LaynepJohnson

8th Grade Resource Teacher

Remind yourself that it is okay to not be perfect!

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Does your school allow your students to carry their backpacks to classrooms? My school requires the students to leave their backpacks in their lockers. I feel like it causes the issue of the students not having all of their materials with them.

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I just completed my literature review assignment for EDUC 602 and it was on flipped classrooms. I love how this class correlates with that topic because of how much technology has taken over.

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I love seeing tips that I can use as a teacher. This link has some great ones! https://t.co/ACbfD1IMrK

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@SpencerNoble20 I have tables in my room that I move around. I first had them in pods for a while until state testing. I moved them so the students face away from desk so I could see their screens.

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What is your go to when you need to waste some class time but want your students to take a break from learning? What activities or games do you have them do?

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@As_SueSeesIt Wow! It is an old projector. They used these when I was in elementary school! Sure brings back memories.

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Here is a link to more digital tools for educators! I hope you can find some to use this year! #peru552 https://t.co/bh4osqvDJm

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Between WeVideo, Screencastify, and VoiceThread, which tool do you like using better? Do you see yourself using all of them or one specifically this coming year? #peru552

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Here is a link to an article that I found a while back about whether or not flipped classrooms are more stressful or not. https://t.co/oU3Bomj3Ls #peru552

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@misswebber23 I love this! My 8th graders sometimes needs a break from work so I have playdough, fidget toys, and rubric cubes that they can play with.

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@SpencerNoble20 My school is Google based so I love using them. I think they are handy to use and the thing I love the most is that it automatically saves so if my computer shuts down, I know the document is still there.

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Here are a list of free sites for teachers to use. I hope some of you find at least one that works for you! https://t.co/CwCGXlHYsI

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Does everyone else's school have students read to get a certain amount of points each year? If so, what do you do to help your students meet their goal each semester? I would give my students time during a reading intervention class to read but I won't have that this year.

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I always am looking for tips on becoming a better teacher! I found this article and thought I would share!

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Has everyone heard about the new app Instagram has created called "Threads"? I am looking forward to trying it and possibly using it in my classroom this year.

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What activity do you do at the beginning of the year to get to know your students and learn their names?

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Do many of you assign IXL for homework? In 8th grade, we do not assign IXL but I believe the 6th grade teachers do. How do you feel about the app/website? Do you think it is helpful or does it cause more stress for students?

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What are some things that you put on your Amazon list for your classroom this year? The only thing that I need was pencils and candy for my students!

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I saw this photo on Facebook and wanted to share it. I believe that we need to do this more and remind kids that there is more than just going to college! I love to provide the students with all of the options they have!

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Because my school pretty much revolves around technology, it is used in my classroom daily! I have an active board in my room that I really started to use this last year. It is nice to use to write on and to erase, you click a button.