Jennifer Cole O'Connor

Teaching is not just a job. It is a human service and it must be thought of as a mission. ✨

A huge “shoutout” to Nate Shoutis and his videography students for their creative short films, documentaries, music videos, mockumentaries and animations today during the annual Shouty Awards! Such a talented group! @Fremont1_LVHS

@DingleTeach You could have every one transfer ownership to you then move to a shared drive which makes it clean. Your tech person might have google “super powers” and can also help with the transfer. That’s how we did it- I basically owned all folders and files and he dragged them over.

@DingleTeach Do you own the docs you are wanting to move? Or are they docs with multiple owners? Or are they already in a shared drive and you want to move to a new one? It can be done, but logistics depend on what you are starting with

@AlexSVenet Ruty’s Restaurant in Hermiston… so good. Worth jumping off the interstate for a few miles.

@DrKChilds According to Fisher and Frey, Better Learning through Structured Teaching- a framework for GRR “focused instruction does not have to come at the beginning of the lesson…”(p.5) Focused = I do. I’m not a huge DI fan, but GRR does have its place. It’s just another tool.

@JmocWyo If it’s GRR the I Do is first

Here are 5 things that are wrong with the gradual release of responsibility model (I Do, You Do, We Do) when used during mathematics instruction... What are your thoughts? #mtbos #math

@natabasso If you assign it, you do have an obligation to assess it… even informally. It may not need to go in the grade book, but students need to know that you value the work they do and that you are using it to improve your teaching as well as their learning.

When someone says, "If I don't grade it, students won't do it." Agree with them. It's disarming. Then ask, "But were they doing it for the right reasons anyways?" The goal is to get more students engaged in authentic learning, not just task completion.

We're so proud to announce that our very own Michael Heyman has been named one of the TOP 100 influencers in EdTech by @edtechdigest! We're doing big things - stay tuned for more exciting news from our team throughout 2023! #education #edtech #k12 #teachers #edleader #edutwitter

We're hosting a tournament March 3rd & 4th, and we need judges! Haven't judged before? Don't worry - we can train you - It's a lot of fun and there will be snacks. You can sign up here: forms.gle/7XiPENJwK8rueA…

As author/speaker Brian Butler @bkbutler_brian preaches, let's make #gifted education the floor of every classroom! Start With The CROWN, not with the kid! #StartWithTheCROWN #RuthlessEquity #Equity #TeachTimmy

Just wrapped a book study with a fantastic group of @Fremont1_LVHS teachers tonight. If you haven’t read UDL Now! by @KatieNovakUDL you need to… this book removes the fear and inspires you to try new things!

When I say “Build relationships” with your students, I’m saying “Just be a decent human-being to kids.” It’s not an add-on or something more to do. It’s treating kids like they’re human.

@DevelopWithJud @KatieNovakUDL Agreed! We are doing a UDL Now! book study with our pilot group. Learning tons from the book and each other! I highly recommend it.

@JmocWyo Yeah good points. Thankfully the internet can at least get everyone started, even baby steps. UDLNow! by @KatieNovakUDL is my recommendation for anyone wanting to venture into UDL!

If Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that aims to provide ALL STUDENTS with EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES to learn by creating flexible and inclusive learning environments, then why doesn’t every school adopt this? #UDL

@BrigLeane @HSSD_Trojans I love that you have the norms for each team linked… and the percent proficient is easily visible. This is great.

Q: How do schools know which collaborative teams need more support @ a PLC school? A: They monitor team products (Essential learning targets, CFAs for those targets, Intervention & Ext Plans, Skill-by-skill & kid-by-kid results, Norms, & Team learning) ⬇️HSJA @HSSD_Trojans

Another strong showing at the Worlando Beach Tournament: Josie - poetry (1st), oratory (5th), impromptu (5th), duo (5th) & most Sweeps points; Felanie- Duo (5th); Claire - Congress (4th). Janetta (1st) & Felicity (4th) best costumes.

These ladies killed it in Thermopolis this weekend! Claire Lane - 1st PF debate, 6th Congress Felicity Olsson  - 1st PF Debate Myriah Haratyk - 1st Oratory, 6th Drama Josie House - 2nd Poetry; 3rd Humor, 5th Duo Felanie Kelson - 5th Duo, 6th POI Loukia Savino - 7th Drama

Congratulations to Loukia for her first place finish in Dramatic Interp this weekend at the Wyoming Indian Novice Tournament! And a huge thanks to Felanie, Josie and Janetta for judging and supporting our novice competitors!@LanderSchools @LVHS_Activities