Explorer. Learner. Educator.
San Francisco, CA
Joined March 2017
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Was wonderful to have @kjinquiry back on my podcast to discuss leading and learning through the lens of inquiry. Great insight into what the best leaders and teachers do to bring out the best in those who they serve. #ibpyp #PhysEd
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Breaks are key to learning—skipping them may rob students of valuable cognitive processing time, new neuroscience research suggests.
edutopia.org/article/we-dras…
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Attempting to update AtLs Matrix to reflect Enhanced @ibpyp (thanks for the nudge @dalmatu ). I think I have finished adapting and adding icons. Still working on the definitions. Thinking Skills section ready for feedback. TIA! #SkillsFirst
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"Leaders must be strategic and intentional in engaging students, teachers, and parents." Here'e 5 great strategies for engaging as a school leader! bit.ly/2zk871V ow.ly/y5XD30mrrdI
Powerful reflections from 5th graders today. She used to think “that homeless people were homeless because they didn’t get good jobs”. Now she thinks... @ISTPSchool
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Getting ready to step our junk modeling area up a notch by teaching some new techniques. Glue gun instruction next! #skills #JunkArt #ishcmcib #CognitaWay
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Today’s the day! 30 new creative tasks k-16 on youcubed.org. All beautiful and free. 🙂🙂🙂 – at Palo Alto, CA
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Peter Johnson (2004) “if nothing else, children should leave school, with a sense that if they act, and act strategically, they can accomplish their goals” #studentagency #pypchat #ishcmcib3e
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“I love reading, cooking, boxing, swimming and exploring new places. I think these hobbies have kept my passion and interest, as I am continuously learning new things when doing them.” – Liz Evans, 3rd Grade English Teacher #ISTPIdentityProject
Design challenge: Think like an engineer, build the strongest bridge you can using only popsicle sticks and glue. Next time we’ll test to see how much weight they can hold until they break. Destruction is imminent! @ISTPSchool – at Palo Alto, CA
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Folks, it's not rocket science & it doesn't take much, but you genuinely need to care & love your young people.
Brain science also tells us about oxytocin vs. cortisol. Connecting like this👇🏾floods the brain with the 'bonding hormone' oxytocin.
Give it a try...thanks @edutopia
A new study finds that greeting students at the door increases engagement by 20% and reduces disruptions by 9%—effectively adding 1 hour of learning per day. edut.to/2N8NH65
My heart melted today. Came back after recess and found this. Created independently by students, inspired by our wellness time. @ISTPSchool – at San Francisco, CA
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Great ways to start the school year:
1. Our WiM tasks. youcubed.org/week-inspiratio…
2. Free student online class that sig increases maths achievement: youcubed.org/online-student-…
3. 4 boosting messages video: youcubed.org/resources/four-…
4. Our new, free algebra lessons:youcubed.org/algebra/
Liz Evans retweeted
Goal-setting theory holds that writing down concrete, specific goals and strategies can help people overcome obstacles and achieve @anya1anya bit.ly/2PENc0k #edchat #parenting #goals #growthmindset
Class tour: Part 2! @ISTPSchool This class dive into everything they do. Such deep thinkers and thrive on being given choice and trust in the classroom. – at San Francisco, CA
BTS night tomorrow, and my students created a class tour to share with their parents! Part 1 @ISTPSchool – at San Francisco, CA