Sandy Shaffer

Wife, mom, life long learner, Learning Technology Integrator, Instructional Coach, educator, friend, a firm believer that learning should be fun and engaging!

[Sandy Shaffer @sshaffer4]

This is really important. How can we include strategies to build executive functioning in our classroom routines and expectations?

[edutopia @edutopia]

Executive function remains one of the most reliable predictors of success in academics—and in life. Here's the research on what it is, and how to cultivate it. ✈️

[Sandy Shaffer @sshaffer4]

Participating in EMC2 session at ISTE23!! “We don’t want students to be behaviorally engaged. We want students to be cognitively engaged.” John Meehan #EMC2 #ISTE2023

[Sandy Shaffer @sshaffer4]

Guard against letting your inner peace be dependent upon what others do or don’t do for you.

[Sandy Shaffer @sshaffer4]

I heard this great idea today: “Tell me what you watch and I’ll tell you who you are.” Our habits define us. What are we feeding our minds and spirits?

[Sandy Shaffer @sshaffer4]

Always start with the KUDs- what do I want learners to Know, Understand, and be able to Do?

[Shake Up Learning @ShakeUpLearning]

⚠️ CAUTION: Don’t get distracted by ready-made classroom resources available online.

➡️ Ask yourself these questions before you assign the activity:
https://t.co/IWqLwV0AtF
#edtech

[𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙯 💡 @ShellTerrell]

Metacognition Strategies https://t.co/TM2IbTVGlO via @finleyt

[Sandy Shaffer @sshaffer4]

Thanks for sharing! This is awesome!

[Tony Vincent @tonyvincent]

💻 @nathanghall keeps a list of free web-based tools for students that do not require any kind of account or registration. (via @rmbyrne)

🧰 Categories include QR codes, polls, charts, documents, stories, presentation, audio, video, and diagramming.

https://t.co/KLZuGn8PIo

[Sandy Shaffer @sshaffer4]

I never thought of it this way but this is so true!

[Dolphins Enlighten @embracetruejoy]

#WednesdayWisdom - How can you use your life here on earth to prepare for eternity? #NotesToAYoungerMe #StarfishClub @melanie_korach @BiscottiNicole @coachadam34 @BillGarlandSpkr @JK45PE @Jim_dEntremont @SmrtAleks @cduggan5 @MPHickie @ChrisQuinn64 @ChristineBemis2

[Sandy Shaffer @sshaffer4]

@embracetruejoy @DisruptEdToday @melanie_korach @BiscottiNicole @coachadam34 @BillGarlandSpkr @JK45PE @Jim_dEntremont @SmrtAleks @cduggan5 @MPHickie @ChrisQuinn64 @ChristineBemis2 @Principal_H @gary_hensel @tracyscottkelly @gratefuledu64 @DrMBEdmunds @Dadsonpowermode @Teacherchick27 @KevinLeichtman Oh my gosh! I love this!!!

[Sandy Shaffer @sshaffer4]

@MaHisOgle22 @TannenbaumTech @MACSchools This was an amazing session! Thanks for sharing this with us!!

[Sandy Shaffer @sshaffer4]

This thinking routine can be applied to so many content areas!

[Brett Miller @ScatteredB_]

the beauty of simple protocols such as these that promote self-reflection and inquiry

[Sandy Shaffer @sshaffer4]

This is so true! Being metacognitive about giving ourselves grace also enables us to better extend it to others.

[John Antonetti @JohnAntonetti]

@lhags00 @GRRECKY We have to give ourselves grace since we are first learners (every day) before we are teachers. Sometimes, the weight of our responsibilities makes learning something new feel like an indictment of what we didn’t do (know) yet.

[Sandy Shaffer @sshaffer4]

This seems so easy to do but requires a mind-shift in educators. Sometimes the pressure of pacing causes educators to struggle with giving themselves permission to be flexible. #ISTE22 #NotatISTE22

[Dr. Matt Bergman @mattbergman14]

I am often asked, "How do I infuse autonomy and choice into student assignments?" It starts with flexibility 💪🏻 in the product 📦 or process 🚜#udlrising #ISTE2022 #NotatISTE22 #accessibility

[Sandy Shaffer @sshaffer4]

@700club Actually, I am not. HE is.

[Sandy Shaffer @sshaffer4]

ISTE takeaways from this morning: Google Applied Digital Skills- ready to use, self-paced lessons that teach learners how to use tools and do things from creating a certain kind of writing to completing the FAFSA! Thanks Christia Osborn-Preston! #ISTELive22

[Sandy Shaffer @sshaffer4]

@iste One of my takeaways was from a session with Dr. Julie Evans. We need to be coaching teachers to integrate computational thinking into the plans they already have. Not ask them to make new plans.

[Sandy Shaffer @sshaffer4]

@destinietee I am attending virtually! I would love to see you too! Wish I could be there! We can connect virtually though.

[Sandy Shaffer @sshaffer4]

This has been amazing!

[ISTE+ASCD @ISTE_ASCD]

GREAT insight from @CornelWest about respect at the #ISTELive Mainstage. Listen in! 🔊

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

We need to go beyond empty apologies! 🙌
📷 @sylviaduckworth

[Bré Bartels @btels_612]

So I just found out that @canva and #canvaforeducation is now free for like, everyone I work with. Geeking out over here! #ISTELive22