Sometimes people forget that the first year of teaching feels like survival mode. New teachers want to be engaging, so help them cope by mentoring them #teacherleader #EdChat

"When we talk about equity, grading is rarely mentioned. By overlooking it, we unwittingly perpetuate the very disparities we dedicate ourselves as educators to correct." edweek.org/ew/articles/20…

Grading on a simple rubric (0-7) and being allowed to re-submit work after addressing feedback has made a difference for my HS Ss. Maybe there should be a shift for more accurate grading #edchat

Just had a student make the key to a math quiz - she was STOKED AND CORRECT and did a great job. I may try to get them involved in actually planning lessons some more

If students REALLY learned it in August, they should be able to use it in January.

I think that equitable grading is key to student success and teacher wellness. A solid, simple rubric goes a long way to encourage students AND teachers.

Thanks Misha Collins for being my example in math today on solving quadratics! Used iFaketextmessages.com for math time fun!

I love when Ss catch my mistakes; it shows that they are really thinking #EdChat

"We need to see grading and reporting more as a challenge in effective communication rather than simply one of quantifying student achievement." blogs.edweek.org/edweek/finding…

“You can have knowledge without skill, but you can’t have skill without knowledge. Even in the 21st Century, knowledge still matters.” More good stuff from @garrisstroud kentuckyschooltalk.org/2018/12/knowle…

"Rather than leave it to individual teachers, school leaders must take a clear stance on the need to change grading practices." blogs.edweek.org/edweek/finding…

💡 Some tips for Google Slides... #peachstatesummit #GoogleEdu

What is a good add-on or extension for #Chrome on #chromebook for inserting/editing equations #edchat #edtechchat

What is the point of academic content areas? #edchat

Does it really matter when students turn stuff in? Not really. Just take it when they finish it, give feedback, and take it again. A grade is about learning, not time. If you want to assess soft skills, have a category for that.

How awesome is Pear Deck Learning?! I’ve been using it for a week and one student said under his breath, “We should have been doing this all along.” I thought it was too juvenile to use with HS students, but my students (low to high) love it.

So, reading a lot of research latey and keep coming across the term ‘culturally responsive teaching’. Everyone seems to use it differently, so I’m asking - what does it look like? #edchat

I feel weird because I LIKE virtual learning. I do miss my Ss, but I feel like I have more time and availability to get with them 1:1. #edchat #distancelearning

Ever notice Ts aim for perfection? Maybe excellence is better or even just mastering SKILLS? Thinking hard how Ts and Ss put so much on themselves that passion becomes suffering. Does it have to be that way? #edchat #MentalHealthMatters #teacherlife

Teaching a course on #diversity in #education and I find it odd the Ss seem oblivious to the need/desire for culturally relevant pedagogy. I find it challenging for a white, cis male to explain personal experience for the desire of other groups. #edchat, Any tips or experiences?