Matt Smith

Future Educator | Frostburg State University

[Matt Smith @masmith01_fsu]

#preservicelit #REED425 what are some of the most effective strategies you have used, seen, or heard about in the classroom to be able to get students engaged at the start of a lesson and keep students engaged throughout the lesson until the end of and even beyond instruction?

[Matt Smith @masmith01_fsu]

#preservicelit #REED425 A3: https://t.co/v3Qsirzwed https://t.co/DDRb0WFjGI and https://t.co/hnsraVGBUq are the sources I find myself referring to most often in my current internship placement to provide meaningful content for students to learn and practice at home

[Matt Smith @masmith01_fsu]

#preservicelit #REED425 A2: breakout rooms...allow students reading the same book to share out in small groups to compare their thoughts, then pull them individually to check for understanding and set goals to record in Google Classroom for parents to help measure at home as well

[Matt Smith @masmith01_fsu]

#preservicelit #REED425 I believe that allowing students to share about their lives and experiences in the world right now gives them a chance to see that everyone is still able to maintain a sense of normalcy and that their habits, interests, and routines do not have to change

[Matt Smith @masmith01_fsu]

#preservicelit #REED425 hello and good morning, my name is Matt Smith and I am a senior at Frostburg USMH this year

[Matt Smith @masmith01_fsu]

#REED425 @DrKMcGee did it again with “The Day You Begin” by @JackieWoodson @rafaellopezart we won’t always be like everyone else or have things in common with people we meet, but there is something unique and special inside all of us that helps us connect to and relate with them

[Matt Smith @masmith01_fsu]

#REED425 another great read aloud with @DrKMcGee today, powerful message in a magical book about the word ‘yet’...it doesn’t have to and often won’t happen overnight, but the possibilities are endless with the right mindset...amazing message @AngDee and @ArtichokeKid

[Matt Smith @masmith01_fsu]

@mrswmyers that is a neat way to connect the two subjects

[Matt Smith @masmith01_fsu]

#preservicelit #REED425 A3: consistency is vital to these practices. children need time dedicated to both reading and writing every day while also seeing an emphasis and enthusiasm placed on those subjects. if they are excited about the routine then they can truly be effective

[Matt Smith @masmith01_fsu]

@wwhalbritter0 great idea Billy, adding writing practice while also giving them the opportunity to express their thoughts on a given story. this could also help guide their future reading selection process and develop new interests

[Matt Smith @masmith01_fsu]

#preservicelit #REED425 A2: every read aloud is a chance for students to connect to a book, author, or style of writing that may spark a new interest or a love for reading. it also offers the opportunity to disconnect from the real world and just get lost in a story

[Matt Smith @masmith01_fsu]

#preservicelit #REED425 A1: access is key to welcoming students into a literature community. as teachers we must find ways to get reading materials into the hands of kids both in-person and online, by offering a wide range of topics, genres, and forms of media in our libraries

[Matt Smith @masmith01_fsu]

#preservicelit #REED425 good morning everyone, my name is Matt Smith and I am in my senior year at Frostburg State University!

[Matt Smith @masmith01_fsu]

distance learning can’t stop @DrKMcGee from reading to us in #REED425 - today we got to hear SMUG SEAGULL by @_maddiefrost - a fun and interactive story for all ages, this book will have kids engaged from cover to cover.

[Matt Smith @masmith01_fsu]

#preservicelit #REED473 A4: I would love to hear any advice about stepping into the classroom and teaching students for the first time, whether through internship or as a first year teacher. I am excited and nervous for this journey so all advice is welcome and appreciated.

[Matt Smith @masmith01_fsu]

#preservicelit #REED473 A3: As much of a tech society we have become, I think the ability to disconnect, even for a short time, will be welcome. I plan to study for Praxis exams, finish my handwriting coursework, and relax away from my computer screen spending time outside.

[Matt Smith @masmith01_fsu]

#preservicelit #REED473 A2: I have found that along with striving to stay connected and productive with school and work, everyone has been more understanding of outside factors in our lives, the #flexibleandforgiving motto has really been put to the test.

[Matt Smith @masmith01_fsu]

#preservicelit #REED473 A1: Adjusting to going digital has been challengingly rewarding, forcing me to step outside my comfort zone to explore new tech tools and avenues for completing assignments and staying connected.

[Matt Smith @masmith01_fsu]

#preservicelit Hello and good morning! My name is Matt Smith and I am junior at @FrostburgState USMH

[Matt Smith @masmith01_fsu]

#preservicelit #REED473 A4: I find keeping up with the ever-changing world we are living through is a daily challenge, for both work and school, as new rules and regulations are constantly making us adjust our schedules and priorities...now more than ever, flexible and forgiving