Matt Armstrong

7th & 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher — Erie Middle School — U.S. History / Consumer Ed / World History #pbl #tlap #xplap

[Matt Armstrong @mr_armstrong12]

@dwayne_lacy @jmattmiller It’s a lot of fun and kids really do get into things more and benefit! Let me know if I can help!

[Matt Armstrong @mr_armstrong12]

Thank you, @jmattmiller, for letting me share about gamification!

Work hard, play hard: One teacher’s journey implementing gamification all YEAR long: https://t.co/vPP8VNNubE

[Matt Armstrong @mr_armstrong12]

@ieanea Thanks for sharing this info! It looks like SB 2024 was introduced a year and a half ago. Any estimate on when it may be discussed and voted on?

[Matt Armstrong @mr_armstrong12]

@JakeMillerEdu @DitchThatTxtbk Thanks for sharing!

[Matt Armstrong @mr_armstrong12]

Shout out to @mrmatera for the inspiration & being the “gamification guru!” #xplap

[Matt Armstrong @mr_armstrong12]

@Marni_Landry @jmattmiller Great idea!

[Matt Armstrong @mr_armstrong12]

@jmattmiller Thanks!

[Matt Armstrong @mr_armstrong12]

@periodicprez Thanks!

[Matt Armstrong @mr_armstrong12]

@periodicprez @LincolnBoyhood @LincolnBirthNPS @ALPLM Just taught this today! Would love this for my classroom!

[James Clear @JamesClear]

People can help you in many ways throughout life, but there are two things nobody can give you: curiosity and drive. They must be self-supplied.

If you are not interested and curious, all the information in the world can be at your fingertips, but it will be relatively useless. If you are not motivated and driven, whatever connections or opportunities are available to you will be rendered inert.

Now, you won't feel curious and driven about every area of life, and that's fine. But it really pays to find something that lights you up. This is one of the primary quests of life: to find the thing that ignites your curiosity and drive.

There are many recipes for success. There is no single way to win. But nearly all recipes include two ingredients: curiosity and drive.

[Matt Armstrong @mr_armstrong12]

@AlveyRalvey @ib327athletics Congrats!!

[edutopia @edutopia]

Our senior editor @borywrites asked @AdamMGrant:

Certain “character skills” are more important to future success than early math or reading skills. What are some of those intangible skills, and why are they so valuable?

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[Matt Armstrong @mr_armstrong12]

@lauramcfarren @DNMSFalcons @DerbySchoolsKS This looks awesome! Could you message me with what you used, too?

[Matt Armstrong @mr_armstrong12]

@Mister_Greer @socialstudiestx @historysandoval Yes, but my kids have iPads and it doesn’t work great on them so I’ve stopped.

[Matt Armstrong @mr_armstrong12]

@PrincipalTwolf Pretty cool that Macie wants to be a teacher!

[Matt Armstrong @mr_armstrong12]

@EdGamer @Mr_Goveia @Mr_Weemes @CivGame @mrmatera Thanks, Andy! Just sent a dm!

[Matt Armstrong @mr_armstrong12]

Any social studies teachers out there who have incorporated Civilization or FreeCiv as part of your class or for enrichment opportunities?

Looking to add it in to my yearlong “Legacy” game for 7th grade world history.

@CivGame @mrmatera @Mr_Goveia #sschat #xplap #gamification

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

We pay too much attention to the most confident voices—and too little attention to the most thoughtful ones.

Certainty is not a sign of credibility. Speaking assertively is not a substitute for thinking deeply.

It's better to learn from complex thinkers than smooth talkers.

[Matt Armstrong @mr_armstrong12]

@mradamwelcome @dbc_inc @burgessdave @TechNinjaTodd I do!

[Matt Armstrong @mr_armstrong12]

@periodicprez One of my favorites!