Teach elementary students in a suburban, public school. I love my job. (Somewhere in there I am a mom, wife, reader, & musician too.) she/her #educolor
Northern Virginia
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When learning to be a teacher, how many of your courses focused on how to successfully lead class discussions?
This is something @MarcusLuther6 and I just chatted about, and @jenorr and I discuss often.
If the answer is few (or none)… that seems like an issue, no?
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REVIEW: Prompt deeper discussions by crafting great questions.
Matt Kay provides actionable insights on how to structure discussions, promote critical thinking & create a safe class environment that encourages thoughtful debate. @MattRKay #edutwitter
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ALT Cover of Prompting Deeper Discussions: A Teacher’s Guide to Crafting Great Questions by Matthew R. Kay
I can’t believe it’s the 2nd birthday. I will be forever grateful to @MattRKay for inviting me into this work and sharing his wisdom and all the effort he’d put into Not Light, But Fire.
Happy 2nd birthday to We're Gonna Keep On Talking! Co-authors @MattRKay and @jenorr empower elementary teachers to respond authentically and truthfully to children's questions about the world and lead meaningful discussions about race. spr.ly/60114En37
Jennifer Orr retweeted
"Creating a classroom full of people—adults and students—who are willing to engage in difficult conversations is no small feat." Teachers @MattRKay and @jenorr embrace this difficulty with guidance on engaging K-12 students in conversations about race. routledge.com/Were-Gonna-Kee…
I don’t know how I got lucky enough to coauthor with @MattRKay but to also get to do sessions like this one with him? I’m living my best life.
Always a good time presenting with @jenorr 🥰
Some of my favorite compliments are about how we always find a reason to laugh. Despite *all* the hard conversations.
I like to think our students appreciate it even more than the good folks at our PDs and presentations.
If you’re at #NCTE and find a black cross-body bag/fanny pack with a passport in it (and a college ID, a Charlie card, and a small stuffed candy corn ghost) please let me know. The loss of this bag is causing great stress in my family. Thank you!
Jennifer Orr retweeted
Embrace opportunities for growth, active listening, and critical thinking when discussing race in your classroom. Whether you teach elementary, middle, or high school, authors and educators @MattRKay and @jenorr have guidance for leading these conversations. #KeepOnTalking
Jennifer Orr retweeted
As a new school year begins, consider how you can establish a safe and supportive classroom culture that fosters meaningful race conversations. Listen to We're Gonna Keep On Talking co-authors @MattRKay and @jenorr in this episode of Teacher's Corner: youtube.com/watch?v=JwsxRjUk…
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Save 50% on the "We're Gonna Keep On Talking: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Elementary Classroom" audiobook by @MattRKay, and @jenorr. Offer expires 08/02. audiobooks.com/promotions/pr…
As always, @MattRKay is on top of thinking about how things impact our classrooms and the kinds of questions we need to be asking ourselves.
Jennifer Orr retweeted
It's #summerreading time! We're Gonna Keep On Talking by @MattRKay and @jenorr helps you build a classroom community centered in active listening, respect, and analysis. Learn how to use this resource in your classroom: routledge.com/Were-Gonna-Kee… #StenhousePub #KeepOnTalking
It was a treat to talk with @ClassTechTips for her podcast! I have immense respect for the amazing work she does.
New on the blog this week 🎉
Find it 👉 ClassTechTips.com/BLOG
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EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI
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7 Educator Tips for Going to a Conference
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Fostering Academic Conversations with @jenorr – Easy EdTech Podcast 269
It’s always interesting to return to something I wrote a bit ago. This column holds true for me without hesitation.
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Jennifer Orr retweeted
How many ways have you found to say “we almost there” to colleagues in the hallway?
“We done yet?”
“I could call it right now.”
“___ more weeks!”
Someone said today in the parking lot, “I think I see the light but it’s running”
This was our classroom a few weeks ago. The mouse made its way through several classrooms on our hall. It was over for all of us. (Our librarian caught it eventually and saved the day for kids, teachers, and the mouse.)