Thank you @ddmeyer for a thought provoking keynote. Loved the first response to a 'wrong answer' to be to see what is 'right' about it and value the thinking/ideas. Perfect start to #pokethebear conference @IndSchoolsVic @MAV_info
It shouldn't really be necessary, but these days, it does seem as if we sometimes need to remind ourselves and others of the importance of the fine arts in a broad and balanced education. This short report from @AEIeducation might help spread the word: https://t.co/c4IK6rQp79
@MrsTEHS@OneNoteEDU So glad to hear this! #OneNote is my favorite tool in the universe. I even wrote a song about how much I 💜 OneNote! https://t.co/BNS2i1YEyl
A cross-lagged analysis of maternal judgments of their child's abilities in maths and reading found that unduly optimistic judgments (by comparison with NAPLAN scores) were associated with greater progress 2 years later: https://t.co/jBFN0cDmFU.
I am creating an "Ask Marian" column for a resource I am working on. If there is a question related to math instruction you would like answered there (not on twitter), please send along.
A new competition has showcased the creative writing talents of students from Prep to Year 12 across all school sectors in Victoria https://t.co/RSZrM28Mqf
The move to virtual and blended learning environments invariably means that some content will be sacrificed and the need for clarity about curriculum priorities has never been greater. Check out this timely webinar series by curriculum gurus @HeidiHayesJacob and @allison_zmuda
Building The Future Now: Deciding What To Cut, What To Keep And What To Create By Heidi Hayes Jacobs and Allison Zmuda
Part Two in a Four-Part Series https://t.co/3WFYN83o05
So proud of this program built on listening to incredible teachers and leaders in our schools and curating the best local and global thought leaders to enter and provoke the conversation further.
Research can't tell teachers what to do—classrooms are too complex for that ever to be likely. But research can identify "best bets" for improving practice, and the Great Teaching Toolkit Evidence Review is pretty much the state of the art in this regard: https://t.co/FJXMJ8NuxL