grow together.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Wisdom doesn’t come from experience. It comes from reflecting on experience.

Between ages 25 and 75, the correlation between age and wisdom is zero.

Gaining insight and perspective is not about the number of years you've lived. It's about the number of lessons you've learned.

[danmcdowell @danmcdowell]

Last few days to get a You are a math person shirt or hoodie. https://t.co/xb0NNVlCJN #yourareamathperson #math #matheducation #tlap #leadlap #mtbos #iteachmath #elemmathchat #mathchat @dbc_inc

[danmcdowell @danmcdowell]

@Nasreen4ed @AdamMGrant I don’t disagree - I just think grades should be based on learning - not necessarily how much work you do. Lots of work around grading practices is needed!

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

I’m seeing a growing number of students complain: “My grade doesn’t reflect the effort I put into the course.”

Public service announcement: You don’t get an A for effort. You earn it for excellence.

Success is measured by the level of mastery you show, not how hard you work.

[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

But then I realized that most hyper-successful people still have no idea what they want to do.

They just have a bias for action that has allowed them to capitalize on opportunities and compound effectively over time.

If you have a bias for action, you'll always be fine.

[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

In summary:

(1) Family time is limited—cherish it.

(2) Friend time is limited—prioritize real ones.

(3) Partner time is significant—never settle.

(4) Children time is precious—be present.

(5) Coworker time is significant—find energy.

(6) Alone time is highest—love yourself.

[Dave Burgess @burgessdave]

The “You are a math person” shirts and hoodies are back!! Support the @johnberray Foundation and represent a mindset he deeply believed in. Order info here: https://t.co/AJP3yrLKet
#tlap #leadlap #mtbos #iteachmath #elemmathchat #mathchat

[danmcdowell @danmcdowell]

Hey #sdcue friends - did you see my You are a math person shirt? You too can get one! #sdcue22

[danmcdowell @danmcdowell]

Honoring our friend @johnberray You are a math person shirts are available - all proceeds benefit the John C Berray Foundation. A good message that honors a good man. Please retweet and share!
#CMCSouth #CMCMath #youareamathperson #math #cmc2022 #tlap

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[San Diego CUE @SanDiego_CUE]

Representing @GUHSDTweet, @danmcdowell and @MrEnerva with @SanDiego_CUE #wearecue

[danmcdowell @danmcdowell]

Getting ready to present at #sdcue - Teachers, Tear Down Those Barriers - https://t.co/wHaYdGdPKz

[danmcdowell @danmcdowell]

Honoring our friend @johnberray You are a math person shirts are available - all proceeds benefit the John C Berray Foundation. A good message that honors a good man. Please retweet and share!
#CMCSouth #CMCMath #youareamathperson #math #cmc2022 #tlap

https://t.co/jT9lVgcPE8

[danmcdowell @danmcdowell]

Doing some research about instructional coaching models in school districts or schools. Something structured and non-evaluative. Anyone teaching or admining in an environment like that? #jimknight #impactcycle #instructionalcoaching #coaching #tlap #caedchat #edchat

[Stacey Hopkins @mme_hopkins]

What's one low effort, high impact tweak you can make to your assessment practices to reflect the Universal Design for Learning? Self-reported grades and self assessment can have huge impact on students learning. #assessment #UDL

[Mary Nishikawa @MaryNishikawa]

#GUHSD is hiring counselors/social workers at each of our comprehensive sites. Looking for those who have a passion for supporting the mental health needs of our students. Click to apply. https://t.co/ZyahlXyMEZ @GUHSDTweet

[Chris Sarkonak @CSarkonak]

Had an amazing conversation with @natabasso on @educrushpod! I learn so much every time I talk to her! Here we talk about why #ungrading is a journey, not a destination, and how I did it in my Physics classroom. Listen at https://t.co/dtHdk1LOuX! @TG2Chat

[Bryan Meyer @doingmath]

@CSarkonak @natabasso @educrushpod @TG2Chat This was great! Thank you for your work and for the thoughtful interview. Shared w a bunch of high school math teachers I work with. 👍🏼