Brenda Schaefer

Does this image have good use of Contrast, Alignment, Repetition an Proximity? Teaching the elements of design, to get the grade 2’s ready to design their own advertisement. #coetail #carp

I’m ready to take my reading instruction to another level thanks to @MatBrigham for inspiring me! #scienceofreading

A boss looks for reasons to say no. A leader looks for reasons to say yes. A boss issues orders and demands loyalty. A leader gives direction and takes responsibility. A boss expects to be the most important person in the room. A leader makes everyone feel important.

It’s all about reconstructing memory instead of activating memory. An interesting read! #teaching #education overpractised.wordpress.com/2023/02/27/rec…

A new study finds that 40% of teachers are using #ChatGPT "at least once a week," an indication that they're embracing it as a tool to help them better meet the needs of their students. Is it true—are you using ChatGPT? If so, how?usatoday.com/story/news/edu…

Nothing is moving! 😳

Do you agree?

@gderry @sylviadesign Any suggestions on how to teach grade 2’s making infographics using digital tools? #edtechchat

@ndbekah International School of Kuala Lumpur is one of my favourites when it comes to DEIJ.

EAL teachers, what do you think of this tool? Any suggestions on how to use it for our multi-lingual learners? phonicsandstuff.com/word-mapping?c…

When you’re investigating the origin of Christmas, go through time to find out #Sinterklaas played an important part and suddenly you’re grade 2’s want to put their shoe out in the hopes they will receive a gift! Let’s see who has been naughty or nice. #CultureEd #inspire

It was a writing celebration. And afterwards, each book was placed on our Writer’s Wall of Fame. #sistokyo

Important reminder. 🙌

Great books to read! I‘ll start with The Minimalist Teacher. Added it to my book basket!

@Techned1 @ibarryjohnson @CoraEdTech @gould_haakon @MsReyna2 @trev_mackenzie has some great resources for this. He mentions getting to know your student’s identity, strengths, interests and wonders first, before you teach them.

How do you build a positive learning environment in your class @ibarryjohnson @CoraEdTech @gould_haakon @MsReyna2

Hello #coetailers it’s been a while! Please join in on our discussion about the cycle of socialization. Use the link or the QR code in my latest blog post to upload your thoughts on flipgrid. brenda.coetail.com/2022/10/04/you…

Is there anyone out there that has experience building a #RubeGoldberg machine digitally with primary students? Any #app recommendations? #technology #engineering #design

It's been a while since my last #COETAIL tweet, but here's another one. #socialmedia brenda.coetail.com/2022/04/09/%e2…

If you love #organization you’ll love #symbaloo symbaloo.com/home/mix/13eOc…

My thoughts on being a researcher in a dynamic, digital world. #COETAIL brenda.coetail.com/2022/02/06/wor…