Educator w/global experiences committed to teaching relevant skills, inspiring curiosity, promoting empathy, building community, & practicing a life of balance.
Concord, New Hampshire
Joined March 2010
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Kevin A. Duncan retweeted
"One ironical consequence of the drive for so-called higher standards in schools is that the children are too busy to think."
-John Holt (more than 60 years ago)
Thanks for the recommendation @B_Sheridan! My wife and I watched this and were inspired on multiple levels.
Need a pick-me-up? Take 30 minutes & watch this fantastic short documentary, "The Last Repair Shop."
This documentary highlights the power of the human spirit & how the arts, or the instruments used to create art, can have life-changing impact on us. youtu.be/xttrkgKXtZ4?si=1ltN…
Kevin A. Duncan retweeted
"Imagine you are at the end of your life and you are granted the ability to repeat one day. Which period of your life do you choose to repeat? Does that tell you anything about how you should be spending your time today? "
-@JamesClear
Kevin A. Duncan retweeted
1/2 When he taught H.S. history, Jim Nehring handed out several textbooks’ takes on the same historical event, each offering a different account in a tone of absolute certainty. Students learned more about the topic but they also came to question authoritative pronouncements.
Anyone know a great article/source for best uses of AI in the social studies, English, and/or Humanties classroom? #sschat #edchat #adedu #GoogleEDU
Thanks everyone. If we come across something great here I'll be sure to send your way as well. In the meantime, I'll check out @b_sheridan's resource and will DM you @tsbray.
What Makes a Teacher Memorable? It’s All About Awe edweek.org/teaching-learning… Thanks to Jon Scolnick for the reminder
Kevin A. Duncan retweeted
Researchers studied the effects of a 20-minute walk on the cognitive performance of a group of children.
This is fascinating…
Kevin A. Duncan retweeted
In summary:
(1) Family time is limited—cherish it.
(2) Friend time is limited—prioritize real ones.
(3) Partner time is significant—never settle.
(4) Children time is precious—be present.
(5) Coworker time is significant—find energy.
(6) Alone time is highest—love yourself.
Kevin A. Duncan retweeted
If people are struggling with workload, it's almost always an issue of
1. Too much to do
2. Crappy systems
Some ideas for solving each 👇👇
"Outliers, Revisited" is one of my favorite all time podcast episodes. It really sticks with you and gets listeners, especially educators, to think more critically about fairness in education and other pursuits.
And….we’re back!! Part two of our season starts today!! pushkin.fm/podcasts/revision…
Very interesting on what should be obvious about students' schedules but often isn't
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Kevin A. Duncan retweeted
And finally, a reminder that through Labor Day, I'm hosting @planetmoney's Summer School series, a series about the basic principles of investing, aimed at young students and others with no formal finance exposure. Check it out! n.pr/3s4JL7G
As a person who loves having (many!) tabs open, I didn't like when #thegreatsuspender was removed last week from #googlechrome, but now I'm grateful it happened b/c I'm enjoying using #OneTab more
Kevin A. Duncan retweeted
If I get 1 viral tweet in life I hope this is it.
My wife married an athlete, who had limitless energy and was a true partner. Then came ALS and she had to dress, shower and care for me. She has borne these burdens with incredible courage and strength.
I love you @sabrevaya.