Brandyn

Educator - Aviator

[Brandyn @MrReevesNE]

Had my 3rd grade class bring in pictures of places they’ve traveled. Cool to see some locations outside of the US! #OPSProud

[Brandyn @MrReevesNE]

#Big3

[Brandyn @MrReevesNE]

First year doing summer academy with Olathe; super excited! #OlatheSA21

[Brandyn @MrReevesNE]

Our job as educators is to work with students starting from where they are. Some aren't as high on the ladder of success just yet, and thus need a little extra help.
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[Eileen Heller @eileenheller]

Q6. Someone says, “We give too many crutches to students when they are learning, they’ll never have those in the real world." What would be your quick “elevator” response? #UNOTED8560

[Brandyn @MrReevesNE]

Parents are a great resource to start with. Past teachers or previous assessments would also be worth learning from.
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[Eileen Heller @eileenheller]

Q5. If a colleague was concerned about a new student they had with a certain need, and they weren’t sure how to meet this need, where would you suggest they start? #UNOTED8560

[Brandyn @MrReevesNE]

When possible, I allow students to be assessed via oral presentation, electronic book, or video instead of always a written report.
Giving choices tends to help with engagement, as well.
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[Eileen Heller @eileenheller]

Q4. Share ways you allow students to express their learning to meet a variety of expressive needs. #UNOTED8560

[Brandyn @MrReevesNE]

Sooooo much better than winter, can finally go flying regularly.
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[Eileen Heller @eileenheller]

BB. (brain break) Share how you feel about Spring season upon us in words, pictures, or a GIF. #UNOTED8560

[Brandyn @MrReevesNE]

I get students talking as much as possible. I learned "The one that's doing the talking is the one that's doing the learning"
Using technology to keep students engaged is a strength on mine.
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[Eileen Heller @eileenheller]

Q3. Share ways you represent/deliver content to students to enhance their ability to learn the content. #UNOTED8560

[Brandyn @MrReevesNE]

I love to reach out to my classmates that are teaching in a variety of places and levels.
The #SocialEmotionalLearning community has been a great help in developing a positive classroom climate.
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[Eileen Heller @eileenheller]

Q2. What are your go-to local & national resources for better meeting your diverse student needs (people, PLNs, websites, etc.)? #UNOTED8560

[Brandyn @MrReevesNE]

I identify the strengths and challenges of my students by speaking with past teachers and noting previous assessments.
I can find out their interests by interacting with them outside of the classroom setting.
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[Eileen Heller @eileenheller]

Q1. How do you identify the learning needs of your students (interests, strengths, challenges)? #UNOTED8560

[Brandyn @MrReevesNE]

Brandyn Reeves
Subbing throughout Omaha area
Favorite tech tool is easily @PearDeck
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[Eileen Heller @eileenheller]

Intro: Share your name, role, district, and for fun what is one of your favorite tech tools to meet a variety of student needs? #UNOTED8560

[Brandyn @MrReevesNE]

.@PearDeck The add-on in @googledrive won't install or add content into a pre-made slides presentation. Same issue with many. Any idea why?

[Pear Deck Learning @PearDeck]

@MrReevesNE

[Brandyn @MrReevesNE]

Your digital footprint follows you everywhere you go, so schools are certainly responsible for teaching kids how to browse and post of the Internet safely.
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[Karissa Schroder @karischroder]

Okay #TLDEUNO2019 last question!!! Q7:

[Brandyn @MrReevesNE]

Absolutely! You can't stick with the same learning style every day. During math, for instance, we might rotate through stations with different activities.
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[Karissa Schroder @karischroder]

#TLDEUNO2019 Thanks for the Brain Break @Anne11314804! Ready for Q6:

[Brandyn @MrReevesNE]

Saturn is super pretty! I'll head there.
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[Anne @Anne11314804]

#TLDEUNO2019

Brain break

[Brandyn @MrReevesNE]

The tool I use the most is @PearDeck. I requires each student to have a device, but has many cool features to enhance traditional power point presentations.
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[Anne @Anne11314804]

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Q5

[Brandyn @MrReevesNE]

Yes! Games can be a fun way to assess and get out of the routine of constantly lecturing.
I primarily use
@GetKahoot, @PearDeck, and @gimkit
#tldeuno2019 https://t.co/konmlsV4GB

[Brandyn @MrReevesNE]

Since I follow pages such as @SpaceX & @NASA, I have the opportunity to see the latest discoveries in our solar system and beyond.
Teaching science is one of my favorites, so I love sharing these discoveries with students.
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[Beth Wilson @BethWilson402]

#tldeuno2019

[Brandyn @MrReevesNE]

One of the cool features I've found is the instantaneous communication & feedback

[Beth Wilson @BethWilson402]

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