Diane Smith

Interested in 21st century skills, inquiry, student centered learning, community connections • Teacher • Doctoral student (Curriculum & Instruction) •

[Diane Smith @smithdianemarie]

@alicekeeler using a google form through google classroom as a quiz and the auto fill feature helps with the grading of the google form quiz

[Diane Smith @smithdianemarie]

@cultofpedagogy @discord yes some of my Ms students use it to chat

[Diane Smith @smithdianemarie]

@blocht574 I think a benefit to older litterature is that it helps kids realize the crises and issues they face today - in many ways, are timeless to the human condition and not just something they are suffering individually

[Diane Smith @smithdianemarie]

@blocht574 there are timeless themes across literature that can always connect in some way to the human spirit and current times... teachers can choose ways to highlight that, bring out students' abilities to connect with that in an engaging way

[Diane Smith @smithdianemarie]

@flockofrobins I think it would work well... gives them a chance to connect with personal motivations... opportunities to learn away from the computer... and lets them connect with something they are truly interested in 👍

[Dr. Steven Weber @curriculumblog]

In Order For Students to Win BIG:

1. What do we need to focus on this week?

2. What does a small win by Friday look like?

3. What is our biggest priority?

4. Are we empowering learners or giving assignments? #edchat

[Diane Smith @smithdianemarie]

I really like this rubric idea - gives clear targets and feedback for students!!

[Diane Smith @smithdianemarie]

@SuptEnfield yep - it breaks my heart that we won't be starting in person with the kids! Any way this decision happens comes with emotions and questions... but we will make it to the other side...

[Diane Smith @smithdianemarie]

@markbarnes19 I believe these things require important conversations to be effective. While it can be done remotely, I also wonder if a sense of normalcy could make things easier for students during this time - not having to adjust to too many elements at once?

[Diane Smith @smithdianemarie]

7th grade French students planted their seeds today! They researched and decided on control and experiment conditions for their French herbs. We will make notes on the growth in French and hopefully make French recipes using our future garden! @woodscharter @WoodsSperry

[Diane Smith @smithdianemarie]

@flockofrobins
6th grade book talks! 🤗

[Diane Smith @smithdianemarie]

These kids are so inspiring! Amazing to see the variety and depth of interests and goals for this year! Bravo, 6th grade! @flockofrobins

[Diane Smith @smithdianemarie]

@woodscharter

[Diane Smith @smithdianemarie]

These kids did an amazing job! We surpassed our original goal & prepared 15 care packages for children with CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome). Thank you to the Lending Hands Club, @flockofrobins and @FerociousFight for helping to spread awareness and bring smiles to children!

[Diane Smith @smithdianemarie]

@rlawsum

[Diane Smith @smithdianemarie]

3rd Annual World Language Gallery Walk! 5th grade students went on a virtual “trip around the world” to research cultures and learn phrases. Students prepared interactive activities for visitors to experience cultural aspects of French and Spanish speaking countries!

[Diane Smith @smithdianemarie]

@WoodsSperry

[Diane Smith @smithdianemarie]

@WoodsSperry feel free to stop by next Thurs!

[Diane Smith @smithdianemarie]

Lending Hands Club kids met during lunch today to make scarves and cards to send to @FerociousFight an organization that provides care packages to kids around the world battling CRPS.

The empathy, care & conversation today was amazing.

Thanks for your help, @flockofrobins

[Diane Smith @smithdianemarie]

@flockofrobins @woodscharter @FerociousFight