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B Oli Sikora

@bolisikora

dad, technology teacher, cyclist...

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Thanks to everyone who contributed their experiences to this post. I hope it helps. cultofpedagogy.com/barely-ha…
Teachers Are Barely Hanging On. Here’s What They Need. | Cult of Pedagogy

Teachers Are Barely Hanging On. Here’s What They Need. | Cult of Pedagogy

Hint: It's not meditation and jeans passes.

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@verge17 Oct 2021
They’re putting guns on robot dogs now trib.al/NEMuW3F
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Do you know a K-12 #STEM teacher who could use extra funding for an activity in the classroom? We're partnering with @Ciena to award $1,000 grants. Please help us spread the word to any teachers you know. ow.ly/wMFs50FTqht #STEMteacher #teachergrants
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Brought my 2012 MacBook in to @Apple … was told after 7 years products are considered “vintage” 😆🤣
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@thehill23 Dec 2020
Dr. Miguel Cardona, nominee for Education Secretary: "I, being bilingual and bi-cultural, am as American as apple pie and rice and beans."
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No dinner plans tonight? Support your local restaurant. #SaveCTRestaurants
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@MindShiftKQED16 Oct 2020
Effective instructional videos are concise—no more than six minutes—have a clear purpose and focus, and, above all, are interesting and engaging. @edutopia ow.ly/CEwb50BU3D4
How to Create Engaging Instructional Videos

How to Create Engaging Instructional Videos

Teacher-made videos that encourage interaction and engagement are an effective way to support student learning—and they aren’t hard to create.

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@TEDTalks9 Sep 2020
"Every child deserves a champion, an adult who will never give up on them. Is this job tough? You betcha. But it is not impossible. We're educators. We're born to make a difference." Watch Rita Pierson's full TED Talk here: t.ted.com/6lBFUA1

Why Every Kid Needs a Champion

A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, personal level.

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It is extremely important for educators to work on their mental & physical health right now. Whether school is in person or virtual, we are dealing with stress that we have never encountered. Take time for yourself daily/weekly - read, walk, rest, spend time with loved ones.
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Alrighty. Let's pool some ideas for Ts trying to teach face-to-face AND broadcast to kids at home at the same time. What have you learned? Let's skip the comments about how impossible it is. We know that. Do you have any lessons learned or ideas to share?
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I don’t know if this will help, but please take care of yourself!
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Brett Hardy@brettjhardy27 Aug 2020
Replying to @Mister_Greer @historysandoval
Well, I'm not a history teacher, but was inspired by @historysandoval to update my Industrial Tech syllabus. Tons of great tips for future use too! Thanks so much!
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Tom Berger@T_F_Berger25 Aug 2020
When high school teacher @mrsg_echs asked her PLN (aka Twitter) for advice about teaching online, she got a lot of good, helpful feedback—and she gathered it here for you. edut.to/3aU38HX
Keys to Success in Distance Learning

Keys to Success in Distance Learning

Educators from around the country shared their advice about making remote instruction work for middle and high school students.

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decided to add an easter egg to show them what school was like when i was in fifth grade: docs.google.com/presentation…
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Tips for Rethinking Teaching in 2020 - featuring resources from @cultofpedagogy @jackiegerstein @sylviaduckworth drive.google.com/file/d/1fGZ… #edtech #remoteteaching #remotelearning #Covid19 #pandemicteaching #wecandothis #isteten
Rethinking Teaching 2020. Enriching remote, online, hyflex, blended, and in-person teaching for fall 2020. Accessible version at https://bit.ly/rethinkteach2020

ALT Rethinking Teaching 2020. Enriching remote, online, hyflex, blended, and in-person teaching for fall 2020. Accessible version at https://bit.ly/rethinkteach2020

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Replying to @DrBradJohnson
I have a few ideas about that to help Ts think about creating a positive and engaging environment for Ss. burroughsedk12.com/entries/g…
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This #BackToSchool, engage your students with hands-on learning experiences through AR in Search. Now you can bring key #STEM concepts (such as chemistry, biology and physics) into your classroom using 3D and #AR. Get started: goo.gle/3fQxWKr
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Starting the school year using an A/B #hybridlearning schedule. Some students online and some in person at the same time. Looking for ideas and resources for #CTE classes in #construction #manufacturing #transportation @CTEWorks @actecareertech @iteea @EducateCT
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