A brief video of me discussing using the Access Lenses to help students discuss visual & written texts. Free downloads of this sheet can be found at theartofcomprehension.com Dr. Mary Howard Disrupt Reality FourOClockFaculty andrew kauffman @RobSahliAP Nic Hahn (she/her) Jay Billy Sean Gaillard

"Teach past the test to this other meaningful, creative work and you will get the test, but you'll get all this other stuff too" Diana Laufenberg Katrina Schwartz bit.ly/2Oue9mY #edchat #inquiryed #pblchat #teaching #cpchat #edadmin

Principals, to build a strong school culture, ask yourself: What fundamental beliefs do you want community members to hold about the work they do? What actions and attitudes do you expect to consistently observe? gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/18/09/…

Started to collate some of Ron's resources: docs.google.com/document/d/1zB… faraday de la camara Erika @RonRitchhart #ccotonline

Genuine dialogue is a form of showing respect to others and learning from them. #Dialogue

We need to teach how doubt is not to be feared but welcomed. It's OK to say, "I don't know."

Most refugees are seeking the kind of belonging that connects them to strong and peaceful relationships with the people around them, says @drydenpeterson. gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/18/10/…

"We need to be educating people so they are productive and employable. But we also need to be educating people so that they're creating a society that is livable and social, where human interaction is important" EdSurge bit.ly/2CCuJyW #edchat #edtech

From my friend, Judy Willis, M.D. Judy is a board certified neurologist with 25 years experience who then became a teacher for 10 years (in elementary and middle schoo)l! Our forthcoming book, Understanding by Design Meets Neuroscience scheduled for release in April 2019 by ASCD

At a loss for how to make sure that the internet is a tool for good in your students' educations? The Digital Civics Toolkit helps channel enthusiasm for digital media into real world impact: bddy.me/2EcYFmY

"Humans are hardwired to tell #history in stories. #Neuroscience tells us why we get them wrong" ti.me/2PrYx43?utm_so… #Historyteacher

Teaching #empathy is about teaching students, not content: goo.gl/7fZ4HG via edutopia #edchat #leadupchat #joyfulleaders

We talk a lot about students being engaged. It occurs to me that one of the hallmarks of a great classroom is the TEACHER being engaged. Kids love it when their teacher is active, involved, and energized. And they can tell which ones are really “into it” and which ones aren’t.

Love this real-world task. A busy, multi-faith city. How important and relevant! #mypchat #realworldtransfer

Playing “Explanation Game” for formulating multiple hypotheses with evidence for plant growth patterns in our documentation. #pzqvsd #pzpgh

Parents: Feeling lost on homework help? The first step, especially with kids 13 and under, is to have them do their homework at a communal space, like a dining room or kitchen table. gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/18/10/…

Planning sessions for #AMLE2018 Can’t wait to learn and collaborate with amazing educators in Orlando.

I write to toss words around & create some fun. I write to take note of life -- from the lackadaisical to the pun. I write to remember. I write to learn. I write to grow. I write because... it's who I am. #WhyIWrite

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