Learned some cool things about PBL from a colleague today- really liked the examples of group contracts to prevent “social loafing”. #leapoflearning #APpsychtermsapplytoeverything McLean Highlanders

So glad I took @Anniefalkenberg recommendation and started listening to the Vrain Waves podcast. The episode on feedback gave me this jewel: it’s not about good/ bad or right/wrong-it’s about where do I go next...for both student and teacher. #leapoflearning McLean Highlanders

35 days and counting until Election Day. Have you: → Registered to vote? → Phone banked? → Requested an absentee ballot (if necessary)? → Volunteered on a campaign? → Looked up your polling place? → Checked to see if your friends and family are registered to vote? #VOTE

AP US History Ss analyze Hamilton lyrics and debate fundamental differences between Hamilton and Jefferson in @HawkinsAPUSH McLean Highlanders FCPS Region 2 #FCPSPOG #criticalthinking #leapoflearning

#leapoflearning A1: remind students of due dates and upcoming things in class

A1: I can use twitter to share instructional practices frommy own classroom and to get inspired by other teacher’s ideas/strategies! #leapoflearning

A1: share relevant news articles and links. #leapoflearning

Thanks for sharing some really practical advice with us today- I learned a lot!

Had a productive teacher workday- got excited planning a future PBL unit with Cynthia Hawkins, presented about feedback and went to the National Mall to film with Lindsay Benedict. #leapoflearning

Put a few teachers in a room together and conversation quickly turned to TED Talks- here’s a few of my faves: pin.it/zyvwobp2a2kkjv #leapoflearning

Congratulations The Highlander on having two finalists in NSPA’s social justice reporting award! McLean Media Is awesome!

Club Picture day will be on Thursday, Nov. 8 AND Thursday, Nov. 15 in the cafeteria after school. Check out both schedules to make sure you are there for your club’s picture! tinyurl.com/CLUBpicsMHS18

When you start reading tweets from your j-fam you will end up finding so much more than just strategies for being a great adviser- you’ll find tools for being a better teacher and human. Really great ideas for both synch & asynch learning here. Thanks Joe Humphrey @FlipWithMoodle

Hey student journalists- learn from late night hosts like James Corden- interviewing from home will transform what your product looks like, but it can also result in better journalism

While AG Barr and U.S. Department of Justice attempt to restart federal executions next week, new research reveals that the vast majority of people on the federal government's death row have significant cognitive and functional impairments: news.bloomberglaw.com/white-collar-a…

THIS. This is why student journalists are SO IMPORTANT. What Hannah Watters posted will make school SAFER for classmates and teachers. That’s the whole point. ajc.com/education/phot…

McLean’s 2020 Yearbook is here and will be distributed next week! Check out tinyurl.com/McYBK2020pickup for details! McLean Band McLean Highlanders McLeanathletics McLean High School PTSA McLean HS Orchestra

So happy to be back at CSPA and presenting about uncovering interesting stories for your publication. tinyurl.com/50WaysFindStory

Got a Minute? Presenting some team-building and skill-building ideas at CSPA today! drive.google.com/drive/folders/…

Does the #GOPTaxPlan treat corporations & individuals the same in terms of who gets to keep deductions & who doesn’t? Nope, not even close.