Mandy

Graduate student of Elementary Education at George Mason University

[Mandy @mmoranvt]

@MeganAlexan3 I really like this! Way to remind us of a key component of good citizenship!

[Mandy @mmoranvt]

#554SSchat The structured academic controversy format can really help students to collaborate and find common ground in a peaceable way.

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#554Citizenship the guy in front of me in line at Wegman's informed the cashier that he had given him too much change. #CHANGEingtheworld

[Mandy @mmoranvt]

#554SSchat Q2. Allowing students to put themselves in the place of historical figures and determine biases in primary sources is important

[Mandy @mmoranvt]

#554sschat Q5. Open, guided and structured inquiry models differ in who is asking and answering the questions. Moves from student to teacher

[Mandy @mmoranvt]

#554SSchat Q4. Powerful SS teaching and learning allows students to be creative and to make connections with their own life and experiences.

[Mandy @mmoranvt]

#554SSchat Q3. Students need to learn how to be productive and contributive members of local, national and global communities.

[Mandy @mmoranvt]

I'm still wondering how so much differentiation will be possible with only one teacher in the room. It's a little overwhelming! #545CLvisit

[Mandy @mmoranvt]

The pre and formative assessments that we prepared gave us tons of data for differentiating our second lesson! #success #545CLvisit

[Mandy @mmoranvt]

Understanding cultural and gender specific learning preferences is helpful, but not all students will adhere to these norms #545RRchat

[Mandy @mmoranvt]

When tiering assignments, it is important that below, on and above level tasks all utilize higher order thinking skills #545classchat

[Mandy @mmoranvt]

"You don't know true pain till you step on a Lego." - Raymond

[Mandy @mmoranvt]

http://t.co/LaT1hz9omg Here is a cute interest survey to help get to know your students. TPT has a ton of free downloads!! #545RRchat

[Mandy @mmoranvt]

"A set of standards is not a curriculum any more than a sack of groceries is a dinner". #545RRchat

[Mandy @mmoranvt]

Differentiation is not about giving more work, it's about being thoughtful concerning the initial assignment. #545classchat

[Mandy @mmoranvt]

@ElisabethVRocco I really like this. It's important to know where you are in order to figure out how to achieve goals!

[Mandy @mmoranvt]

@MaryeduKates haha yeah this is great. Definitely promotes the growth mindset.

[Mandy @mmoranvt]

http://t.co/BiHsOFsqqK Here's a PDF outlining some great tips for creating a rubric that will help students! #545RRchat

[Mandy @mmoranvt]

Research shows that grading can cause students to think less deeply, take fewer risks and lose interest in learning. #545RRchat

[Mandy @mmoranvt]

@gloriacpark Gloria, this is so cool!! I really like the technology integration