WT# is Twitter
Twitter. To some it is a big, scary word and to others it is a critical part of growing as an educator.
I have found Twitter to be an invaluable resource for my own growth as an educator. As a result, my students have benefited, my classroom has benefited and my school site has as well. I have had discussions with other educators on topics that we didn't agree on which caused to to do some serious reflection on my own practices as an educator. I had to ask myself, Why? Why was I doing what I was doing? Because it was always done that way? Because it was best for students? Why? I think this practice of engaging in conversation and then reflecting is vital to our practice as educators. The ability to connect with teachers around the world opens up an endless amount of possibilities for us as educators and for our students. At my own school site, I have seen another teacher (@MViTDiTeach) connect her class with other classes across the United States in a very visual way. Talk about creating meaningful learning experiences for students! In the book, Innovator's Mindset, by George Couros (@gcouros) states, "Today, isolation is a choice educators make." A choice?? Why would we choose this? If we are to be preparing our students for jobs that do not yet exist, how can we justify isolation? I don't think we can. Kids deserve more.
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Cori
3/28/2016 08:30:11 pm
Another great post Jamie. There has been such great collaboration within and across districts with our #svtchat.
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Jamie Reese
3/28/2016 09:38:31 pm
Agreed! I love #svtchat! SO happy with it's growth! Thanks for all your support!
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Dianne Csoto
3/28/2016 10:51:20 pm
Love the shout-out! You inspire me to do more. Another great blog!
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Ventura County Teacher of the Year 2016.
On a journey: Special Ed Teacher, Mentor, EdTech Advocate, Book Nerd, Knitter, Risk Taker, LA Kings Fan, #Whole30 lover, #SVTChat, GCE Level 1, Daring Greatly Categories
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