I've worked with thousands of teachers in every content area preK-12 on boosting our practice for an ever-changing world. Here are my top 3 low-lift, high-impact shifts. 🧵

A truth that should never be negotiable…

We just reached 700k🎉 As a huge thank you to this community, I’m giving away signed copies both of my books. TO ENTER: 1. Retweet this 2. Comment where you’re from Winner chosen and announced tomorrow. Open internationally. GOOD LUCK.

COACHES❗ What do you wish you had known before you became an instructional coach? sbee.link/vagqmfye74. Diana Benner #educoach #edchat #education

Looking for some quick ways to improve your pedagogy? We have over 30 videos that break down fun, effective classroom practices in one minute—and now you can binge-watch them all in one place! edut.to/3YeWapF

I wonder which teaching strategies would be at the top of the list if we measured curiosity, love of learning, imagination, and self-efficacy instead of (or along with) acquisition of content knowledge.

Growth mindset is a lifestyle change!

Being an instructional coach means having difficult conversations that may stir up emotions. But it's important to feel the emotions and metabolize them, instead of avoiding them. Here's how: ow.ly/FQeT50PPMZu Teaching Matters #TheLearningPro #EduCoach

Maslow before Bloom - students don't care what you know until they know that you care

Let's remind our students that they are unique and invaluable! 🌟 Discover the power of student care in just two simple words with Kathleen Budge and Grant Chandler. Read more at: bit.ly/3NOn18s #StudentCare #StudentSuccess #TeacherTwitter

Month 1 instructional coach reflection: Keep building relationships! Know my role. Set professional goals. Be flexible. Remind myself I am still learning. Embrace growth and collaboration - the journey ahead is exciting! #InstructionalCoaching #GrowthMindset

DID YOU KNOW? Many First Nation Veterans found that when they returned home after fighting overseas for Canada, they were no longer considered Indians under the Indian Act. We encourage all occupants of this land to learn about the history of this land. #IndigenousVeteransDay

I have struggled with the title of IC since I started in this role…I do love the term “thought partner” though!

"Learning should be seen as a qualitative change in a person's way of seeing, experiencing, understanding, conceptualizing something in the real world - rather than as a quantitative change in the amount of knowledge someone possesses." -Paul Ramsden (Australian educator)

Check out this important Indigenous literacy initiative! Retweet if you can! 🫶🏽❤️🪶

☝️Dylan Wiliam said that Cognitive Load Theory is ‘the single most important thing for teachers to know’. This poster summarises some key ideas from CLT and offers 6 strategies to optimise instruction and maximise learning. 👊 REPOST and grab a free HQ copy here:

Please do not use Teachers Pay Teachers for ANYTHING to do with #OrangeShirtDay. Not only is TPT NOT audited for equity and cultural appropriation, creators are literally making money off of Indigenous trauma. I will continue to share free vetted resources this month! 🧡🪶