Mike Pollok

Husband, father, teacher, tech enthusiast

[Alice Keeler @alicekeeler]

Kid scores 100% on a retest... Only given a 70%. For what possible justification do we put scores in the gradebook that do not match what a student knows?

There is no average time to learn something. Punishing students for taking longer to learn something seems archaic

[Edmonton Journal @edmontonjournal]

❄️❄️❄️ #FirstDayOfSpring

📸: @davidbloomphoto / @EJlensmen #yeg

[Mike Pollok @mpollok]

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[Mike Pollok @mpollok]

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[Mike Pollok @mpollok]

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[Mike Pollok @mpollok]

Some serious food for thought.

[Alice Keeler @alicekeeler]

Improving Student Engagement

" must students belong to be academically successful; or, must they simply behave?" https://t.co/MNN7JomkXC #studentengagement

[CBC Indigenous @CBCIndigenous]

The new tool is "very kid friendly, very easy to follow," including in helping explain treaties," said Grand Chief Reg Niganobe. https://t.co/AntcIKMj6u

[Mike Pollok @mpollok]

Hey teachers, did you know that you can get a premium @canva membership for you and your class to use for FREE? Complete the online form and let the magic begin. Presentations, info graphics, @Zoom backgrounds, and posters to name but a few templates to get you started.

[Alice Keeler @alicekeeler]

How To Create JamBoard Backgrounds in Canva https://t.co/HJGtLYAlWK via @YouTube @twstedteaching

[Lauren Tarshis @laurenTarshis]

Here's another photo from the polio epidemics that shows the impact on schools. Many schools were shut down during outbreaks. Others were largely empty due to quarantine. This one in Milwaukee in 1944.

[Lauren Tarshis @laurenTarshis]

I've been sharing this amazing picture on Zoom class visits — kids remote learning during a polio outbreak in the 1940s. Schools shut and teachers read lessons on the RADIO. We're facing such challenges today, but as I tell kids, we've faced them in the past and gotten through.

[New Name Pending @teachabed1]

#AbEd #leadershipinstitute

[Mike Pollok @mpollok]

Brilliant and so simple. Hiding in plain sight. Thanks

[Alice Keeler @alicekeeler]

Google Classroom: Create an Attendance Check In and Schedule It - https://t.co/bAyPs9tbfw

[Laura Bradley @LAMBRADLEY]

Teachers have been bombarded w/ #DistanceLearning resources & might be on overload, but I've been collecting resources all summer & have grouped them here by subject area & other needs. Tried to limit to credible sources. Hope something here helps. https://t.co/o8VLqBiWqY

[Mike Pollok @mpollok]

https://t.co/3Ww19ukK11 Things to consider when planning for back to school and th impact it may have on students and staff. (Limited free subscription available)

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

This is important! 📣
📷 Torrey Trust

[Education Week @educationweek]

Here's a look at how to make lessons cohesive when teaching both remote and in-person classes. #ReopeningSchools https://t.co/Pbo9duUzaP

[Mike Pollok @mpollok]

@thomasmidbo Wow! Another great adventure. They are lucky to have your expertise and passion for teaching and learning.

[MAIF @MAIF]

Certains élèves ont repris le chemin de l'#école, d'autres restent #ALaMaison. 🎒🏠 Pour accompagner les parents,une sélection de solutions éducatives ouvertes à tous, que nous soutenons ➡ https://t.co/5VuXxINEKr
#ContinuitePedagogique