Lisa Coffey
@LC_Simcoe
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Superintendent, Area C Schools, Simcoe County District School Board
Joined August 2021
What a fantastic way to close your class. Awesome community builder this teacher.
This quick, easy—and fun!—routine helps students affirm each other (and themselves) at the end of a long day. 👏
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This is awesome. Watch it. A master class in teaching students to read analytically
Want to build strong readers who know how to think analytically about texts? Next time you’re reading a book aloud, try these strategies. 📚
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Amazing read-decoding is key but building understanding is also vital in student learning in reading. Some important reminders for teachers
The science of reading isn’t just about decoding—and it isn’t just for early grades, either! Here are research-backed practices to enhance older students’ learning. 📙 🙌
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Was anyone more eloquent than this student in explaining why metacognition is such a valuable tool in supporting comprehension? Masterful
Watch a 5th grader from Chula Vista Elementary share insights on metacognitive thinking in action! Discover why selecting the right tools for comprehension matters: https://t.co/Lwk39Jfuth
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An awesome idea for junior to secondary students - discussions can be formative and summative. Read this to find out how discussions can assess learning in a more formalized manner, be engaging and informative of student progress.
Can students have a good time during a test? Yes! 🎉 Discover a strategy that students described as “interesting and fun”: https://t.co/CnkmFOQTCN
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Since we have limited time during the school day to devote to writing, we want to make sure we are getting the most out of it. Autumn has shared 5 high-impact writing strategies for pre-K to upper elementary-aged students that we can try. https://t.co/uiX3lLCV3U via @edutopia
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Simple, effective exercises can help elementary students develop the foundational writing skills they need for their academic journey.
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Awesome! Great pointers when creating a culture of learning.
Being mindful of teachers' time and amplifying individual areas of expertise are just some of the ways a school can strengthen the culture of learning among staff. 💪
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This English teacher said no to AI. Now she shows students how to use it responsibly: https://t.co/bcUbrNKBv2
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Awesome way to engage students in French and language learning!
Movement during lessons: It’s not just for littles! These high school students are dancing up a storm and learning French at the same time. 💃
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Ss are learning about traditions and celebrations in social studies. We are learning about the Lunar New Year. Today we made and played a game Koreans play on the Lunar New Year - Ddakji (딱지). They loved it! @GoodfellowPS @SCDSB_Schools #ddakji #딱지 #LunarNewYear
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How did a single dry-erase marker get these middle schoolers up on their feet and chattering excitedly about math? Watch and find out. 🙌 See all of our 60-second strategies in one convenient place: https://t.co/gUzJlzpUB1
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This is awesome if you want great strategies for MLL students - or if you are just looking for great teaching!
How did a school with a large population of #ELLs who start kindergarten with little or no English get kids reaching proficiency by 3rd or 4th grade? Watch to learn the strategies they used! 💫
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