Shawn Reed Parsons

IB educator & passionate AP at a future Lab school focused on SEL, competencies, and design thinking. Engaging and inspiring others to do great things for kids.

[Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker]

Telling students to "participate more" in online discussions doesn't usually increase participation. Usually, it just adds pressure to a space that already feels disconnected.

⚡️ What actually works is structure: co-created norms, chunked instruction, & built-in accountability.

Tap to see how to design it: https://t.co/yLIEwAvpBc

[Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker]

The Claim-Evidence-Question thinking routine is an instructional strategy designed to promote critical thinking, evidence-based reasoning, and active engagement among students.

See how to use it in your classroom: https://t.co/f6WJxlTzxN

#edchat #k12

[Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker]

The “I used to think…Now I think…” thinking routine helps students reflect on how they used to think about a topic, subject, or issue and how their thoughts have changed as a result of a learning experience or engagement with information.

Use it now: https://t.co/R88snNp0Oq

[Justin Mecham @thejustinmecham]

Goal‑setting isn’t broken—

Your method is:

Most goals crash at the starting line
because “work harder” isn’t a plan.

A target without steps is just
a wish with nice handwriting.

Without the right system:

• You waste time
• You lose focus
• You burn out

Here are 4 methods that actually work:

✅ OKRs
• Objectives + Key Results
• Set bold goals with 2–5 outcomes.
• Track progress often. Stretch beyond comfort.

✅ SMART Goals
• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
• Relevant
• Time-bound

✅ Backward Goal-Setting
• Start with the outcome.
• Work backward step by step.
• Plan in reverse. Execute forward.

✅ ABCDE Method
• A = Do now
• B = Do next
• C = Nice to do
• D = Delegate
• E = Eliminate

You don’t need to guess your way forward.

You just need the right framework to follow.

That’s how goals turn into habits.

That’s how habits turn into great outcomes.

That's how great outcomes keep repeating.

Please repost to help others out there! ♻️

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[Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker]

Playlists vs. Choice Boards: What is the difference?

➡️ https://t.co/W9np5Ww4h8

#k12 #studentled

[Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker]

🔬 Did you know the reciprocal teaching strategy can also be used in science class?

Find out how to use it with text, videos, data, & more ➡️ https://t.co/o59iBfV4S9

#STEM #scied #k12

[Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker]

Try out a station rotation in your English classroom!

Check out these potential activities: https://t.co/UDIrEkaAAR

#engchat #k12

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

A Pomodoro timer, the scrunchie trick and future thinking are some of the tools that can help teens develop their executive function skills. @ThrivingSP

10 Hacks to Boost Teen’s Executive Function Skills and Manage Screen Time
https://t.co/DxqCCAkfeH

[Teacher2Teacher @teacher2teacher]

Looking to level up your Ss' analytical writing skills?

Check out these sentence stems, from educator @Kasey_Kiehl!

[Rita @RitaBacque1]

So true!!!!!

[Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker]

🤦🏼‍♀️ Stressed about implementing #StationRotation? Don’t worry—you’ve got this! 💛

Get my 10 Essential Tips for Teachers Using the Station Rotation Model: https://t.co/stAVXKUnYP

Plus, get your FREE copy of Station Rotation ideas (at the end of the article)!

#EdChat #EduTwitter

[Marzano Resources @MarzanoResource]

Setting up classroom rules or diving into fresh content? 🍎✏️ Evaluate your approach with our self-audit from "Coaching Classroom Instruction".

Discover strengths & growth areas 👉: https://t.co/zSZHsgT3Lz

#EduReflect #TeachingStrategies #ClassroomSuccess #MarzanoResources

[Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker]

Want to help your students give each other kind, specific, and meaningful peer feedback? 💛

Copy & use my FREE Peer Feedback #ChoiceBoard with Sentence Stems: https://t.co/LuZBdjDIYd

#StudentFeedback #EdChat #EduTwitter #PlaylistModel #BlendedLearning

[𝔻𝕣. 𝔼𝕣𝕚𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕘𝕞𝕒𝕟 @Erik_Youngman]

The Difference Between Scaffolding & Differentiation.

What would you add?

https://t.co/JipqTalRlx

Via Caffeine Queen Teacher & @TCEA.

#Education #EdChat #EdTech #edutwitter #SEL #k12 #teachertwitter #twitteredu #GrowthMindset #edadmin

[Marzano Resources @MarzanoResource]

Setting up classroom rules or diving into fresh content? 🍎✏️ Evaluate your approach with our self-audit from "Coaching Classroom Instruction".

Discover strengths & growth areas 👉: https://t.co/zSZHsgT3Lz

#EduReflect #TeachingStrategies #ClassroomSuccess #MarzanoResources

[Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker]

🤔 Looking for ways to boost students’ #SelfAwareness?

Jump into this slide deck packed with conversation cues! 👉🏻 https://t.co/jsa7VrlCSn

#SEL #EduTwitter #EdChatEU #UKEdChat #AussieEd

[Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker]

🙌🏻 Empower your students on their journey toward 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 & build community!

🗣️ Access my FREE slide deck filled with thought-provoking conversation starters & spark meaningful discussions today! 👉🏻 https://t.co/jsa7VrlCSn

#SEL #SelfAwareness #CASEL #UDL

[Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker]

Put a #blendedlearning spin on the 5Es instructional model to combine the best aspects of in-person & online learning!

Blended Learning and the 5Es Instructional Model
https://t.co/0ZqSaWwxWF

#education #blendedlearning #edchat #edutwitter #teaching

[Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker]

Get my 🆓 template for a 3-part #FlippedClassroom lesson so you can better prepare to engage with your students around video instruction in-class: https://t.co/1bKB0lIIbQ

#EDTech #UDL #EDChat #EDChatEU #UKEDChat #AussieED