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Dr. Kathryn Markham-Petro retweeted
Do you want to positively impact young minds & empower them to reach their full potential? If so, Ignite Academy invites you to join our team as an Educational Intervention Specialist! Apply Today: indeedhi.re/44PzFJM
The deadline to apply is August 2, 2023.
#YQG #YQGJobs
Dr. Kathryn Markham-Petro retweeted
Karina Gould, minister of Families, Children and Social Development Canada, announced the ministers agreed during a meeting in Iqaluit to develop a plan focused on recruitment, retention and recognition #cdnpoli #onpoli qpbriefing.com/news/early-le…
Dr. Kathryn Markham-Petro retweeted
Want to learn more about actual health research?
(It’s fantastic.)
👉 cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/53146.html
ALT Barbie is driving a car with Ken in the back seat. He is holding up his rollerblades and Barbie looks annoyed. Text on Ken: random on the internet; text on the rollerblades: health misinformation; text on Barbie: health researcher.
Dr. Kathryn Markham-Petro retweeted
Note to ECRs - a great experience! – at Amherstburg, Ontario
🔔 Attention #EarlyCareerResearchers! Time to apply for #CIHR’s new and improved Reviewer in Training (RiT) program.
We now offer more opportunities for you to participate as an ECR reviewer.
Applications are open until August 8, 2023.
Learn more: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/52291.html
ALT Newly expanded! Call for expression of interest to the Fall 2023 Reviewer in Training Program. July 11: Applications open. August 8: Application deadline.
Dr. Kathryn Markham-Petro retweeted
As I told @HuffPost: One reason why age bias continues into middle & older ages for women: "As they grow older and more mature in their careers, [women] lose some of the fear of speaking their mind. And certain men don’t like that." @monicatorrr
huffpost.com/entry/age-discr…
Dr. Kathryn Markham-Petro retweeted
Kids, don’t forget to pick up a FREE book all summer long during #SummerEats4Kids !
This right here!!
Teachers draw envy and ire over their two-month ‘vacations.’ But do they really get the summer off?
Summer months off may not be the perk you think it is. For many teachers, it’s a time for courses, prepping lesson plans and learning new curriculums. trib.al/DKdpjXc
Dr. Kathryn Markham-Petro retweeted
The transition to college can be both exciting and stressful; especially for those with a disability or accessibility needs. Don’t worry, it’s normal to have questions and concerns.
We're Here to Help!
To Register👉 stclaircollege.ca/student-se…
Dr. Kathryn Markham-Petro retweeted
Yes!! 👏👇 @Irek_K @BrianMasseMP @FP_Champagne @CIHR_IRSC funding rates are less than 20% with budgets slashed. Data shows that patients have better outcomes if treated in an institution conducting research! This fall research has to be made a priority - Canada is falling behind – at Amherstburg, Ontario
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Family game nights boost children's math skills, 20 years of studies suggest ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/family-… #mathchat
Dr. Kathryn Markham-Petro retweeted
John Dewey once stated, “We do not learn from experience... we learn from reflecting on experience.” If it's hard to fit reflection into your busy school-year schedule, give it a try this summer. ☀️
edutopia.org/article/consist…
Hear the Beatles’ ‘Blackbird’ Sung in the Indigenous Mi’kmaq Language openculture.com/2023/07/hear… via @openculture
How are you contributing to the relationships you have with students(of all ages)? #edchat
I love this strategy for all grades and levels. The why isn't always so obvious in our rules
"I feel it’s so important to talk about WHY we expect certain behaviors at school. I made the anchor chart and then we came together and brainstormed examples of when we are expected to be quiet vs talk," third-grade teacher Jenna Monty, who was inspired by @room213tpt, writes.
Dr. Kathryn Markham-Petro retweeted
Calling all parents and caregivers! 📣We're excited to announce our Summer Eats for Kids program starts next week! 🍉
📅 Every Tuesday & Thursday, we're offering FREE food pickups in #YQG. See below for locations and times. Spread the word to families & neighbours!
Dr. Kathryn Markham-Petro retweeted
While we can’t see this adorable little waitress’ writing - which almost certainly isn’t yet conventional - we still know what it says: pasta and orange juice.
She’s already learned one of literacy’s earliest lessons, that print conveys meaning.
Great to see her incorporating authentic literacy into her imaginary play.
Hard to get post secondary students to do it when they have been told they “can’t”
Research has shown that drawing information can boost memory, increasing recall by nearly double. Plus, it's fun. ➰ 〰️
edutopia.org/article/science…
Dr. Kathryn Markham-Petro retweeted
1. Determine the end goal of the lesson.
2. Identify or create the assessment.
3. Plan the instruction.
Read on to see how these three simple steps from @amirtaronED can drastically improve your lesson planning. 👀
edutopia.org/article/3-steps…
