Olivia Nortwen

ELL & Spanish M Ed. University of Minnesota alum. she / her / ella

[Olivia Nortwen @profe__olivia]

Very grateful for the opportunity to share some of my experiences as a student teacher in the @UMN_CI newsletter this week 🙂

[U of MN CEHD C&I @UMN_CI]

Aspiring teacher @profe__olivia finds support while earning dual licenses from faculty and peers

https://t.co/il6aH7QK9k

[Ashley D. Farmer @drashleyfarmer]

Like so many bell hooks was my introduction to a tangible& rigorous feminist politic. But what I return 2 in this moment, as we navigate CRT attacks, is her claim “the classroom remains the most radical space of possibility” it’s why they target it & why we must hold this space.

[Olivia Nortwen @profe__olivia]

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[George M Johnson Garçon @IamGMJohnson]

Here is a video on how you all can support and join us in the fight against the book ban. Support our work - https://t.co/XxhLy823Bz

[Olivia Nortwen @profe__olivia]

@jennysantilli1 I think you are right - it looks like a company that sells TEFL courses trying to get more people to buy their product and not being subtle about exploitative elitism / racism.

[Olivia Nortwen @profe__olivia]

This is so awful.

[Olivia Nortwen @profe__olivia]

@tyLanasaurusrex A5: I’ll prioritize a district where BIPOC and LGBTQ+ staff are hired AND retained, there’s a sense of community, & every individual student’s identities are valued. If #edtech is used in a way that supports this and teaches kids new skills, even better! #pstpln #ci5307

[Olivia Nortwen @profe__olivia]

@aaronzimmerman_ @tyLanasaurusrex @MrTomRad I have loved following his account! Hoping to read his new book soon, too!

[Olivia Nortwen @profe__olivia]

@academicmaestra @tyLanasaurusrex @learnforjustice @irvspanish SUCH a good resource. I've learned so much from them.

[Olivia Nortwen @profe__olivia]

@tyLanasaurusrex @ShanaVWhite @KaporCenter Cool, thank you Lana! Just followed :)

[Olivia Nortwen @profe__olivia]

@jasontoe3342 @tyLanasaurusrex @antiracist_ed Love it!! Following :)

[Olivia Nortwen @profe__olivia]

@rach_nader @tyLanasaurusrex @iHartEricka Thanks for the recommendation! Such an important topic, just followed.

[Olivia Nortwen @profe__olivia]

@tyLanasaurusrex @ShanaVWhite She has really thought-provoking ideas about anti-racism in education.

[Olivia Nortwen @profe__olivia]

@tyLanasaurusrex A4: Follow @ShanaVWhite ! I love her insight on education and just life in general. Highly highly recommend! #CI5307 #pstpln

[Olivia Nortwen @profe__olivia]

@Hannah_7393 @tyLanasaurusrex Yes!! It's such a good opportunity to promote collaboration. I'm excited to get more comfortable with #edtech so I can more effectively teach students how to use tech (and learn with them!)

[Olivia Nortwen @profe__olivia]

@carolyn_nue @tyLanasaurusrex @irvspanish Really good examples! I'm guilty of assuming that kids grew up with tech and know how to navigate it, and need to check myself more frequently on assuming that students know how to do things. I've had a few hiccups with that with online learning and password logins!

[Olivia Nortwen @profe__olivia]

@wardellESL @tyLanasaurusrex Appreciate that you brought up SES. I think classism in schools is often overlooked, despite the fact that it's everywhere.

[Olivia Nortwen @profe__olivia]

@hilton_watson @tyLanasaurusrex @CAST_UDL Totally agree. It's hard because group work can be so cool, but it can be challenging to make sure that the activity is meeting each student's needs.

[Olivia Nortwen @profe__olivia]

@tyLanasaurusrex @EThorntonGHS Example: providing every student with a chromebook to take home doesn't mean that they each know how to use it, that they have wifi at home, that they can navigate the chromebook setup that is most likely in English, etc.

[Olivia Nortwen @profe__olivia]

@tyLanasaurusrex A3: Today @EThorntonGHS tweeted that equality is giving everyone a pair of shoes, and equity is making sure they're the right size. Similarly with tech, we need to be mindful of how what we ask students to do with tech works for them as individuals. #ci5307 #PSTPLN

[Olivia Nortwen @profe__olivia]

@wardellESL @tyLanasaurusrex @CAST_UDL Yes, totally agree with your point about flexibility being key.