LOIS SISK

Kindergarten teacher, currently getting my Masters in Informational technology at Gardner-Webb University.

[LOIS SISK @loissisk1]

Blended learning provides a way for everyone to get what they need. Is blended learning new to you? Read to find out more. @gwu_education
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The Benefits Of Blended Learning https://t.co/Q6Cc9aBRgO via @teachthought

[LOIS SISK @loissisk1]

Station Rotations take time and planning but when executed well help students learn more and in an enjoyable way! Take a look at this article to get started with station rotations!
https://t.co/uRdzINOCht via @edpuzzle
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[LOIS SISK @loissisk1]

Web-based portfolios are a great way to have parents see exactly how their child is doing in class. Here is a great list of digital portfolios that you might want to try!
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[LOIS SISK @loissisk1]

One day soon we might not need to pay for textbooks. Open Education Resources provide free and public domain resources. These resources are available today! Most educators don't know it.
@gwu_education
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[LOIS SISK @loissisk1]

On the 3rd anniversary of the pandemic, we saw how events change and how fast decisions need to be made. Could a simulator help in a future disaster?‘15 minutes to save the world’: a terrifying VR journey @kristinedwards3 @gwu_education#gwu_MAITeducation https://t.co/wc4rfYCAgu

[LOIS SISK @loissisk1]

Has cursive gone the way of the abacus and other outdated systems. Should our children learn keyboarding instead?
The Great Cursive Writing Debate https://t.co/sO0ebpnv27 @kristinedwards3
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[LOIS SISK @loissisk1]

Most school districts use student information to build online accounts. But, what happens to that information? Should our tech policies add something to safeguard student info?
https://t.co/XZ9J27RLzt
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[LOIS SISK @loissisk1]

Did you know that any teacher with a K-12 certificate is considered to be a teacher leader? This article might inspire you to be one!
What Does the Research Tell Us About Teacher Leadership? | https://t.co/hBElIzHUge @kristinedwards3 @gwu_education
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[LOIS SISK @loissisk1]

Have you ever read an article and thought this should be a PD? Twitter chats create a way to spread best practices for the nation's brightest. An Introduction to Twitter Education Chats https://t.co/TtX2ihgz7A @kristinedwards3
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[LOIS SISK @loissisk1]

Teaching can be a trial and error process. However, what if we could take out the error during this process? Constructivist models encourage creative problem solving. What better way? @kristinedwards3 @gwu_education#gwu_MAITeducation
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[LOIS SISK @loissisk1]

New technology must be explored by teachers. I know I am tempted to try this out. Wouldn't your students be tempted to use this to write papers? Who knows you might find a new way to organize ideas? https://t.co/F4WEYMnstC @kristinedwards3 @gwu_education #gwu_MAITeducation

[LOIS SISK @loissisk1]

How can you maintain and sustain your technology program?
Building Capacity for the Effective Use of Technology: New Guidance on Student Support and Academic… by @OfficeofEdTech https://t.co/Trqw0aWKM6 @kristinedwards3
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[LOIS SISK @loissisk1]

Social media in education is taking off now that districts are using it as a recruiting tool. Stay one step ahead of the curve by adding one of these skills to your resume.
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@kristinedwards3 @gwu_education

[CBS Mornings @CBSMornings]

Employers are looking for new hires with more "soft skills" and focusing less on where candidates went to school, says LinkedIn career expert @cafisher.

She shares how to showcase your experience and skill set on a resume — and in interviews.

[LOIS SISK @loissisk1]

The teachers of tomorrow must consider the pandemic when teaching. Many of their students have missed out on fundamental learning milestones which will forever affect their learning. @gwu_education, @hycybull, #gwu_MAITeducation

[LOIS SISK @loissisk1]

Before you incorporate visuals in your classroom you must first find out :Whether it is "readily available ,easy to prepare, and inexpensive." If the answer is yes use these video apps for kids. https://t.co/SYvHDfGsh0
@hycybull, #gwu_MAITeducation @kristinedwards3

[LOIS SISK @loissisk1]

For our youngest students if you do not provide support they can not function in a distance learning environment. Read this article to find out more about the limitations of distance learning.https://t.co/Vw1kymbKmz @gwu_education
, @hycybull, #gwu_MAITeducation

[LOIS SISK @loissisk1]

I recently used nearpod and was pleasantly surprised how many games, videos and even presentation slides you were able to incorporate into a presentation. If you want to integrate Web 2.0 into your classroom try nearpod! @gwu_education , @hycybull, #gwu_MAITeducation

[LOIS SISK @loissisk1]

This activity looks like pure fun. It could also: challenge gifted students, motivate hard-to-reach students, and present coding in a new way that might motivate them to become computer programmers one day! @gwu_education, @hycybull, #gwu_MAITeducation

[MsGordonSTEAM @GordonSteam]

Grade 5s gaining proficiency coding our Dash robots through pathways! @BeaumondeBHJMS @TDSB_STEM

[LOIS SISK @loissisk1]

Using simulations in the classroom and help your students gain valuable lifeskills. Minecraft can teach navigation, habitats, coding, digital citizenship, and much more. Click the link to explore some lessons! @gwu_education, @hycybull, #gwu_MAITeducation

[Alice Keeler @alicekeeler]

Go to https://t.co/YDIzWaRfT6 to find lesson plans and ways to get started with using Minecraft in the classroom.
#MinecraftEDU

[LOIS SISK @loissisk1]

Tech teaching can look an awful lot like this. But it doesn't have to. Check out the ASSURE model to help your lesson go smoothly. https://t.co/KKLv7XOPYi @gwu_education, @hycybull, #gwu_MAITeducation