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Amanda Dodson

@MandyDodson

Rural and regional education | interdisciplinary learning | thinking behaviours | innovation

 Orange, NSW, Australia
Joined December 2009
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In Australia, until 1994 women were not legally allowed to list their profession as ‘farmer’ #IWD2020
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With every story you share, you create connections, everyone needs a story to listen to. Create an archive of stories for yourself and share widely or quietly #IWD2020 #goldsmithstudio
Ready for tomorrow’s lesson on volume and surface area of a cuboid
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Meridith Ebbs@iMerinet25 Oct 2018
Where did Windows #MovieMaker go? It’s now called Photos #msed #aussieED thanks @townesy77 #aisdigistem #3DPaint
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Can't wait to share this back at school! #mixedreality #aisdigistem #paint3D @MSAUedu
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Jon Dunk & @JeanineKobylins managed to make computer specs exciting to 13yo girls UNPLUGGED! #Creative #digital #integration! #aisdigistem
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@MelSilk what GSM paper do you use?
Making hyperbolic paraboloids! Thanks @MelSilk #biomimicry #biometrics #aisdigistem
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Any year 6 teachers doing circulatory system need to use their AR app #insightheart. It perfectly demonstrates how tech can be used in a non gimmicky way to improve learning. If you have an Apple Watch, the heart will show your current heart rate. #edtech #teacher #ARapps.
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We know what the research says and we're doing something about it! Read more about how we teach spelling @StCatherinesSyd here: stcatherines.nsw.edu.au/news…
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Still seeking #MysterySkype friends!
Amanda Dodson (@MandyDodson) profile pictureAmanda Dodson@MandyDodson13 Oct 2018
Any adverturous Year 5/6 teachers in NZ or Asia keen to have a #mysteryskype in the next week or two? We're based in Sydney & have 4 classes eager to connect internationally.
Any adverturous Year 5/6 teachers in NZ or Asia keen to have a #mysteryskype in the next week or two? We're based in Sydney & have 4 classes eager to connect internationally.
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@BruceFerrington great to see your name in my news feed! What lucky students you have. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful lessons that bring maths into a real world context.
I've been reading Bruce's blog for years! I'm glad he's being recognised for his dedication, vigour and creativity in mathematics. canberratimes.com.au/nationa…
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Adam Carron@adamcarron12312 Jun 2018
When reading gets harder #literacy #reading gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/17/0…
When Reading Gets Harder

When Reading Gets Harder

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Jay McTighe@jaymctighe9 Jun 2018
This is an accessible and practical guide to the characteristics and uses of Essential Questions to engage students in deeper learning. A great "back-to-school" resource for faculty! teapawt.org/jaymctighe/status/8700…
Jay McTighe (@jaymctighe) profile pictureJay McTighe@jaymctighe31 May 2017
Check out this new Quick Reference Guide on Essential Questions at: ascd.org/publications/quick-… Please share this!
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Why do we still spend so much time on written reports 2x a year? I have been asking myself the same questions as @whatedsaid. It doesn’t make sense, either for the teacher or the editor/proofreader. Time for change! whatedsaid.wordpress.com/201… #AussieED
Why do we STILL have reports?

Why do we STILL have reports?

Why is it that, in this day and age of instant communication, most schools and parents still expect the kind of report card suited to another era? Why do reports traditionally go out twice a year, …

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Please don't let Nosa be deported @CharlieFlanagan Ireland is his home since he was 2 years old. my.uplift.ie/petitions/save-… via @UpliftIRL
#Sphero #maths: length conversions. Can you make Sphero travel 2200mm?
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Sir Ken Robinson says he believes the aim of education is to enable students to understand the world around them and the talents within them so that they can become fulfilled individuals and active compassionate citizens. @SirKenRobinson #futureschools
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