Dave Gocentas

Grade 2 Teacher and PYP educator

[Dave Gocentas @dgocentas]

@SpotifyStatus I can't log into my Spotify app on my phone but I can log in on my computer via my browser. I had to change passwords but my password isn't being recognised on my phone app.

[Jo Boaler @joboaler]

"We are in this together" - a new white paper offering ideas for teaching maths in COVID times. https://t.co/lpiuGUFpd7

[Dave Gocentas @dgocentas]

@BruceFerrington Hey Bruce. That is hilarious! Very nice!

[Dave Gocentas @dgocentas]

@JulianneHay16 @joboaler Two great texts!

[Dave Gocentas @dgocentas]

Might be difficult to select just one, but if you had to choose a mentor text that focuses on teaching mathematical inquiry through a conceptual lens using visible thinking, what text would you choose? Looking to start up professional reading group with colleagues.

[Dave Gocentas @dgocentas]

@4ngie4ndreas So true, Angie. Plus, you are a pretty amazing human being!

[Dave Gocentas @dgocentas]

Nice perspective

[Gareth Richards @G_Richards1]

Today’s thought....

[SENIA International @seniaworldwide]

Our students may be feeling a lot of emotions right now. Here are some ideas to help turn "I feel" statements into "I can" actions. #SEL #SocialEmotionalLearning #DistanceLearning #OnlineLearning #EdChat #SpedChat #Neurodiversity #Anxiety #Inclusion

[Dave Gocentas @dgocentas]

As online learning continues with its various challenges for all parties, is it time to say let's forget reporting during this time (and dare I say curriculum) and teach to the child when we get back into the classroom. I wonder what others are thinking/doing about reporting.

[Dave Gocentas @dgocentas]

Absolutely!

[Katherine Williams @Katherineqi]

About grading during school closures for a global pandemic...

Don’t do it. It’s not even a question. Don’t do it. Equity demands it. Give lots of feedback, as lovingly as possible. @Larryferlazzo

#homelearning #remotelearning

[Dave Gocentas @dgocentas]

@AmberJTay Fantastic! Practical and easy ways for parents to support natural inquiry at home.

[Dave Gocentas @dgocentas]

A great guide for parents on Project Based Learning. Fun!

[Nazar Sveryda | | ETHGas ⛽ @AmberJTay]

A quick guide to PBL for parents during this crazy time....

https://t.co/1yHld8x7In

[Dave Gocentas @dgocentas]

@whatedsaid @mimiwalk65 Definitely. The longer this thing drags on the more flexible we will need to become...personal projects with regular check-ins and a more personalised approach. Curriculum is important, but it is not the be-all and end-all right now.

[Dave Gocentas @dgocentas]

Kids are the best teachers!

[Nazar Sveryda | | ETHGas ⛽ @AmberJTay]

#NISTis finding the stories in recycled materials. @EYNIST

https://t.co/3eO81rhN7w

[Dave Gocentas @dgocentas]

@pypchef @traintheteacher @Katherineqi @glennlawler I gave my 3yo a chance this week to work on a personal project (as part of my regular online learning program). About half responded and shared their learning. I have children learning how to cook, ride a bike with no training wheels, play hopscotch and build Lego constructions.

[Dave Gocentas @dgocentas]

@gmpinn @r_nd_rgh @innejf Help S and P create routines/expectations around the process and product. Maybe it is one part of your online program. Younger S will need more support but presumably they are supervised while parents are at work. The S can learn from any supportive adult at any time of the day.

[Dave Gocentas @dgocentas]

What if we did away with the daily/weekly online learning plans for students and instead asked them to choose their own learning (learn how to cook, a new instrument, how to ride a bike, etc)? They could share their progress and we could ‘zoom into or ‘hang out’ as their mentors?

[Dave Gocentas @dgocentas]

@evenodds64 Good advice. We're almost at 2 weeks of DL. Currently offering our young ones a menu of choices based on routines, units of work, etc. I'm continuing with these routines and adding a new option this week where S and P can choose a 'personal project'. I'll see how S & P respond.

[Dave Gocentas @dgocentas]

Love this. Check out the #GetBetterChallenge. Thanks @thatteacherdelo

[Karle Delo @CoachKarle]

@dgocentas Yes!!! Check out the #GetBetterChallenge https://t.co/PhrkOaZGow

[Dave Gocentas @dgocentas]

@rjefferyjones @tombarrett The longer this thing drags on, and the more our communities are dragged along with it, the less important curriculum outcomes become. When things are finally done and dusted and we resume some degree of normality, curriculum outcomes will need to be revised.

[Dave Gocentas @dgocentas]

Yes. I love it! Thanks for sharing.