Kristina Fulton

@letsquitteachin @JamesAFurey I would also add that engagement is connected to motivation. Med school student probably already have motivation for learning so the engagement piece is inherent whereas our k12 student may need some help with that.

@JamesAFurey Engagement is not entertainment. That's the confusion for most. Engagement is the urge participate in thinking and learning. Learners in class can't achieve in what they never engage with.

The modern obsession with "student engagement" is a category error. We don't ask surgeons to make scalpels fun for medical students or engineers to make calculus entertaining. Education is about the transmission of essential knowledge, not performative enthusiasm.

Listening to kids play “school” can be eye-opening. Kristina Fulton's daughter and her friends (3rd grade) created a list of rewards for their “students,” and the first item on the list was “no math.” loom.ly/VdS0-lM #edchat

We expect (sometimes demand) student engagement in learning, BUT How much time have we spent teaching learners what active engagement looks/feels like? We assume a LOT & get upset about unmet expectations. Many unmet expectations are often unspoken & untaught in the 1st place

The traditional mathematics curriculum is a series of disconnected skills that often feel irrelevant and uninspiring. What does this mean for us and our students? @math_fulton discusses integrating #curriculumstoryboards: loom.ly/rIy9o-Q #edchat

curriculumstoryboards.com/teacher-and-in… I am excited to share this approach with more educators, helping to design coherent and connected curriculum that engages students in meaningful learning experiences. @CurriculumStory

Engaging in this kind of reflection can transform our classrooms into spaces where understanding is prioritized over memorization, and where mistakes are embraced as valuable learning opportunities.

As educators, it’s crucial to reflect on our questioning practices. Are we asking questions that reveal student thinking, or are we stopping at surface-level correctness? When we dig deeper, we uncover the rich, often hidden layers of student understanding—or misunderstanding.

"Correct answers can mask confusion, just as incorrect answers can hide understanding." — Marilyn Burns This quote resonates with me and recently sparked a powerful discussion that I facilitated during an inservice session with a group of teachers. It made us pause and consider:

@DrRackleyCLSD @CLSD_Schools @MrGCCPrincipal @CCHSFalcons @FalconEdTech @cwelementary @MrsMillerCLSD @Mike141Rohrbach What a great group! 😀

#Grateful to be part of the incredible administrative team at @CLSD_Schools! We spent two days together this summer talking about our vision for teaching & learning at #CedarCrest. I can’t think of any place I would rather be. I 💙 our #FalconLife. #FalconPride #WeAreCedarCrest

@MrsMeghanHooper I love your recommendations! I want to hear more about what your takeaways are!

Favorite line: "My goal isn't to walk them through the process; it's not to take on the responsibility for them. My goal is to help them find their first win." 🤌

Absolutely LOVED this book @Mr_Rablin - an *honest*, practical read. Your blueprints are SO smart because they identify the true starting point. Thank you for sharing the Qs you ask kids and for linking learning progressions to motivation and hope in ways had never considered!

@MrsMeghanHooper Ohhh, should I add it to my list?

Thank you for writing Leading With People, @ZBauermaster.

At a school today, teachers used a TOS (Table of Specification) to analyze a test and start revising. When constructing a test, we need to consider the content and cognitive level. It was eye-opening to see this data for one unit on the TOS, leading to fantastic discussions!

If you missed our conversation, check out: youtube.com/watch?v=Vh-gc7… and my in progress draft: curriculumstoryboards.com/wp-content/upl…

AI is one tool to make this a little easier. Thank you @allison_zmuda for hosting me last night to discuss Curriculum Storyboards for Mathematics!

For me, thought partners (even virtual ones) are necessary in design work. As an educator, my only career experience is that of a teacher. I find it particularly difficult to design authentic and real-world mathematics tasks without thought partners.

@MandyMathEd I'm excited to hear from you at PCTM this summer too!

@MandyMathEd I am presenting! I'm so excited!!!!

@MsRlovesMath @bobsonwong @MandyMathEd I think that's in March

@bobsonwong @MandyMathEd My wonder also. I just want to know about NCTM!

I'm thrilled about this opportunity! It's truly special to be able to combine two of my passions: mathematics education and curriculum design. And, of course, I'm looking forward to discussing it with Allison. linkedin.com/events/whymath…