Stephen Gresh

[Stephen Gresh @stephen_gresh]

A3: Hexagonal thinking is a large web, when taking one topic or even using this for ELA and and the topic of theme. You can have your students all come up with their own theme and compare them to each other to see similarities.
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[Stephen Gresh @stephen_gresh]

A2: Hexagonal thinking includes recording ideas, and creating a web or hexagon that tie ideas together. this can be done individually or in small groups to allow students to create a larger web of connected Ideas.
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[Stephen Gresh @stephen_gresh]

A1: My favorite thing to do with my students (when I was a student teacher teaching elementary science) was to begin science class with a lab as a precursor to what we would be studying for that chapter.
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Hello, my name is Stephen Gresh and I am currently a grad student getting my masters degree in education
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[Stephen Gresh @stephen_gresh]

@brian_behrman I just took a look at this article and loved the 4 quadrants they used in teacher "qualities" or "beliefs" so to speak. We definitely must have high expectations for our students and I think it's important for them to know that. It gives them motivation to meet those expectations

[Stephen Gresh @stephen_gresh]

This is a great article to look at when considering the use of manipulatives in the classroom. I would take a good look at the digital manipulatives they now have available.
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[Stephen Gresh @stephen_gresh]

@MrKaiser2592 A5: I hope to be able to reach out and find other teaching professionals (new and old) to help me in the future of best practices to use in the classroom such as technology and other project based learning methods. #educ582

[Stephen Gresh @stephen_gresh]

@MrKaiser2592 A4: I’m not currently teaching but in my fourth grade science lessons, I used PhET simulations program which is free online to use. I used this specifically for electricity and the idea of open, closed, and parallel circuits. I would encourage everyone to check it out. #educ582

[Stephen Gresh @stephen_gresh]

@MrKaiser2592 Aside from knocking down communication barriers, technology can also help close the gap between student engagement and learning in general. Just growing up having very minimal interaction with technology in the classroom, I have seen just how motivating tech is now. #educ582

[Stephen Gresh @stephen_gresh]

@MrKaiser2592 A2: I was definitely skeptical on the huge influx of technology that was being incorporated into the classroom; however, I was quickly able to see that technology (aside from personal use and distraction) was very beneficial and engaging in the classroom. #educ582

[Stephen Gresh @stephen_gresh]

@MrKaiser2592 My name is Stephen Gresh and I am a graduate student as well as a Residence Life Coordinator at SFU. When I was student teaching, I used Kahoot rather frequently due to its user friendly interface, I also saw that it motivated my class the most as well. #educ582

[Stephen Gresh @stephen_gresh]

@MrKaiser2592 Twitter is much different than Facebook for sure, so this will take time to getting used to. Just the little bit I do know about Twitter, it’s a great way to connect to professionals and peers with similar interests and occupations. #educ582