I am a teacher, learner, ecologist, writer and editor. I am learning how to be a better teacher by improving learning experiences.
Teaching in Alberta, Canada
Joined October 2010
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Sound Communication is Widespread among Fish - There’s a whole lot of talking going on beneath the waves. eurekalert.org/news-releases… #biology #evolution #science #SciChat
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“There's nothing like doing it face-to-face. But going online and doing it online so much, I've become hyper-aware of how important it is to have a good question.” ~ @MathletePearce
Listen in: makemathmoments.com/episode1…
#iteachmath #mathchat #edchat #MTBoS
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"Some bug populations were reduced up to 70 percent in areas exposed to diesel exhaust and ozone contamination."
#SciComm #SciChat
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AI system “trained” to read conventional retinal scans for signs of heart disease scitechdaily.com/artificial-… #scichat #hearthealth #AI #cardiology
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Biologists discover new insect species - spends 11 months of the year locked in a crypt - "Once they emerge, they only live three or four days." phys.org/news/2022-01-biolog… via @physorg_com #biology #Entomology #SciChat
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Plants in Motion - some of the remarkable reproductive adaptations of plants. the-scientist.com/videos/pla… #ecology #biology #SciComm #SciChat
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How lobster shells are teaching scientists to make stronger concrete | CBC News cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-ed… #SciChat #STEM #Science
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This ancient sea reptile had a slicing bite like no other - teeth may have been used to “slice and dice” crustaceans, shell and all. sciencenews.org/article/anci… #evolution #SciComm #SciChat
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Reinforce science learning at home. Parents, here are some ideas for low-tech science activities that you can do at home with things around the house. edut.to/3p1II5P #teacher #education #resources #scichat #stem
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From wastelands to conservation: Why #Alberta needs to start thinking about its wetlands - "Wetlands are continuing to be lost, especially in southern Canada, where most people live." | CBC News cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/w… #WorldWetlandsDay #ecology #environment #SciChat
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#NobelPrize Winner Jack Szostak's search for the origins of life. Listen Now:
Apple Podcast podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
Stitcher stitcher.com/show/big-brains
Google Podcasts podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR…
Spotify open.spotify.com/show/2uYYyD…
YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=2MKmxIT4…
#scicomm #scichat
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How intestinal microbiota can disrupt maternal behavior and how this can negatively impact development of offspring ow.ly/Chf030rvqhQ #scichat #microbiome #behaviour
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"I love remote work but I miss the serendipitous moments in the office when I caught up with a coworker while getting coffee and had a breakthrough."
Okay, let's talk about this. Starting with:
Those weren't truly serendipitous moments 👇
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A brief history of hand-washing - Let's have a clap of clean hands for Ignaz Semmelweis. treehugger.com/health/brief-… #SciChat #history #health #COVID19
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Find comfort in your rituals. Seek solace from your silence. Unearth peace with productivity. #writetip #coronapocalypse
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Please see below - a great “Social Distancing Infographic” created by @burnabyschools (we thank you) & approved by the Ministry of Health for your use. #bced
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Creativity can take any shape or form, and the more one pursues it, the better the entire human race becomes.
On the 141st birthday anniversary of Einstein, let’s keep this in our minds as we pursue our goals.
#crayond #productdevelopment #birthday #anniversary #creativity
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"Not only does studying evolution tie together everything in biology, it can also make clear how science as a discipline works." ow.ly/2DHY50yLeOW #Evolution #SciChat #SciComm
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Circular Reasoning: Finding Pi | STEM Activity: sciencebuddies.org/stem-acti… via @ScienceBuddies #PiDay #SciChat #STEM
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Thrilled to be able to do something with @NYTimesLearning that helps bring @JohnAllenPaulos's terrific NYT essay into classrooms!
nytimes.com/2020/02/27/learn…
#math #mathchat #statschat
