MSM 524: The Teachers Are Just Like the Students
Summary:
Professional Development for staff, a few ratholes, and how teachers can continue to grow. Hey, Dave has PD tips too.
Jokes:
What do you call a guy standing in a hole?
- Phil
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I have a new pen that writes underwater. It’s amazing. It writes other words as well.
How do you get down off an elephant?
- You don’t. You get down off a duck.
Did you know the first french fry wasn’t cooked in France?
- It was cooked in Greece
I fear that Elon Musk is going to get into a scandal. It would last for, like, ever.
- Elongate
I finished writing my book on penguins.
- In hindsight, it would’ve been easier to use paper.
I had a happy childhood. My Dad used to roll me down hills in tires.
- Those were Goodyears
I called Siri “Alexa”. Now neither one will talk to me.
My friend has a new boyfriend. However, he’s in another nation.
- Imagination
A farmer caught his cow smoking weed.
- The steaks have never been higher
Why should you keep a knife in the freezer?
- For making cold cuts
Hey, did you know that Bruce Lee had a brother? That brother was a vegetarian.
- Broco Lee
Middle School Science Minute
by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com)
The Importance of Professional Development
I was recently reading the November/December 2021 issue of “Science Scope” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section “From the Editor’s Desk” written by Patti McGinnis. Patti wrote an article entitled “The Importance of Professional Development.”
Professional Development is best conducted via opportunities to learn in the workplace through Professional Learning Communities, instructional coaching, or any vehicle that focuses on improving student achievement through teacher practices.
http://k12science.net/the-importance-of-professional-development/
Reports from the Front Lines
- Quality Professional Development
- Coaching
- Self-selected
The Twitterverse
Typical EduCelebrity @EduCelebrity
Good administrators allow their staff to wear jeans on Fridays. Elite administrators allow their staff to wear sweatpants.
I am blown away by this COVID vaccine video, one of the coolest things I have seen in a long time
Middle School Educators: This is one of the best books to maintain middle school focus this year and in the years ahead – Take a look! @AMLE @DruTomlin4Edu @blocht574 The Successful Middle School This We Believe promotional video with Rick… https://youtu.be/TQZTwE6QqJw via @YouTube
8 Ways to Scaffold #Writing for English Learners @ValentinaESL
#ell #mllchat #learning #langchat #teachertwitter #readingwritingELs #EB
Moodle Users Association @moodleassoc
Replying to @VertalerJoost
Hi Joost, yes all our Town Halls are recorded and available for members to view at their own time and pace. You will find them here:
Dr. Bryan Pearlman, EdD, LMSW – #MaslowBeforeBloom @DrP_Principal
Stress Response In Kids… Fight, Flight, Freeze… #maslowbeforebloom
“We are always demanding teachers to innovate and create. We want them to use tech to make all the units. But teachers need time.” – @maprats
Justin McMillan @justinwmcmillan
#mschat every Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. And as Troy says, “The Twitter never stops!”
Strategies:
Student Self-Assessment
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=428873
Resources:
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Web Spotlight:
16 Powerful Little Known Facts to Help Manage Your Life
Slang of the Week
Bugman: A man who loves being part of consumer culture, loves buying the newest technology, and doesn’t appear to be ashamed of the part they play in the collective “hive-mind” (hence: he is a bug man). Example: Is Mark Zuckerberg a person, a robot, or the king of the Bugmen?
Estonian Poet Marie Under – Six Poems
Who was Marie Under and why is she so important for Estonians? Like many Estonian cultural greats of the turbulent 20th century, who lived during the oppressive Soviet occupation, her story is full both of joy and sadness.
Random Thoughts . . .
Personal Web Site
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