MSM 521: Swivl Me Timbers, I’m a Textrovert!
Summary:
Performative Arts and evaluation. How do we evaluate teachers? Dave has 360 degree view.
Jokes:
The movie “Lincoln” grossed over $275,000,000 in theaters. This is very surprising.
- Historically, Lincoln doesn’t do well in theaters.
What’s the difference between beer nuts and deer nuts?
- Beer nuts are $1.98, Deer nuts are under a buck
Which state has the smallest soft drinks?
- Minn-a-soda
When does a joke become a dad joke.
- When it becomes apparent.
Which is faster, a pregnant or non-pregnant horse?
- A pregnant one. Double the horse power
What happens if you get scared half to death twice?
Middle School Science Minute
by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com)
Three-Dimensional Teaching and Learning
I was recently reading the September/October 2021 issue of “Science & Children” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section “Editor’s Note” written by Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn. Elizabeth wrote an article entitled “Three-Dimensional Teaching and Learning.”
One of the most important starting points when implementing three-dimensional teaching and learning is the placement of students within the learning environment. Are students the drivers of the learning, or are they passive recipients of a well-crafted lesson focusing on content and practice?
http://k12science.net/three-dimensional-teaching-and-learning/
Reports from the Front Lines
- Performative Art
- Evaluation
- Jobs
- Virtual?
The Twitterverse
Textrovert: no calls; texts only.
Why is #middleschool the perfect time to begin #careerexploration? Check out our collaborative playbook with @AMLE, featuring insights from real middle-grades educators who’ve walked the walk! https://bit.ly/3vxghRx
https://twitter.com/ASA_Impact/status/1451653350588551177/photo/1
Google Drive for desktop updated with full Apple M1 Mac support https://9to5mac.com/2021/10/22/google-drive-desktop-mac-m1-support/
By @technacity
If you’re looking for a green screen, there’s a quick sale going on for the collapsible Neewer ones! https://amzn.to/2ZinNUB
Proof Mango // Online Course Proofreading @ProofMango
We all know how important it is to add interactivity to our courses. But how? I stumbled upon H5P when I was creating my course. It let me add flashcards and interactive presentations easily. Great way to stand out as a course creator. https://t.co/SXXMc9ztgT?amp=1
#mschat every Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. And as Troy says, “The Twitter never stops!”
Resources:
Authoring H5P Interactive Content and Releasing as OER by @sushumanaro
Video: https://youtu.be/qpNWiN5NAqA
Web Spotlight:
Axis – The Culture Translator
Tik Tok Tics: What it is – This week, the Wall Street Journal (paywall) reported that doctors across the world have seen a significant increase of teen girls with ticks in their offices over the last year. Some believe that “Touraette syndrome influencers” on TikTok may help explain why. A team of Chicago based doctors published a similar study earlier this year. Perhaps it is a manifestation of William Blake’s “We become what we behold.” Axis suggests these questions to engage teens to think about influencers:
- Can you think of anyone (friends, musicians, directors, etc.) that you would consider a genius?
- Can you think of specific songs, movies, or conversations that have shaped the way you think about life?
- Is it possible to know how something will affect us before it affects us?
Teachers Are Barely Hanging On. Here’s What They Need.
An incredibly honest, frank perspective from a leading Education influencer.
https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/barely-hanging-on/
Learn to let go of sleep battles with your teen
Where is Vilnius? Here’s a video to help you.
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