Deborah Otis

passionate edtech warlord and Montessori peacemaker, mother of two, wife of one, owner of a dog and a precocious cat, writer, creative acumen, educator, learner

[Deborah Otis @edtechdeb]

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[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Treating teachers like professionals is critical for morale.
* Trust their input/ feedback
* If you need to meet w/ them, let them know why
* No unnecessary meetings, btw many are unnecessary
* Don't address issue w/ staff that you have w/ one
* Praise more than you critique

[Deborah Otis @edtechdeb]

@PEgeekscorner Edulastic is the best.

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@NikoleBlanch19 Very Montessori- though in a M classrooms use rugs

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https://t.co/JzufS8pIUi

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How Toxic Positivity Demoralizes Teachers and Hurts Schools https://t.co/v41abBOIdg #edtech via @EdSurge

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Without a doubt - if you want teachers to improve their practices in any way --- you have to build in PD time for them. #backintheclassroom #understanding #limitedtime #teaching #professionaldevelopment

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Awesome advice as always.fomr @cultofpedagogy. 👀Works! https://t.co/QyMFZOkWoS

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Soon I will taking off the edtech coach mantle and putting in the teacher one. Exciting times!

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There is a lot of focus on what kids are posting via social media these days, but equal in importance is what they are consuming.
#edtechdebology

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May the 4th Be with You? https://t.co/NygiChWxD9

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"Hold out a little longer..."

[Oxford College of Emory University @EmoryOxford]

In conversation w/ @KatherineJWu for @TheAtlantic, Oxford College Professor of Psychology @DrKenCarter stressed the importance of acknowledging how far we’ve come: “I’m so proud of all the sacrifices you’ve made already. Just hold on a little longer.” https://t.co/5IbXbMekwm

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These guys can rock a @TinkerCrate ! The gift that keeps giving.

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Amazing

[thedopeeducator @thedopeeducator]

I remember being asked in an interview last year, “would I still welcome my students with customized greetings once they return?” My response remains the same, you don’t have to physically touch a child to actually “touch” a child. #thedopeeducator

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@JHadleyGriffin @JerryHinnen @NWSBirmingham I'm glad you guys are okay.

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I made this for my teachers today. We are nearing the end. Just need to push that swing one more time. Adore @canva!

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@LornaMarieDavid Firefly

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Rage Against the Machine...
https://t.co/quBCK8yzD7

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Such an honor to help @MrBenjiMartin today connect with the author Mac Barnett! We enjoyed this author so much! #VirtualEvents #wearesaintjameschool

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Trapped - the secret ways social media is built to be addictive (and what you can do to fight back) @sciencefocus

https://t.co/t7FIv7dDKo