#MMIWG2S+

Teacher friends: common humanity is a core component of self-compassion. It reminds us we all struggle & are allowed to have moments of being messy human beings. It challenges us to remember we are not alone. You being “you” is what makes you amazing. Feel it all. And be kind.

6 simple rules for a pedagogy of voice: 1. Talk less, smile more 2. Questions over answers 3. Ritualize reflection and revision 4. Make learning public 5. Circle up 6. Feedback over grades #StreetData

Colonized features of assessment: quantity over quality, individualization, one right answer, focus on the written word. What are the implications when we decolonize? Via Laura Tait CAFLN #cafln

"If I don't grade it, my students won't do it." We've all heard it. What's being communicated is, how do I intrinsically motivate my learners? Help them to discover their values and work in alignment with them. Aligning our actions with our values is motivating.

For teachers to be “All In” doesn’t mean they have to be at school til 7 every night. Doesn’t mean they need to take school work home with them every night. Doesn’t mean they need to be swamped every weekend with planning or grading. This isn’t All In, this is Burned Out.

If you’re always trying to read people’s emotions or wonder if someone is upset with you, you might have an insecure attachment style. HERE’S WHAT THAT MEANS 🧵:

Register at elvlc.educ.ubc.ca/secondary-year… for the Engaging all Learners in the Secondary Years webinars. Session 1: English First Peoples 10-12 with Denise Augustine Emma Milliken (she/her) & Erica Fitton. #literacy #equity Rose Pillay @NadineMcSpadden Erica Thompson Amy Laidlaw Katie Marren

By removing letter-grades and percentages from the picture, we're also getting rid of rank-and-sort. We're saying goodbye to trophy culture. Instead, we're saying that we are a learning community. We pursue proficiency together because we are all developing learners. #BCed

Save the date! The next BC Core Competencies EdCamp will be Saturday January 28 via Zoom. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #bcedchat #corecompetencies

Craig Mah EdCampBCCC Nicole Jarvis (She/Her/They/Them) Ree Emery @jnovakowski38 @CarrieAntoniazz Oh you better believe it’s on our Executive’s list of upcoming events! #bcedchat EdCampBCCC

Teaching tip: Rather than asking "Do you have any questions?" consider saying...

How Disruptive Will ChatGPT Be? It Depends... Everyone in #education is talking about #ChatGPT. Many articles & podcasts focus on ways this tech will disrupt education. Makes me wonder if tech is the real problem. catlintucker.com/2022/12/chatgp… #blendedlearning #edchat #edutwitter

This week's sketch: the Student Assessment Compass. A helpful image to guide student's in understanding and taking more ownership in the assessment realm of their schooling experience. #inquirymindset

As we move through this week, I encourage everyone to have a read through this blog from my amazing friend Bryan Gidinski 🦋 Let's have a conversation about the performance of Pink. lostboysconsulting.ca/uncategorized/…

Due to winter conditions, the opening of campus will be delayed until noon today. UVic crews are working to clear roadways, paths and parking lots in order of priority. Be safe! Please plan ahead, allow extra time and take care in your travels. ℹ️ ow.ly/iyhY50N4Kbp

Why are places still doing donuts for dads and muffins for moms events in 2023? How is that inclusive?? Also coffee for caregivers is literally right there

The scene: An 8th grade ELA class walk-thru The learning target: I can make inferences while citing evidence from a text. My ? to a student: What are you learning today? Response: About killer whales. Lesson: Teacher clarity (ES=0.84) is important every day in every lesson.

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I went BANANAS when I first saw a #thinkingclassroom in action, so I was thrilled to have had the honor of interviewing Peter Liljedahl on this week's podcast. (Thank you @Willmdunn for putting this on my radar!!) cultofpedagogy.com/thinking-class… #mtbos