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Leanne

@lealeaj7

Learner and teacher at Wairakei Primary School in Taupo.

 Taupo District, New Zealand
Joined January 2016
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#Anxiety can show up in classrooms in many ways, as this #sketchnote by @GoZenTweets shows. But @jessica_minahan has some ideas for teachers: ow.ly/wdLe50ygQas #edchat #teaching @Kschwart
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#wpstaupo An interesting read 20 Tips to Help De-escalate Interactions With Anxious or Defiant Students kqed.org/mindshift/43049/20-…
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Finishing off my art ledges ... a long overdue project #wpstaupo
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Strategies to support students gaining comfort with #English at any grade level via @ValentinaESL @Seidlitz_Ed ow.ly/uN3R50rSuuI #edchat #ELL #teaching #langchat

8 Ways to Scaffold Writing for English Learners

by Valentina Gonzalez Scaffolds are temporary supports meant to be released when no longer needed. Think of buildings that are under construction. When the building is in the early phases, more sca…

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8 Ways to Scaffold Writing for English Learners seidlitzblog.org/2019/04/10/… via @wordpressdotcom
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Looking at Edtech Through an Equity Lens

As technology becomes ubiquitous in classrooms, it’s critical to ensure that it doesn’t widen equity gaps.

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"When a flower doesn't bloom you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower" - @purposologist #sketchnote via @kwiens62 #edchat #growthmindset #spedchat
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Here are TERRIFIC tips for helping introverts to thrive at school — featuring the Quiet Schools Network’s @HeidiKasevich! kqed.org/mindshift/51811/six…
Six Strategies to Help Introverts Thrive at School and Feel Understood | KQED

Six Strategies to Help Introverts Thrive at School and Feel Understood | KQED

Designing experiences that give kids time to think on their own before sharing out to the class can go a long way in helping introverted kids feel valued and understood.

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To succeed in school, students need to be able to focus, control their emotions, and adjust to change. Via @edutopia: edutopia.org/article/how-tea…

How to Teach Self-Regulation

To succeed in school, students need to be able to focus, control their emotions, and adjust to change.

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“Your identity as a learner plays a huge role in the pathway that you take in school.”-- Dr. Patricia Kuhl of @UW_ILABS speaks on learning and the social brain in @edutopia’s new video series: edutopia.org/package/learnin… [VIDEO] #SEL #SEAD #edchat
Learning and the Social Brain

Learning and the Social Brain

In a series of interviews, researcher Patricia Kuhl reveals the science behind the social brain—which she calls the gateway to human cognition.

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"Redefining smart as something that's more effort-based than genetics-based has opened the door for kids" bit.ly/2vNLZyu @Kschwart #edchat #growthmindset #hschat
How To Weave Growth Mindset Into School Culture | KQED

How To Weave Growth Mindset Into School Culture | KQED

Teachers at Arroyo High School are seeing how years of integrating growth mindset messages into every class have changed student attitudes about learning.

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A4: edutopia.org/blog/what-heck-… from @edutopia for a starter on IBL #ZAEdu
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Two years ago, I was saying “do you have any questions?”. Last year I switched to “what questions do you have?” It made a difference. Today I tried “ask me two questions”. And they did! And those ?s led to more ?s. It amazes me that the littlest things have such a big impact!
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Looking at Edtech Through an Equity Lens

As technology becomes ubiquitous in classrooms, it’s critical to ensure that it doesn’t widen equity gaps.

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When students are engaged, predicting answers, talking with one another and sharing with the class in ways that follow safe routines and practices, they not only achieve more but they also act out less @Kschwart bit.ly/2se2Vtc #edchat #brainbreaks
20 Strategies for Motivating Reluctant Learners | KQED

20 Strategies for Motivating Reluctant Learners | KQED

Understanding what a child's brain needs is central to instruction.

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Never be afraid to try something new... because life gets boring when you stay within the limits of what you already know
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⁦Thank you, @dfkris⁩ & ⁦@MindShiftKQED⁩, for these ways to help our quiet leaders. The ‘Watch Your Language’ suggestion is a game-changer for Progress Reports and P/T/S conferences. Use these starting on day 1, fellow educators. kqed.org/mindshift/51811/six…
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What Does Personalized Learning Look Like in Schools? | Getting Smart gettingsmart.com/2017/03/per… @Getting_Smart @nacol
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These are the qualities students identified in teachers that impacted their lives via @bettyray @woodard_julie @SteeleThoughts #edchat #teaching #stuvoice #teachchat #backtoschool
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How to help your students feel comfortable taking on challenges, even if they might fail: 1. Celebrate perseverance. 2. Share your mistakes. 3. Allow retakes. 4. Discover 'the power of yet.' 5. Note the failures of successful people. edut.to/2Bhnf4o
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