Dr. Ruth McQuirter

Professor interested in all aspects of word study, especially spelling, grammar, and vocabulary. Special interest in technology in education

[Academics Write @academicswrite]

I did a thing this term where I told my students they were allowed to use ChatGPT. The catch was, they had to tell me about it in a reflection when they handed in their paper. This is a thread about how it all went.

[Donna Dortmans @DonnaDortmans]

via @NYTimes https://t.co/VeBmM1F6aX

[Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe]

Students in middle school love mythology thanks to Rick Riordan and his series - today, after exploring the power of symbols, myths behind words and storytelling - students used mixed media to represent a favourite myth- can you guess? #1 is easy… #3 is so creative

[Dr. Ruth McQuirter @wordstudy]

Chat GPT and its influence on education https://t.co/G2MmbTDaF9 via @thereseandrews

[Trevor MacKenzie @trev_mackenzie]

If ChatGPT doesn’t cause educators (& education) to pause & reflect on how & what we teach, our students are being underserved & undervalued.

Never before has the need for skills such as curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, personal/social awareness been so important.

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[First Nations Child & Family Caring Society @CaringSociety]

We are beary excited to make Spirit Bear and Children Make History available to watch for free in honour of Orange Shirt Day from Sept. 23 - Oct. 1!

Here are the links:
French CC: https://t.co/3jlJqBTcLd
English CC: https://t.co/Lw5xs3RBxU
English no CC: https://t.co/nsFZGnXUEF

[Meanwhile in Canada @MeanwhileinCana]

A tribute to Queen Elizabeth through the years on bank notes.
Via @historyepics

[@clclyne @clclyne]

Sharing again this fantastic #IndigenousEd resource from @PortageMainPres with stories, essays, poems + educator & classroom connections for Ts gr5+ So helpful for educators looking for support to embed Indigenous content in a good way

[Rolland @rchids]

2022 Ontario Elementary Science and Technology Curriculum - lesson plans for each grade, long range plans, coding and webinars for teachers.

https://t.co/N1O10M8SbV

[Dr. Ruth McQuirter @wordstudy]

@heroicendeavour @tommy_gonzo @Misterbodd Canada is a different story. Small market and when the market is diminished further through unpaid copying in schools and universities it’s even harder to create relevant products. See Access Copyright battle

[Dr. Ruth McQuirter @wordstudy]

@tommy_gonzo @Misterbodd The issue is that publishers have such a small profit margin and high overhead that you are depriving them and their authors of legitimate sales. As a former textbook author I know the incredible amount of time and research that goes into creating credible resources

[Inclusive Education / Éducation inclusive Canada @InclusiveEdCan]

Meet the guest of Ep 19 of Let’s Chat, professor & researcher @KimberlyMaich of @MemorialUniversity! She chats with our hosts about celebrating uniqueness & the risk of exclusion that comes with distance learning. Ep 19 will be available May 30: https://t.co/HXK9rohkQb

[Brittlestar @brittlestar]

OH DEAR GOD, MOM

[Dr. Ruth McQuirter @wordstudy]

How to Guide Students in Self-Reflection During a Project - John Spencer https://t.co/vl4VhTR2Ay

[Emily Weston @primaryteachew]

I’ve started putting all the resources I’ve created, including for Y6, Reading & Transition into a Dropbox, so hopefully they’re more convenient to find! If you do use them and wish to, I’ve also popped an Amazon Wishlist of books for my classroom, too 🥰

I hope it’s useful! 🖤

[Miss @missdcox]

I’ve said before how I think that trainees/novice teachers watching experienced/expert teachers teach has limited value if they don’t understand some of the foundations that have already been set and the reasoning behind teaching decisions. Today I explained to a trainee…

[We Are Teachers @WeAreTeachers]

Have you downloaded our free calendar yet? Each month has its own theme and is packed with fun ideas for your classroom!⁠
Get it now >> https://t.co/Ls47r0OfBJ

[Dr. Ruth McQuirter @wordstudy]

The Novel in Verse: Recommended Reading for the Classroom - TEACH Magazine. https://t.co/sTOrAZLYAq

[Mrs. Fiona Kelder @Mrs_Kelder]

This was a wonderful activity from a student to the Queen for her #PlatinumJubilee ! I remember doing a similar writing activity with @wordstudy when I did my #BEd - I still have it. As a result, it became a favourite writing lesson with my students. This was a great recipe! 👑🇬🇧

[Mr. Nesi is 99% on BlueSky @mrnesi]

First grade teachers.. let your students make time capsules for 2-2-22.

Open them on 3-3-33 their Senior year!