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I gave my students a formative assessment and asked for feedback on their own learning. One of my students left this comment and it warmed my heart. 🥰 #whyiteach #TWS_F18

You clapped for the health care workers. You cheered for the first responders. You tipped the waitresses, the cashiers, the clerks. Now another frontline group deserves your grace. buff.ly/33aW9Xq

I wasn’t ready to say “goodbye” to my students for the entire school year... This group was so special to me - I don’t know what else to say.

Intrigued by this article, tried it out in my 7th grade math classes. Loved the results and the level of engagement and passion it brought out in my students. Thanks edutopia. #studentengagement edutopia.org/article/strate…

Just hosted my first digital study session! Students logged in from home and we got to chat through Padlet while playing a review game on @quizizz ! Hopefully this is the first of many! #prosper4ward

“Students must be engaged and cooperation must be practiced, often. These team-building games can promote cooperation and communication, help establish a positive classroom environment and provide a fun, much-needed reprieve from routine.” bit.ly/2BjUtN2

*Two more weeks until Thanksgiving Break *Teachers:

What happens in class if you get rid of the lecture? These teachers are seeing students’ anxiety levels drop and commitment rise.

A Visual Summary: 32 Learning Theories Every Teacher Should Know - bit.ly/2FdZTNE

The idea of a 3D shape being laid flat to find surface area is a difficult concept to grasp... Until now! Loved these pull-up shapes we made today for surface area and volume! #svusdshines

An English learner may not understand everything a teacher says—but a *picture* is worth a thousand words. Here are 4 strategies to support English learners. edut.to/2ZouaAY

A new study gives some of the first biological evidence that presenting math in a way that encourages a #growthmindset changes not just students' motivation to learn, but the the way their brains tackle problems. edwk.it/2Ucj9Uq

"I have never taught a perfect lesson and probably never will.  If you can have a growth mindset in your teaching, not expect perfection, and continually strive to get better, you will be just fine." A must-read! 🔽🔽   Teaching is Never Easy blog.behaviorflip.com/teaching-is-ne…

"Does a student who retook something have less knowledge than a student who mastered it the first time?  I would argue no." A must-read! 💯 Retakes Support Growth Mindset blog.behaviorflip.com/retakes-suppor…

British neuroscientists find early biological evidence that having a growth mindset in math can change how students mentally approach problems. edwk.it/2FSnzpm #growthmindset #math

“Cooperative learning” transforms the notion that student responsibilities get lost in group projects. The answer: each student gets randomly assigned roles.

Prompting students to connect with their strengths, identify what matters most to them, and envision ways they might contribute to the world may ultimately help them to feel more respected and empowered @edutopia ow.ly/GMcz50py6NW #edchat #SEL #hschat

One of my favorites- Pythagorean Theorem introduction 🤗 #MTBoS

When Ts love their jobs, students notice. When Ts are counting down the days, students notice. It turns out, students notice a lot! The positive energy of the T is the single most important factor in determining the climate of the classroom. @SteeleThoughts @ToddWhitaker

Teachers can scaffold discussions from the early grades on in ways that show students how to respectfully share dissenting opinions. edut.to/2SihRBJ @edutopia @brcollins27 #SELChat #SEL

Meet Milo, a robot designed to help autistic children recognize facial expressions, express empathy, and practice other social skills. #ASD #autism @Robots4Autism