Scientist. Writer. Cat lady. Nerd. Science and Chemistry Teacher. Loves all things Teaching and Tech
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Long but good first day back for the 2017 school year! Looking forward to the challenges ahead and all the good conversations. #scichatnz
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Arguments about science vs religion are much more palatable in the alpha quadrant rather than RL #DeepSpaceNine #StarTrek
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I know it's important to speak and to fight and to be informed, but everyone and everything in the news/socials right now is so depressing 😩
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Sarah Rodgers retweeted
Scientists are considering running for US office to counter the anti-science efforts of Trump's administration theatlantic.com/science/arch…
Listening to @jsnell talk about Hawaii in @_upgradefm and just bought this. @imyke I am blaming you #macbookadorable #honolulu #holiday
On that note, great discussion! I have heaps to think about :) have a good night and see you at the next chat! #scichatnz #scicommnz
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A4 plan more fun and play. Don't let curriculum bog down engagement and motivation #scichatnZ #scicommnz
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Yes. Yes! But then that tiny voice in my head whispers "but will the ss bother learning if it isn't worth credits" #scichatnz #scicommnz xitter.cf/mattynicoll/status/788…
Could also ask: Why does secondary school assess the joy out of learning/engagement? #agent #scichatNZ #scicommNZ xitter.cf/ThomedySci/status/7882…
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Yes! Now to find that time in a full packed year and get all my achievement standards done... #scichatnz #scicommnz xitter.cf/heymrshay/status/78828…
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The cynic in me thinks of cost of salaries and teacher:student ratios. #scichatnz #scicommnz xitter.cf/mattynicoll/status/788…
I think the cafes would love this but not the employers. Why not have more labs & tutorials; fewer lectures? #agent #scichatNZ #scicommNZ xitter.cf/tonycairns/status/7882…
It is the most important. Ss tell me they engage in a subject when they engage with the teacher,regardless of content #scichatNZ #scicommnZ xitter.cf/chhayanarayan/status/7…
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This! Have had so many Ss change their mind about what they are interested in as soon as their horizons expand! #scicommnz #scichatnz xitter.cf/thomedysci/status/7882…
A2 link to RL or interesting research, varied tasks, I'm also overly enthusiastic about my subject and sci. That helps #scicommnz #scichatnz
A group of Chem Ss went to @Loreal science day at @AucklandUni. Came back absolutely inspired. Need more of this #scicommnZ #scichatnz
I think that is why I have a hard time engaging my Ss in Organic chemistry. It has no value to them #scichatnz #scicommnz xitter.cf/mattynicoll/status/788…
This is a really good sign that there is genuine engagement. If it MATTERS to the learner... #agent #scichatNZ #scicommNZ xitter.cf/KiwiGeolog/status/7882…
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