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Tom Whitby

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Author, Blogger, Speaker, podcaster, 40 yr teacher, Founder #Edchat, Blog: My Island View https://tomwhitby.com senior consultant http://www.innovations4education.com/

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Mozelle Victory @godswrath699.bsky.social · 3d

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Graham Platner running for office in Maine. He needs help ! If you can send just $ 5.00, it will help his campaign to win Senator Collins set. We need to get rid of her. She votes Republican trash.
Vote a democrat in office.

Democrat Graham Platner gives PERFECT response to MAGA crowd member

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Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 3d

A missed opportunity as well as an unhealthy school culture.

Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 3d

I must leave the chat a little early today. Thank you until next week. You can get our live reaction on our Podcast The #EdChat Radio Show. #EduSky

Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 3d

I wonder how many principals allow for discussion of education strategies in those required Faculty meetings? Would Rigor be an appropriate topic? #EdChat #EduSky

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Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 3d

So that we are all on the same page, Cognitive overload a state where the brain is overwhelmed with too much information or stimuli, leading to difficulty processing, understanding, and remembering information. Not what we want. #EdChat #EduSky

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Ashley Eberhart @aggieashley.bsky.social · 3d

It's especially problematic in my content World Languages because language acquisition doesn't happen in that way at that pace. And it's still too textbook influenced even if no textbook is used. #EdChat #edusky

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Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 3d

Since direct instruction and lectures make up a significant part of our educational strategy, how do we transition to a more project-based curriculum? #EdChat #EduSky

Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 3d

Is Direct instruction compatible with Rigor, or would project-based learning be a better strategy? #EdChat #EduSky

Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 3d

Too many educators believe rigor means more intense work with more homework. Not So! #EdChat #EduSky

Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 3d

Rigor refers to instruction, learning experiences, and expectations that are intellectually and personally challenging for students, requiring them to think critically, creatively, and deeply to achieve sophisticated understanding and develop essential skills. #EdChat #EduSky

Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 3d

#EdChat Topic: Is our idea of rigor helping students prepare, or just overwhelming them? How can curriculum design shift from cognitive overload to true mastery? #EduSky

Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 3d

This week's #EdChat begins at 7 PM Eastern time. Please join us. Just follow the hashtag and be sure to add it to any post you want included in the chat #EduSky

Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 10d

This week’s #EdChat has been rescheduled to next week. All the moderators are out on assignments. #EDuSky

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Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 15d

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Trump Bypasses Congress and Slashes Hundreds of Education Grants

More than 200 ongoing projects have seen their remaining grant funding canceled in recent weeks.

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Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 17d

I am having internet problems. Not sure if I will remain on the chat. #EdChat #EduSky

Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 17d

#EdChat Topic: If districts continue to demand more and more of teachers, what can teachers do to establish boundaries around extra assignments that help them sustain their work?

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Scott McLeod @scottmcleod.bsky.social · 17d

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#schoollaw #schoollawWTF #edchat #k12 #oklahoma

Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 17d

Working to the letter of the contract will usually bring attention to teachers' needs. This only works with a strong union. #EdChat #EduSky

Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 17d

With further demands being made on teachers during the work day, it should preclude taking anything home to do. Prep time must be added during the day. #EdChat #EduSky

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Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 17d

The obvious answer would be to adhere to the teacher's contract. Obviously, that will be the first thing attacked. #EdChat #EduSky

Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 17d

#EdChat Topic: If districts continue to demand more and more of teachers, what can teachers do to establish boundaries around extra assignments that help them sustain their work?

Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 17d

Join us at 7 PM Eastern time for this week's #EdChat #EduSky

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Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 24d

This fits in with the #Edchat topic: making learning more engaging for kids #EduSky
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