Paul Caginalp

Chemistry teacher extraordinaire, dorm parent, tech theater teacher by day. Pickle maker and farm mad scientist by night. @suffieldacademy He/Him

[Paul Caginalp @pcaginalp]

I enjoyed this insight from Daniel David. It sums up so much of why teachers struggle to make use of the advances in learning science. Loved the #MBEDeepDive this year.

[Alison Simon (she/her) @simonschooling]

"We have a science of learning not a science of teaching." David Daniel is doing a phenomenal job setting the stage for us to be critical consumers of research and translating often reductionist scientific research into our practice as teachers. #MBEDeepDives #brainisanorchestra

[Paul Caginalp @pcaginalp]

@lcoil What program did you use and how did you break the chat into groups? I have been trying to figure out a way to do this in microsoft teams, but havent found a way yet.

[Paul Caginalp @pcaginalp]

@MrChemGeek @LytleDiane @bsullivan35 @PhilipPulley @irvspanish @robert_schuetz @Schoology Boy, twist my arm @MrChemGeek ... sure, I'll help out.

[Suffield Academy @SuffieldAcademy]

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[Paul Caginalp @pcaginalp]

I have used some of these simulations for years! So much easier now.

[PhET Sims @PhETsims]

BIG NEWS!!!! (please share and retweet)

By popular demand, we have worked with @Microsoft and our sims can now be embedded in #OneNote! (h/t @mtholfsen @OneNoteEDU)

#MicrosoftEdu #edtech #STEM #OER

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[Paul Caginalp @pcaginalp]

@danielgoduti I still teach to write from "We" in lab reports. Are you encouraging I? Are there literature examples that you have found written from I in lab reports?

[Paul Caginalp @pcaginalp]

@JoeBirdwell @flippingwithjoy I do water analysis too. Ss do several labs with ion selective electrodes, ph tests, etc. Then they get a sample of water to test using procedures they learned. We also do food safety of canned foods/basic nutrition facts and evaluating fuel sources for cars.

[Paul Caginalp @pcaginalp]

Favorite GIF of the day, though can we only increase processing space with good teaching methods and by reducing distractions?
Reducing the complexity of facts seems to be a major goal of some teaching, but I would argue that it is detrimental to final understandings.

[Nick Smith @NickHarveySmith]

Cognitive Load GIF taken from my last presentation on the subject #MedEd #FOAMed

[Paul Caginalp @pcaginalp]

Tomorrow is ice --> water --> steam lab day for my Ss. Water playlist = perfect timing.
Thanks @KatyDornbos

[Katy Dornbos 🤸🏽‍♀️ @KatyDornbos]

Got chemistry labs involving water and solutions? Flame tests? Here are on-theme playlists for the lab.

Water: https://t.co/BbREWlSjfZ

Colors: https://t.co/yLBE6UMjMx

#chemed

[Adrian Dingle Chemistry Educator & Communicator @adchempages]

Is It Time to Upend the Periodic Table? https://t.co/ccvvR0WliS

[Paul Caginalp @pcaginalp]

Word of warning to teachers: If you get married right before the school year your anniversary will always consist of cleaning / updating classrooms before school starts. Happy 9th my love...#teacherproblems

[Paul Caginalp @pcaginalp]

Suffield GSA squad had a great time at #SPHERE tonight. My favorite take away was "impact is as important as intent when dealing with bias incidents." Thanks for a great night @BKrasemann @FavaLindsey @CoachFava @WyvernNation @SuffieldAcademy.

[Paul Caginalp @pcaginalp]

@ohsjohnson @jen_chem101 Does it absolutely have to go? I think that as a model (good for helping us think about some pieces and knowing it is a simplification) can be very useful, although I make models a main part of my #chemed

[Paul Caginalp @pcaginalp]

A great post and worth reading for all #edutwitter. It also pushes into the body of work on how we disagree /how should we disagree with each other online.

[Paul Caginalp @pcaginalp]

@MrChemGeek Your point about putting it in videos and things is a good one. Maybe I can make some extra supplements to the class that have some science history. Love the quote you can't be what you can't see.

[Paul Caginalp @pcaginalp]

I agree that visible representation in #stem is important for Ss groups. I also find it hard to build time for sci-history into my #chemed #scienceed classes. I race the clock from the first bell with #pbl type projects and lab work. What's a #scienceteacher to do? #sciencenews

[stephen merrill @smerrill777]

It's great news: The data shows that young girls are making dramatic strides in imagining themselves as scientists—but there's still work to do. Some research-backed tips from my recent video for @edutopia.

[Paul Caginalp @pcaginalp]

@tzav80 Absolutely true. Am I the only one who is annoyed by the first # being #teachershelpingteachers ? Where is #largebusinessandeveryoneelsewithboatloadsofmoneybuysstuffforschools. Not as catchy?

[Paul Caginalp @pcaginalp]

@jen_chem101 @ohsjohnson Great looking book! I look forward to it.

[Paul Caginalp @pcaginalp]

I currently do 3 major papers per year with my #chemed Ss, and more with my research methods Ss, but I am considering taking a few assignments and turning them into more colloquial formats. Thoughts from the online family? What format do you use? #scichat https://t.co/BsMmf6IWUq

[Paul Caginalp @pcaginalp]

@GEStfowler I agree with @lisakayroberts on ask for help, but would add use that help to not reinvent the wheel. Lots of stuff is out there and lots has been tried already. Bring your questions to your mentors and other teachers you trust. Also, get many many mentors.